Liposuction: A good choice to make? Liposuction is the most common cosmetic operation which is used on the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, neck, chin, upper and backs of the arms, calves, and back. The fat is removed through a hollow instrument, known as a cannula. This is inserted under the skin. A powerful, high-pressure vacuum is applied to the cannula.
Liposuction is the most common cosmetic operation which is used on the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, neck, chin, upper and backs of the arms, calves, and back.
A cosmetic procedure
It is normally carried out under general anesthesia. It is not a weight-loss tool but a cosmetic procedure with subtle effects. It can also be used to treat some medical conditions. It has some side effects including infection and scarring. People who undergo liposuction usually have a stable body weight but remove the undesirable fat in specific parts of the body. It is just a treatment for obesity. It does not remove cellulite, dimples, or stretch marks.  It suits those who wish to change and enhance the contour of their body. If too much fat is removed, there may be lumpiness or dents on the skin. Liposuction is mainly used to improve appearance.  It can treat areas of fat that are resistant to exercise and diet. When an individual gains weight, each fat cell increases in size and volume. Liposuction reduces the number of fat cells in isolated areas. The targeted areas for liposuction are neckline, abdomen, chest, inner knees, thighs, upper arms etc. Liposuction works best for people with good skin tone and elasticity. People whose skin lacks elasticity may end up with loose-looking skin in areas where the procedure was done.
It is not a weight-loss tool but a cosmetic procedure with subtle effects.
A person with artery disease or diabetes should not undergo liposuction. The report has shown that patients who get liposuction not only shed pounds but also may be lowering their risk of heart disease.
Liposuction and gynecomastia
Liposuction help men that suffer from gynecomastia by removing the fatty breast tissue. The effects of lipo can be very long-lasting so long as the patient’s weight does not greatly increase any time after the procedure.  It can help treat excessive sweating in the armpit areas, as well as chafing in other areas, such as the thighs.
Liposuction help men that suffer from gynecomastia by removing the fatty breast tissue.
Risks of liposuction
There are some risks involved in liposuction. It has a gradual healing process that can involve moderate scarring, bruising that may last up to 4-5 months after the surgery, and possible vomiting for the few days following the procedure. It may lead to nutritional deficiencies from anemia. Patients may experience numbness in certain areas for several weeks following the procedure, but numbness is usually only temporary. With such significant amounts of fluids being pumped and suctioned through the body, the change in fluid levels may possibly be problematic for heart and kidney in the future. It can also be problematic for a patient’s lungs as it can cause pulmonary embolism, which is when fat enters the bloodstream and then the heart, and it can cause pulmonary edema, which is when fluid accumulates in the lungs. There is always a possibility and risk of the patient having an allergic reaction, or just a bad reaction, to the anesthesia, which can always be life-threatening in the worst cases.
There are some risks involved in liposuction.
Before undergoing liposuction, you should always consult your doctor about its pros and cons so that it does not pose a problem afterward.