Liposuction.. Really????

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  • sukatx
    sukatx Posts: 103
    A reliable source once told me that by the time we hit puberty, our bodies have the fat cells they will have for the rest of our lives. When we gain and lost weight, we don't gain and lost fat cells. The fat cells we have swell and shrink. Liposuction actually removes fat cells from the body; something the body cannot do for itself.

    I was actually at a consultation with a plastic surgeon yesterday to discuss a tummy tuck, and she said I might consider liposuction for my flanks (a word I hate because it makes me literally feel like a cow). Turns out I won't be considering anything for a long time; the procedure is very expensive and I'm not ready to drop that kind of moolah on my vanity right now.

    But back to fat cells. People who undergo liposuction must take special care to keep their weight off after the procedure. Because fat cells have been removed from one part of the body, if a person gains weight after liposuction they will gain weight disproportionately in other parts of the body. None of the weight gain will go to the liposuctioned area, but will be spread out over the rest of the body. So, in the case of your friend who had the procedure done on her bootie, if she gains weight it will go everywhere else on her body but not the bootie.
  • Witchdoctor58
    Witchdoctor58 Posts: 226 Member
    "People who undergo liposuction must take special care to keep their weight off after the procedure. Because fat cells have been removed from one part of the body, if a person gains weight after liposuction they will gain weight disproportionately in other parts of the body. None of the weight gain will go to the liposuctioned area, but will be spread out over the rest of the body. So, in the case of your friend who had the procedure done on her bootie, if she gains weight it will go everywhere else on her body but not the bootie. "

    True, that. Instead of the butt, you get arm fat. Probably it's not a big deal for a half pound of saddle bag on each side, but substantial lipo will change your overall fat deposits.
  • frenchfacey
    frenchfacey Posts: 237 Member
    once i get to my goal weight AND STAY THERE FOR 6 MONTHS. i am planning some spot lipo and a nice breast lift. im ALL about removing stuff from my body, but not adding anything into it :)
  • swati37
    swati37 Posts: 145 Member
    I am just not finding words to thank you all for not only motivating me to still work on my body myself than let a syringe take it out. I think i have been capable of doing and still can do more effort to tone it up.

    Um gonna sweat the fat out rather than destroy them mechanically.

    I feel so motivated and happy about myself now knowing tat it doesn't look bad. Or even if it does tats how i am.



    Love u all.
    I dnt have words to thank MFP. For creating such a platform so that people can just talk dere feelings out.
  • mccbabe1
    mccbabe1 Posts: 737 Member
    Oh my goodness no. I wish I had a booty like that. It doesn't look too big or anything.

    bump ^^^^^^ thats a good 'bigger booty" similar to mine! lol
    and my man aint complainin! lol... in fact he tells me your butt better not shrink anymore!!! LOL...
    the bigger 'bad' kinda big booty is square and wide and dents.. NOT round and from working out!
    you look good girl dont trip,.,.,.. save your $$$$ sersioulsy (my opinion) and smile! your beautfiul :drinker:
  • crimsoncat
    crimsoncat Posts: 457 Member
    Another thing to consider about liposuction is that if often doesn't last without perm lifestyle changes. http://healthyliving.msn.com/health-wellness/does-liposuction-last-long-term-1
    The reason that some people believe that liposuction is a permanent fat fix is because it used to be thought that you’re born with a set number of fat cells. So, if you get some sucked out, you forever reduce your tendency to store fat. But research shows that this is simply not true. Fat cells that remain will still fill up with more fat if you eat more calories than your body needs. And adults can develop brand new fat cells when more fat needs to be stored than the body has room for. So even if surgery removes a few adipocytes from your thighs, you may later find that your arms or calves—or anywhere else you have fat cells—gets fatter.

    A study published in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery surveyed 209 liposuction patients—most of whom had undergone the procedure more than two years earlier—and found that 81 percent had not lost any weight, and 43 percent actually gained more! (Most gained five to 10 pounds.) The researchers concluded that for liposuction to be a success, the patient must begin practicing a healthy lifestyle immediately after surgery and should eat a well-balanced diet and exercise regularly.
  • sam308lbs
    sam308lbs Posts: 1,936 Member
    Thank you very much dear.. But a huge butt is a disappointment every morning....
    do u think it looks really bad...
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    Don't lipo. Lose more body fat. You'll save money and understand how to stay leaner going through the process.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
    ^ this! and Lift heavy if i might add
  • CrankMeUp
    CrankMeUp Posts: 2,860 Member
    You are beautiful.

    Start squatting with a barbell!

    http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    I have nothing against cosmetics procedures but for lipo I say keep your money until those last stubborn pockets of fat.

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