Liposuction is a type of surgery. It uses suction to remove fat from specific areas of the body, such as the stomach, hips, thighs, buttocks, arms, or neck. Other names for liposuction include lipoplasty and body contouring. Liposuction is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedures in the United States and around the world.
This is somewhat surprising, considering the amount of misunderstandings that persist in this regard. Listed below are the ten most common misconceptions about liposuction that we hear as plastic surgeons and what the real facts are. Liposuction is not a weight-loss solution and it doesn't treat excess weight or obesity. Most people choose to undergo a liposuction procedure to remove unwanted fat from certain parts.
of the body. Liposuction is not a method for losing weight all over the body. Although the treatment is permanent, the body can regenerate the fat in the place where it was extracted. Skin loses some firmness as people age, but the results of liposuction usually last a long time if you maintain your weight.
Overweight people can lose more weight through diet and exercise or through other types of surgery other than liposuction. For men or people who were assigned male sex at birth, health care providers may recommend liposuction to treat some types of gynecomastia or enlarged male breast tissue. Most people don't need a second liposuction procedure, unless they decide to change their body shape from an aesthetic point of view in the future.
