Liposuction

Is Liposuction right for me?

Liposuction is most commonly recommended for men and women of normal weight who simply want to improve their body contour. The procedure can produce excellent results for people who have deposits of excess fat that makes certain body areas appear disproportionately large. Although liposuction is not a treatment for obesity, it can permanently alter body proportion and is sometimes the only way to eliminate fat deposits that do not respond to diet or exercise.

People of almost any age may undergo liposuction; however patients with good skin elasticity will achieve the smoothest contour after fat is removed. You may be a good candidate for liposuction if you desire fat removal or contouring in any of the following areas:

Liposuction can flatten the abdomen, remove fat from under-arms, eliminate a double chin and contour the face or neck.
	Liposuction can slim the hips and thighs and provide a more shapely contour for the inner knee, calves and ankles.

It's important to be clear about a few "cans and can'ts" related to liposuction.

Liposuction can...

• be performed on several areas of the body at the same time or be done in conjunction with other cosmetic surgery procedures, as long as you understand that there is increased risk and your surgeon feels that having multiple procedures is a safe option for you.

• be used to treat some cases of gynecomastia, or male breast enlargement, which occurs in both teenagers and adult men.

Liposuction can't...

• serve as a substitute for dieting and exercise

• effectively treat cellulite (a condition that gives the skin a dimpled appearance).

Also, certain medical conditions may complicate liposuction. They include diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease and previous surgery near the area to be contoured. It's important to let your plastic surgeon know if you have had any.

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