Liposuction- How to Tell Friends and Family

Liposuction is a procedure that removes fat deposits from the body. In many cases, patients have been unable to changes these places of the body, despite attempts to change their diet and exercise routine. Going through this process can be difficult and it is important to share your decision with friends and family and allow them to help you get through the surgery and recovery time. Be honest with everyone and stay true to yourself and the decision you have made, in spite of their reaction.

Family Members
Because you will need to have someone take and pick you up from the liposuction procedure, you will need to tell someone in your family what you are having done. Telling them in advance gives them an opportunity to clear their schedule and make themselves available to you throughout the entire process. Begin by explaining exactly what you are having done and proceed to tell them the reasons why you have selected this type of operation. They may have questions that revolve around the surgery itself or questions about the decision that you made. Be sure to answer each question completely and honestly. It is important for them to see that you are comfortable with the decision you have made. Because family members are typically the innermost part of a persons support system, they will be the ones most in need of information from you.

Close Friends
People who are close to you are also going to need to know what you are choosing to do. While they may not need all of the information that family members require, they are still going to want to know what you are doing and why. Share as much information as you are comfortable with about the liposuction as well as the recovery time. Remember that you do not need to explain yourself over and over to anyone. Simply state the important factors and move on. If a friend offers to help out in any way, let them. Recovery time will be uncomfortable and it will make it easier to have someone else to help you out with everyday tasks until you are feeling up to it.

Acquaintances and Co-workers
As with most forms of plastic surgery, the results will be noticeable to other people. However, in the case of liposuction, it takes time to see the final outcome of the surgery. You will need to take time off from work and there is no need to give an explanation as to what you are having done. If you are comfortable sharing information with these people feel free to let them know as much as you want. However, because these individuals are not necessarily part of your support system and people that you will rely on to help you through this, they only need to know as much as you want them to.