Friday, January 30, 2009

Got Liposuction?

By Ricardo Gibson

There are certain types of fat that just will not go away. You can diet and exercise all you want, but they are just plain stubborn. Cellulite is one such problem. If you have had all you can take, liposuction might be your best option.

We are social creatures. This effectively means we want to make a good impression by looking good. When we have problem areas, we get self conscious. Fixing these areas can result in a complete turn around of our attitude and what not.

Liposuction is not designed to go after the body as a whole like a procedure such as gastric bypass. It is designed to remove spots from specific areas such as thighs, hips, abs and so on. This makes it perfect for going after stubborn cellulite.

Liposuction should only be performed by a plastic surgeon. It is a surgical procedure, which means there are proper techniques involved. Sloppy work can lead to real problems including infection, bruising and even serious complications.

Liposuction pretty much does what it sounds like. There are different techniques, but most involve creating an insertion in the skin, sliding a tube in and then sucking out fat from the area. It is not so much a weight loss tool as a way to shape certain areas of your body.

Liposuction is unique because it is a brute force removal of fat in the body. This trauma will cause a sore recovery, but can also give rise to complications like infection, shock, skin damage and lumps in the area where isolated fat reforms.

Speak with your surgeon about possible complications prior to go through with this surgery. While it is wise to know about the many things that can arise from liposuction, you should also know that this surgery is usually highly successful. Still, it is up to you to weigh the risks and benefits.

If you have weight issues, liposuction can go a long way to regaining your self confidence. The procedure is fairly quick, but can leave you really sore. That being said, it is clearly the fastest way to remove the cellulite material you simply cannot get rid of with diet and exercise.

Ah, but what about afterwards? Well, you are going to be sore. Really sore. Still, the doctor will give you some pain medications and the soreness should be gone in a few days. Then it is just you, the mirror and your beautiful body sans cellulite! - 16650

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