5 Myths about Liposuction Busted

Introduction

When it comes to weight, body shape, and associated health, liposuction may seem like a quick

and sustainable fix to many women and men. People who are too lazy or too busy to follow a

proper exercise routine may assume liposuction is a simple process of popping into a plastic

surgery facility and having their body appearance fixed. There exist a number of myths about

liposuction. Many people believe in those myths and base their decisions completely on them.

Before going under the knife, it is important to know what liposuction entails, what it is meant

for, and how the procedure can help you. Remember, if you are in the wrong hands or believe

in the myths, you may end up in bad shape. No doubt, liposuction can deliver impressive

results, especially for people who have heredity-induced inflexible pockets of fat. However, it is

important to debunk the commonly held misconceptions about the procedure. So, let’s bust

the five common myths about liposuction:

Myth #1: Liposuction is a weight loss procedure

Since liposuction removes fat deposits from specific regions of the body, most people think of it

as a weight loss procedure. Some people even assume that liposuction is the best and fastest

way to shed weight. The truth is that liposuction is not meant to help you lose weight. It is not

the answer for you if you want to shed body fat overall. Liposuction is a type of plastic surgery

that helps fix body contour imperfections like bulginess and love handles to promote a leaner-

looking figure. In fact, the best candidates for liposuction are people who have a good physical

profile and balanced weight.

Now that it is clear that liposuction is a body contouring procedure and not meant to help you

get rid of extra weight, it is important for potential patients to know the intrinsic limitations of

the procedure. It has recently been found that the fat suctioned out during liposuction has a

chance to come back if you fail to engage in a regular exercise routine. Unhealthy eating habits

or bad lifestyle can also trigger the return of the fat. This means that in order to keep enjoying

the beautiful body contour you get from liposuction, you need to follow your exercise routine,

eat healthily, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Myth #2: Liposuction is free of complications

There is a widely held notion that the liposuction procedure is free of complications, but the

reality is otherwise. Like any other surgery that involves sedation or general anesthesia and

incisions, liposuction entails potential complications, both short- and long-term. The good

news, however, is that most of these complications can be avoided by taking precautionary

measures. Some of the potential complications of liposuction include edema, seromas, and

infection.

Edema occurs when fluids gather in the cavities or tissues of the body during or after

liposuction, triggering swelling of the surgical site. This is an absolutely normal result of your

body tissues’ response to the trauma of the cannula placed at the site to extract fat cells. This

condition can be managed by using a compression garment for five to six weeks after the

surgery. In some circumstances, drainage of the fluid might be necessary.

Seromas occur when the fluids gather at the surgical site due to serious tissue trauma during

the surgery. They can also be due to over-suctioning of a particular region of your body, which

may damage the fibrous tissue arrangement or the lymph nodes. Seromas can also occur if the

compression garment doesn’t fit you well or if you frequently remove and replace it. Your

plastic surgeon will assess the cause of a particular seroma before recommending treatment.

The risk of infections after liposuction is not enormous, but it is still there. The surgical site may

get infected due to bacterial contamination during or after liposuction. If you have diabetes,

you are more at risk of infections during and after the procedure. If you get an infection, your

surgeon may treat it with antibiotics.

Myth #3: Liposuction treats cellulite

Cellulite is the bouncy and irregular fat just below the surface of your skin. It seems bouncy

because the fat deposits push through the connective tissue. Even though cellulite doesn’t pose

any health risks, many people think that it makes them appear unattractive. Many people also

think that liposuction can get rid of cellulite. If you are one of those people, think again,

because liposuction is a plastic surgery meant to improve body contours, not to treat cellulite.

Liposuction can actually make cellulite worse by leaving behind scar tissue. It has also been

noted in some cases that patients who did not have cellulite before liposuction had it after the

procedure. The procedure is only meant to improve your figure by removing fat deposits from a

specific area of your body.

There are also many doctors who tell their patients that they can overcome cellulite through

liposuction. This is absolutely untrue, and you should avoid going to any doctor who

recommends liposuction for the removal of cellulite. It is important to understand that

liposuction is performed on fat deposits deeper in your body, not on the cellulite that exists

right under your skin.

There are also some doctors who recommend superficial liposuction to their patients for the

treatment of cellulite. Keep in mind that superficial liposuction is a controversial procedure and

may be disastrous for you if the procedure is performed by an inexperienced surgeon.

Myth #4: Liposuction results are permanent

Many people think that the results of liposuction are everlasting. If you are one of those people,

think again. The reality is that the improved body contour you get after liposuction is not

permanent. Researchers have concluded that for the results of liposuction to remain

sustainable, you must stick to a healthy diet and lifestyle after the surgery.

For example, if you eat a lot of unhealthy foods and avoid exercise after liposuction, chances

are you will soon gain weight, which can trigger the growth of new fat cells in the areas treated

by liposuction. However, in most cases, reasonable weight addition will only make your body a

larger version of the new body shape you have after liposuction.

If you don’t gain too much weight, your new body shape is more sustainable; however, aging

will still affect how your body appears over time. If you take proper care of your health, the

effects of liposuction will stay visible.

Women are especially curious about the effects of pregnancy on liposuction. The good news is

that if you have liposuction and become pregnant, your weight gain is not permanent, so there

is very little chance for your new body contour to change. After you give birth, your body will

return to its attractive figure again.

Myth #5: Liposuction is not a “real” surgery

Many people still think that liposuction is not a “real” surgery. Liposuction involves incisions in

the body and the use of sedation or general anesthesia, which certainly make it surgery. The

procedure can be performed at different facilities, including accredited hospitals, ambulatory

facilities, and surgical clinics. Furthermore, the procedure involves potential risks for damage to

the tissue and lymph nodes. After the procedure, a cannula may be attached to the surgical site

in order to drain away fluids.

Like any other surgical procedure, liposuction also leaves behind scars. These scars can be more

or less visible, depending on how the procedure has been performed and the extent of the

incisions.

It is important for liposuction candidates to get all the information about what the procedure

involves to prepare themselves for the day and the necessary post-operative care. People who

believe in the myth that liposuction is not a surgery often take things for granted, and they

don’t take proper care of the surgical site, which can create complications and hamper the

healing process.

Conclusion

The common myths about liposuction often dictate people’s choices about the procedure. To

sum it up, if you are planning to undergo liposuction to lose weight or to get rid of cellulite, stop

now, because liposuction is meant for body contour improvement, not for weight loss or

cellulite removal. It is also important to bear in mind that liposuction is a “real” surgery, and

just like any other surgery, liposuction comes with potential complications. Furthermore, the

results of liposuction are not guaranteed to be permanent. Your lifestyle, diet, exercise

regularity, and aging can affect the sustainability of the results of liposuction.

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