How Much Liposuction is Too Much?

We’ve all seen the stories on the covers of tabloids and on the daytime talk shows – one celebrity or another has gone completely overboard in his or her quest for the perfect body and instead has done serious damage to his or herself. In our modern American society, the pressure to be perfectly beautiful and perfectly thin is relentless and omnipresent. While these feelings are natural and understandable, one needs to be cautious when using any medical procedure, even liposuction.

Liposuction is cosmetic surgery. Any surgery is capable of causing trauma. The chances for medical complications increase with the amount of surgery you have. In addition, the procedure involves anesthesia - which carries its own risks. Here are a few keys to determining the amount of liposuction that’s safe for you:

1. Pacing

Liposuction procedures should be spaced out as far apart as possible in order to give the body maximum healing time. Think of it like entering a cold pool a tiny bit at a time in order to give yourself the ability to adjust to the water.

2. Moderation

Liposuction is a great tool to help you become healthier and to improve your body image. However, no amount of liposuction is going to make you look like Kate Moss – and that’s probably for the best. Targeted liposuction is much safer and more sensible than excessive, or mega, liposuction

3. Consultation

As with any medical procedure, you should always consult with a knowledgeable and caring professional before you make any decisions. A qualified liposuction surgeon or doctor can guide you towards the types of procedures and the amount of liposuction that would be safest and most effective for you. With their help, you can look a little more like yourself and remain safe at the same time!