Liposuction is a very common surgery throughout the United States and Europe, but not everyone is a candidate for this complex, and often dangerous procedure. In this article we will do our best to describe the liposuction process in some detail, including a little history about liposuction and some of the major risks involved in certain cases.
In liposuction, qualified surgeons remove and reshape fat in the body to give the patient a leaner and firmer appearance. Generally, liposuction is performed on areas where fat tends to accumulate en-masse, including the abdomen, buttocks and thighs. Although many claim that liposuction surgery has been around since the 1920s, the procedure wasn’t officially invented and given the name liposuction until the early 1970s. The first surgery of this type was performed in Rome.
There can be no debate about the popularity of liposuction surgery. With over a half-million procedures just last year liposuction surgeries were by far the most popular type of surgical procedure in the US. Of these half-million surgeries, women were more than twice as likely to undergo the procedure as their male counterparts. Liposuction is generally deemed safe if performed correctly, but there are risks involved. The decision to undergo liposuction surgery is a major one and should be considered very carefully.
Critics of liposuction surgery are quick to point out the dangers associated with the procedure, and although there are some dangers that exist, the procedure is generally deemed safe if performed on a qualified candidate. Patients who disclose all of their medical history and pre-existing conditions are at much less risk for surgical complications, as are those who have the surgery performed by a qualified surgeon, anesthesiologist and surgical staff. Many of the dangers of liposuction revolve around blood clots near major organs which can, if not treated, potentially pose deadly risk.
If you are considering liposuction surgery, take your time and determine if it’s the right solution for you. Contrary to popular opinion, this is a major procedure with plenty of inherent risk, and if directions are not followed to the letter it can even be deadly. Naturally a program in which you lose fat naturally would be preferable, but if you do decide to proceed with the surgery, take the time to do your homework before going forward.
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