Published By: Elisa Ghosh

Things you should know about liposuction and its side effects

Cosmetic surgery is not always as glamorous as it appears.

Pop stars and your preferred social media influencers have indeed provided a new meaning to fitness goals. From proudly displaying super flat tummies poolside to showcasing flawless abs in gym mirrors, these people have raised your expectations. With the urge to look the best, everybody seems to be constantly looking out for perfection. Even though many people are willing to work for it, others want immediate satisfaction. For this reason, people with even a little bit of body fat are looking for liposuction for cosmetic reasons. So, here everything will be broken down to you from what it actually is, how much you can benefit and what are the side effects.

What exactly is liposuction?

Liposuction is a kind of cosmetic surgery that sucks out the fat from your body. Even though some people choose liposuction for health reasons, most of the time, it is the cosmetic reason that drives people to certified surgeons for the procedure. Merely since it is regarded as a simple fix for cutting away fat from parts of the body that are resistant to diet and exercise.

How much can one benefit from it?

First of all, the procedure can give you a long-lasting benefit under the condition that you are able to maintain a proper diet and live a healthy life. You cannot notice the changes from the get-go; you will be able to see the changes once the swelling after the surgery goes away. Another thing that you should know is you can remove 6 to 8 pounds of fat at once from your body.

Side effects of liposuction

Even though liposuction is beneficial, like other cosmetic surgeries it has side effects too. Firstly, your body may be deformed due to unevenly removing fat or loose skin. Liposuction does cause damage beneath the skin which may leave you with permanent spots on the skin. Secondly, during the surgery, your body undergoes changes in fluid levels. This may cause life-threatening issues with your heart, lungs, and kidneys. Thirdly, under your skin pockets of fluids may appear after the procedure and to remove that you again have to perform another procedure. Finally, you will be prone to severe skin infections during the surgical procedure.

Even though getting liposuction done is a good thing, it should be last on your list. Reducing fat through workouts can give you more gratification compared to instant gratification.