I know lipo is not a weight loss tool. I don't want lipo to lose weight; I want it to contour my neck and abdomen so that my body shape is nicer and clothes are more comfortable. My weight has been stable for over 15 years... I've lost 10-20 lb.s a few times, only to gain it back because it always jumps back to my "base" weight, but then it stays there. Basically, my body wants to stay right here at 180. (Female, 5'6", 42). I exercise, I am active and I enjoy basic activities such as hiking.
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April 18, 2011
Answer: Liposuction does good for active patients regardless of their weight.
Here is the information I give my patients regarding the recovery process after liposuction. From my experience, Smart Lipo and other liposuction recovery times are about the same.
As with all operations, pain and discomfort varies greatly from patient to patient. Generally, one should...
Liposuction alone will minimally improve small jowls. Jowls are not a fat problem. Liposuction removes fat.
Jowls are the result of sagging skin and muscle. Liposuction will remove a very minimal amount of fat from the jowl. It does not address the sagging which is the primary issue....
This is best treated by prevention. Although one could argue that loose skin before surgery will result in the same or greater degree of looseness after surgery, specific techniques and attention to this area will give the best chance of avoiding this outcome.
Liposuction of the area...