Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Terminating Cellulite

By Ricardo Gibson

Do you have the one section of your body that makes you groan? For many women, cellulite is a cursed word because it is so hard to get rid of regardless of diet and exercise. If you have this problem, a more aggressive approach to consider would be liposuction.

We are social creatures. This effectively means we want to make a good impression by looking good. When we have problem areas, we get self conscious. Fixing these areas can result in a complete turn around of our attitude and what not.

The problem with diet and exercise is you cannot really go after a specific spot of the body. You either lose weight as a whole or not. Liposuction works the opposite way. It removes from specific spots, not the body as a whole. Have cellulite on your thighs? It can do the job.

Many doctors feel they can handle liposuction procedures even if they are not really plastic surgeons. As with any surgery, there are risks associated with liposuction. Do not risk it. Interview surgeons till you find a certified plastic surgeon that you like and is willing to work with you.

Liposuction pretty much does what it sounds like. There are different techniques, but most involve creating an insertion in the skin, sliding a tube in and then sucking out fat from the area. It is not so much a weight loss tool as a way to shape certain areas of your body.

Liposuction is unique because it is a brute force removal of fat in the body. This trauma will cause a sore recovery, but can also give rise to complications like infection, shock, skin damage and lumps in the area where isolated fat reforms.

As with any surgery, you should discuss the potential risks with your surgeon. Liposuction is no more dangerous than most surgeries, but that does not mean you should give the risk short shift. Listen, ask questions and make an informed decision.

If you have weight issues, liposuction can go a long way to regaining your self confidence. The procedure is fairly quick, but can leave you really sore. That being said, it is clearly the fastest way to remove the cellulite material you simply cannot get rid of with diet and exercise.

How about the recovery after liposuction surgery? You will feel great immediately! Actually, you will feel incredibly sore in the area operated on. This is what pain meds are for. The soreness will fade over a couple days and you will be cellulite free for the first time in a long time. - 15343

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