Continuing on with our “myths” series of blog posts, this week we’re talking about liposuction, and how this much-maligned procedure differs from public expectation.
Having been around for almost 40 years now, there have been a lot of misconceptions, rumours and bad press about the procedure, but we’re here to put a few things straight.
Having been around for almost 40 years now, there have been a lot of misconceptions, rumours and bad press about the procedure, but we’re here to put a few things straight.
Liposuction is an alternative to diet and exercise
Unfortunately, this is a myth that simply does not seem to go away. The idea that you can eat anything you want, not exercise and simply have it all “sucked out” is nonsense.
A common sense attitude to diet and exercise is always the best way to lose weight, with liposuction a last attempt to get rid of those stubborn fatty areas which just won’t go away.
Liposuction is not designed as a weight-loss tool, it’s more about body sculpture.
A common sense attitude to diet and exercise is always the best way to lose weight, with liposuction a last attempt to get rid of those stubborn fatty areas which just won’t go away.
Liposuction is not designed as a weight-loss tool, it’s more about body sculpture.
Recovery time for liposuction takes ages
Maybe back in the eighties when liposuction was major surgery the recovery time was substantial, but with today’s tumescent liposuction procedure, patients don’t even need a general anaesthetic!
Only a local anaesthesia is used, minimising pain in the area for up to 12 hours after the procedure. Add to that there is virtually no blood loss, decreased bruising, and minimal discomfort, and most people are quick to return to normal activities, including work.
Only a local anaesthesia is used, minimising pain in the area for up to 12 hours after the procedure. Add to that there is virtually no blood loss, decreased bruising, and minimal discomfort, and most people are quick to return to normal activities, including work.
Liposuction is for women only
Fat doesn’t care about gender, and men can suffer from the psychological effects of weight just as much as women. Both women and men can experience dramatic results from liposuction, and in fact, the procedure is one of the more popular amongst men’s treatments.
In men, fat tends to form within and around the abdominal contours, as well as superficially on the abdomen. it gives men breasts, and gathers around the neck/chin area. Liposuction can be used to trim these areas of excess fat, giving men a more “chiseled” look, boosting self-esteem and encouraging exercise to keep up this new and improved look.
In men, fat tends to form within and around the abdominal contours, as well as superficially on the abdomen. it gives men breasts, and gathers around the neck/chin area. Liposuction can be used to trim these areas of excess fat, giving men a more “chiseled” look, boosting self-esteem and encouraging exercise to keep up this new and improved look.
Liposuction is a great way to get rid of cellulite
Cellulite is a dimpling effect often seen on the thighs and buttocks – around 80 to 90 percent of women experience cellulite at some point in their lives.
Liposuction won’t remove cellulite because it’s not the underlying fat that causes it, it’s the connective tissue closer to the surface. However, liposuction does assist the skin’s contractibility, so some benefits may be seen.
Liposuction won’t remove cellulite because it’s not the underlying fat that causes it, it’s the connective tissue closer to the surface. However, liposuction does assist the skin’s contractibility, so some benefits may be seen.
The fat will return in another area
Everyone has a genetic predisposition to body shape, so you don’t have a say in where you store fat. All you can do is keep the amount of fat low enough so it doesn’t affect you negatively.
If you tend to put fat on around your thighs for example, then after liposuction, that’s where you body will continue to send it. The only difference now is, there are less fat cells to store it, so the remaining fat cells will simply grow to accommodate it.
But of course, a strict control of diet and exercise will help you maintain the results of liposuction.
If you tend to put fat on around your thighs for example, then after liposuction, that’s where you body will continue to send it. The only difference now is, there are less fat cells to store it, so the remaining fat cells will simply grow to accommodate it.
But of course, a strict control of diet and exercise will help you maintain the results of liposuction.
Liposuction results are magic and permanent
As a general rule, the results you get from liposuction should be long-lasting - but that also takes some effort on your part.
No matter what your weight, or whether you’ve had liposuction, a healthy and balanced diet is essential, along with plenty of regular exercise. Liposuction can help you get on track, but it’s up to you to stay on that track.
If you go back to an unhealthy lifestyle after the procedure, then you will start to gain weight again, and in the same places. Liposuction isn’t a magic cure for obesity – it’s more of a second chance to change the way you look. At the end of the day, it’s all down to you.
No matter what your weight, or whether you’ve had liposuction, a healthy and balanced diet is essential, along with plenty of regular exercise. Liposuction can help you get on track, but it’s up to you to stay on that track.
If you go back to an unhealthy lifestyle after the procedure, then you will start to gain weight again, and in the same places. Liposuction isn’t a magic cure for obesity – it’s more of a second chance to change the way you look. At the end of the day, it’s all down to you.
Talk to us about Liposuction
If you’re interested in the procedure, then contact us at our clinic in Wellington. Here at the Vein and Skin Clinic, we practice tumescent liposuction, the latest form of the technique, developed by Dr J Klein.
The tumescent liposuction technique is now considered the safest form of liposuction for removing very large amounts of fat because there is virtually no blood loss. It has also proven to be less painful, with minimized post-op recovery time.
While it’s not a miracle cure for being overweight, it can certainly help you with those stubborn areas which just don’t seem to go away.
There are no age or weight restrictions when it comes to liposuction, so most people are eligible for treatment.
We have helped hundreds of people with our liposuction procedure, and you could be one of those satisfied customers.
If you have any questions about the treatment or would like to book a consultation, please don’t hesitate to give us a call on 0800 639 968 and speak to one of our friendly staff members.
The tumescent liposuction technique is now considered the safest form of liposuction for removing very large amounts of fat because there is virtually no blood loss. It has also proven to be less painful, with minimized post-op recovery time.
While it’s not a miracle cure for being overweight, it can certainly help you with those stubborn areas which just don’t seem to go away.
There are no age or weight restrictions when it comes to liposuction, so most people are eligible for treatment.
We have helped hundreds of people with our liposuction procedure, and you could be one of those satisfied customers.
If you have any questions about the treatment or would like to book a consultation, please don’t hesitate to give us a call on 0800 639 968 and speak to one of our friendly staff members.
RSS Feed
