If you’re one of the many people who wish they could have a more sculpted, slimmer figure, you might have considered liposuction. The fact is, even with a good exercise regimen and a healthy diet, stubborn fat remains just that–stubborn. Fat pockets can appear in difficult areas, where the body naturally hangs onto fat and resists efforts to get rid of it.
With liposuction, you can finally cross the finish line when it comes to your goals for your physique. Liposuction is a popular procedure that gently breaks up and suctions out unwanted fat tissues, allowing patients to achieve the physique they have wished for. Liposuction not only enhances self-confidence but also expands your wardrobe options, allowing you to enjoy all the summer outfits and swimwear you love. But how long do the results last?
How liposuction works
During a liposuction procedure, small incisions are made, through which a slender tube called a cannula is threaded. The cannula is used to help break up and suck out the fat cells. These fat cells are completely removed from the body. They will never return or grow again.
Liposuction can effectively slim and sculpt the “trouble” areas of the figure, including the tummy, hips, back, thighs, under the chin, the area around the buttocks, the bra roll, and other parts of the body. While liposuction should not be considered a weight-loss procedure, it can remove around ten pounds of fat tissue.
How long do the results of liposuction last?
The longevity of your liposuction results will depend on a variety of factors, including your lifestyle, age, and environment. Because the fat cells that have been removed cannot return, the results are considered long-lasting, or in a sense, permanent. However, untreated fat cells will still expand if the you gain weight. New fat cells can also grow if you continue to gain weight.
In other words, the fat will not return in the treated areas, but you can still develop new pockets of fat in untreated areas and lose the shapely figure you worked so hard to achieve. This is why it is so important to maintain a healthy physique, follow your diet and exercise plan, and avoid weight fluctuations in the future. Liposuction can augment your workout results and enhance your self-confidence. In fact, many patients report they find sticking to their diet and exercise plan easier once they have had liposuction.
What is the takeaway?
If you are considering liposuction, one of the best reasons to have it is that it can lead to long-lasting fat loss in the treated areas. You may find you are one of the many patients who feel more motivated to live a healthy lifestyle after their liposuction treatments, experiencing improved stamina and self-confidence. If you are interested in finding out more about body contouring with liposuction, please call to schedule a consultation today.
