Summer is almost here. Are you ready? Even after a winter and spring full of eating right and exercising regularly in San Diego, maybe you don’t quite have the beach body you had been hoping for. Perhaps a pudgy bulge or pocket of fat still persists in an unwanted place (maybe even two or three).
It’s not uncommon, especially once you get into your 30s, that nothing you do reduces some pockets of fat. For many people, this is very frustrating; it can affect your self-confidence and cause hesitation about pulling on a swimsuit.
At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, nearly every day, we work with patients in San Diego just like you who simply want to look and feel better. One procedure for patients who fit the criteria is liposuction (also called liposculpture). Our compassionate, board-certified cosmetic dermatologists are considered leading experts in the field of body contouring and liposuction.
Liposuction is Not for Everyone
Having realistic expectations is one of the most important aspects of the liposuction procedure to remember. It’s the difference between achieving your realistic body contouring goals and becoming even more frustrated because you didn’t get the results you wanted.
The following three categories of patients are generally not good candidates for a liposuction procedure:
- Being excessively overweight
- Hoping to find a shortcut in their weight loss program
If you fall into one of these categories, you should reconsider liposuction for now and discuss alternative options with our team or dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons.
7 Reasons to Get Liposuction
Patients at or near their ideal weight, however, with a few areas of unwanted fat here and there, are the best candidates for surgical fat removal. If that’s not enough, though, here are seven reasons to consider getting liposuction.
1. Banish That Last Bit of Bulge
Liposuction is not a tool or mechanism for weight loss. It is not a replacement for proper eating and regular exercise. However, if you’ve got just a little more to go to achieve your body shaping goals, it is an excellent supplement to diet and exercise because it extracts unwanted fat cells through small suction devices called cannulas. This helps remove that last little bit of fat in order to reach your goals.
Liposuction can also be combined with lasers, radiofrequency or ultrasound wave treatments, such as CoolSculpting, Thermi RF or Ultherapy, to liquefy fat cells for results that are immediate and continue for several more weeks as healing and recovery take place. These devices also ramp up collagen production for firm, taut skin.
2. Customized for Treatment Virtually Anywhere on the Body
The part of the body that many people think about first when discussing liposuction is the abdomen. And while it is a popular area for treatment, it is by far not the only one; patients can have their San Diego liposuction treatment customized to meet their needs in any of the following areas, as well:
- Love handles
- Lower back
- Hips
- Butt
- Thighs
- Knees
- Upper arms
3. Contour Your Body the Way You Want
Despite being at an ideal weight, you could still be dissatisfied with your figure. Perhaps you have a pocket or two of fat around your waist or you’re not happy with your thighs.
With liposuction, you can have your body contoured more proportionately. At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, many of our patients undergo a full body liposuction procedure that is tailored to contour several parts of the body. As leading experts in body contouring using a variety of treatment methods, each of our board-certified dermatologists in San Diego can provide the comprehensive care and professional treatment each patient deserves for optimal results.
4. Reduce Fat Production
Patients are often surprised to learn this fact, but since the procedure removes fat cells from your body, the targeted area will very likely not regrow fat cells, especially if you continue with a regular exercise and diet plan.
5. Improved Health
Research indicates that liposuction can decrease the number of fat cells (triglycerides) in the blood. The body will still naturally produce them but not at a rate that puts you at substantial risk of heart disease. Research is ongoing, but this is a promising bonus that means improved health, not just fat removal.
6. Performed by Body Sculpting Experts
At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, our liposculpture specialists use smaller cannulas for more “artful” and precise body sculpting. For example, if you have small pockets of fat on your back, also known as “bra fat,” liposculpture can help you target these areas. The cannulas that we use are so small that stiches are never required to close the openings which totally disappear over a few months.
Our dermatologists in San Diego are considered the leading experts of body liposculpture and have written numerous articles for peer-reviewed medical journals and lectured extensively on the procedure at both national and international medical conferences. When looking for precision body contouring and natural-looking results that last, Cosmetic Laser Dermatology is the number one choice.
7. Increased Self-Esteem
Stubborn pockets of fat that refuse to melt regardless of the work you’ve put in can be disheartening. After undergoing liposuction, however, many patients report a major boost in self-esteem. In addition to looking the way you’d like, finally achieving a goal that has been so elusive is an immense psychological boost unrelated to your body shaping goals.
The Last Word
As mentioned earlier, liposuction is not for everyone, especially for people who prefer a more minimally- or non-invasive body contouring solution. It is also not for people who cannot afford to take time off for recovery following the surgery. Learn more about liposuction at WebMD.com.
One alternative method is CoolSculpting, a “fat-freezing” non-surgical procedure that is very effective for the waist and abdomen, among other areas. Another minimally-invasive solution is Kybella, which is an injectable treatment that is specially formulated to target fatty tissue under the chin or jawline.
Two non-invasive body contouring solutions that use radiofrequency to target and melt fat are ThermiLift and Vanquish. The radiofrequency energy is delivered without injections or incisions, so it safely melts away fat for precise body contouring results.
Visit our Before & After Gallery to see our patients’ dramatic body sculpting transformations.
To Learn More, Contact Cosmetic Laser Dermatology Today
To learn whether you’re an ideal candidate for liposuction or liposculpture, contact Cosmetic Laser Dermatology to schedule a consultation at our San Diego office. Complimentary consultations are available.
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