Liposuction may seem like an easy fix to excess fat, but it is not always appropriate. In 2015, liposuction was the top cosmetic surgery performed in the U.S. according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 396,045 liposuction procedures were completed, outnumbering the 2nd highest surgery by over 90,000. Liposuction is not a weight loss option, but instead meant to reshape the body and remove difficult fat deposits that don’t respond to diet and exercise.
So, when is it appropriate to consider liposuction for body transformation? The procedure can remove a sizeable amount of fat from the abdomen, thighs, hips or other areas, but should be used as a last resort for weight loss. Some common reasons men and women seek liposuction include:
- Post-pregnancy or excessive weight loss. Some women have trouble losing the fat from their abdomen after pregnancy. Liposuction can be used with a tummy tuck to remove fat and extra skin to restore a flat stomach. This can also be done after excess weight loss when there is loose skin and small amounts of fat left on the abdomen or other areas.
- Genetic fat deposits. Even when a person is within a healthy weight for their height, genetics can lead to excess fat in some areas. Liposuction can remove pockets of fat from hips, thighs, chin and torso that don’t respond to other weight loss attempts.
- Fat removal can help reshape and define areas that exercise alone cannot do. This can show muscle definition for a tighter, defined body.
If you have tried to get the body you want through diet and exercise, but still have areas that refuse to lose excess fat, liposuction may be an option. Consult a experienced plastic surgeon to see if you are a candidate for liposuction.
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Atlanta Plastic Surgery Specialists, P.C.
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Atlanta, GA 30309
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