The shape of our bodies is often a matter of hereditary. That, however, does not mean that we have to look like our parents or grandparents. In this day and age, there are many, many choices that can help us look our best and combat trouble fat zones. The problem is that for some of us, fat is stored more heavily in some areas versus others. Some people store fat in the upper body, or abdomen. Some are prone to fat bellies, while others are prone to heavy thighs. Women tend to be more bottom heavy than men who have more fat in their mid-section. No one has the perfect body, not even those celebrities you see in the movies or on television. They have personal trainers, diet and exercise and some help from their plastic surgeons.
If you carry your upper body or mid-section there are a few ways to avoid that apple shape. The first thing is to adjust your lifestyle with changes in diet and adding an exercise regimen. If you already lead a healthy lifestyle you might be a candidate for the newest form of fat removal, laser liposuction. Fat reduction surgery results are permanent. A non-invasive surgery , the procedure is done on an out patient basis with a local anesthetic injected into the area to be treated. The best candidates those who are in good health and only have 10 pounds to lose in trouble areas. This surgery uses laser technology to melt the fat and suction it out of the body in liquid form. A tiny cannula is inserted through tiny incisions into the area to be treated, which reduces bruising and scarring. The patient is back to normal within 48 hours of light to moderate activity. Pain, bruising or scarring associated traditional liposuction is almost non-existent with this type of surgery and the risk of infection is reduced to close to zero.
Reducing fat with a laser and plastic surgery is sometimes considered fun surgery, but it is still surgery and should be taken seriously. As with any surgery, there is always risk. Make sure this is right for you by doing some research, getting credentials and referrals on physicians performing the procedure and get a consultation to see if this will work for you. Take a look at before and after photos to see what the surgery can do for your problem areas.