A Beginner’s Guide to Liposuction
If you are looking to target specific areas of your body for fat loss, liposuction might be for you. Certain areas of the body can develop fat deposits that traditional dieting and exercise cannot remove, and this surgical procedure has been a proven process that can achieve optimal body results. The areas of the body that can be targeted are below:
- Abs and stomach
- Back
- Thighs
- Hips
- Buttocks
- Knees
- Arms
- Face
- Neck
If you are contemplating this surgery, you are not alone. In 2007, liposuction was the most performed cosmetic procedure performed in the US (source: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery).
There is a wide range of options available to liposuction patients, so make sure to consult with an experienced, well-trained, board certified plastic surgeon to decide what specific procedure is appropriate for you. Two key aspects of the surgery you will want to discuss with your doctor are the type of liposuction being used –traditional, laser (Smart Lipo), ultrasound (Vaser), power liposuction, aqua liposuction, or infrasonic liposuctio—and the type of anesthesia.
Anesthesia – General anesthesia is the traditional practice for liposuction, however there are newer technologies, such as Smart Lipo that can be performed under local anesthesia which makes for a quicker recovery, increased safety, and decreased cost. If your doctor is using one of the newer technologies make sure he/she didn’t just take it “out-of-the box”. Ask to talk to some patients who have already had the procedure.
Most surgeons are happy to facilitate patient connections.
