Liposuction for a New Look

A quick resolution avoiding diet and exercise!

Liposuction offers people a quick solution to a slimmer look who see flaws in their physical appearance without the effort of exerting the sweat and time dieting and exercising requires. Although, liposuction patients must realize that liposuction is very costly and after one under goes a liposuction procedure diet and exercise is necessary to avoid regaining those unwanted fat cells. Many liposuction patients have seen great results while other post procedure patients are still disgusted with their appearance and undergo more liposuction until their physical appearance goal has been meet.

Liposuction defined

Liposuction is a simple out-patient procedure where the patient is normally sedated by a local anesthesia technique called the tumescent. The tumescent technique has been determined the safest form of sedation using a highly diluted local anesthesia injected into the targeted area fat cells causing the injected area to become swollen and numb. This technique normally does not require post narcotic medication due to the long lasting effect of the anesthesia. Once the patient has been sedated the surgeon begins to make several small incisions around the outlined targeted area for insertion of a stainless steel hollow tub called a Cannula which is attached to a long clear plastic tube connected to a high powered vacuum. The Cannula is inserting into the small incisions and thrust in an inward outward motion removing the unwanted fat cells. After all the fat cells have been removed their maybe small layers of excess skin remaining which is folded doubled over, tucked and then sown. The post operation results can be a surprising change in body tone once revealed after several days of healing. Liposuction has been a successful procedure for many although, the results may be only temporary without adding a proper diet and exercise routine.

Liposuction however is not recommended for everyone especially those who suffer from obesity a genetically linked disease limiting those with obesity to very few options of weight lose. Millions of men, women and children have the obesity gene which gives the person an empty stomach feeling even after a full meal. Exercise and diet usually turns out being a free fall for most who are obese sending them into a constant eating splurge and a deep depression. However, there is now a new alternative procedure for those stricken with obesity called gastroplasty which is a fairly simple procedure consisting of permanently shrinking the stomach causing the person to consume less meal portions and feel full.

The first thing to look for is a reputable well skilled liposuction surgeon that is properly licensed, who ethically expresses attention to detail for the patients questions, concerns and goals. A knowledgeable surgeon will be able to answer any and all questions, have literature available and have a reference list of former patients that can be contacted for questions. A clean sterile medical center is also an important thing to look for when in search of a surgeon. A good surgeon will warn against excessive liposuction during one procedure. A liposuction surgeons reputation says a thousand words !

The cost may be a determining factor in the process of researching liposuction. Cost may fluctuate from one clinic to the next with the quality of work and skills of the surgeon varying as well with the ultimate goal of going through with the surgery is to be completely satisfied with your physical appearance. The majority of insurance company policies do not cover any cosmetic surgery making it a 100% out of pocket expense. In the end a price tag cannot be placed on patient satisfaction.

Approximate liposuction cost

• Hips/Waist $ 1,600.00 $ 5,000.00

• Buttocks $ 1,500.00 $ 4,500.00

• Breast/Female $ 3,000.00 $ 7,500.00

• Breast/Male $ 3,000.00 $ 5,000.00

• Back/Female $ 1,500.00 $ 4,000.00

• Arms $ 1,500.00 $ 4,000.00

• Abdomen, lower $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00

• Abdomen, upper/Lower $ 3,000.00 $ 7,500.00

• Chin, Cheeks, Neck $ 2,000.00 $ 4,500.00

• Anterior Thighs & Knees $ 2,000.00 $ 5,000.00

• Inner Thighs & Knees $ 2,000.00 $ 5,000.00

• Outer Thighs $ 1,600.00 $ 5,000.00

The prices listed above are only an estimated overall cost in general per patient. There are other determining factors (Body size, surgery time, cost of anesthesia, operating room cost, pre-op lab cost, garments etc...) inputted when the surgeon is estimating the actual patient cost. Other cost maybe applicable.

Excessive same day liposuction has proved to be extremely dangerous resulting in patient death. Prolonged exposure to anesthesia can cause serious complications. Some patients have experienced post-op anguishing pain, excessive bleeding and lack of normal body function for a period of time. Other nonthreatening complications and superficial irregularities can occur such as visible scaring, discoloration of the skin and temporary bruising all being considered minor complications. Importantly spend quality amount of time researching liposuction clinics with extra attention directed to avoiding ignorant liposuction surgeons who lack attention to details, unknowledgeable or short answering your questions and concerns.

PRE-PROCEDURE

All liposuction clinics will have their own pre-op preparation list for the day prior of the surgery in addition the surgeon should go over the complete details step-by-step with patient acknowledgement of understanding.

• Avoid taking aspirin or anti-inflammatory medication

• Quit smoking 2 weeks prior to procedure

• Arrange for a driver after post-op

• Have someone available to care for you post-op at home

• Fill all medication before pre-op

• Have wound ointment, heating pad and ice available

• Have any home necessities within reach of your home recovery area

• Prepare at least a week of food ready to heat and eat

Loose clothing is recommended after post-op to avoid slowing the healing process. Be sure to have a doctor’s note written for at least a 2 week period.

If your one who is dissatisfied with your physical appearance and lack the motivation, time and effort that diet and exercise require then liposuction maybe the easy way for you to achieve your physical appearance goals. Although, you may want to reread this article and weigh the pros and cons of liposuction taking into consideration the possibility post-op complications. In addition financially liposuction is financially expensive for a temporary physical look unless a proper diet and exercise plan is incorporated weekly.