Liposuction is supposed to be an excellent method to get rid of stubborn fat. Why does liposuction not work? Does it work? Are we tired of dieting and exercising? Do we want to quit this constant counting of pounds? We are tired of measuring clothes that are as narrow as it was before losing weight.
Maybe we imagine that cutting and removing fat from troubled areas would solve all problems. We would be skinny or at least comfortable in our skin.
Sorry, guys and girls, but it is no fun here
I am so sorry to disappoint you; liposuction does not work for an extended period. People gain weight after an operation pretty soon. They are getting the fat back in different places in the body. It is a fact, a hard and harsh truth, presented in Sylvia TaraPh. D.’s book The Secret Life of Fat
In this particular book, you can find out how to conquer your fears and outsmart fat. Most importantly, everybody can do it. Sorry, no magic pills here. Maybe wizards could help, but I did not find any way to ask them. If I know something, I will be the first who will tell you. Promise.
Why does liposuction not work?
Scientists performed studies where two groups of women had followed. One group got liposuction in the lower abdomen’s hips, thighs, and subcutaneous fat. The second group of women did not receive any treatment at all.
After one year, the weight difference between the two groups of women vanished. Interestingly, the fat in the women’s group who had liposuction moved to different areas. How did it happen? Fat is relocated to the place where internal organs are. The fat started to press on internal organs. It was not so much fun, especially after hoping that everything would be different. I do not talk about the pain and inconvenience endured during the procedure.
How about programs and various pills?
A few decades ago, my girlfriend wanted to lose weight. I do not know why she had chosen this way, but it worked for her. She took furosemide pills. She visited the bathroom more times than usual, but she got results. She was a teenager. Nobody told her what kind of consequences could be after such drastic behavior. Furosemide helps remove water efficiently, but with water, in this case, people can lose vital nutrients. She did not know it.
Exercising and proper nutrition under the supervision of an intelligent health practitioner can make a difference in people’s lives. Remember Randy from the story about fat and chicken? He successfully lost weight and kept it in check. Sylvia Tara, Ph., in her book The Secret Life of Fat
Why does liposuction not work?
Exercise is the answer for everybody who wants to get rid of unwanted pounds. Scientists found out that activities influenced women who had liposuction. Two groups who had liposuction were followed and examined. One group, after liposuction, returned to their lives without any changes. The second group gave a workout plan for four months.
Results were impressive after six months. The first group, which did not exercise, gained fat under the stomach wall. The metabolism slowed, and less energy was expended in the first group of women.
The second group, which exercised, had increased lean mass, such as muscles and bones. The fat loss remained steady and did not come back.
I know it is not easy. It is the same as everything when we want to get something fast and for free or without work. Nope, you will not get it. Why does liposuction not work? I found the answer from the research of scientists. Maybe you have a different experience with this topic?
Nemira,
During our era of exploding technology, everything seem like it can be achieved, even losing targeted fat on their body.
I heard about liposuction all the time from a few of my friends who have done it. Some of them lost a lot of weight, some of them didn’t see any difference.
Liposuction, to a certain extent, are scientifically proven to work. However, there are a few underlying problem that need to be addressed such as : losing too much weight at once, the health of the body doesn’t keep up with the fat loss due to lack of exercise, and the amount of fat gain back after liposuction.
Thanks a lot for this informative post !
Hello, Marvin. It would be interesting if you could provide sources where liposuction is proven as the right method to lose weight in the long perspective. I know what it works for a period of time but when people return to their everyday lives with the same habits, weight comes back. Our bodies are not cars or robots. It is a lot more complex. Everything is connected. When people do not exercise enough and eat food without vital nutrients, the body rebels. With fat is the same. You need carefully change lifestyle and follow it. Few weeks will not help.
What I wrote about pitfalls for liposuction, they are from studies. Scientists examined groups of women who had liposuction. These results were documented and observed. I wish that people could enjoy positive results after intervention, but when somebody after one year regains the same weight and in the dangerous areas of the body, it seems a grim situation.
Of course, everybody is free to choose what to do with their bodies. In this article is a plain information, nothing more. Let’s use information for our best interests and be well.
All the best, Nemira.
Hi Nemira
Thanks for this information! I’ve been researching ways to get rid of stubborn belly fat. I do exercise including doing situps but can’t seem to get rid of it. I was hoping liposuction could help but your article has definitely made be think twice out it. Would you ever recommend it for situations like mine? Or if not, do you have any suggestions for how to get rid of extra weight around the belly?
Hello, Justyna. After reading book The Secret Life of Fat I learned about liposuction. Doctors proved that it dies not work. Of course nobody will tell individuals who want to do this particular procedure that it is not possible. We always can make choices. We can ask advice from doctors and ask if here is a different way to lose weight. We can gather facts.
I personally can not recommend what to do with your body. The smart health practitioner can evaluate your situation and advice you what is the best way to lose weight. One thing that it works for me that I cut on bread and try not eat after 6 p.m. Plenty of water, yoga helps me to be flexible and enjoy the same size of jeans.
Nemira, it is good that you shared this information about Liposuction. It seems that nothing in life that is worth having comes the easy way.
I am in my seventies and do not have a lot of extra weight. Especially as I am getting older I more and more understand the need for balance in my life. I need to eat good healthy food, do a lot of stretching, lift some weights, and find easy to do sports, like tennis, pickle ball, ping pong, and hiking or walking.
It is important to find out what you really like to do. You have many choices. Make good healthy choices. If you tend to pick poor choices, try to switch over to the better ones. As you begin to feel better, the poor choices will tend to be harder to continue, as you begin to feel more energetic and vibrant.
Hello, Doug, I see that you in a good spirits and you do well. Positive attitude makes miracles and lets us to see everything from different perspectives. Nutritional food and exercises give us the freedom to enjoy life. The weight does not gain without reason. Maybe we eat to much and lead sedentary life. Maybe the quality of food is low. Processed foods and soda drinks do not have required nutritional value.
I like your opinion about choices. We and nobody else are responsible for actions. We do not need blame government or bad weather. Habits can be erased and changed with the good ones.
All the best in all your endeavors, be healthy and wealthy, Nemira