Liposuction: Deciding Whether You Are a Good Candidate? By Abigail Aaronson At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

'Fat' a word nobody likes and you certainly hate to see it on your body. You know exactly how many grams of fat are in all the foods you eat by heart and you've tried every diet on the planet.

You've got exercise equipment at home and you're a member of at least one gym in the area plus, you meet with a personal trainer once month. No white starches, no sugar, no alcohol. You look in the mirror and see fat.

How is this possible?

Fatty deposits can be difficult to get rid of even if you eat only healthy foods and exercise like you're supposed to. Dieting and exercise doesn't allow you to spot reduce areas, but liposuction is a fat-removing procedure that can. Now, how do you know if you are a good candidate?

Here are some of the factors to consider before pursuing liposuction:

> Current Weight-Are you at the weight you want to be and have you maintained it for at least 6 months? Liposuction is not a means for weight loss. You should be at your target weight and have difficult fatty deposits that haven't responded to your weight loss efforts.

> Overall Health-Are you in good health? Make sure to tell your surgeon about any medications and existing health conditions that may cause complications during the procedure.

Anti-coagulants and NSAIDs are some of the drugs that are contraindicated for liposuction. Having a complete physical work-up prior to the procedure can also catch any unknown conditions that might also affect your procedure.

> Expectations-If you believe that having this procedure will turn you into a supermodel, then you are not a good candidate. Unrealistic expectations lead dissatisfaction.

Now, you can have dramatic results from liposuction, but it is not a replacement for diet and exercise. What it can do for you is make your clothes fit better or give you a more contoured shape. You will not drop multiple sizes overnight.

> Lifestyle-Yes, the fat molecules are permanently removed, but new ones can always move in. To be a great candidate for liposuction, you should be prepared to make a lifestyle change. You've done all the hard work and lost the weight and spent the money on lipo to refine your results, now you need to maintain it.

If you revert back to all the unhealthy habits that led to your transformation, new fat cells will fill in the spaces and you are right back where you started. All your time and money -down the drain. Make the change and stick to it.

> Your Skin-Elasticity of the skin is what allows it to snap back to its original shape. If you have poor skin elasticity, liposuction may create a wrinkled or saggy look once the fat is sucked out. Often times, liposuction is used in conjunction with a tuck or a lift to combat this issue.

If you are thinking about liposuction, choose the right plastic surgeon. Make sure he is board certified and licensed to perform the procedure. There are risks involved and you want an experienced surgeon in charge.

During your consultation, be clear about what you expect and the look you want. A good surgeon will tell whether your expectations are realistic and will tell you what he can really do for you.

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