March 7, 2008

Deciding if Liposuction is a Procedure for You

A study performed by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) found that 322,975 women and 61,646 men chose to undergo liposuction in 2003 making it the most popular cosmetic surgery undertaken during that same year. Liposuction can be highly effective in contouring the shape of the body by removing fat which is deposited at specific sites.
Prior to choosing to undergo liposuction it is important to understand whether or not you are a potential candidate and also to understand what to reasonably expect from the results of liposuction.
Not everyone is a candidate for liposuction. You should be a healthy adult not having diabetes, heart/circulation conditions or any type of infection. Also provide your surgeon with a complete medical history and information concerning your lifestyle. Inform them of any medical conditions and allergies that you may have. Be sure to let them know of medications, vitamins and supplements that you are currently taking as well as any alcohol, drug and/or tobacco use. Finally, inform your surgeon of any current/past medical treatments and what previous surgeries you have undergone.
In order to gain a set of reasonable expectations about the results following this procedure, it may be helpful to […]

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