Liposuction is the
removal of extra fat from the body. When fat forms into stubborn bulges, it is
not always possible to remove it by exercising alone. Many people who are
considering liposuction have multiple questions they need answered before
moving forward.
What is the basic
body requirement for liposuction?
The best candidate
for Spalding
Drive Plastic Surgery will have an average body weight. However,
liposuction patients can be slightly above their average suggested body weight
and still qualify for the surgery. Skin should be firm and elastic. Overall,
the health of the patient should be in good standing. Most importantly, the
pockets of fat to be surgically removed should be ones that do not respond well
to diet and exercise.
Do I still have to
diet and exercise after liposuction?
It is very important
to maintain your body and stay at a healthy weight following liposuction, which
means that you should stay active and eat a healthy, nutritious diet moving
forward.
What is the recovery
period after liposuction surgery?
The recovery period
depends on the method that was used for liposuction and also on the patient’s
body. Typically, though, a normal recovery period is between two days and two
weeks.
Does liposuction
remove cellulite, too?
Liposuction doesn’t
necessarily remove cellulite, which is responsible for that puckering you see
underneath your skin. It will, however, improve the overall silhouette of your
body and possibly reduce the appearance of cellulite.
Is liposuction a
permanent method?
As long as the
patient continues to care for their body and doesn’t gain weight following
surgery, their new silhouette will stay intact. The fat cells that are removed
from the body through liposuction don’t eventually grow back. Also, if a
patient is to gain weight following surgery, they won't notice as much of a
gain in the places where they’ve had liposuction.
