Do you have stubborn fatty deposits in your abdomen, hips, neck, buttocks, thighs, or arms? Perhaps you dislike the changes in your body after having children and want to regain your pre-pregnancy shape. Also, it may be that you want to reshape your body, boost confidence and improve overall health. Regardless of your reasons, consider liposuction to achieve the desired outcome.
Liposuction is one of the most common surgical cosmetic procedures in the US. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), there were more than
200,000 liposuction procedures in 2020. The growing popularity of this procedure is attributable to its effectiveness and the numerous benefits patients enjoy.
While liposuction is not an overall weight-loss method, the procedure permanently removes fat cells in specific areas to improve body contours. Are you wondering if you should go for this cosmetic surgical procedure? See some of the many benefits liposuction offers.
Boost Self Esteem
Your physical appearance considerably affects your self-esteem. If you have fatty deposits in your body that you've tried to get rid of without success, your self-esteem may be negatively affected. You may become self-conscious of your body, especially in public.
If you want to get the body shape of your dreams, go for liposuction. You'll shed the unwanted fats from areas such as the thighs, abdomen, and chest for a better look. The procedure guarantees your body's perfect shape and contours to rejuvenate your physical appearance. When you’re comfortable with your body, your increased confidence and self-esteem can positively impact all aspects of your life.
Improve Health
Our bodies produce triglyceride or fat cells naturally. While the production is normal, excess levels of these fat cells in the blood aren't good. High triglyceride levels cause hardening or thickening of arteries to increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart disease. Extreme levels can result in acute pancreas inflammation.
For people with high triglycerides in their blood, liposuction can help achieve healthier results. The procedure will reduce triglyceride levels in your bloodstream to avert risks related to fat cells in the blood.
Also, since liposuction removes fat deposits from your body, you can achieve a healthier weight and an ideal body mass index (BMI). Ideal weight and BMI will lead to improved overall health.
In addition, apart from being a cosmetic procedure, liposuction can be used to treat various medical conditions to improve patients' health. These conditions include excess sweating, lipomas, gynecomastia, lymphedema, and lipodystrophy syndrome.
Healthier Lifestyle
Even after liposuction, you're not immune to body fats. Without the right post-liposuction lifestyle, fat cells can return to the area or deposit in other regions. Hence, if you want to maintain the liposuction results, you'll need to live a healthy lifestyle. You'll need to exercise regularly, drink water, reduce stress, and eat healthy for life term results.
Most people enjoy liposuction results, and they end up changing their lifestyle to maintain these results for life. Also, the dramatic change in physical appearance motivates them to keep up with their health regimen and avoid slipping back into their old, unhealthy ways.
If you've always wanted to live a healthier lifestyle but lack motivation, the exemplary results of liposuction could inspire you. Besides benefitting your body and mind, a healthy lifestyle will also improve your quality of life.
Faster Results
Liposuction offers almost immediate results. The procedure is complete in less than a day, and changes are noticeable. However, you may have to wait for a few weeks for body swelling to cease to see the final results. And while liposuction results are immediate, they can last for a lifetime if properly maintained.
Liposuction can improve many aspects of your life. However, you should consult a reputable plastic surgeon to know if liposuction is right for you. If you're thinking of getting liposuction, contact
Ronald C. Barry, MD, to schedule a consultation.
