Most people are self-conscious about their appearance, especially their bodies. Many of those people turn to diet and exercise, but in many cases that may not be enough. The final step in achieving the body they desire may be plastic surgery. The two most common body contouring procedures are liposuction and abdominoplasty.
Liposuction is currently the most common aesthetic procedure being performed today. It is designed to remove unwanted fat from many areas of the body, including the face, neck, arms, back, hips, thighs, buttocks and knees and legs.
While sticking to a healthy diet and a regular exercise regimen are the best ways to lose weight, many people just can't seem to get rid of fat pockets and cells from problem areas. This is particularly true for the legs, buttocks, hips, stomach, arms, chin, neck, and ankles. Liposuction is a surgical procedure that targets these problem areas and leaves your body more sculpted and toned.
Typically, the best candidates are those with localized deposits of fat that are resistant to exercise. People with large amount of excess skin or stretch marks may not be ideal candidates for liposuction; rather, they may also require skin excision, as in an abdominoplasty.
The liposuction procedure is performed through small incisions in inconspicuous locations. A tumescent solution is injected into the tissues to improve the results, cut down on bleeding and bruising and provide post-operative pain relief. A cannula is inserted into the skin and the excess fat is removed with a suction apparatus.
A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure that extracts surplus fat and tissue from the abdominal region. It is especially helpful for men who retain excess weight in their mid-sections and in women who have undergone multiple pregnancies. Following abdominoplasty, patients can expect a flatter, more contoured and visually satisfying stomach.
Patients considering a tummy tuck can choose either a complete or partial procedure. A full abdominoplasty begins with an incision above the pubic area that extends between the hipbones. The surgeon then makes a second incision to separate the navel from the underlying tissue. Next, the skin is separated and pulled up to the level of the ribs. The surgeon pulls the abdominal muscles together and stitches them into position. The navel is then relocated and stitched into place. The surgeon replaces the skin (excess skin is trimmed) and sutures the original incisions. A complete tummy tuck takes between two and five hours and is usually outpatient based.
Author Resource:-
Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in Honolulu, Hawaii and plastic surgery procedures like hawaii liposuction, abdominoplasty, rhinoplasty, brachioplasty, and rhytidectomy.
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