Liposuction Alternatives

Liposuction is an ideal way to remove stubborn, excess fat from areas of your body that have not responded to your weight loss efforts, such as diet and exercise.

2012-01-02

MARIETTA, GA, January 01, 2012 (Press-News.org) Liposuction is an ideal way to remove stubborn, excess fat from areas of your body that have not responded to your weight loss efforts, such as diet and exercise. However, liposuction is a surgical procedure that comes with some risks and complications, and requires a period of recovery.

Perhaps you suffer from excess fat, but are unable to commit to a body contouring surgical procedure like liposuction. In this case, exciting advancements in nonsurgical cosmetic treatments may be just the answer you have been looking for.

Non-Surgical Liposuction Alternatives

Some of the more popular non-surgical alternatives to liposuction include:

- Body by Thermage - A nonsurgical approach that uses a heated laser to melt fat and tighten collagen in the skin.
- VelaShape and VelaSmooth - Incorporating radiofrequency energy, infrared light, massage rollers, and gentle suctioning, these systems break up fat for natural elimination from the body.
- Lipodissolve - A method that uses injections of mild medications and enzymes, this procedure dissolves unwanted fat for easy, natural removal by your body.

These alternatives offer promising results, but are incapable of offering the same level of fat removal as liposuction. If you have several areas that need to be treated, or if you have a larger amount of excess fatty tissue, your plastic surgeon may recommend you consider traditional liposuction instead.

Diet and Exercise

Diet and exercise remain the best way to lose weight and maintain a healthy, attractive frame. Eating a diet comprised mostly of plants and lean meats, and making sure you get at least 30 minutes of exercise 5 times a week can help you shed unwanted weight.

Even with these methods, it is possible that stubborn deposits of fat will simply not respond. In these instances, turning to liposuction, or one of its alternatives, may be your best option for restoring your body to its most healthy looking state.

For both liposuction and liposuction alternatives, you should be close to your ideal weight. Liposuction is not a weight loss method; it is a body sculpting procedure designed to contour your body by eliminating minor problem areas of fat that are compromising your figure.

No matter what type of procedure you are considering, work closely with a board-certified plastic surgeon to ensure a safe procedure and pleasing results. You deserve to look and feel your very best. Your plastic surgeon can help you determine what procedures will provide you with the look you are hoping to achieve.

If you live in the Woodstock, Marietta, or Atlanta areas of Georgia and would like more information about liposuction or liposuction alternatives, please visit the website of Marietta Plastic Surgery today at http://www.mariettaplasticsurgery.com.

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