If you exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet but are troubled by lingering pockets of fat, you may be considering liposuction to fine-tune your figure. This body contouring procedure is ideal for men and women who are at a healthy, stable weight and want to eliminate the stubborn fat that’s exercise and diet resistant. Given the effectiveness and popularity of liposuction, many people wonder just how long-lasting their results will be.
The Power of Liposuction
For many people, liposuction is the answer to their body-conscious prayers. Liposuction can target fat almost anywhere on the body, including certain areas of the face, eliminating trouble spots to reveal smoother, sleeker contours. Common areas for liposuction results include the stomach, thighs, and hips, although the procedure can be customized for almost any region where unwanted fat lingers.
Dispelling Liposuction Myths
Despite the procedure’s popularity, several liposuction myths persist. For instance, liposuction isn’t a weight loss method. It’s a plastic surgery procedure that’s designed to remove the deposits of fat that can linger on a healthy, active adult.
Another common myth is that fat removed by liposuction will end up coming back in a different place. This is also false, although there are some merits to the myth. That’s because liposuction is only a permanent solution to pesky fat if you uphold your end of the bargain after seeing your results.
Making Liposuction Last
Getting liposuction doesn’t mean you can give up your healthy lifestyle. Men and women who continue to eat wisely and engage in regular exercise are most likely to preserve the liposuction results and enjoy a long-lasting outcome. If, however, you sit back and expect the liposuction to act as some kind of fat-prevention policy, you’ll be disappointed to learn that fat will come back when you do nothing to stay fit and healthy.
Author: Dr. Joseph Castellano
Dr. Joseph Castellano is a native Floridian who grew up in the Tampa Bay area. After medical school and residency, Dr. Castellano returned home and has opened a practice in Tampa, Florida focusing on breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, liposuction, facelift, and eyelid rejuvenation. He is a member of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, American College of Surgeons, and American Medical Association
