Liposuction can get rid of bumps and bulges. Who are the best candidates? Read on to find out.
Liposuction can work wonders on various bulging body parts of certain individuals. However,
there are some candidates who are better suited for this technique than others. Have you ever thought of having your body vacuumed free of fat? Here are some tips for deciding whether you are a good candidate for this technique
Bad Candidates Include the Following
Morbidly Obese Patients - If a person is morbidly overweight, this is not the operation for them. Liposuction slims away inches, it does not remove excessive poundage of the overweight. If a person is grossly obese, they need to lose weight first before becoming a viable candidate. They should follow a healthy diet of low fat proteins such as grilled chicken or fish, nuts, tofu or legumes, whole grain products, fresh veggies and in-season fruits, and drink plenty of water to wash away impurities. A regular exercise routine will help, too.
Patients With Saggy skin - If a person has lost their skin tone and elasticity, they will most likely need another procedure, such as a lift or removal of redundant tissue before vacuuming away fatty deposits. There must be a snug suit of dermis or liposuction will just add to the sagging problem.
Patients With Unrealistic Expectations - The cannula is a wand which suctions away adipose tissue and fatty deposits. It is not, however, a magic wand. Inches and unsightly bulges will disappear but the patient will not morph into a movie star. A successful result requires realistic expectations.
Patients Who Do Not Change Lifestyle Habits - If a person leads a lifestyle full of fast food, excess alcohol and triple-decker ice cream cones after every meal, they will most likely accumulate the fatty deposits once again. Adhering to a healthy diet will keep those bulges from reappearing.
Good Candidates
Patients Close to Their Ideal Weight - Being a pound or two from your ideal weight will give you a high possibility for a positive outcome. Liposuction is designed to remove unsightly padding on areas that have not responded well to diet and exercise, it is not a weight loss tool. Being at ideal weight is imperative.
Patients With Good Elasticity - Younger skin has better elasticity due to its age and collagen content. Older dermis tends to lose this quality over time, making it difficult to flex back into position after the removal of adipose build up. Older patients may benefit from a simultaneous nip or tuck.
Patients With A Healthy Lifestyle - Having exercise routines and a healthy diet firmly in place will enable a patient to maintain their sleek look post-op. Incorporating exercise casually and formally will keep a person looking better and feeling better, too. Casual injections of exercise include walking to work, always taking the stairs instead of the elevator, and including fun recreational activities such as dancing, bowling or skating to the social calendar. Formal regimes include aerobics class, weight lifting and yoga.
Patients With Realistic Expectations - It’s a good idea to view “before and after” photos in order to discover the realistic possibilities of liposuction. Viewing patients who are of similar age, skin type and body stature will help a patient see what’s realistically in store for them.
