Cosmetic Surgery – Liposuction

Perhaps you have certain parts of your body that just seem to be out of proportion and look a bit odd when you glance at yourself in the mirror. You’ve tried dieting and working out for some time, perhaps even with some success, but that stubborn section just stays there and won’t go away. After thinking about all the pros and cons of cosmetic surgery you decide you would like to get this fixed once and for all, so you choose to have liposuction.

Liposuction is the most common type of cosmetic surgery in the U.S., and over 500,000 such operations are performed every year. The procedure is fairly simple for many people, and it normally takes only a few minutes. There are a number of videos available online, and people should look at few to get comfortable with what the process might feel like and what the results might be.

As with any surgery, there can be complications. It would be wise to ask your doctor if he or she has attained certification with the American Board of Plastic Surgery if you live in the U.S. This organization is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialists, which oversees the Boards of Sub-Specialties and has high standards with regard to training and examination procedures. Asking about how much experience your doctor has had with liposuctions and about the doctor’s professional credentials is important and can be done during the initial consultation. This is particularly important since any licensed physician can perform liposuction.

One of the interesting things about liposuction in particular and cosmetic surgery in general is that many of the people who have these procedures done don’t really look that bad in the first place. The best candidates are healthy people who will be quick to heal and who just want a certain imperfection addressed in their appearance. This may be getting rid of a sagging chin or facial wrinkles, or eliminating some of that growing belly fat that has accumulated and won’t go away via diet and exercise. Most doctors report that patients typically feel better and more confident about themselves, and this can lead to being more open socially or perhaps seeking experiences they would not have attempted previously.