Liposuction is a popular body shaping procedure among men and women looking to address excess fat deposits that do not respond to even rigorous diets and exercise regimens. According to a recent report published by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in the United States, with 222,051 procedures performed in 2015.
Lipolysis addresses stubborn fat and is not is not a treatment for obesity or weight loss. Treatment with advanced laser-assisted techniques such as Smartlipo Triplex provide almost immediate results with little downtime and side effects. When performed by an expert surgeon, the treatment produces attractive results. However, many patients considering liposuction have concerns about the longevity of the initial dramatic results.
Liposuction does remove fat cells permanently from a targeted area of the body. However, to stay in the shape you achieve after the treatment, you need to lead a healthy life style. Maintaining the stable weight is the key to maintaining lipo results. If you gain a small amount of weight after the procedure, the fat cells throughout the body will get a little bigger. While this slight weight gain can diminish the actual results, the overall improved body shape achieved through the procedure will remain as treated areas have only less fat cells.
However, if there is considerable weight gain (such as 10% of the person’s body weight), new fat cells can develop in all areas of the body, including the treated areas. As this happens in an even pattern throughout the body, fat would tend to accumulate less in treated areas compared to untreated areas.
Therefore, maintaining your ideal weight with a healthy lifestyle is the key to experiencing long-term liposuction results. Follow post-operative instructions carefully. See that you reduce caloric intake while maintaining a healthy diet rich in protein and healthy carbohydrates. Drink plenty of water and try eating several smaller meals throughout the day. Exercise regularly and never skip meals. These strategies can help sustain the results of your liposuction treatment over the long-term.
