Liposuction is one of the most versatile plastic surgery procedures available, and it can be a very effective body sculpting tool both on its own and when used in conjunction with other surgical procedures. As a result, liposuction has become one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures performed. However, its ability to remove unwanted fat cells has often resulted in abuse of the procedure.

Abuse of the liposuction procedure can have devastating consequences, resulting in serious complications which may jeopardize your overall health and create deformities where excess fat has been removed. Unfortunately, the media often places blame on the operation itself, when most often, adverse liposuction complications are the result of the surgeon’s skill and experience.

Liposuction is not a Weight Loss Tool

It is important to evaluate your motives before opting to undergo liposuction. What do you really hope to achieve through the surgical procedure, and are these expectations realistic?

Liposuction is a body sculpting tool, not a weight loss method. You must be in good physical condition and close to your ideal weight to be a candidate for the procedure. If you are looking to lose a significant amount of weight, you should first visit a nutritionist and trainer to develop an appropriate diet and exercise regimen. Once you have achieved your weight loss, you can then consider liposuction to further sculpt areas which did not respond well to diet and exercise.

Liposuction abuse most commonly occurs when a patient tries to use the procedure as a weight loss tool. In these circumstances, patients may request to have a large amount of fat removed in an attempt achieve significant weight loss. However, the more fat you remove, the greater the risk of complications. To be performed safely and effectively, liposuction should only involve the removal of a moderate amount of fat from strategically targeted regions of your body.

The Surgeon Matters

Your choice of surgeon is crucial to the success of your liposuction procedure for several reasons:

• Liposuction is a complicated procedure requiring extensive training and experience to perform correctly
• The procedure is not for everyone, and your surgeon needs to evaluate your overall health, physical condition, motives, and expectations to determine if you are an ideal candidate
• There are a variety of liposuction techniques, and your surgeon must have the experience to be able to perform the correct procedure to help you achieve the results you desire

In order to ensure that your plastic surgeon possesses the skills and experience necessary to perform your procedure, you should choose to work with someone certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Accept nothing less. Do not be fooled by a doctor claiming to be certified by another organization.

Denver plastic surgeons Dr. John A. Grossman and Dr. Philippe A. Capraro are both board certified plastic surgeons with extensive experience performing liposuction. Dr. Grossman has been performing liposuction since it was first introduced in the United States in the 1980s. Over the years, he has used and tested virtually all of the liposuction techniques and devices in order find the best technology to help his patients safely achieve their desired results.

Please contact our Denver plastic surgeons today to schedule your initial liposuction consultation. Grossman Plastic Surgery serves patients in the Denver and Littleton, Colorado area.