Aug 24, 2010

Patients go under the knife to lose some extra fat

Even the slightest hint of a little extra jiggle can lead some individuals to obsess over their weight. Those who find that diet and exercise alone is not working for them may turn to cosmetic surgery to remove excess fat and skin.

MSNBC reports that more than 243,000 women underwent liposuction in 2009 with an additional 123,000 having opting for abdominoplasties.

According to Jeffrey Kenkel, professor of plastic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, liposuction can not treat cellulite or stretch marks, and it is often performed to sculpt specific areas of the body, like the lower abdomen, to remove fat deposits.

Individuals who have experienced significant amounts of sagging skin and accumulated fat around their mid-sections might consider a tummy tuck. Women who have given birth may have a tummy tuck to help restore their abdomen and remove the excess skin that became stretched during their pregnancies.

Cosmetic procedures may result in scarring, but scar treatment products like silicone gel sheeting may help reduce the appearance of the blemish.ADNFCR-3015-ID-19929952-ADNFCR

 

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