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Of the top five, liposuction is the 3rd most popular among men in 2007 according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Men accounted for nearly 33,000, or 11%, of all the liposuction procedures in 2007.
Men turn to liposuction for the same reason women do-a sleeker, slimmer body that looks good in and out of their clothes. And even though it is a known fact that men can lose weight faster than women, stubborn fat deposits still collect, particularly around the waist, and form those annoying love handles that no one really loves- to have or to hang on to.
These fatty cells don't respond to diet and exercise and liposuction is the only thing that can permanently remove them. It may be the only way to expose those rock hard abs you've been working so hard to chisel.
Another popular site that men are addressing with liposuction is the facial area. There's no exercise to work off the fat in this area so guys are opting to have it sucked out. Getting rid of that double chin and slimming the jaw line can take years off of a face.
To complete the look, add a facial or microdermabrasion to take even more years off. Other areas that can be treated with this procedure are the arms, buttocks, thighs and flanks.
Liposuction is also helping men fight an embarrassing problem that can seriously affect their self-esteem and confidence. Gynecomastia or enlarged breasts is a condition that afflicts many boys and men.
If the condition is not too severe, the excess fat can be removed through liposuction. If it is quite serious, breast reduction surgery may be necessary as well.
An instrument called a cannula, which is a slender tube that acts as a vacuum, is used to suck out the fat cells in the targeted areas. A local anesthetic is used to numb the area. There are several techniques that can be performed that also use an injection of lidocaine to help loosen up the deposits making it easier for removal.
This is the only way to spot reduce fat in the body and though the fat cells are permanently removed, if you don't change your bad habits, new fat cells can always form. So, a healthy diet and exercise should become part of your lifestyle in to maintain your great results.
While the procedure removes fat, it is not a weight loss method. Anyone who is thinking about having this procedure should be either at or within 20 pounds of their ideal weight. Another thing to consider is that there are risks, as with any cosmetic procedure. Bleeding, excessive tissue removal, infection and scarring can occur.
To limit your risk, check out your surgeon beforehand. Make sure he is board certified and licensed to perform liposuction. Just because you're a guy doesn't mean you have to live with excess fat around the midsection. You can have chiseled sexy abs you've always wanted.
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