Monday, March 5, 2007

Liposuction Not Just For Women- Increase In Men Getting Liposuction

Q: What is Liposuction?
A:Liposuction and body contouring are procedures that can help sculpt the body by removing unwanted fat from specific areas, including the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, back, chin, cheeks and neck. During the past decade, liposuction, which is also known as "lipoplasty," has benefited from several new refinements, which yield more precise results and quicker recovery times. Although no type of aesthetic surgery is a substitute for dieting and exercise, liposuction can remove stubborn areas of fat that do not respond to traditional weight-loss methods. The best candidates for liposuction and body contouring are normal-weight people with firm, elastic skin who have pockets of excess fat in certain areas. You should be physically healthy, psychologically stable and realistic in your expectations. 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.

Q: Are you a man looking for Lipo?
A:It hasn't taken men too long to discover that they could also benefit from the wonders of cosmetic surgery. Diet and exercise alone can't always take care of "love handles," a fatty chest and a protruding stomach. Your reasons for choosing to have liposuction may be as simple as wanting to look better at the beach or at that important business meeting. Although liposuction is not a replacement for a healthy lifestyle, it can make you look and feel better about yourself.

Q: What do I expect after surgery?
A:Don't expect to look or feel great right after surgery. Even though the newer techniques are believed to reduce some post-operative discomforts, you may still experience some pain, swelling, bleeding, and temporary numbness. Pain can be controlled with medications prescribed by our surgeon, though you may still feel stiff and sore for a few days.


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