Liposuction: Frequently Asked Questions

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that many consider to help them achieve their desired appearance. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about liposuction.

How is liposuction performed?

The liposuction procedure is performed by using a stainless steel instrument called a cannula. The cannula is usually attached to a suction pump and inserted into the incisions to break up and remove the fat deposits. The removal of these fat deposits results in an improved contour of the body.

Who is a good candidate for liposuction? nn

Typically, a good candidate for liposuction has a few areas that have fat accumulation that has been unaffected by diet or exercise. A person considering liposuction should be in good health and be of normal weight. The ideal candidate for liposuction will have realistic expectations and understand that the liposuction procedure does not achieve perfection. A person should not undergo liposuction if they have any serious medical concerns or are excessively overweight.

Is liposuction a treatment for obesity?

Obesity cannot be treated with liposuction. A person that is not able to maintain permanent weight loss is not successful liposuction candidates. Liposuction can help a person achieve a desired shape but is not a tool for weight loss. Additionally, it is unsafe to remove more than eight to ten pounds of fat during a liposuction procedure.

Will liposuction achieve permanent results?

Undergoing liposuction can result in lasting results as long as the person does not gain excessive amounts of weight. The fat deposits that are removed during liposuction will not return. However, if excessive weight is gained the fat cells will be reduced in the areas that were treated but distributed in other areas of the body.

Is cellulite removed by undergoing liposuction?

Having liposuction does improve the contour of the body. However, cellulite or puckering of the skin is not necessarily removed by having a liposuction procedure. Liposuction can sometimes improve the appearance of cellulite, but it does not eliminate it completely.