Liposuction (Lipoplasty)
Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty, is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of excess fat from specific areas of the body. The procedure is typically used to contour the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks and other areas where diet and exercise alone have not been successful. Liposuction is a popular cosmetic surgery procedure that can help people achieve a slimmer and more proportional body shape.
What liposuction can treat?
Liposuction techniques may be used to reduce localized fat deposits of the:
- Abdomen and waist
- Back
- Calves and ankles
- Chest area
- Face, cheeks, chin and neck
- Hips and buttocks
- Inner knee
- Thighs
- Upper arms
Liposuction can be performed alone or along with other plastic surgery procedures, such as a facelift, breast reduction or a tummy tuck.
What liposuction can't do?
Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity or a substitute for proper diet and exercise. Liposuction works for people of normal weight who have some extra fat. If you have firm, elastic skin, you will have better results. Skin that is soft and thin from stretch marks, weight loss or natural aging will not reshape as well. You may need more surgeries to remove and tighten extra skin. It is also not an effective treatment for cellulite.
Who is a good candidate for liposuction?
Liposuction is a highly individualized procedure. You should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else's desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image. If you are bothered by excess fat deposits – located anywhere on your body – that don't respond to diet or exercise, liposuction may be right for you.
Ideal candidates for liposuction are:
- Adults within 30% of their ideal weight who have firm, elastic skin and good muscle tone
- Healthy individuals who do not have a life-threatening illness or medical conditions that can impair healing
- Nonsmokers/non-vapers
- Individuals with a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for body contouring
How much does liposuction cost?
The average cost of liposuction in USA is $4,449, according to the latest statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. But the prices in Iran and Turkey are much lower than America and Europe and even lower than India. To see the price, visit the Treatment-Prices.
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