Planning to lose weight with liposuction? Read this!

Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure, even though you will lose a few kgs, says Dr Amit Kharkhanis.

By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | | Published: December 14, 2017 12:34 pm

If planning to lose weight, the first step is to make dietary changes. If it doesn’t show the desired results, then the focus shifts to diet plus exercise. And if this fails to help you with weight loss, then the next option is undoubtedly looking for weight loss surgeries. This is when liposuction comes into play. It is known to help you shed some weight but can it really help you to maintain the shape in the long run. Is it possible to lose weight even after getting liposuction? Here’s what expert has to say. Want to lose weight through surgery? Here’s all you need to know

Dr Amit Karkhanis, Medical Cosmetologist & Director, Dr Tvacha clinic says that liposuction is not a weight loss procedure, even though you will lose a few kgs. It is more to contour areas of the body. Many liposuction patients can benefit from a little weight loss after the procedure. Although liposuction is not for overweight people, ideal liposuction candidates are a little over their ideal weight.

Liposuction and bariatric surgery — Do they have the same effect for weight loss?

Although liposuction and bariatric surgery, both are touted to be weight loss procedures, it is not the same. Liposuction is merely an aesthetic procedure that helps you to cut down on the weight by removing fat from the body. It mainly targets the flabby parts of the body such as the belly region, arms and thighs. While liposuction is mainly for overweight people who want to get back in shape, bariatric surgery is usually recommended for obese people who fail to lose weight through diet and exercise. Bariatric surgery is for people suffering from metabolic conditions like obesity, diabetes and heart disease, that interferes with the normal functioning of the life. Unlike liposuction, which is an aesthetic procedure, bariatric surgery is aimed at reducing weight to achieve better control of blood glucose and blood pressure level. Here’s more on bariatric surgery or body contouring (liposuction and tucks) – what should you opt for?

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Published : December 14, 2017 12:34 pm

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