Is Liposuction A Viable Alternative For Healthy Weight Loss?

Liposuction is a procedure in which localized fat deposits are removed to recontour one or more areas of the body; usually certain areas (typically the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks), which cannot be treated by other means. However, there is a strange and unexpected side effect where the fat can come back; often this occurs in a different area than where it was first removed.

Although there are more, the two most used techniques are ultrasonic and tumescent and it is likely that you have one of these. The tumescent method is the more commonly practiced technique of the two main ways to remove unwanted fat from Americans today.

There is less bruising with this method, which is an added benefit of using a smaller tube. The main reason that tumescent liposuction has become so popular with cosmetic surgeons is because the addition of adrenaline to the solution reduces blood loss that often occurs when using more traditional methods.

Traditionally, areas like the thighs, back, upper stomach and hips have been difficult to reach and that is where ultrasonic liposuction is superior to tumescent.

The conventional method is often more difficult to perform than other cosmetic treatments because the surgeon cannot see where the probe is and internal injury may result as a result. If you are considering this type of treatment, speak to your cosmetic surgeon who will be able to advise you on the most appropriate method for you.

Although liposuction is relatively safe when performed by a professional cosmetic surgeon, there can be risks and very, very rarely, death, approximately 2 in 10,000. Anyone considering this treatment will first need to undergo a medical examination to confirm that they are in good physical health in order for the procedure to take place. To ensure that infections do not occur after treatment, cosmetic surgeons prescribe antibiotics to patients and reiterate the importance of keeping wounds clean. Techniques in cosmetic surgery have advanced by leaps and bounds, especially in the field of fat removal.

An interesting alternative to regular liposuction is called Lipo Dissolve, which uses a series of small injections to dissolve fat, but is typically limited to people with cellulite and other related conditions. Of course, the biggest benefit for patients who undergo this process is the fact that no anesthesia is required and it does not interfere with other cosmetic skin treatments where surgery is not required.