In today's society, there is a premium placed on looking your best. It has been proven in study after study that those that look good have a better chance of success. Does it have something to do with the confidence that comes with looking your best? Do they receive special treatment? Possibly a little bit of both. Regardless of the reason, the fact remains, it is important to look your best.

With the hectic schedules that many people keep, it can be difficult to find time to exercise. If you're not in the habit of exercising, there is a good chance that you've packed on a few pounds over the years. One popular solution to this problem is the phenomenon of liposuction.

Most people have heard of liposuction (or lipo) but do you really know what it is? Do you really understand what is going on at the cosmetic surgery clinic? Is it an option for you? Let's look at a few aspects of liposuction in greater detail.

Liposuction isn't the most complex of surgeries in the medical community. The first thing the doctor must do is cut a small incision in the skin. It's usually very small. Then they stick a tiny tube known as a cannula into the fat. They then turn on the vacuum that is attached to the cannula and suck out the fat. The fat comes out in little pieces through the tube. This is where they get the 'suction' part of liposuction.

Many people confuse liposuction with a tummy tuck. However, these are not the same procedure. Sometimes they go together, but lipo is the more popular alternative in today's culture. Liposuction actually removes the fat. Belly fat can be very hard to get rid of. In these cases lipo is clearly the best option.

A tummy tuck is used when there is excess skin hanging. The excess skin is removed and therefore tightened up. After liposuction, the skin naturally shrinks and tightens up on its own. Therefore, a tummy tuck is usually not needed. However, in some cases, it is still necessary. The surgeries can be combined to get rid of the fat and the excess skin. This is most needed when the patient has gotten rid of a large amount of fat. Those that get rid of a few hundred pounds of fat will probably need a tummy tuck as well. The skin would take a long time to shrink that much on its own.

Liposuction is relatively safe and harmless. There aren't very many possible issues that can occur as a result of this surgery. You just suck out the fat and get rid of it. It's pretty cut and dry. Even with few potential complications, you need to make sure that this is the right choice for you. Remember that unless you change the lifestyle that got you there, the fat will come back. Otherwise, it is only a temporary solution to a lifelong problem. You need to decide to change for the better.