Want to Know More about Lipo!
Liposuction is defined as a technique in cosmetic surgery for removing excess fat from under the skin by suction. This procedure is also known as lipoplasty, liposculpture suction lipectomy or simply lipo. In Western countries, almost all people are familiar with this term. Once you say “lipo”, the meaning will automatically register as suctioning of fat. This is, primarily, because of the problem of obesity in the West.
According to a research made in 2012, more than one-third of U.S. adults are obese. These numbers are staggering and as this number becomes higher, so is the demand for procedures like liposuction.
Common Areas of the Body for Liposuction
There are different parts of the body that liposuction can be performed on. Here’s a list of the most common parts for both men and women:
Male Female
Men comprise only 15% to 25% of liposuction patients and, commonly, what they get treated are as follows:
• Chin, Cheeks and Jowls
• Abdomen
• Flanks or love handles
• Breast (Reduction) The most frequently treated areas for women are the following:
• Abdomen
• Breast (Reduction)
• Chin, Cheeks and Jowls
• Hips and Waist
• Outer Thighs
• Inner Thighs
• Knees
• Anterior Thighs
• Back
• Buttocks
• Arms