Is It Easier To Lose Weight After Liposuction?

Liposuction is a great tool for removing those stubborn deposits of fat that no amount of exercise and dieting can seem to shed. Many of our patients also wonder if this operation is also great for losing weight in the long run. While it can be an incredibly empowering tool for those who need a jumpstart or finishing touch, it is important to note that liposuction is first and foremost meant for fat removal, and not necessarily weight loss. Let's break it down.

How Does Liposuction Work?

Different surgeons use varying techniques, but the end result is usually the same; by using a cannula just beneath the skin's surface, your surgeon can break up stubborn fat deposits and remove them while you are under general anesthesia. It's important that you choose a plastic surgeon who is dedicated to your overall health and well-being. Liposuction is, contrary to popular belief, an invasive procedure - it can leave scarring and create excess stretch marks if not performed properly.

Who Is The Best Candidate For Liposuction?

Here's the thing: liposuction is merely a cosmetic surgery. It is not intended as a weight loss solution, but rather a fine-tuning treatment that finishes sculpting an "almost-there" body into the patient's ideal body.

As such, it's recommended that candidates considering the procedure already be in decent health before undergoing liposuction. A good rule of thumb to follow for the best results would be to consider liposuction once you are within 25 pounds of your ideal weight. Through this procedure, your plastic surgeon will simply help to trim the edges that just won't respond to diet and exercise. It's also preferred that you have good skin elasticity, so that your body can conform to its new shape.

Losing Weight After Liposuction

Liposuction is known for physically and emotionally transformative results. After working your hardest to shed those pounds, it can be extremely discouraging to be blocked from your goal body by a few stubborn deposits of fat. For many, this frustration is only exacerbated by years of body-related insecurities. We all deserve to feel as confident in our skin as we can, which is why we find lipo to be such a transformative tool. Liposuction has acted as a catalyst for many patients to help them reach these goals and change their life - including everyday habits and routines that will help them stay a healthier, happier version of themselves.

With all this being said, it's important to note that this procedure should be reserved for fine-tuning and building motivation to keep off the pounds. Unfortunately, it is not a weight-loss mechanism on its own. Because it involves the rapid destruction and removal of adipose tissue in problem areas, it is not recommended for dramatic weight loss transformations.

How To Lose Weight

As any general practitioner will concur, diet and exercise are the most effective and healthy ways to lose weight. Many health care professionals will also tell you that losing more than a pound of fat per week shouldn't be your goal. Hormones tend to fluctuate and can impact your overall health if you lose weight too quickly.

Remember to create reasonable goals for yourself, and take into account that weight loss is often no linear journey: likely, as life happens, your weight will fluctuate up and down week to week, and that's ok. It's all about building new, healthy habits that you can sustain for the rest of your life, so remember to be easy on yourself. Lastly, don't forget to reward yourself (perhaps with a refining liposuction procedure) when you finally reach your ideal weight.

Schedule A Liposuction In Orlando

If you're already well within reach of your ideal weight and have fatty deposits that just won't budge, it may be time to consider liposuction from Vado Plastic Surgery in Orlando. You should be celebrating the number on the scale right now, not cursing your arms that sag - despite hours of concentrated training. If you're ready to finally achieve the body of your dreams, schedule a consultation with us to get started!