Liposuction: Is It Right for You?
By David Globerman MD | Published on November 4, 2011 | 0 Comments
Finding it impossible to get rid of those saddlebags or love handles? As Fort Lauderdale liposuction specialist David Globerman, MD explains, diet and exercise aren’t always enough to eliminate stubborn pockets of fat in areas like the thighs, hips, buttocks and other common trouble spots. At Dr. Globerman’s practice in Fort Lauderdale, liposuction offers a way to achieve the more contoured body you want. And as long as you maintain your healthy lifestyle, you can expect your results to be permanent.
What Is It?
You’ve probably heard of liposuction as a means to a leaner body. But what is it really? And how is it performed? In short, “liposuction” means “suctioning fat.” And you may be surprised at how conveniently and comfortably the procedure can be performed.
In years past, liposuction was performed in an operating room under general anesthesia, and was associated with a very long and uncomfortable recovery period. Today, depending on the amount of fat to be removed, liposuction can be performed using a number of different techniques – often, in the doctor’s office using only local anesthesia. And thanks to advanced equipment and methods, it is associated with much less discomfort and downtime.
Who Is It For?
The best candidates for liposuction are those patients with firm skin, good elasticity and pockets of fat that don’t seem to respond to changes in diet or exercise. This may be someone who has lost weight but continues to be frustrated by stubborn fat deposits in one or more trouble spots. Ideally, that individual will be at a stable weight with no reason to believe that he or she will experience significant weight gain (or pregnancy) in the near future.
Poor candidates for liposuction, Dr. Globerman says, are patients who have lost a great deal of weight and are concerned about areas of excess hanging skin and fat. For those patients, liposuction will only lead to even more sagging skin, which can only be corrected surgically.
Where to Get It
Considering liposuction in Fort Lauderdale? With over 23 years of experience in the field of aesthetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Globerman is Fort Lauderdale’s liposuction expert. Dr. Globerman believes that quality patient care, safety and successful surgical outcomes are the result of the patient, the surgeon and the surgical staff working together; and that patient safety is priority number one. Offering a comprehensive range of surgical options to address a wide variety of cosmetic concerns, Dr. Globerman and his friendly, knowledgeable staff will do everything possible to help you look and feel your best.
Hollywood, FL 33021
Phone: 954-372-3620
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