How Liposuction Can Improve Body Contouring?

Liposuction, one of the procedures offered at LCS Medical Spa, is primarily designed as a fat-removal procedure. It’s often misunderstood as a method for tightening loose skin. While it can slightly tighten skin due to the body’s natural healing process, it’s not designed to significantly improve the appearance of loose or sagging skin.

Loose skin can occur when the skin’s elasticity and collagen production are diminished, caused by aging, rapid weight loss, or pregnancy and childbirth. Liposuction, which is carried out to remove fat cells from beneath the skin, can lead to a minor tightening effect as the skin adjusts to the new contours of the body. However, this effect is generally minimal and not sufficient to visibly tighten loose skin.

It is important to understand that liposuction is designed to remove fat cells and not directly address skin elasticity. While it can improve the appearance of areas with isolated fat deposits, it may not have a significant effect on loose skin, especially in larger areas. If you have poor skin elasticity, liposuction could potentially worsen the appearance of loose skin.

Various factors can influence the effectiveness of liposuction for tightening loose skin, including skin quality, age, the amount of fat removed, and surgical technique.

Ideal candidates for liposuction are generally those at or near their ideal body weight, typically with a body mass index (BMI) below 30. BMI is a widely recognized measure of overall weight status and provides a basic guideline for determining the suitability for liposuction. Those with a BMI above 35 may face limitations in the volume of fat that our skilled professionals can safely remove.

Total body fat percentage, reflecting the ratio of fat to lean mass, is another critical factor. For the best results, a body fat percentage of around 25-30% is typically considered ideal.

We also take underlying medical conditions such as heart disease or diabetes into account, as these could potentially impact surgical safety and the benefits of liposuction. That’s why we conduct a comprehensive medical evaluation to determine whether liposuction is appropriate for individuals with specific health concerns.

Being close to your ideal weight also improves the aesthetic results of liposuction, as the procedure works best on firm, elastic skin that will reshape to the body’s new contours. If you are overweight, there’s a risk of loose or sagging skin after liposuction, which can diminish the aesthetic outcome.

While there’s no definitive “ideal weight” for liposuction, we believe that being at or near your ideal body weight, considering your BMI, body fat percentage, and surgical goals can enhance the safety and effectiveness of the procedure. We advise our patients to achieve and maintain a healthy weight before considering liposuction and always consult with our experienced and qualified healthcare professionals to discuss the best approach for your unique needs and circumstances.

Our liposuction procedures are as diverse as the areas they treat. We specialize in areas such as the abdomen, often a prime location for stubborn fat that’s resistant to diet and exercise. This includes the love handles, waist, and lower abdomen.

We also provide liposuction for the hips and buttocks, helping to sculpt a more desirable shape by removing fat deposits. Similarly, we offer treatments for both the inner and outer thighs, reducing excess fat to improve body contour and create a more proportionate lower-body silhouette.

At our practice, we understand that upper arms can be a problematic area, especially as we age. Our liposuction treatments can help achieve a more toned appearance in this area. We also offer treatments for the chin and neck, improving the appearance of a double chin and defining the jawline.

At LCS Medical Spa, we are well-experienced in performing liposuction. The outcomes of the procedure we provide can effectively contour your body.

A common question we encounter is whether the results of liposuction are permanent. During liposuction, we eliminate fat cells from targeted areas of your body. In this sense, one might consider the results of liposuction performed as permanent since the removed fat cells cannot regenerate or come back.

Removal of fat cells during liposuction can be considered technically permanent, weight gain can alter the aesthetic results. Moreover, the results may not be entirely permanent and may require ongoing maintenance efforts. Therefore, we always have a thorough discussion with our patients about their goals and expectations prior to the procedure for a realistic understanding of the outcomes. With LCS Medical Spa, liposuction can provide significant and long-lasting results when combined with appropriate lifestyle modifications. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are located at 1199 E College St, Seguin, TX 78155. We serve clients from Seguin TX, San Antonio TX, New Berlin TX, Santa Clara TX, Marion TX, Kingsbury TX, McQueeney TX, New Braunfels TX, San Marcos TX, Zuehl TX, Austin TX, Houston TX, and surrounding areas.