Reasons to Liposuction Hips

There are several reasons why a patient might want to liposuction hips. The most common reason is simply to eliminate excess fatty tissue in the area and enhance the contours of the body. But hip liposuction is also a very effective solution for people who want to reduce or eliminate the appearance of cellulite around the area. It helps tighten the skin the in the area for a smoother and younger looking body.

Liposuction of the hips is a procedure popular among female patients. It is not one of the areas that a male liposuction patient would request to be treated because for most women it is a way to reduce the appearance of a pear shaped body which is not something men are concerned with. By removing fat from around the hips and adjacent areas it will help some women achieve a more desirable body shape. To fully achieve the desired profile, this treatment often requires additional areas to be treated such as the outer thighs, lower abdomen and the waist or love handles.

The procedure is often performed under general anesthesia since it can be a relatively large procedure and a large quantity of fat is removed for this procedure. After a majority of the unwanted body fat is removed, it is not uncommon for the plastic surgeon to also use laser liposuction to sculpt the area in greater detail. One of the side effects of laser liposuction is the contraction of the skin over the treated area which produces smoother tighter skin in patients with elasticity in their skin. Those with damaged or aged skin might be recommended for a tuck or lift procedure for best results.

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After treating areas like the thighs, cellulite also disappears since the fat that originally created the dimple and grooves of cellulite is removed. For more information on liposuction of the hips, consult with a board certified plastic surgeon that can examine your individual situation and make personal recommendations to help you achieve the body of your dreams.