Liposuction is a surgical operation that allows localized body fat to be aspirated and permanently eliminated.
This procedure allows you to reshape the body, minimizing imperfections such as cellulite, love handles or simple fat accumulations that tend to settle on the abdomen, legs, thighs, buttocks and hips.
As we know, in fact, physical activity, combined with a balanced diet, is not always able to fully meet our expectations. Often the adipose tissue present in our body becomes particularly evident, forming unsightly accumulations of fat that can also create discomfort and embarrassment.
This is precisely the reason why many patients choose to ask me for help. Thanks to liposuction it is possible to permanently eliminate localized fat, without leaving scars or having to run into long and annoying post-operative courses.
Eliminate fat accumulations thanks to liposuction
Let’s start from the assumption that localized fat problems sometimes do not depend on body weight.
In fact, there are cases in which a certain genetic predisposition causes the accumulation of fat on areas of the body, such as the thighs, buttocks or the inside of the knees.
There are other situations in which, however, these fat accumulations are caused by sudden changes in weight, including pregnancies, which cause sagging of the skin and loss of elasticity.
Obviously, there are also causes attributable to an incorrect lifestyle, poor hydration, poor diet or little physical movement. Often, it is precisely this last combination that leads to the appearance of unsightly creases and the loss of definition.
Where can liposuction be performed?
In part we have already said what are the areas on which it can be performed, but there is a clarification to be made: men and women accumulate fat differently.
The former tend to gain weight on the belly, pectorals and hips; the latter, on the other hand, on the buttocks, hips and thighs.
Liposuction involves aspirating excess fat, with the aim of permanently eliminating it from specific areas of the body. Be careful though: not all fat can be sucked up as it could cause depressions and folds due to the remaining excess skin.
The areas of the body most subject to surgery are:
• Abdomen: Reduction of adipose tissue accumulated in the abdominal area.
• Legs: Reshaping the contour of the thighs and legs.
• Arms: Slimming and defining the arms.
• Buttocks: Reduction and shaping of fat deposits on the buttocks.
• Hips: Contouring and fat reduction on the hips.
• Chest: Reduction of excess adipose tissue in the pectoral area.
• Knees and ankles: Definition and slimming of the areas around the knees and ankles.
It is also possible to combine several interventions.
One of the best combinations for liposuction of the abdomen, for example, is with liposculpture. As for thigh liposuction, however, it is very useful to combine a thigh lift. Finally, if we talk about buttock liposuction, it is very effective to combine a gluteoplasty surgery, to give greater tone to the entire treated area.
If a non-surgical alternative for the partial elimination of fat deposits is sought, Sculspure can be evaluated, especially in the case of small accumulations or in patients who do not want to undergo anesthesia.
Liposuction: are the results definitive?
When we say that liposuction allows you to obtain definitive results, we mean that the fat taken will no longer form. However, to prevent fat accumulations from forming again that require another intervention, it is necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle accompanied by a balanced diet and regular physical activity.
In addition, we emphasize that daily activities can be resumed after a week after the operation, bearing in mind that you will not be able to expose yourself to the sun for a few weeks.
The results of liposuction are visible right away, but they will improve even more as the months go by.
Is liposuction a safe procedure?
As with any type of surgery, it is absolutely necessary to perform an examination and not take the surgery lightly. Do not fall into the temptation to turn to non-specialist surgeons in unauthorized facilities, because not only could you not get the desired results, but you could incur health risks.
