by Dr Taylor Cromish

We all seem to have less time nowadays for anything but work and it shows as we are all getting fatter. Fortunately liposuction is available as an aid to shifting some those unsightly lumps of fat.

Weight gain and fat distribution is different between men and women. Men tend to grow a large belly and women find the hips and thighs to be the problem areas. Fortunately liposuction can be used to reduce your fat and smooth out your appearance.

The bad news of course is that liposuction isnt the answer to losing weight and being thin. Its part of the solution along with sensible eating and a bit more exercise.

Liposuction? Tell me more

When you have liposuction fat is removed from your body. It is possible for most bits of your body to be liposuctioned but your tummy, thighs, back, neck and knees are the commonest areas.

You cannot have too much fat removed during the operation without risking serious problems and several days unwell in hospital. Surgeons know and recognise this and tens of thousands of patients have liposuction and are very happy.

To prevent these problems surgeons limit how much fat they remove at each operation. Fortunately surgical know how gets better all the time so at your consultation your surgeon will outline both your options and the limits.

Will I need to stay in hospital?

Overnight stays are getting less common as procedures improve. Other cosmetic procedures performed at the same time as liposuction may need an overnight stay.

Will I need an anesthetic?

Tumescent liposuction uses local anesthetic, which minimises your pain and enables you to simply have some sedation rather than a full general anesthetic. As a bonus, the sedation will probably stop you remembering much about your operation.

Liposuction – a safe procedure?

The risk of complications following liposuction is very low so it is a safe procedure. Trained and skilful surgeons, professional staff and modern techniques are your best defence against problems.

Can I have liposuction more than once?

Liposuction can be carried out several times especially on different areas of the body. You would need time to fully heal from one surgery before the next. Have a talk with your cosmetic surgeon and he or she will be able to give you a timescale, but it is better to avoid repeat operations.

For the very good reason that it works, liposuction is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgery operations. In the right hands it is the answer to all those areas where the fat just will not go.

About the Author:
Cheap liposuction is an appealing prospect. Dr Cromish has used his 20 years of experience to produce some simple guidelines so you’ll be happy with the results of your liposuction operation.

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