Liposuction is nearly as much an art form as it is a medical procedure. Getting the most beautiful outcome requires some dedicated effort on both your part and your cosmetic surgeon’s. Here are four essential steps for getting the most from your upcoming lipo.
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Reach Your Target Weight First
To get the best liposuction results, it’s important to reach your goal weight prior to liposuction. Since lipo isn’t a weight reduction surgery but a body contouring procedure, reaching and maintaining your target weight prior to surgery is essential. You’re unlikely to lose any significant weight as a result of lipo, but when invest the time and energy to lose weight first, then liposuction becomes the finishing touch.
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Have Good Skin Elasticity
Having good skin elasticity is an essential component of getting the most beautiful lipo results. Your skin needs a high degree of elasticity in order to properly adjust to your new contours after surgery. Skin retraction is generally better in younger patients and those without a history of significant weight fluctuations.
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Maintain Realistic Expectations
Realistic expectations are helpful for any kind of cosmetic surgery. Be sure you know what is genuinely achievable with lipo, and ask your surgeon what he or she feels is reasonable for you to expect. This way, you’re more likely to enjoy results will meet or exceed your hopes.
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Choose a Surgeon with Extensive Experience
While liposuction is a very popular procedure, getting the most impressive results requires a high level of skill on the part of your cosmetic surgeon. Be sure your doctor has broad experience in body contouring before you schedule your appointment. Choosing an experienced cosmetic surgeon will guarantee that your post-lipo look is just what the doctor ordered.
Author: Dr. Joseph Castellano
Dr. Joseph Castellano is a native Floridian who grew up in the Tampa Bay area. After medical school and residency, Dr. Castellano returned home and has opened a practice in Tampa, Florida focusing on breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, liposuction, facelift, and eyelid rejuvenation. He is a member of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, American College of Surgeons, and American Medical Association
