Cellulite Surgery: Cure Worse Than Condition
Any sensible doctor will tell you that cellulite surgery is a risky, expensive procedure that is not guaranteed to get rid of your cellulite. Unless you are a Hollywood actress or a supermodel pulling in millions with your looks, forget about cellulite surgery. Any time you go under the knife exposes you to internal infection which can be fatal. Why take the risk?
Different From Liposuction
Cellulite surgery is not to be confused with liposuction. It actually is not only a different procedure, but requires a qualified surgeon to legally perform it. Sadly, there are currently no surgical qualifications needed to do a liposuction, although you do have to have a medical degree.
Liposuction does not permanently remove cellulite, although many Hollywood starlets swear by the treatment. The advantages to liposuction are that the scarring is minimal and you usually do not have to stay in a hospital or the plastic surgery clinic overnight. Liposuction focuses on removing the fat right under your skin.
Cellulite surgery, however, is a little different. This is a longer procedure with you being completely knocked out. The scarring is more. The aim of cellulite surgery is to completely remove the fat cells from the specific areas of cellulite that you and the surgeon have targeted. It's sort of like liposuction, intensified.
Great Expectations
You should not expect either liposuction or cellulite surgery to completely get rid of every millimeter of cellulite on your body. You also won't be admired by strangers more or feel any better about yourself. And, like with anything else, results will vary among individuals. A respectable surgeon will ask you what you expect from cellulite surgery and tell you the facts.
Not every person is a suitable candidate for cellulite surgery. You have to be reasonably healthy to begin with and nor morbidly obese. You also should be less than 50 years old. Any reputable plastic surgeon will insist on contacting your usual doctor to be sure of your health. Even then, if you have a low tolerance for anesthesia or have certain skin conditions, you may not be approved for cellulite surgery.
Keep in mind that this is a procedure that can cost - on average - of $5000 (US). That's a big chunk of change in the name of vanity. Don't think your health insurance company is going to help you cover the sots, because they won't. No health insurance will cover any cosmetic procedure like cellulite surgery.
