Using Liposuction to Get a Sexy, Flat Tummy or 6 Pack Abs


by Lawrence Carelse - Date: 2007-01-23 - Word Count: 676 Share This!

Liposuction and weight loss

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Often times as humans we tend to lose patience with a lot of things. Losing weight or getting a six pack abs is no exception. We want to lose weight now. There are a wide variety of alternative ways of losing weight or sculpting a perfect body, quickly. Liposuction is one of them. I'm not endorsing liposuction in any way.

If you're considering liposuction to get a 6 pack abs, then this article will give you a basic understanding of the process of the surgery. When it can aid, how it is done and how you might look and feel after the surgery. It is important to note that 6Pack.co.za is not promoting liposuction. Proper nutrition, cardio exercise is the way to go.

What is liposuction?

Liposuction is a process that can used to sculpt the body by removing surplus fat from targeted areas. Sculpting can be done one a lot of areas including the abdomen, thighs, buttocks etc.

Liposuction is also known as lipoplasty or suction lipectomy.

As technology advances a lot of new techniques are being used, including ultrasound assisted lipoplasty, super wet technique, and the tumescent technique. There are some of the new tools that can assist many plastic surgeons to help patients achieve their goals quicker.

It is important to note that no type of liposuction is a substitute for proper old fashioned dieting and exercise. However it can be a useful tool that can be used to remove stubborn areas of fat that does not react to traditional weight loss methods or exercises.

If you are seriously considering doing liposuction, then do the following:

· Consult a medical doctor and plastic surgeon to see if you qualify to become a candidate.

· Do some research by reading up on liposuction and also the alternative techniques.

· Speak to people that have gone through it.

· Weigh up the pro's and the con's of the surgery

For who is Liposuction?

People who have realistic expectations of what the surgery can do for them. They should be physically fit, mentally stable and realistic in their expectations. The candidate should also have a normal weight and elastic skin. The surgery carries a great risk for potential candidates with medical problems. People with poor blood circulation, diabetes, and heart or lung disease should not do the surgery. They have to consult with the medical experts.

The process: A basic explanation.

1. The doctor must consult with potential candidate and evaluate if the person is medically and mentally fit for a surgery.

2. If medical check is successful then the plastic surgeon can help you decide on which option or technique to take. Here the candidate can ask lots of questions.

3. Preparation and guidelines are given by surgeon. What to eat and drink, smoking etc.

4. Venue is given where surgery is going to take place.

5. Surgeon chooses anesthesia to be used. Depending on the volume of fat to be removed.

6. The surgery time will vary depending on the amount of fat to be removed.

7. The surgeon inserts a tube through small incisions in the skin. At the other end of the tube is a vacuum pressure unit that suctions off the fat.

8. After surgery a compression garment is given. This helps to reduce swelling and after a couple of weeks there should be positive results.

9. Surgeon might suggest for patient to walk around to reduce swelling and prevent blood cloths from forming.

10. Strenuous activities should be cut out.

11. Patient should go for regular follow up visits to the doctor to monitor and also to check the progression.

12. The new you. There should be a visible difference.

It is important to note that nothing in life is guaranteed and there are lots of risks involved. Results will vary from person to person. If a person's expectations are realistic, they will be very pleased with the outcome of the surgery. Person might feel better in clothes and more confident about self. The flat stomach might be visible.

Healthy diet and proper regular exercise should be in place, to maintain the new shape. This is one of the most important steps after a surgery.


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Lawrence Carelse, author of fitness articles. Owner of http://www.6pack.co.za

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