Male Liposuction Information
Regardless of whether or not you get along with your family, there's one thing you can certainly thank them for-the pockets of unwanted fat you've found all but impossible to lose regardless of how often you workout or how healthy you eat. So, go ahead and call them, and let them know just how much you appreciate those bulges. I'll wait. No? Okay, I understand.
Seriously, while how you live significantly influences the size of fat cells, who you are - your genetics - ultimately determines both the number and location of fat cells. Still, it's not like you don't have some say in how your body looks, because the fact is you do. It's called male liposuction.
With liposuction, men today are learning what women have known for years: that the body sculpting procedure can remove localized deposits of problem fat from the:
- Cheeks of your face, as well as your chin and neck
- Upper arms, back and chest
- Abdomen, hips and buttocks
- Thighs, knees and ankles
In 2007, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reports that 32,800 male liposuction procedures were performed in the U.S.. With that said, please keep in mind that liposuction, like Abdominoplasty, should never be viewed as a means to achieve weight loss. Instead, liposuction for men is a body sculpting procedure that removes small pockets of hard to lose fat to complement a healthy lifestyle that already includes eating right and exercising regularly. Also, you should remember that future weight gain can negatively affect the results of your liposuction procedure, so you'll want to maintain that healthy lifestyle.
Okay, the cost of liposuction? That's the question. Below, you'll find the answer, along with a lot more important information for men considering lipo.
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Liposuction Information |
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| a.k.a.: | Suction lipectomy, liposculpture, lipoplasty |
| Types of Liposuction for Men: | Traditional, laser-assisted liposuction, power-assisted liposuction (PAL), tumescent and ultrasonic |
| The Numbers: | 32,800 male liposuction procedures performed in the United States in 2007 (Source: ASPS) |
| Objective: | To remove small pockets of hard-to-lose fat |
| Benefits: | A slimmer, more youthful looking body contour |
| Anesthesia: | In most instances, local with sedation |
| Duration of Procedure: | 1 to 3 hours |
| In/Outpatient: | Outpatient |
| Recovery: | Most men return to work after just a few days, resuming strenuous activities after about 3 to 4 weeks |
| Complementary Procedure: | Tummy Tuck |
| Cost of Liposuction: | $2,750 (Source: ASPS. National average, 2006. Physician fee only.) |
Although lipo is an elective procedure, it's still surgery, so there is some risk inherent to the body contouring procedure. Obviously, you can minimize these risks by adhering to your doctor's pre- and post-operative instructions.
Like thousands of other men, you may have found it difficult if not impossible to target specific areas of your body for fat loss. The good news is that with liposuction for men, thousands of plastic surgeons around the world succeed everyday in helping men to have the type of silhouette that reflects a healthy lifestyle. And that's certainly something to be thankful for.
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