When Liposuction May Not Be For You

One of the most common surgical procedures performed around the world today is liposuction. This is especially true in countries like the United States where the media can glamorize the stars who do not hesitate to endorse the procedure which helps them keep their bodies trim and sexy, even after just giving birth. After giving birth, women are advised by their plastic surgeons that a liposuction performed after childbirth may not be a good idea but some still insist. There are who people think that this can be a procedure which is very safe and any surgeon can perform it. Wrong!

Liposuction can have side effects that can be annoying at times, but can be uncomfortable and painful in other times. One of the most common side effects is the bruising right after the procedure is performed. This bruising can be very, very painful but fortunately only lasts for a short time. After a few weeks, the bruising can fade. Another common side effect is the swelling which should subside within a month or even two months, depending on the extent of the area which had been suctioned.

However, there are some side effects which are never discussed in marketing strategies to promote the procedure. Scarring can happen after the liposuction. The extent of the scarring will really depend on the method used for the liposuction and the scar can fade after a few weeks. There are some people who are more prone to have scarring over others for the scarring can be a hereditary condition. One of the questions asked by a plastic surgeon is if the patient is keloid, someone whose skin is prone to scarring regardless if the injury is small or large.

Then there is the pain after the liposuction surgery. There are some who experience pain temporarily and can control it with simple over-the-counter pain medications or prescribed pain medications. But there are really some whose tolerance for pain, or their pain threshold, may cause them to suffer more than others. There could be the numbing effect on the area which can last for weeks.

Finally, there are some whose mobility after their liposuction can become limited. The limitation will again depend on the extent of the surgery.

For those who are consulting plastic surgeons regarding liposuction or other body lift methods, they must first consult with their plastic surgeons and discuss the methods and procedures involved in the surgery. They must also thoroughly discuss what their expectations are to avoid disappointments in the end.

Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6306665; plasticsurgeryportal.com; safecosmeticsurgery.net; wikipedia.org

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