5 Benefits of Liposuction Surgery

Many individuals find that while they’re in an ideal weight range, certain areas of the body could use some improvement. Unfortunately, diet and exercise can only take you so far, as the areas where we store fat depend entirely on things beyond our control — such as age, hormones, and genetics and foods that are much higher in calories than what we can burn off in time. This is one area where liposuction can help. 

There are a lot of misconstrued conceptions about body liposuction. Some think it’s the lazy way out of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Others think it’s a dangerous solution to excessive weight gain. However, these things are far from the truth, as liposuction is a cosmetic procedure meant to remove stubborn fat cells (the fat cells that are resistant to diet and exercise which are present in 95% of the population) to provide more definition to various areas in the body. 

Consider what a fat cell is. The purpose of a fat cell is a store fat (energy for a future need). The purpose of an eye is to see, the purpose of an ear is to hear. If you had an eye doing a better job than the other eye, then it would see better. An ear doing a better job would hear better. A fat cell doing a better job than another fat cell would be the first to store and the last to give up. Overtime called these areas of the body a problem area.

Once you have identified an area of your body as a problem, what you have done is locate fat cells that are resistant to die an exercise. Hence, you call these areas your problem area. These are fat cells that are doing a better job than another fat cell. There are three types of areas of the body. First, some areas of the body contain most (a majority) of these types of resistant cells.  

Secondly, some areas of the body are combination of resistant cells and cells that are amenable to diet,  and finally, there are areas that are completely amenable to diet and exercise. Areas that are combination have some improvement when dieting and exercising but do not go away. Other areas that are completely amenable to diet and exercise will go away.

The problem with most humans is that when the attempt weight loss it comes out of the face and breasts and females and the face and males. This leaves people with other problems. A good example of this is Matthew McConaughey when he won his Oscar, he lost his face. Now he does only Lincoln commercials. As a result of this weight loss, people look, gaunt, sickly, and still have their problem area in most instances.

Another misconstrued thought is that liposuction helps the skin. This is not true. Liposuction is fat and has nothing to do with this skin. This is very similar to empty pocketbook. It has less volume, but the skin remains unchanged. Loose skin is not present with liposuction unless you have loose skin to start with. Loose skin is extra skin, which can only be tightened by surgical removal where you have to accept a scar or, heat the layers of the skin and hope for shrinkage. This is where surgical tidying of the skin enters the equation. All lifts and talks are essentially removing skin in that part of the body. 

This is just one of the many things that Dr. Michael W. Gray, DO. From Michigan Cosmetic Surgery Center and Skin Deep Spa, will explain about the procedure during your initial consultation. Until then, it’s essential to learn about the major benefits of liposuction surgery if you’re considering the procedure.

1. Liposuction Surgery Can Permanently Remove Fat Cells.

The more you can remove the more the problem is solved. Once the fat cell is gone. It’s no longer there to store fat.

One of the many myths about liposuction is that there’s a risk of gaining the weight back in the areas treated. However, liposuction targets the fat beneath the skin (subcutaneous fat). Once the fat cells are gone, they wont come back, making the procedure worth the expense.

Of course, if you don’t maintain a healthy lifestyle after the procedure, you will likely gain weight in other areas of the body that have not been treated but it will not go to an area that’s not a problem area first.  If all the problem areas are treated then the fat will distribute evenly.

2. It’s a Perfectly Safe Procedure

One of the reasons why liposuction procedures are so popular is that they provide a safe way to remove excess fat with NO down time. The restrictions that you impose upon yourself based upon how you feel, are the only restrictions you have. During the procedure, small puncture holes are made to your chosen treatment areas, which are then injected with a tumescent fluid to numb the area and help in the removal of fat. From there, a small tube (cannula) is inserted into the incision site, and suction is applied to remove the fat. Similar to vacuuming. 

Of course, an incision site does mean a small liposuction scar will be left behind. However, liposuction scarring is minimal and will completely often fade over time.

With the skill of world renowned surgeon Dr. Michael W. Gray, DO. you’ll be in good hands throughout the procedure.

3. It Can Improve Your Overall Health

Plenty of research and clinical studies demonstrate that while liposuction is strictly a cosmetic procedure, it has associated benefits linked to removing fat cells. For example, one study involving 322 liposuction patients showed that those with at-risk triglyceride levels saw an average 43% reduction in triglyceride levels, which are directly linked to cardiovascular disease. 

Fat removal through liposuction is also associated with the reduction of inflammatory cells, which are also linked to cardiovascular disease as well as diabetes. What’s more, liposuction patients are advised to commit to a healthy lifestyle post-procedure, contributing to their overall health and well-being.

4. It Can Improve Your Mobility

Excess weight is associated with fat pockets throughout the body, often affecting mobility and range of motion. An example of this is large thighs which can rub together causing other health issues.  Depending on the individual’s body shape, muscle thickness and anatomy, removing these fat pockets through liposuction surgery can help increase mobility. 

Another example of this is areas of the body where excess fat surrounds the joints, such as the knees, fat can limit the  range of motion. With liposuction, mobility can be restored in the knees as well as the hips and thighs. This improvement in mobility can also contribute to better overall posture after your liposuction recovery and aid in the ability to move and exercise similar to how an Hourglass Tummy Tuck or a traditional Tummy tuck can remove a large apron of fat and skin hanging from the body impeding movement, exercise and intimacy. 

5. Boosting Your Confidence and Self-Esteem

Our self-esteem and self-confidence are often linked to our physical appearance. Individuals struggling with their physique typically suffer from low self-esteem. 

When you’re frustrated with not getting the results you want from the gym and a healthy diet, liposuction can help. 

While the surgery isn’t meant to replace your overall weight loss plan, it can remove a significant volume of fat and provide near-immediate body contouring results. What’s more, several different liposuction surgeries are available to bring you close to your primary aesthetic goal. 

So, whether you want your abs to shine through or need a little help on your wellness journey, there’s a liposuction procedure out there to boost your confidence and self-esteem. This includes lipo 360, arm liposuction, liposuction for the abdomen, back liposuction, liposuction for legs, and so on.

Lastly, you’ll be required to wear a compression garment after lipo. Not only will the compression garment speed up the healing process, but it’s also an extra step towards total body contouring to help you achieve an even greater aesthetic than you initially hoped for. 

Ready to Learn More About Liposuction Surgery?

Undergoing liposuction surgery is about more than just looking good and feeling good. It’s also about improving your overall health and preventing future medical issues related to carrying around excess fat. Often patients feel an incredible difference from before to after liposuction surgery, from not only the way they were able to move around but also with how they view themselves in the mirror and photos.  

When you’re ready to learn about how liposuction surgery can benefit you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Michael W. Gray, DO. at the Michigan Cosmetic Surgery Center and Skin Deep Spa.