Differences in Liposuction For Men and Women Exist

Like with any physical concern, there are differences between male and female liposuction. They are small differences, but they exist nevertheless and those considering the procedure should be aware of this. Men especially should be cautious of general information about the surgery because much of it will pertain to women, who make up the majority of lipo patients.

The main difference in performing liposuction on the two sexes is the location of the undesirable fat. Male and female bodies store excess fat in different areas and have different ideal body shapes, so each has different commonly treated areas to achieve these ideals. Men most often have fat removed from the chest, back, and torso; whereas the hips and thighs are more popular choices for women. Both regularly have the abdominal area treated, however.

Nevertheless, even treatment of the abdominal region presents differences between men and women. There are different types of abdominal fat: visceral and intra-abdominal. Intra-abdominal fat exists directly under the skin and causes both men and women problems. Visceral fat covers the organs and is found deeper in the body. This is the fat that causes "beer bellies" on men, and because of its location is very difficult and dangerous to remove. The risk of nerve damage, blood loss, and organ damage is too great for liposuction to be performed here. So while women may have their abdomens contoured to their desired look, men may not have such an option.

Another body difference that affects liposuction in men and women is size. Men are larger, so the treated area will probably be larger. This means more fat will be removed and more time spent on the procedure. This increases the price of the operation. A larger body also means more anesthetic will be required, which will increases the cost too. The composition of male fat is also different than female fat tissue. Female fat is softer and more easily removed, whereas male fat tends to be more fibrous and tougher, requiring more time again for the surgery. Men should be aware of this extra cost when they consider liposuction because the average prices they will find in their research will predominantly be based on liposuction performed on women.

Recovery for the two sexes is very similar. Both can return to work in about a week or two, though men with more strenuous jobs may have to wait up to four weeks to be sure they will not cause damage to the surgery wound. But in the end liposuction is a very effective cosmetic procedure for both men and women hoping to lose an extra few pounds and achieve their ideal body shape.

Christian Heftel is a staff writer at http://www.liposuctionguide.com For more information on Christian and Liposuction, please visit http://www.liposuctionguide.com

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