People who want to lose weight have gone to extreme measures to do so with “shortcuts” and fancy new products. However, there has not been a feasible alternative to the conventional method of dietary adjustments and regular exercise. Our bodies have fat cells that grow in size when gaining weight and shrink in size when burning those calories. Sometimes, fat cells become non-responsive to dietary adjustments and regular exercise. This is where liposuction becomes a solution for people who want to address specific areas on their bodies that store stubborn fat cells.
Liposuction is a method to sculpt the body by removing stubborn fat cells from a specific area, which can include the buttocks, hips, abdomen, knees, thighs, upper arms, neck, chin, and cheeks. Since conventional weight-loss methods only shrink the size of fat cells, liposuction completely removes stubborn fat cells to address the problem at its core and sculpt the body for an enhanced and more desirable contour afterwards. If you are considering liposuction, it is pivotal to understand what the procedure entails and what is expected from you.
The Ideal Candidate for Liposuction
Liposuction is a full-blown medical surgery that is done under general anaesthesia. Therefore, there will always be risks involved. To minimise those risks, an ideal candidate should be in a healthy physical state to begin with. We also recommend that such a candidate still has an elastic and healthy skin to optimise the recovery and results of the surgery. Since the skin would need to adjust to the new contour of the body once the fat cells have been removed, it should still be elastic enough to make the necessary adjustments. We also advise that smokers quit smoking for a period before and after surgery to prepare the cells in your body accordingly.
Consulting a medical professional when considering any kind of surgery will allow you to make an informed decision on whether to go through with it and if it can solve your problems. By talking to a surgeon who has experience and ample knowledge regarding liposuction surgery, you can get a good understanding of what such a surgery would entail and how it can assist you. Therefore, an ideal candidate for liposuction will ensure that they fit the bill and consult their surgeon to have realistic expectations about the surgery’s outcome and function.
Centurion Cosmetic Clinic is your first choice regarding surgical cosmetic procedures in Gauteng. If you are considering liposuction, please peruse our website for details on the procedure, or contact us with any enquiries. Get rid of those stubborn fat cells with us on your side.
