Deciding on liposuction? What to consider and expect

Diet and exercise are the best ways to get rid of excess fat, but some pockets of fat are difficult to lose, and liposuction addresses these. Surgeons, however, would advise clients to set realistic expectations before proceeding.

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Liposuction is ideal for adults who are within 30 percent of their ideal weight, and have localized fat deposits that do not respond to diet and exercise largely because of genes that dictate body structure. Some common problem areas that can be out of proportion with the rest of the body are thighs, upper arms, hips, buttocks, and the abdomen and waist. Surgeons may dissuade a person from going through liposuction if the expectation is to lose a significant amount of fat; liposuction is neither a treatment for obesity nor an alternative to exercise and proper diet.

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Liposuction is also better suited for individuals with healthy skin elasticity. The procedure cannot tighten excess, loose skin resulting from fat loss and it also does not remove cellulites. Skin tightening procedures may be performed in combination with liposuction.

Liposuction is one of the cosmetic procedures offered by DermASAP, a dermatological center the performs complete skin care and cosmetic treatments. Visit its website to know more about its services.