Remove unwanted fat with Lipo
Liposuction is a popular cosmetic body sculpture procedure which is performed to get rid of excess localized fat from trouble body areas which do not respond to exercise and diet regimens.
About the procedure
Sometimes it seems not possible to achieve the desired body shape even after exercising on a regular basis and observing proper nutrition. Some body areas will simply not respond to such methods. Liposuction is performed to sculpt your body through the removal of excess fat deposits from areas such as hips, buttocks, thighs, saddlebags, love handles, breasts, chest, arms, chin, calves, ankles and so on. The procedure is sometimes performed alone but sometimes it has to be combined with other body contouring procedures to achieve the desired cosmetic goals. Dr. Bloch from Body by Bloch is board certified plastic surgeon that can examine you to determine if you need a liposuction body sculpting procedure to achieve the results you are looking for.
Am I a good candidate?
If you have been trying to lose weight but you still have localized fat deposits in some areas, then you are likely to make a good candidate for a liposuction procedure. This procedure is not meant to be an alternative to exercising or observing proper diet, so you have to be near your normal weight. In addition to good physical fitness, a liposuction candidate should also have no medical conditions which may impair healing after the surgery. It is also important to have good skin elasticity so that after fat removal your skin can conform to your newly acquired body contours. As required with all cosmetic surgical pr6ocedures, it is important to have a positive attitude and realistic goals.
Are there any risks?
Every cosmetic surgical procedure does have a certain level of risks. The surgeon will discuss them with you before you sign the consent form. The risk of scarring will depend on the surgical technique used as well as the location of incisions. However, liposuction incisions are usually very small and fade away over time or can be well hidden. Serious complications like migration of blood clots and fat globules are rare, but the surgeon takes all measures possible to help minimize or avoid risks.
Do I need to wear compression garments after this procedure?
Wearing a compression garment after the procedure is usually recommended because it helps to reduce the risk of formation of blood clots. The doctor will let you know if you will need to wear the compression garment and for how long. The blood clot formation risk may also be reduced normal mild activities are resumed soon after surgery.
Will my results be permanent?
Liposuction results will only be maintained if you continue to exercise on a regular basis and observe proper nutrition. Your results may not only be affected by a weight gain, but also by other factors such as pregnancies and age. You may want to lose weight first before you have a liposuction and also have no plans of gaining any weight in the future.
How much does liposuction cost?
The cost of your liposuction will significantly vary depending on several factors. The number and extent of body areas where the procedure is performed is a factor. Facility fees and the experience of the surgeon performing your liposuction procedure are also factors that determine the cost. You may not get insurance coverage for liposuction because it is cosmetic procedure. During the consultation process, make sure to ask the doctor any questions you may have regarding the cost of your procedure. The doctor will certainly give you the detailed cost breakdown for the procedure.
About the procedure
Sometimes it seems not possible to achieve the desired body shape even after exercising on a regular basis and observing proper nutrition. Some body areas will simply not respond to such methods. Liposuction is performed to sculpt your body through the removal of excess fat deposits from areas such as hips, buttocks, thighs, saddlebags, love handles, breasts, chest, arms, chin, calves, ankles and so on. The procedure is sometimes performed alone but sometimes it has to be combined with other body contouring procedures to achieve the desired cosmetic goals. Dr. Bloch from Body by Bloch is board certified plastic surgeon that can examine you to determine if you need a liposuction body sculpting procedure to achieve the results you are looking for.
Am I a good candidate?
If you have been trying to lose weight but you still have localized fat deposits in some areas, then you are likely to make a good candidate for a liposuction procedure. This procedure is not meant to be an alternative to exercising or observing proper diet, so you have to be near your normal weight. In addition to good physical fitness, a liposuction candidate should also have no medical conditions which may impair healing after the surgery. It is also important to have good skin elasticity so that after fat removal your skin can conform to your newly acquired body contours. As required with all cosmetic surgical pr6ocedures, it is important to have a positive attitude and realistic goals.
Are there any risks?
Every cosmetic surgical procedure does have a certain level of risks. The surgeon will discuss them with you before you sign the consent form. The risk of scarring will depend on the surgical technique used as well as the location of incisions. However, liposuction incisions are usually very small and fade away over time or can be well hidden. Serious complications like migration of blood clots and fat globules are rare, but the surgeon takes all measures possible to help minimize or avoid risks.
Do I need to wear compression garments after this procedure?
Wearing a compression garment after the procedure is usually recommended because it helps to reduce the risk of formation of blood clots. The doctor will let you know if you will need to wear the compression garment and for how long. The blood clot formation risk may also be reduced normal mild activities are resumed soon after surgery.
Will my results be permanent?
Liposuction results will only be maintained if you continue to exercise on a regular basis and observe proper nutrition. Your results may not only be affected by a weight gain, but also by other factors such as pregnancies and age. You may want to lose weight first before you have a liposuction and also have no plans of gaining any weight in the future.
How much does liposuction cost?
The cost of your liposuction will significantly vary depending on several factors. The number and extent of body areas where the procedure is performed is a factor. Facility fees and the experience of the surgeon performing your liposuction procedure are also factors that determine the cost. You may not get insurance coverage for liposuction because it is cosmetic procedure. During the consultation process, make sure to ask the doctor any questions you may have regarding the cost of your procedure. The doctor will certainly give you the detailed cost breakdown for the procedure.