Phenomenal Rise in the Demand for Liposuction Liposuction is one of the most popular body contouring procedures, effective for removing excess fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise, from specific areas of the body. Liposuction can sculpt your body, eliminating unwanted pockets of fat that defies even the most stringent exercise / diet programs. Fat can be removed from the buttocks, hips, love handles, saddlebags, thighs, calves, ankles, breasts (including male breasts), back, arms and neck. According to the latest statistics from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), plastic surgery has witnessed a phenomenal increase compared to last year. The most significant rise in popularity was for liposuction - up by 41%, with particularly strong demand from women. 50,122 cosmetic procedures were performed in 2013, showing a rise of 17% over the previous year. More than 45,000 women and 4,700 men underwent some form of cosmetic surgery last year – a 17 per cent jump over the previous 12 months. A total of 4326 liposuction procedures were performed in 2013, of which 3772 procedures were done in women and 554 procedures were considered by men up making it 28%. Liposuction emerged as the sixth most popular procedure among women and the fourth most popular among men. What Makes Liposuction So Popular? Figures from the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ISAPS) reveal liposuction as the most popular treatment in the world. The procedure is one of the top three popular plastic surgery procedures in the United States, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The major reason behind this popularity is the procedure’s capability to remove stubborn fat cells in targeted areas - whether abdomen, thighs, arms, buttocks, ankles and chin. It is a very effective solution and the (the American Society of Plastic Surgeons) the fat cells do not return to the treated areas after liposuction. The most common areas that women choose for liposuction are the tummy and thighs, while many men opt for liposuction to highlight muscle definition by reducing their body fat percentage. Liposuction is also provided in combination with other cosmetic surgery procedures such as a "tummy tuck" (abdominoplasty), breast reduction, or face-lift for superior results. Innovative Technologies Make Liposuction Less Invasive Newer technologies and energy-based devices have made this body contouring procedure a less invasive one, with increased efficiency and minimal complication compared to traditional surgical method. Latest techniques include: >> Laser assisted Smartlipo Triplex from Cynosure >> Radiofrequency assisted BodyTite™ and BodyFX™ from Invasix
>> Ultrasound assisted VASER 2.0 from Sound Surgical Technologies LLC When these advanced techniques are performed by a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon, you can experience considerable fat reduction, effective body firming, reduced surgical trauma and less downtime. Tips to Choose Your Liposuction Surgeon >> Do a web search >> Check the surgeon’s qualifications, specialization and experience >> View reviews from patients who have undergone the same procedure under this surgeon >> Check whether the practice is AAAASF accredited If all these work fine, the next step is to schedule your consultation with the chosen liposuction surgeon. Make sure you follow all your surgeon’s instructions to benefit from safe and effective results.