Liposuction is not a "weight loss" technique, nor can it routinely remove cellulite. (Some patients may have some improvement in the cellulite "appearance") Some liposuction techniques can cause very serious complications, (both cosmetic and medical) and/or long recovery times, as noted above. Excessive dieting and exercise can also be very dangerous. Liposuction will not cause as much cosmetic improvement if you do not maintain a reasonable, healthy diet and a moderate exercise routine.

The results are relatively rapid, with many patients returning to work in 2 - 3 days, assuming no complications after tumescent liposuction with local anesthesia. The efforts of diet and exercise are certainly reduced, but at least some of that effort is required to maintain the results. Some "problem areas" cannot be reduced, no matter how much dieting and exercise is used.(see Myths) These areas are excellent indications for liposuction. See similar questions...

We find that dieting will soften the fat deposits so the treatment will take off the inches quicker. Our Reducing Herb Capsules help in curbing the appetite as well as nourishing the parts of the body to reduce fat percentage. Exercise will firm and tone the muscles, particularly good in the tummy area. Exercise will burn the fat from the body and increase body metabolism. For best health, everybody should exercise several hours each week. See similar questions...

Liposuction is not a replacement for diet and exercise. The number of pounds of fat that are removed through surgery is limited. When somebody is excessively overweight, diet and exercise should be their first priority. See similar questions...

While exercise is beneficial to an individual it will not always get rid of the areas that can be troublesome. Areas that can be problematic are sometimes due to inherited tendencies to store fat in spots. Exercise cannot always accomplish removing these spot areas of fat that liposuction can accomplish. People have been misinformed about the results of liposuction. After the procedure the fat will not redistribute to other areas of the body. See similar questions...

We urge you to walk at least 1 mile the day after surgery and for at least several weeks after that. This helps to reduce the swelling especially when areas below the chest are treated. You may resume moderate (not strenuous) exercise 36 - 48 hours after surgery. See similar questions...

In general no pounding aerobic exercise is recommended for at least 2 weeks. A basic walk to light jog is usually well tolerated; consult your surgeon before doing so. See similar questions...

Liposuction is an excellent way to change body contours, but it is most effective when the treatment focuses on a few problematic areas. Liposuction is best used as a treatment for diet-resistant areas of fat rather than diffuse collections of fat. Being close to your ideal weight before your procedure is helpful to obtain the best result. Dr. Stoker is still able to achieve satisfying improvements for most patients, even when they are still overweight. See similar questions...

Yes! In the weeks before surgery, try to increase your exercise and improve your diet as much as possible. This can greatly improve the speed of your recovery after surgery. Losing a few pounds may also help your surgeon perform your operation more smoothly. See similar questions...

Yes. However, please discuss with your doctor what kind of exercise you intend to do. Some activity is recommended for all patients. See similar questions...

The "One Day Diet" plan really IS a "one day diet". You diet for 1 day, called your Diet Day, then you stop dieting for one day, which is called a Food Day. If you want to lose more than a pound or two, you simply do another Diet Day followed by another Food Day, for as long as you want to or need to. You can stop and start again anytime you want. See similar questions...

Excercise may result in generalized body weight loss, by increasing the amount of calories burned. Although each person tends to gain or lose weight in certain areas of the body on an individual basis, these areas in which weight tends to be lost easiest may not be the areas in which weight loss is desired. Increased muscle tone and mass can help fill out loose skin in the area involved in exercise, but there is no such thing as exercises to make the body lose weight in a certain area. See similar questions...

Exercise is recommended for the mind and body regardless of if an individual wishes to have liposuction performed. See similar questions...

It could cost more to adapt a design than to begin from scratch for a small (or large) school, specific or unique programs, or special site restrictions. See similar questions...

If you're considering replacing your traditional telephone service with VoIP, there are some possible differences: Some VoIP services don't work during power outages and the service provider may not offer backup power. Not all VoIP services connect directly to emergency services through 9-1-1. For additional information, see www.voip911.gov. See similar questions...

Liposuction is a surgical procedure designed to remove pockets of fat in order to contour specific areas of the body. It is frequently performed to reduce fat in the hips, thighs, abdomen, upper arms, and other areas. In a typical liposuction procedure, up to 10 pounds of fat is removed using suction and a small tube called a cannula. A small incision will be made near the area to be treated to allow the cannula to fit through the skin. Using suction, the surgeon will remove unwanted fat cells. See similar questions...