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Who is a Candidate for Liposuction?
Liposuction is a suctioning technique
which removes fat deposits from under the skin. It is
a procedure which reshapes and contours a specified
area of the body.
Women commonly have fat removed from
their hips, thighs and stomach. Whereas, for men it
is generally their mid section or "love handles"
which are treated with liposuction.
Who Is a Candidate for Liposuction
Liposuction alone is not a method of
weight control and must never be offered as a cure or
for treatment of obesity. It can, however, be used in
conjunction with a reasonable lifestyle of proper diet
and exercise.
Obese patients are at risk because they
can develop more complications. Their inactive lifestyle,
coupled with excess weight, places stress on the cardiovascular
system. It would be most beneficial for one to lose
the weight on their own and have a tummy tuck to remove
any excess fat or skin. Otherwise, an obese person who
has difficulty losing weight on their own would be better
off considering a gastric bypass. If one does later
gain a significant amount of weight after liposuction,
the fat cells that remain can enlarge thereby decreasing
the benefits of the procedure.
The final result of liposuction depends
both on the amount of fat removed and on the ability
of the skin to adapt to its new contour.
Recovery
Swelling and bruising will occur to
varying degrees but subside as part of the healing process.
Improvement will not likely be immediate after surgery,
taking from six weeks to six months for the final results.
Massaging the treated areas will help
to smooth out irregularities and decrease swelling.
Wait 7-10 days following the surgery and proceed only
under the doctor's advice. Over a 3-6 month time period
scars will likely lighten and fade from their brighter
and raised coloring.
A support garment is worn which helps
reduce swelling and it optimizes your final contour.
It is worn during the night and day for the first six
weeks and then during the day for three more weeks.
Immediately following the surgery this garment is important
to have available to prevent any baggy, lumpy, irregular
and uneven results. Also a proper fit is essential.
As soon as your doctor gives you the
ok, start doing some light exercises. This will help
with the healing process. Remember not to cause yourself
to sweat in your compressive garment because this may
cause infection.
To increase your chances of an uneventful
recovery, make sure to find a qualified plastic surgeon.
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