Liposuction is performed often around the country. This procedure, which has been in the top 5 most-popular year after year, aims to sculpt parts of the body that are notorious for holding excess fat. If you’ve been struggling to meet your aesthetic goals using diet and exercise, and are feeling frustrated about a lack of satisfying results, you may be wondering if it would be worth it to jump on the liposuction bandwagon. Here, we’ll try to help you answer that by discussing what liposuction can do and what it cannot.

Something You Should Know about Liposuction

If you’re considering liposuction surgical fat-reduction, the first thing you need to know is that this procedure is not intended for weight loss. To get the kind of results you can’t stop looking at in the mirror, you should be within about 30% of your healthiest body weight range. Liposuction removes up to 5.000 mL of fatty tissue. This is equal to about 11 pounds. However, on the scale, that translates to about 5 pounds. The scale is not what matters with liposuction, though. What matters is how you look, and how you feel about how you look!

People get liposuction because they want to:

• Get rid of stubborn localized fat. Common areas where fat accumulates include the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, hips, flanks, backs of the arms, and under the chin. Liposuction can be performed on these areas and others.
• Look better in clothing they like. Having excess fat on the thighs may inhibit someone from feeling confident wearing shorts. Excess fat on the midsection may cause a person to wear certain types of shirts so their muffin top doesn’t show. Liposuction opens doors to new fashion choices.
• Improve their body proportions. Fat gathers where it wants, not where we try to dictate. Excess fat around the midsection or thighs, especially, can create a proportional imbalance that draws the eye to one part of the body.

Is Liposuction Always a Good Idea?

Liposuction is a great decision for many people who want to sculpt a better shape. However, there are instances in which it may not be ideal. To get the best results from liposuction, a person should be in good physical health and must understand that weight loss is not the objective. Additionally, it is necessary to have healthy skin with good elasticity. If the skin is loose and saggy, this may be addressed with a suitable tightening procedure.

Dr. Regina Rosenthal has been sculpting bodies in the San Jose area for several years. If you would like to learn more about what liposuction can do for you, call 408-840-2553 to schedule your consultation.