Using simple self-evaluations that can be performed at home, Dallas plastic surgeon, Dr. Rod Rohrich, examines the different situations which could, and could not, be addressed by liposuction.
PRLog - Jul. 28, 2014 - DALLAS -- In the new book, Navigate Your Beauty, Dallas plastic surgeon and Professor of Plastic Surgery Rod J. Rohrich, MD sheds light on the role of liposuction as a body contouring procedure, explores its relationship with weight loss, and describes some simple tests that can be used to determine if liposuction is an appropriate surgery.
Contrary to a common misconception about liposuction, it is not a weight loss procedure, but a body contouring or body sculpting procedure intended to smooth the shape of the body by treating areas that do not respond well to weight loss. Furthermore, liposuction treatments were never indicated or intended for the treatment of cellulite, and can actually make the appearance of cellulite worse.
After heroic efforts and disciplined diet and exercise routine, many people are often extremely frustrated to discover that the weight loss is not applied evenly across the body and certain area of the body do not slim down like the others.
The fat in these may be genetically resistant to diet and exercise and may leave the body with an awkward shape in some people. This is especially common in the flanks (or "love handles"), thighs, and abdomen and is the type of situation liposuction was intended to address.
"Many people view liposuction as a type of weight loss surgery, but in fact, the ideal candidates for liposuction are already within 10 to 15 percent of their ideal body weight," says Dr. Rohrich. "These are patients who have noticed that, while much of their body has responded well to diet and exercise, some areas just never seem to show improvement, or are improving in disproportion to the rest of their body."
Dr. Rohrich describes some simple tests to help determine if you are a good candidate for liposuction.
"If you can fully grasp your body fat in between your hands, you have too much skin and are probably not a good candidate for liposuction," explains Dr. Rohrich. "You are a better candidate for abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) in order to address the abdominal wall area."
Another simple test, says Dr. Rohrich, is to check if you have extra folding of the skin above the belly button when you sit down. People who do not, are better candidates for liposuction, as extra skin present there will make liposuction less effective or even ineffective.
Liposuction candidates, says Dr. Rohrich, are already near their ideal body weight and have been fairly stable in their weight for at least a year. "If your weight is still fluctuating, you are not a good candidate," he says.
Dr. Rohrich also stresses that lifestyle changes after surgery are a fundamental part of successful liposuction. "If you have not resolved to maintain a healthy lifestyle after liposuction, then you may not be a good candidate as poor health choices after surgery can completely negate the results," he says, "Liposuction is only one small part of the process."
About Dr. Rohrich
Rod Rohrich, M.D. is internationally renowned as one of most respected and top plastic surgeons in the world. Dr. Rohrich is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has clinical practices at UT Southwestern and the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute. Connect with Dr. Rohrich at www.navigateyourbeauty.com and on Twitter @DrRodRohrich.
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Dr. Rod J. Rohrich Describes the Best Liposuction Candidates Using Simple Self Evaluations
July 28, 2014 at 10:04 AM EDT
