It is not uncommon for you to dislike how your body looks. Our skin can sag, our eyes start to get crows’ feet, and wrinkles seem to appear everywhere on the body. As you hit the age of 50, you may start to become increasingly self-conscious. All these bodily flaws may suddenly seem much more prominent when looking in the mirror. But there are solutions out there to help you. The most effective, and by far the easiest, solution is liposuction. But what kind of liposuction results can you expect if you are over the age of 50?
Why You Might Want Lipo
Lipo may not be the perfect solution for everyone, but it is certainly an excellent one. Women who are unable to shake off that last bit of weight primarily use lipo. If certain areas of your body have stubborn regions of fat, then lipo may be for you. This procedure manages to directly target the regions of your body that store excess fat cells. It then quickly but carefully sucks these fat cells out of the body, leaving only healthy cells. If you have tried exercising regularly, but the fat remains, this procedure is a sure-fire way to change it.
Additionally, lipo is a solution to anyone who is simply unhappy with her body. When you get to 50, you may become dissatisfied with your body and how it looks. Many mental health issues can arise from this dissatisfaction with your body. Such issues include body dysmorphia, anxiety, and depression. However, you can prevent these possible mental health issues. An effective form of prevention is getting this surgery since it is quick, highly effective, and pain-free. You do not need to let your body image control you. Instead, take matters into your own hands. You should feel free to feel good about yourself.
Will the Surgery Leave Me with Sagging Skin?
One question that might be at the forefront of your mind is, “What about sagging skin?” This is especially likely to be an issue among women over 50.
In some cases, liposuction can, indeed, result in sagging skin. Luckily, with a skilled surgeon, this is less likely to happen. Here at Artlipo, Dr. Su is an expert in his field. He has adopted newfound techniques to make your procedure that much more successful. Dr. Su utilizes a technique named the “Active Lipo” technique. This technique involves him making you tense your muscles so he can remove more fat from the targeted region. This achieves an excellent tautening effect for the skin in many patients, even those with some skin laxity.
However, in women over 50, it’s important to know that liposuction may not be sufficient to address the problem. This is because the skin loses elasticity as we age. If you already have loose skin, lipo may not be the answer you’re seeking. Liposuction only removes fat, not excess skin. Even a skilled surgeon, such as Dr. Su, can only achieve a certain degree of tightening with this procedure. Therefore, another type of surgery may be necessary.
How Do I Determine If Liposuction Is Right for Me?
If you’re over 50 and are considering lipo but aren’t sure if you’re a good candidate, contact Artlipo’s team today. We can answer your questions and arrange a consultation with our talented surgeon. Dr. Su will be able to evaluate your case and determine whether the liposuction results you desire will be possible. Contact us today to find out more and begin your journey toward a more youthful body.
Dr. Thomas Su, is the owner and cosmetic surgeon of Artistic Lipo. He has led our full-time clinic specializing in awake-only liposuction since 2007. Dr. Su began his medical career in internal medicine, practicing that until 2005, when he began to provide a full spectrum of non-invasive cosmetic procedures.
