The randomized trial conducted by researchers at the University of Colorado found that fat removed in the lower part of the body, be it the buttocks, thighs or elsewhere on the legs, returned to the upper part of the body, namely the arms, chest and back. 32 women participated in the study, all in their 30s. They were of average weight and less than half had a modest amount of fat removed.

But what’s important to note, however, is that the study did not indicate whether the participants actually followed a healthy exercise and diet regimen following their liposuction surgeries. The results just show that measurements of their bodies were taken at the six week, six month and year marks, with an increase in the amount of fat on their stomachs specifically. We’re sure that if they had continued to carefully watch what they ate and remained physically active to create a deficit in their calorie consumption, the results would have been more favourable. In addition, the news accounts of the study reported that all the women were still pleased with the results of their liposuction despite the shift in fat stores.

While liposuction remains extremely popular to slim down specific areas, usually those that don’t respond well to a healthy lifestyle like your thighs or butt, the surgery should always be complemented with continuing exercise and diet. Just because you got liposuction, it doesn’t mean you now have a free ticket to sloth and over eating.

The family of Cristian Capatanescu can’t afford a coffin that’s large enough for him and as a result, will have to opt for one that’s regular sized. Liposuction will allow Capatanescu to fit into one. According to news reports, the portion of his body that is removed during the liposuction procedure will be cremated while the remainder will be buried in a traditional funeral service.

While plus sized coffins are still rare in Canada, they are growing in popularity to accommodate the increase in size of the general population. More materials are needed to manufacture a larger coffin, as well as a larger plot at the cemetery. For this reason, plus sized coffins are more expensive, costing roughly double of one that’s regular sized.

In the past, cannulas that were used had a diameter that measured a few centimeters. Because of its size, there were concerns of inserting it into sensitive areas as well as the larger incision required to accommodate its insertion (which would result in a more visible scar).  However, laser assisted liposuction technology, such as Smartlipo, utilizes a smaller cannula (aka microcannula) that measures a mere couple of millimeters.  This allows the physician conducting the procedure to create an incision in the facial area far smaller than was once required. Some areas that were once off limits to liposuction are now able to be targeted as a result.

Facial Harmony

But if you’d like to undergo facial liposuction, keep in mind that minimizing pockets of subcutaneous fat can  profoundly alter facial contours and highlight other features. For example, someone who undergoes liposuction for their  chubby cheeks and pockets of fat resting in the area of the jawline may find that after surgery, their nose and eyes become more prominent. While more noticeable eyes may not be such a problem, a more prominent nose may be, causing the individual to consider rhinoplasty as a corrective measure to reclaim aesthetic harmony.

Therefore you should always consider how facial liposuction will impact your other features. You may not like the results!

Still don’t know what Smartlipo is?
Smartlipo is a laser assisted liposuction technique that utilizes a laser device to melt the fat in the area targeted. This facilitates its removal by a cannula measuring under 2mm in diameter. Because the cannula is so small, only a tiny incision is required, leaving barely noticeable scars.