Liposuction is on the increase for 2011, with enquiries and procedures from both women and men higher than in 2010.
With slimline celebrities gracing every magazine cover, it’s little wonder that us lesser mortals are not too happy with what we see in the mirror.
However, liposuction is still a surgical procedure and should not be taken lightly.
In a recent feature in the Daily Mirror, Dr Miriam Stoppard explained the procedure, saying: “Be well prepared.
Liposuction is not a gentle procedure. It involves injecting a solution that breaks down fat and then a large hollow needle, usually about 3mm in diameter, is attached to a powerful suction machine and is inserted through several small cuts in the skin.
The tube is passed into pockets of fat where it’s moved around with considerable force. Fat is actually quite solid and needs some liquidising in order to be sucked into the draining tube. There can be considerable discomfort and pain afterwards. The wider the needle, the longer lasting and more intense the pain will ultimately be.
You’ll have to wear special tight surgical clothing over the area all the time to help the skin ‘stick’ and obliterate the space left behind by the liposuction. They must be worn for two to three weeks after the operation.”
A reputable cosmetic surgeon should be expected to give honest and realistic appraisal of what can be achieved. They should explain the procedure in detail and also give you full information on the recovery process.
A spokesman for why Go Abroad said: “Liposuction is a very effective procedure for tackling areas of fat that are stubbornly resistant to diet and exercise and produces amazing results on a wide variety of body areas. Popular zones include the abdomen, buttocks and thighs; although it can also be used on sensitive areas such as the chin or ankles.
However, as a surgical procedure, it should always be taken very seriously. Patients should inform themselves thoroughly about every aspect of the procedure before deciding whether to go ahead.”
Liposuction prices are cheaper than you may think. Experienced surgeons and expert care is available in the UK at Why Go Abroad with free consultations.