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Liposuction for Men

Many men who have athletic figures and are at a healthy weight struggle with maintaining six-pack abs or getting rid of body fat around the love handle area. Liposuction for men allows you to lose stubborn body fat that's not responding to diet, exercise and lifestyle changes. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 22,301 men underwent liposuction in 2009. Talk to plastic surgery doctors inyour area to see if you are a good candidate for liposuction.

Common Areas Treated with Liposuction for Men

• Many men undergo liposuction when they're having the “abdominal etching” procedure to achieve a six-pack
• Flanks (love handles)
• Under the neck
• Abdomen
• Chest (gynecomastia)
• Hips

Common Procedures in Liposuction for Men

Surgeons use different techniques to perform liposuction for men and may select one or several types of devices when creating a customized treatment plan for you. During your consultation, your surgeon will discuss the type of liposuction technique he or she thinks will be the best match for you. Common liposuction techniques include:

• Body Jet Liposuction
• Smartlipo (laser-assisted liposuction)
• SlimLipo
• VASER Lipo
• Vaser Hi Def (a popular choice for abdominal etching)
• Liposculpture
• Cool Lipo
• PureLipo
• Laser Lipo
• Zeltiq CoolSculpting (a non-surgical liposuction alternative)
• Lipodissolve

Advantages of Liposuction for Men

•    Removes body fat permanently
•    Can complement other plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures
•    May help you achieve your ideal silhouette
•    Some procedures have minimal downtime
•    Some procedures can be performed under local anesthesia

Disadvantages of Liposuction for Men

•    Some procedures may require wearing compression garments
•    Risk of infection, swelling and bruising with many surgical procedures
•    Extensive downtime with select procedures
•    Some non-surgical procedures may not produce immediate results
•    Risk of excessive bruising or hyperpigmentation of the skin when surgery is involved
•    Multiple procedures may be necessary to achieve desired results