Does Liposuction Improve Your Health?
April 17, 2010 by admin
Filed under Liposuction
I received an email recently from a reader who asked an excellent question: Does liposuction improve your health? It’s an interesting question and one that requires a little bit of explanation.
As we all know, fat is bad for the body and for our health. However, body fat is stored in different ways, including subcutaneous versus visceral. Subcutaneous fat is stored directly beneath the skin, and women have more of this type than men. When subcutaneous fat is concentrated in certain areas of the body, it can lead to cellulite. Liposuction can remove subcutaneous fat. The good news is, subcutaneous fat is not associated with serious health risks, and it is not a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, even though there may be an excess amount in the midsection.
Deep belly fat is called visceral fat. Visceral fat poses a serious health risk because it lies beneath the layer of muscle and surrounds the organs. When it accumulates, it causes a variety of harmful metabolic effects, including insulin resistance which leads to Type 2 Diabetes. Thus, ridding the body of deep abdominal fat is a good way to avoid insulin resistance and to improve overall health. Unfortunately, Liposuction can not remove visceral fat.
Although liposuction can not help remove visceral fat or reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, liposuction can help remove excess fat and contour the body, improving self confidence. I have found that many of my patients who have undergone liposuction surgery subsequently adopted a healthier lifestyle in order to maintain their pleasing results. Adopting a healthier lifestyle including modifications to one’s diet and increases in exercise can be very beneficial for long-term health.
You can read more of my blogs including questions and answers about liposuction by visiting http://lombardiplasticsurgery.com/category/liposuction/
For more information on Liposuction surgery in NJ, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/liposuction_surgery_nj.shtml
About Dr. Lombardi:
Dr. Lombardi is a Plastic Surgeon in NJ and the founding surgeon of The Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center in Eatontown, New Jersey. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Lombardi has received highly specialized training in all aspects of cosmetic surgery including Breast Augmentation, Facial Rejuvenation, and Body Contouring procedures. He is trained in the latest cutting edge techniques of cosmetic surgery including laser surgery, Botox, Restylane, and all of the newest facial fillers. In addition, Dr. Lombardi is the first plastic surgeon in Monmouth County to perform Thermage, or the non-surgical Facelift.
To learn more about Dr. Lombardi, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/
