Role of Weight in Lipo Surgery

Let's face it: Weight has a lot to do with many people's decision to investigate liposuction procedures. The natural aging process, gravity and those extra few stubborn pounds often congregate in the worst possible places, drives plenty of otherwise fit women to consider body and facial lipo for the first time.

But as we've alluded to, sometimes an appropriate weight and fitness level aren't guarantees against those embarrassing trouble spots. Each individual is built differently. While a tiny percentage of people are fortunate enough to have picture perfect fat distribution over their bodies, most of us experience some unsightly fat deposits here and there. Some of these trouble areas respond to diet and exercise, but often they do not. We'll provide more detail about the role weight plays in determining an individual's fitness for lipo surgery in upcoming articles so you can make an informed decision about whether this procedure is appropriate. We'll also arm you with the tools you need prepare for and recover from treatment. In addition, we will provide you with the tools necessary to determine whether the results you can expect are worth the estimated LipoSelection or Smart Lipo cost.

Body or Facial Lipo

Liposuction isn't just for bothersome areas on the body; it has also gained in popularity among men and women seeking an alternative to the face lift. Facial lipo can be performed with a minimum of discomfort. Find out more about this face-friendly rejuvenation in upcoming pages.

Estimating Smart Lipo Cost

Because liposuction is not covered by most insurance plans, many would-be patients are discourages right off the bat by the reports they hear about the price. Before you dismiss the idea of minor cosmetic procedures, we hope you will gather additional information in this series of articles about what factors influence Smart Lipo cost. More important, talk to Dr. van Wert or a member of his staff about your concerns, what your expectations are for lipo surgery and your unique situation to get a sharper idea about costs. You may discover that the procedure is more affordable than first thought.