Q. I’ve exercised most of my 50+ years, but I still have fat around my hips and thighs. Am I too old for liposuction?
A. Absolutely not! Women of all ages can benefit from liposuction. You may be a candidate for Ultrasonic liposuction that uses high-frequency sound waves to liquefy fat while minimizing bruising and blood loss.
Q. What exactly is cellulite and can liposuction get rid of it?
A. Cellulite is fat trapped close to the skin between tight, fibrous bands. While liposuction can improve contour, it cannot eliminate cellulite. In some cases liposuction may lessen the appearance of the dimpling.
Q. Can I expect to loose any weight after undergoing liposuction?
A. Liposuction is not meant for weight loss, but rather for reshaping the body by getting rid of stubborn and unappealing deposits of fat. The difference will be seen primarily in the way your clothes fit. You will, however, probably loose inches and look slimmer.
Q. Is there a way to keep fat from returning after liposuction?
A. The best way to maintain the results from liposuction is through proper health, nutrition and exercise. While fat cells won’t return once removed, they will increase in size if you gain weight after the procedure.
Q. I have always heard that fat won’t return to an area that has undergone liposuction, is this true?
A. The number of fat cells in the adult body is fairly constant. These cells swell or shrink depending on weight gain or loss. Once they are removed via liposuction they do not return, but the remaining fat cells can expand with a significant weight gain.
Q. What kind of anesthesia is generally used with liposuction?
A. They type of anesthesia that would best suit you, such as local, intravenous sedation, or general anesthesia, depends on the area to be suctioned as well as your thoughts about the method used. As always, safety and comfort are critical goals in this decision making process. Our board certified anesthesiologists can help you with your final decision.
Q. It’s summertime but I refuse to wear sleeveless tops because of the jiggly fat on the back of my upper arms. Can liposuction improve this area?
A. Thick or fatty upper arms can be a problematic area for many women. If diet and toning exercises have not helped, liposculpture can improve the contour of your upper arms.
Q. What kind of anesthesia is generally used with liposuction?
A. They type of anesthesia that would best suit you, such as local, intravenous sedation, or general anesthesia, depends on the area to be suctioned as well as your thoughts about the method used. As always, safety and comfort are critical goals in this decision making process. Our board certified anesthesiologists can help you with your final decision.
Q. I recently lost some weight and want to reward myself with liposuction to tackle those areas that I could not minimize with diet and exercise. I am concerned about staying motivated and maintaining my new figure. Any suggestions?
A. At the Women’s Center we offer post-op incentives such as complimentary sessions with a personal trainer or nutritionist. This encourages our patients to live a healthy lifestyle, which will contribute to maintaining or even improving their surgical results.
Answers provided by Dr. Diane Gibby, http://www.drgibby.com
