Wednesday, August 1, 2012

What Liposuction Entails And The Costs Involved

By Dr. Maj Benice


If you have stubborn body fat in specific areas of your body that doesn't just seem to go away no matter what you do then you should consider undergoing liposuction. You will get instant results on the affected areas. This will make it easy for you to get your desired body weight and improve how you look. This procedure normally works by having the fat sucked out of the affected area.

With advancement in technology it is now possible to have the procedure carried out on various body parts. This includes on your thighs, stomach, arms and buttocks. If you are not sure if the area you want treated qualifies just ask a qualified doctor and they will inform you. You will not bleed during the procedure and you will be able to see the effects of the treatment immediately after the operation has been done.

Individuals who previously had low self esteem normally experience increased self-confidence when they undergo this procedure. This is due to their improved appearance. Most people top this up by changing their wardrobe and general physical appearance. The good thing is that most people would be more careful abut what they eat because they do not want to experience weight gain.

Ensure to find out what the cost of the whole procedure will be. This is after taking into consideration the pre-surgery and post surgery treatment and check ups. This will help you keep the fees in perspective. It will also give you a chance to look around to find an affordable alternative. The more areas you have to be operated on the higher the cost involved.

In very rare cases are complications experienced. To minimize chances of getting complications it is always advisable to follow your doctor's guidelines. Take any medicines that you have been advised to and take enough time off work to recover. Recovery shouldn't take that long depending on your weight, age and body weight.

Ask questions so as to know what you are committing yourself to and to know whether the problem you have can be resolved through this surgery. There are various problems that cannot be solved using this procedure such as sagging skin. It also does not cure obesity or help you if you have eating disorders. You will have to have these conditions treated separately.

The time it takes to carry out the surgery depends on which area is being operated on and how many areas will be treated. It should take less than an hour if you are undergoing a minor operation or about three to four hours if you are undergoing an extensive operation. Intensive surgeries require that you be hospitalized for observation. However, in most instances you do not have to be admitted to the hospital.

Liposuction is very effective if used with a combination of other weight loss techniques such as dieting and exercise. Try loosing weight first on you own before resorting to this procedure. Consult a qualified physician to know if the operation is necessary or if there are alternative measures you can take. Only go for qualified physicians to get an effective job done.




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