As obesity has continued to be rising problem in the United States, there has been an increased emphasis on the importance of health consciousness. While the healthiest way to lose weight may be through exercise and dieting, the hectic and increasingly sedentary lifestyles that most people lead may not allow time for those. Fortunately, varying types of procedures have been developed that allow people to rid themselves of some of their extra weight without hindering their everyday lives.
Currently, over two-thirds, about 69%, of adults in the United States aged 20 and over, are considered to be overweight or obese; more than one-third, 35.1% over 20 were strictly considered to be obese. At these rates, the amount of obese Americans will skyrocket in coming years.
A cosmetic procedure, abdominal liposuction, has become a popular procedure for removing fat from troubled areas on the torso. The stomach area, lower sides, and lower back are all areas that can collect fat that can show a substantial difference from liposuction before and after the operation.
A newer technique, laser liposuction, has found ways to make the process even less invasive to the patient, making the recovery quicker and much less painful. During this procedure, the laser absorbs around 90% of the water present in the area; fat is largely made up of these stores of water. This prevents the cosmetic surgeon from needing to puncture the skin, leading to minimal laser liposuction side effects.
Abdominal liposuction has quickly become a very sought after procedure by many Americans after the positive feedback it has been receiving. According to a recent survey published in the Journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 80% of liposuction patients polled reported they were satisfied with the results. About 75% said they would even recommend the operation to friends or family members.
There should be no shame in desiring to lose some weight and come back to a lighter, healthier physique. It may even be good incentive to continue to lose weight naturally. Abdominal liposuction could be the first step in leading a healthier life.