When fatty deposits build in the thighs, calves, stomach, buttocks, back, face, and arms, they are there to stay. Even with daily exercise and proper diet, the only way to eliminate fatty deposits is by having the fat removed. Liposuction is a kind of plastic surgery that does just that. Using what is called a cannula wand that is inserted into small incisions around the problem area, the surgeon can extract the fat permanently.
Because liposuction has been proven so successful, the number of men and women who are choosing this surgery has skyrocketed. Obviously, the most sought after benefit is better appearance. In the case of a person losing a significant amount of weight, again they cannot get rid of the fat without liposuction. In this situation, a person will have the surgery performed by a board-certified surgeon and perhaps also have excessive skin removed to complete the transformation.
Liposuction can also have a direct impact on the way a person feels about self. For people who have carried fat around, they often feel self-conscious, they do not fit well into clothing, and they might have been teased mercifully, with all of this having an effect on lifestyle, work, relationships, etc. With liposuction, a person such as this has a remarkable opportunity to enjoy life with more confidence by feeling better about the he or she looks.
There is also a change that can occur physically from having liposuction performed. For instance, people who have a lot of fat find participating in physical activities difficult. Playing tennis, running, walking, biking, and so on, can be very difficult and even uncomfortable. However, once the fat has been removed, physical activity is much easier and often, the person will have more stamina.
As you can see, there are many reasons for choosing liposuction but before jumping into cosmetic surgery of this kind, it is imperative to do some research to identify the possible risks. Keep in mind, that while there are potential risks, they are rare!
The greatest concern a plastic surgeon would have with someone recovering from liposuction has to do with infection, tissue death, blood clots, perforated bowel, nerve damage, burn skin, or a buildup of fluid in the lungs. Again, these complications seldom occur but professional surgeons have the responsibility to inform patients prior to surgery that one or more of these problems could happen. Typically, there are signs patients are advised to pay attention to and if noticed, they are advised to report to the surgeon immediately.
Other possible risks of liposuction that are not as serious but still rare include heavy bleeding, anesthetic reaction, brown spots, excessive or long-lasting swelling, or irregularity of the skin’s contour. In this instance, the surgeon would be notified and the patient checked. In most cases, problems with liposuction occur if there is not proper after care, if additional surgery was also performed, if the patient has other health concerns, or if there was an excessive amount of fat removed.
With a board-certified surgeon, someone specially trained and experienced in liposuction surgery is always the best bet to significantly reduce any possible risk. This and being honest about medications and existing health problems will allow a safe and successful surgery with incredible results.
