A slim, firm figure is an ideal many people pursue. In particular, as a trend favoring a natural figure over exaggerated curves has emerged, demand for body contouring is rising. Many people combine diet and exercise for this, and a wide range of diet methods and reviews are shared on social media.
However, each person has body areas that do not slim down easily even with continuous dieting and exercise. The abdomen, where fat is abundant, is a representative example, and the thighs, buttocks, upper arms, and axillary breast tissue are also common concerns. If fat in a specific area is a concern, or if a particularly bulging area causes stress, area-specific liposuction can help in overcoming such physical complexes.
Dr. Jaeho Cho, Chief Director of TheLINE Plastic Surgery, said, "Liposuction is a type of body contouring surgery that selectively removes unnecessary subcutaneous fat from the area of concern. It is an option that can be chosen when you want to improve localized fat in areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or upper arms that are difficult to improve even with weight loss. This allows not only an overall reduction in size but also designing a firm contour in areas made bulky by excess fat, such as the pelvic line continuing from the waist."
However, removing as much subcutaneous fat as possible does not by itself produce a satisfying result.
Dr. Jaeho Cho said, "For the upper arms and thighs, a process of smoothly refining the connecting areas is needed, and for the abdomen, the key is maintaining a consistent thickness across the suctioned area overall. In other words, care is needed so that the suctioned area does not become uneven or rippled and a firm contour can be created. This is one of the representative side effects that can appear with conventional liposuction."
Recently, there are also cases where these drawbacks are improved with liposuction using stem cells.
Dr. Jaeho Cho said, "Stem cell liposuction is a technique that preserves stem cells, the growth factors contained in large amounts in fat cells, and suctions only pure fat, which can reduce the side effect of skin becoming uneven and help create a three-dimensional contour. The remaining stem cells play a role in producing collagen and elastin fibers, helping maintain a firm contour for a long time even after liposuction. They are also effective in suppressing inflammation and lowering the likelihood of bruising, swelling, and other side effects.
That said, indiscriminate surgery can bring dissatisfaction with the result or unexpected side effects, so caution is needed. To prevent this, it is important to establish a systematic surgical plan that takes into account each person's different physical conditions, such as body fat percentage, muscle mass, and skin elasticity. It helps to proceed carefully through a prior consultation with medical staff who have gained skill through abundant clinical experience.
Written by : Dr. Jaeho Cho, Chief Director, TheLINE Plastic SurgerySource : Live Pharm News (http://www.livesnews.com/news/article.html?no=44132)
