Don’t rely on liposuction alone
August 4, 2009writer No Comments »Why do you still have to exercise and maintain a healthy diet after you get liposuction? Doesn’t the procedure get rid of your fat so you don’t have to worry about that anymore?
If you visit any reputable source online, speak to medical professionals knowledgeable about liposuction, and talk to people who have actually undergone the procedure, you’ll know that the ideal candidate for liposuction is someone who is relatively healthy, physically and mentally. On top of that, you’ll also know that before and after surgery, patients must follow a healthy lifestyle that includes a suitable exercise regimen and well-balanced diet.
Liposuction isn’t for people looking for a solution to being overweight. Here’s one of the reasons why.
Current forms of liposuction, such as laser assisted, ultrasonic and tumescent, can only target fat that’s located under the skin. This type of fat, known as subcutaneous fat, can be removed. However, fat surrounding the internal organs located under the abdominal muscles, known as visceral, cannot be targeted.
Fat that’s located viscerally is considered to be more dangerous than what exists under the skin because it’s harder to shed and is transformed by the body into bad cholesterol, causing serious health issues such as heart disease and diabetes.
As a result, following a healthy lifestyle before and after liposuction is vital to prevent excess accumulation of visceral fat.
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