{"id":5812,"date":"2020-04-02T18:55:20","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T18:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lyosmd.com\/blog\/?p=5812"},"modified":"2024-08-01T16:37:57","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T16:37:57","slug":"liposuction-and-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lyosmd.com\/blog\/liposuction-and-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Liposuction and Weight Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As we age and move through the various stages of life, the body\nchanges. Maybe you\u2019ve recently given birth. Perhaps you\u2019ve reached your weight\nloss goal but are left with a few remaining pockets of fat that concern you. It\ncan be very difficult to shed certain stubborn areas of fat, no matter how\ndiligently you diet and exercise. For many, it can be a real struggle to restore\na youthful, curvy figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liposuction<\/a> is a body contouring procedure used to remove excess fat. The surgical procedure breaks down and removes the fatty layer under your skin to give you a more sculpted figure. Liposuction has helped restore the confidence of thousands of men and women, and when performed correctly, produces a stunning result. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is liposuction a good weight loss treatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many reasons to choose to undergo liposuction, but it is important to realize that liposuction is not a weight-loss procedure. Liposuction will not significantly reduce weight. It is designed to remove small areas of targeted fat; it will not modify current weight as fat does not weigh enough for you to see any significant changes on the scale. The best candidates for a liposuction procedure are healthy individuals who are close to their ideal weight. Ideally, you already eat healthy foods and exercise regularly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\"Liposuction\n\n\n\n

Advanced liposuction techniques at Lyos Plastic Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recent advances in technology have made this procedure less\ninvasive and more comfortable. It is an outpatient procedure that will allow\nyou to return home the same day. Liposuction involves inserting a small,\nhollow, and thin tube with a blunted tip, also known as a cannula, into the\ntarget area through a small incision. The excess fat is broken up and suctioned\nthrough the tubes, improving the overall contour of your body. The most common\nareas addressed include the abdomen, chin, neck, back, arms, and legs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liposuction is commonly used to enhance the shape and\ncontour of your body. There are many additional benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n