Thinking About Lipo? Exercise helps maintain the new physique…

Studies show that patients that undergo Lipsuction of any kind are able to sustain lasting benefits with an active lifestyle and healthy diet. While this may come as no surprise, this fact is one that should be considered when contemplating whether or not to opt for Lipo yourself.

The Facts:

Liposuction removes many actual fat cells, which don’t grow back or regenerate. However, extra fat taken in as calories has to go somewhere and will settle in areas that may not have had excess fat before, such as the upper arms or legs. But barring extreme weight gain, or even with just a few pounds gained, the body typically retains the improved, more balanced proportions. The type of liposuction used depends on each patient’s body type and the body area targeted for fat removal, but may include: suction-assisted lipectomy (SAL) or ultrasonic-assisted lipectomy (UAL).

Smartlipo®

is another option best designed for individuals who are in good overall health and close to their ideal weight.  It may be used to remove stubborn areas of fat that do not respond to traditional diet and exercise. SmartLipo laser technologies were developed in Europe and approved by the FDA in the United States in November of 2006. At this time, laser lipolysis became the cutting edge liposuction method for patients desiring precise, high-definition sculpting. By using the most technologically sophisticated tools in the cosmetic surgery industry today, SmartLipo has been able to provide patients with a safe and effective means of achieving a contoured. Because liposuction is not for weight loss, patients should be seeking out the procedure to sculpt and contour the body, not to lose pounds.

Post-Op

Most patients can return to a desk-type job with two days after tumescent liposuction. Because of the significant decrease in swelling, inflammation and pain after tumescent liposuction, patients are able to return to normal physical activities very soon after tumescent liposuction. There is no limitation to physical activity other than what common sense would dictate. Some patients are able to return to jogging, golf, light aerobic exercise within a day or two after surgery. With SmartLipo, most patients enjoy a quick and painless recovery. Patients can even return an hour after treatment and many even go back to work the very same day, although one to two days of rest is recommended.