If you’d like to get rid of those bulgy bits and transform your body, liposuction can help. Liposuction is a popular cosmetic procedure that can contour and reshape your body. But one question that’s often asked by prospective liposuction patients is – Will I lose weight with liposuction.
Liposuction
Liposuction is a body contouring procedure that has traditionally been done with the use of a cannula, but there are now a wide range of minimally invasive options available.
Will you lose weight with liposuction?
Although liposuction removes fat cells from the body, it is not a weight loss procedure. That being said, it’s important to understand the purpose of liposuction. Liposuction is a body contouring procedure that is designed to target specific areas of stubborn fat, which are resistant to diet and exercise.
If you choose to have liposuction done, it should be with the understating that the procedure will only change the shape and contours of your body. So although you may end up with a slimmer waistline or a flatter tummy, don’t expect substantial weight loss as a result of the procedure.
The amount of fat removed with liposuction averages about 4-5 pounds. Removing higher volumes of fat will increase the risk of complications. The fat cells that are removed don’t weigh enough to lead to any significant weight loss. That’s why doctors recommend that liposuction patients should be at or near their ideal weight, going into the procedure (learn more).
Are you ready to sculpt your body with liposuction? Search our directory to find a practice in your area.
If you are in the Kansas City, Overland Park, or Leawood, KS areas, Premier Vein& Body by Schwartz is our featured practice.
You can reach them at www.premierveinandbody.com, or by calling (913) 451-8346.