A healthy diet and exercise can help you lose weight. However, the effects of a healthy lifestyle are limited when it comes to body toning. Most people retain pockets of fat that can be difficult to modify. Liposuction helps remove stubborn fat, reshape the body, and achieve an ideal figure. The procedure is not a weight loss technique, but it helps tone and sculpt the body. Here is more information on removing fat with liposuction for men.

Problem Areas Treated with Liposuction

Liposuction can help remove fat and reshape different areas of the body. Some common treatment areas include the arms, stomach, inner and outer thighs, hips, buttocks, knees, and chin.

However, liposuction is ideal for virtually all body areas to deal with genetic fatty deposits. Different liposuction procedures include traditional liposuction, nonsurgical liposuction, and VASER® liposuction.

Liposuction for Men

Liposuction is a very popular cosmetic procedure for men. Unlike women who look for a slimmer shape, most men look for muscle definition.

Removing the excess fat helps reveal the underlying muscles, creating a fitter-looking physique. Most men get the treatment for the abdomen, chest, flanks, and chin. Liposuction is effective and helps remove fat cells from specific areas, but it is not ideal for overweight patients.

Benefits of Liposuction for Men

There are several reasons to get male liposuction. They include:
 

• Enhancing self-confidence

• Helps create a more proportional body

• Motivates the individual to maintain a healthy lifestyle

• The ability to wear a wide range of clothes

The Liposuction Procedure

Liposuction is performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the condition and treatment area. The procedure can take between one to two hours. The surgeon can make a small incision in the skin to remove the extracted fat.

The surgeon can resculpt the body area before closing the incision using a dissolvable suture or stitch. Recovery from the procedure is quick, with most people resuming their normal activities within weeks. Wearing a compression garment helps ensure the best results.

Candidates for Male Liposuction

A good candidate for male liposuction is an individual at or close to his ideal weight. Doctors measure the patients’ BMI to determine if the procedure suits them. There are limits to the amount of fat the surgeon can remove safely.

The patient should be healthy and not suffer from chronic issues such as heart or circulatory conditions. Skin elasticity is essential for obtaining the best results. It is vital to have realistic goals before getting the procedure. The benefits and results of liposuction differ among patients.

The plastic surgeon will help determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure. Liposuction for men is more complex than in women because male fat tends to be denser. It is more resistant and more challenging to extract due to the excessive fibrous tissue. On the other hand, male skin is thicker, making it better for body contouring. After examination, the surgeon will determine the most effective treatment plan.

For more on how to remove fat with liposuction for men, visit Weston Center for Plastic Surgery at our Weston, Florida office. Call 954-507-4540 to schedule an appointment today.