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Liposuction is a common body contouring procedure among men and women, and its popularity is only expected to grow as gyms and health clubs are seeing restricted hours and closures due to the pandemic. Due to misinformation and common misunderstanding, some patients believe liposuction is a weight-loss procedure, which is quite far from the truth.
It is important for individuals to understand how liposuction works, especially with the increased demand for the procedure.
Will I Lose Weight With Liposuction?
Just like most body sculpting methods, liposuction targets localized areas, such as the abdomen, inner thighs, arms, love handles, buttocks, knees, and beneath the chin. This procedure removes excess fat cells from the specified treatment area, so, technically, this procedure does remove “weight.”
However, “weight loss” is misleading, especially if patients choose liposuction to significantly redefine their physique. Liposuction has its limits, and individuals should be within a healthy weight range to see optimal results.
While liposuction can produce significant cosmetic improvements, patients should not expect to experience dramatic weight loss.
Am I an Ideal Candidate for the Liposuction Procedure?
The ideal liposuction candidate should be in good health and close to their ideal body weight.
It’s good to be a non-smoker and have realistic expectations about the procedure’s outcome. Patients should also have both muscle tone and skin elasticity; otherwise, an additional skin tightening treatment may be required.
If you have loose, hanging skin, liposuction alone may worsen your problems.
Generally, liposuction works great for patients seeking to enhance their body contours by eliminating unwanted pockets of fat that do not respond to diet and exercise. If you are looking to lose a significant amount of weight, you would better consider a weight-loss surgery such as bariatric surgery.
Should I Combine Other Procedures With Liposuction?
For patients with stubborn fat surrounding the stomach as well as loose skin, liposuction with a skin tightening treatment procedure, such as tummy tuck, can deliver stunning results.
Since liposuction will remove pockets of subcutaneous fat and a tummy tuck targets excess skin and muscle laxity, you can easily maximize the results. In most cases, combining skin-tightening procedures with liposuction enhances contouring results better than what any of the procedures could do individually.
Interested in Learning More About Liposuction?
Although liposuction enhances your body contours by removing unwanted fat deposits, it should not be viewed as a weight-loss method.
Contact us today at 480-833-5200 or fill our online form to learn more about liposuction and body contouring. Dr. Boll will take the time to evaluate your medical history and aesthetic goals before recommending a customized treatment for your individual needs.