Liposuction is quite a popular procedure when it comes to dealing with stubborn fat in particular areas that do not respond to exercise and diet. Both men and women undergo liposuction to achieve a variety of their body contouring goals. Women mainly seek out the procedure for their stomach, hips and thighs while men use it to treat gynecomastia and other fat areas around their torso and chest.
To know if liposuction is right for you, you should first have a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon. However, if the following applies to you, liposuction may be the right option for you:
• Feeling like certain areas are out of proportion with the rest of your body. Reducing excess fat on one particular area of the body can result in better balance with your natural features.
• Having excess fat deposits on your neck, chest, belly, flanks and thighs that won’t respond to exercise or diet.
• You are at a stable weight
• You have good skin elasticity
• You are committed to living a healthy lifestyle
Liposuction is great for reducing areas of fat and for sculpting a beautiful natural contour. However, it is important to have realistic expectations of what liposuction can do for you. During your consultation, your Cosmetic Surgeon will evaluate you and discuss with you the pros and cons of liposuction before you can make a decision on whether it’s right for you or not.
They include:
• Fat is surprisingly light. Body fat is really light, hence do not expect a major weight loss after liposuction such as turning from a size 16 into a size 10.
• Your skin type affects the results. Having good skin elasticity is important when considering liposuction. This is because after the procedure, your skin needs to shrink to fit the area that fat has been removed from. An Expert Plastic Surgeon should be able to advise you on this if your skin has lost its elasticity. He/she might suggest other options best suited for you.
• Be patient. The results may take a bit longer to show than you might expect. This is due to the post-procedure swelling. It may take several months to see the final results as the swelling goes down gradually. If you want to have a good summer body, it is best you start planning during winter.
• Aftercare. After the liposuction procedure, you will need to wear a compression garment to control the swelling, speed up healing and improve the final results. The garment is worn for about six weeks, day and night for the most effective results.
• Taking a break from work and the gym. You may need to take a break from work for about one to two weeks. You can start exercising again two weeks post-procedure but you’ll need to take it easy at first.
• Liposuction is permanent. Liposuction is permanent but if you regain weight it’ll likely get back in the treated areas. That is why it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and stable weight after the procedure.
If you are considering body sculpting with liposuction, be sure to consult with an Expert Plastic Surgeon to make sure you receive sound advice and safe medical care.
Book your appointment for your consultation?
Would you like to understand what options are available for Liposuction in Dubai? Meet one of the experts at Al Shunnar Plastic Surgery in Dubai for a personal consultation to develop a tailor-made plan for you. You may contact the clinic or book an appointment at +971 4 395 3033 and a patient coordinator will identify the most suitable expert for you.