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The truth behind liposuction: Why your fat keeps coming back even if the surgery is successful?
Liposuction, or liposuction for short, is a common cosmetic surgery that aims to remove excess fat from the body. Despite the popularity of the technique in the United States, recent studies suggest that liposuction is not as effective as hoped for maintaining long-term weight loss. Within a few months after surgery, the amount of overall body fat returns to almost the same level as before surgery, even if diet and exercise remain the same after surgery.
Liposuction is not a means of weight loss and is suitable for people with normal weight and good skin elasticity.
Liposuction is performed for two main purposes: cosmetic and medically necessary. The primary purpose of cosmetic liposuction is to improve body contours, although this can provide short-term results. However, studies have found that fat recovery during this type of surgery is very common and cannot effectively solve obesity-related metabolic problems, such as insulin resistance.
Aesthetic liposuction
As a cosmetic procedure, cosmetic liposuction can change the shape of the body and enhance the appearance of various body parts, but its effects are often short-lived. Fat is bound to redistribute and return over time, so you can’t expect lasting weight loss from liposuction.
Medically Necessary Liposuction
Medically necessary liposuction is mainly used to treat certain conditions, such as lymphedema and lipomas. This type of surgery is usually considered reconstructive surgery rather than a purely cosmetic procedure. Because these surgeries are sometimes reimbursed by health insurance, they can be more financially attractive.
Many articles refer to liposuction as a "cosmetic procedure" and therefore not reimbursable by health insurance companies.
Liposuction technology
There are various techniques for liposuction surgery nowadays, including traditional suction liposuction, micro-tube liposuction, and lymphatic protection liposuction. These techniques have their own advantages and disadvantages and involve different methods of anesthesia and energy sources. The safety of liposuction surgery depends on the volume of the surgery, the experience of the surgeon, and the patient's own health status.
While liposuction is considered safe, not all liposuction procedures are the same. The risks of minor liposuction versus major liposuction vary greatly. For example, according to recent studies, the proportion of patients who undergo extensive liposuction who are at risk of death is significantly increased.
Safety and risks after surgery
Although liposuction is generally safe, complications can still occur, including bleeding, infection, and blood clots. Especially in cases where large amounts of fat are removed, the patient's risk of injury and postoperative complications is greatly increased.
When considering liposuction for a patient, individual risk factors must be carefully assessed.
The rise of medical tourism
The rise of medical tourism has seen more and more patients travel to foreign countries for surgery as many people look for lower-cost liposuction procedures. However, this situation raises a number of safety concerns, particularly reports of increased complications and mortality following surgery performed in some countries.
Postoperative Self-Care
Doctors disagreed on how to suture the wound and deal with the swelling. Some doctors choose not to close the wound and allow it to drain on its own, while others will perform partial sutures to prevent fluid from accumulating. Paying attention to postoperative care can reduce the likelihood of postoperative complications and emphasizes the importance of patient self-care and physician follow-up.
Liposuction may seem like a quick way to your ideal body, but research shows that even if the procedure is successful, the fat can still return. This phenomenon makes us wonder, is the real key to weight loss surgery, or continuous lifestyle habits and psychological adjustments?
