At a high school reunion, I was shocked to see my classmate, who back then attracted guys faster than you could say chick-magnet, balloon to an unbelievable size. I now sympathized with my friend, especially when people made comparisons to her younger years just as I had done.
However, I wasn't the only one to notice the change. Apparently, my friend did too, and later I visited her to see where exactly the problem lay. However, I was surprised to hear that the weight gain was gradual, and not triggered by any emotional factors. Furthermore, the fat lay in certain stubborn areas, which did not respond to any type of exercise, diet or even a complete lifestyle change. In fact, all in her family above the age of 30 were known to be obese, so the extra fat seemed hereditary. The once-social butterfly had shed her confidence and retreated into a cocoon.
Although liposuction does not promise a miraculous transformation, I believe it is just the tool needed by my friend, and others like her, who have tried every trick in the book. Liposuction is a form of cosmetic surgery that removes fat cells from the body, especially from the waist downwards, in specific fat deposit zones: the hips, buttock and outer thighs.
The treatment involves a surgical procedure in which fat is removed from under the skin with the use of a vacuum-suction cannula (a hollow pen-like instrument). Sometimes, an ultrasonic probe, which breaks up the fat into small pieces, may be used, and that fat is then removed by suction.1 Since one is under local or general anesthesia, there is no feeling of pain.
However, liposuction is not going to transform that flabby image, because it is not a weight-loss surgery, but rather a body enhancing one. The process is slow, but one that's much needed for those who have exhausted all their options. After the surgery, doctors advise a strict diet, but this should not be too difficult for people who have already gone that road. Furthermore, another session might be needed to remove additional fat. The good thing about liposuction is that one can treat many areas of the body at one go.
So far, in the US alone, more than 500,000 people opt for liposuction, making it the most popular type of cosmetic surgery. Because these people know that confidence is the right of every individual (even if it means having to go through a minor inconvenience, such as surgery), they take that step to look good and feel great.
However, I wasn't the only one to notice the change. Apparently, my friend did too, and later I visited her to see where exactly the problem lay. However, I was surprised to hear that the weight gain was gradual, and not triggered by any emotional factors. Furthermore, the fat lay in certain stubborn areas, which did not respond to any type of exercise, diet or even a complete lifestyle change. In fact, all in her family above the age of 30 were known to be obese, so the extra fat seemed hereditary. The once-social butterfly had shed her confidence and retreated into a cocoon.
Although liposuction does not promise a miraculous transformation, I believe it is just the tool needed by my friend, and others like her, who have tried every trick in the book. Liposuction is a form of cosmetic surgery that removes fat cells from the body, especially from the waist downwards, in specific fat deposit zones: the hips, buttock and outer thighs.
The treatment involves a surgical procedure in which fat is removed from under the skin with the use of a vacuum-suction cannula (a hollow pen-like instrument). Sometimes, an ultrasonic probe, which breaks up the fat into small pieces, may be used, and that fat is then removed by suction.1 Since one is under local or general anesthesia, there is no feeling of pain.
However, liposuction is not going to transform that flabby image, because it is not a weight-loss surgery, but rather a body enhancing one. The process is slow, but one that's much needed for those who have exhausted all their options. After the surgery, doctors advise a strict diet, but this should not be too difficult for people who have already gone that road. Furthermore, another session might be needed to remove additional fat. The good thing about liposuction is that one can treat many areas of the body at one go.
So far, in the US alone, more than 500,000 people opt for liposuction, making it the most popular type of cosmetic surgery. Because these people know that confidence is the right of every individual (even if it means having to go through a minor inconvenience, such as surgery), they take that step to look good and feel great.
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