A new year means a new opportunity to make your fitness goals a reality. There’s a common misconception that surgical procedures such as liposuction are the “easy way out” when it comes to getting in shape, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, our liposuction patients from Tallahassee, Lake City, Destin, and beyond often use plastic surgery as a major fitness motivator and an investment in their long-term health.
Southeastern Plastic Surgery offers traditional, ultrasound, and high-definition VASER liposuction, a highly specialized surgery.
Liposuction at our Tallahassee, FL practice removes undesirable fat deposits and contours the body in a way that leaves a more sculpted, slimmer appearance. Liposuction may be the right solution for men and women who are struggling to reduce pockets of fat that resist diet and exercise.
In this blog post, I’ll explain the role liposuction can play in an ongoing fitness journey, from the initial boost of motivation to the long-lasting positive effects.
Initial Motivation
Despite the common misconception, ideal liposuction candidates are not people who are significantly overweight. In fact, a great candidate is someone who is at or near a healthy weight and is committed to a healthy lifestyle. Becoming a candidate for the surgery may serve as a starting motivation for those who are not yet there, inspiring a change in diet and exercise habits even before the surgery takes place.
Revealing Your Hard Work
No matter how dedicated you are to fitness, stubborn fat deposits can hide your hard-earned shape and muscle definition. Struggling to tone “problem areas” is one reason people feel frustrated and even abandon their fitness efforts. For many people, these areas include:
- Abdomen and waist
- Hips and buttocks
- Back
- Thighs
- Knees
- Upper arms
- Calves and ankles
- Cheeks
- Chin and neck
Liposuction allows you to finally see the results you’ve already worked for.
Finally, having the satisfaction of shrinking stubborn fat deposits you’ve been struggling to tone for months or even years will likely refuel your dedication, allowing you to move past that hurdle and focus on a new goal.
Fast Turnaround of Results
For those who have been working on their fitness goals for some time without seeing dramatic results, liposuction can provide a refreshing transformation relatively quickly. Liposuction recovery typically takes only a few weeks, which means you won’t have to take serious time away from your workout routine to enjoy the benefits.
Learn more about the recovery timeline you can expect after liposuction in our previous blog post.
Incentive to Stay Fit
Once you’ve invested your time and finances into the surgery, you’ll likely feel more inspired to stay on track with your goals and preserve your results. Keeping weight off and staying committed to your health can be one of the most difficult parts of a fitness journey. Liposuction can provide an extra reason to continue to work hard to preserve your new figure.
What can you expect in terms of liposuction results? View our before-and-after photo gallery to see examples of real patient transformations.
To learn more about body contouring procedures such as liposuction at our Tallahassee plastic surgery practice, please contact us online or call (850) 219-2000.
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