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Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Liposuction

Despite the delightful sounding name, nobody really likes love handles, especially people who have to live with this sometimes-embarrassing condition. Fortunately, liposuction is available to people who want to get rid of these arm holders forever.

There are several types of liposuction procedures available and Dr. Weil will go over the options that are best for you. In all of the various procedures, Dr. Weil inserts a small tube, called a cannula, into the treatment area. The tube is connected to a suction device and the fat is literally vacuumed from under your skin. Remember, liposuction is not an alternative weight loss solution; it is a body sculpting procedure used on fatty areas that are resistant to diet and exercise. Only five liters of fat can safely be removed during liposuction, which is less than ten pounds.

The best candidates for liposuction are adults who are in general good health and just have trouble spots like the love handles in the midriff area. Liposuction performed around the hips will permanently remove love handles. The nice thing about liposuction in the love handles area is that if you do gain weight at some point in the future, it will not return to your midriff area, but will be concentrated in the abdominal area instead. Liposuction can get rid of your love handles permanently. Diet and exercise are still encouraged to maintain your new appearance.

To find out more about the options available for eliminating unsightly love handles, please contact Dr. Weil today to schedule an initial consultation.

posted by Patti at 1:25 PM