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 – What is that?

During liposuction fat is vacuumed out from the surface of your body. Most frequently the tummy, back, thighs, knees and neck receive treatment but nowadays it is possible to liposuction most of your body.

It is a common procedure that can have excellent results but of course there are limits on how liposuction can be done. The more fat is removed from the body then the greater the trauma to the body. If too much fat is removed you may go into shock and need prolonged hospital treatment.

Hospitals stays are to be avoided if possible so surgeons limit the amount of fat removed. The good news is that modern surgery is constantly evolving so your surgeon will be able to explain all your options.

Will I require an overnight stay?

Most people having liposuction can go home on the same day and do not need an overnight stay. It depends on how much liposuction you are having and any other plastic surgery procedures you have at the same time.

Will I need an anesthetic?

Many operations including liposuction can now be carried out using local anesthetic and short acting sedatives. So you’re pain free and drowsy but wake up quickly. A happy side effect of sedatives is loss of short-term memory so you may not even remember your operation.

Liposuction – a safe procedure?

Liposuction is major surgery but like most surgery nowadays it has a low risk of complications. Properly trained and qualified surgeons combined with well-trained staff and modern equipment lead to very safe surgery.

Can I undergo multiple liposuction operations?

Like all operations liposuction can be repeated several times on the same area. However your body has to fully heal and recover. Your surgeon will be able to discuss this in greater detail.

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.

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