Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure designed to remove fat and cellulite from the body. There has been a significant increase in the number of people choosing to have this procedure. Due to its effectiveness, it is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the world. In fact, many people today are choosing to travel abroad to have liposuction, in what people call medical tourism.
 

Liposuction has many benefits, and, thanks to advancements in technology, the risks involved are quite low. Liposuction is one of the most effective and safest fat loss procedures with tons of success stories backing it. Feedback from patients about liposuction practices has been quite positive due to better quality of care and better regulation.
 

During a liposuction procedure, the cosmetic surgeon inserts a special instrument, known as a cannula, into the skin. This instrument sucks fat like a vacuum from the target areas, resulting in improved well-being and health. The psychological benefits of this body sculpting procedure are something that many patients comment on.
 

Physical Benefits of Liposuction

Most patients look at the benefits of liposuction in terms of physical and mental benefits. The physical benefits, however, are the first ones that people notice. This body contouring procedure removes fat from target areas in a highly precise and controlled way. Thanks to advancements in liposuction technology, cosmetic surgeons can contour your body in a way that looks smooth and natural.
 

After undergoing liposuction, your body will look more proportional since the surgeon will remove fat from target areas. This procedure gives you some control when it comes to achieving a certain set of proportions. It can also help you achieve your weight loss goals if you are trying to lose some weight.
 

During their weight loss journey, most people encounter some stubborn fat areas that do not go away no matter how much they exercise or diet. Liposuction is one of the most effective ways to get rid of such areas of stubborn fat. Modern liposuction can help contour your body to your liking. Essentially, it can help you achieve results that blend in with your natural body shape.
 

Liposuction can also help you preserve your curves wherever you want them to be. This will give you and your cosmetic surgeon control over your final appearance. Liposuction, in other words, will not make you look like you just underwent surgery. Instead, it will make it look like you simply lost weight.
 

Emotional Benefits of Liposuction

As with any other type of cosmetic procedure out there, liposuction provides some emotional benefits as well. Some of these emotional benefits result from the alignment of the patient’s mirror image, self-image, and body image. Essentially, patients experience relief when they finally look the way they want to or the way they feel.
 

Other emotional benefits of liposuction include:
 

• Feeling comfortable with your body.

• Increased self-confidence.

• The satisfaction of having achieved your weight loss goals.

• Improved self-esteem.

Every patient is unique; therefore, individual benefits of having liposuction will vary from person to person. If you want to find out the benefits of liposuction that apply to your situation, schedule a consultation with us. At Alan Matarasso, MD, FACS, in New York, NY, we specialize in cosmetic and plastic surgery. To schedule an appointment with us, call 212-249-7500 today.