Liposuction: Good or Bad?

Our generation is known for our impatience and indolence.  We often seek the easiest route to obtain what we want.  Because of this, our generation is known as “I want it, and I want it now” generation.    This is evident as more and more young people opt for liposuction as a method of losing weight.  This phenomenon, however, poses some serious problems.  Today, I will discuss the positive and negative effects of liposuction, which is perhaps the most controversial topic in this field. 

Liposuction is a popular type of cosmetic surgery.  It removes unwanted deposits of excess fat to improve body appearance.  It can be performed on abdomen, hips, thighs, knees, and arms.  According to American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, liposuction is the most popular form of cosmetic surgery in the United States.  It is popular because it is an easy and effortless method to lose weight in a short period of time.  Here are some benefits and side effects of this popular surgery:

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Pros

     1.  Result is immediate.  One surgery can do what exercise could not in months.

     2.  There are many new, innovative liposuction methods that are safer than the traditional methods.

     3.  Liposuction saves you time.

     4.  Acquiring a better body can boost your confidence, and improve your relationship with your peers.

Cons

     

         1.  Not everyone is a perfect candidate for this surgery.  Traditional liposuction is not suitable for people with inelastic skin, or those who cannot tolerate general anesthesia.

    2.   Liposuction is quite costly.  It can range from $1600 to $ 7500

    3.   Liposuction is associated with shock, fluid overload, infections, bleeding, blood clot, and uneven fat removal.

    4.   If you regain the weight after liposuction, the fat may be deposited in other areas which did not get liposuction.

     5. Liposuction does not stimulate a person to change his or her lifestyle, to really care about his their health. 

     6.   Liposuction requires hospitalization and a few days to weeks for full recovery.

As you can see, there are many positive and negative effects of liposuction.  Personally, however, I believe that liposuction is not a good way to obtain healthy weight.  This is because liposuction does not change your fundamental lifestyle, which is crucial in order to maintain your health.  Fast result without diet and exercise stimulates negligent attitude, and this will accelerate one’s weight gain.  Moreover, one cannot assume that large volume liposuction can eliminate obesity.  There is a certain quantity of liquid that can be removed from the body.  About 4.5 pounds is the maximum that can be taken off without risks.

References

1.       http://wo-pub2.med.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/PublicA.woa/5/wa/viewHContent?website=wmc+physicians&contentID=1126&wosid=BqzCba8Ef1eHbdsgL2uAj0

2.       http://www.liposuction.com/cost-of-liposuction.html

3.       http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002985.htm