Liposuction is one of the most sought after plastic surgery procedures worldwide, but also one of the most misunderstood. Despite its popularity, there are still a lot of myths surrounding this intervention, starting with the idea that it helps to lose weight.

If you are considering liposuction, it is key to understand what this surgery actually involves, in which cases it is effective and what are the ideal conditions for obtaining long-lasting and harmonious results.

Liposuction is not weight-loss surgery

This is the first point you should be clear about. Liposuction It does not replace a healthy eating or exercise. Its main purpose is to reshape the body contour, eliminating localized fat accumulations that do not go away easily with diet and physical activity.

Ideally, you should arrive at this surgery with a stable and healthy weight, since both the safety of the procedure and the aesthetic result that can be achieved.

Your lifestyle influences more than you can imagine

The duration and effectiveness of the results are directly linked to your habits. Patients who maintain a balanced diet, have constant physical activity and take care of their hormonal health, tend to preserve the results of liposuction.

Liposuction on a body with good habits not only has a smoother recovery, but it also allows for better skin retraction and a more obvious definition of the body contour.

Your plastic surgeon may recommend an ideal weight before the procedure

In many cases, the surgeon may suggest that you achieve a specific weight before scheduling surgery. This not only improves safety during the intervention, but also allows the body to be sculpted more precisely and naturally.

Some surgeons consider having a body mass index (BMI) of less than 30 ideal for safe and effective liposuction. However, beyond the number, what matters is how fat is distributed, skin firmness and your overall health.

An evaluation is essential to know if liposuction is the right procedure

Another fundamental point is that not all people who want liposuction are ideal candidates. In some cases, body composition, skin elasticity, or the presence of excess skin make liposuction not the best option.

For example, if there is a lot of abdominal sagging, Abdominoplasty may be the right procedure, which in addition to removing fat, removes excess skin and tightens muscles. This type of evaluation is carried out in the assessment query.

What else should you consider before opting for liposuction?

• It's a major surgery. Although recovery time has improved thanks to technologies such as VASER or Retraction, is still an intervention that requires preparedness, care and medical monitoring.‍
• Skin plays a key role. If the skin does not have good elasticity, it may not retract properly after the procedure, affecting the visual result.
• The results are not immediate. The final contour can be fully visible for months, as the body needs time to reduce inflammation and adapt.

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