Liposuction
is a procedure that can help sculpt the body by removing
unwanted fat from specific areas, including the abdomen,
hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, chin, cheeks
and neck. During the past decade, liposuction, which is
also known as "lipoplasty" or "suction lipectomy," has benefited
from several new refinements. Today, a number of new techniques,
including the tumescent technique, are helping to provide
selected patients with more precise results and quicker
recovery times.
THE
BEST CANDIDATES FOR LIPOSUCTION
To
be a good candidate for liposuction, you must have realistic
expectations about what the procedure can do for you. It
is important to understand that liposuction can enhance
your appearance and self confidence, but it won't necessarily
change your looks to match your ideal or cause other people
to treat you differently. Before you decide to have surgery,
think carefully about your expectations and discuss them
with your surgeon.
The
best candidates for liposuction who have close to normal-weight,
with firm, elastic skin who have pockets of excess fat in
certain areas. Your age is not a major consideration; however,
older patients may have diminished skin elasticity and may
not achieve the same results as a younger patient with tighter
skin
