Quick fix: Should you lipo?

by Martha Edwards (Subscribe to Martha Edwards's posts)
Jul 4th 2007 6:56PM

Would you ever turn to Liposuction for a quick fix to your unwanted pounds? My answer is a resounding 'no', based mostly on the fact that I am too practical to spend thousands on something I can do for free. But does it seem like a miracle fix to you? Keep this in mind:

Liposuction may get rid of the fat, but it doesn't improve your health. The high blood pressure, high cholesterol and blocked arteries are still going to be there, and you'll still be at risk for all those diseases that obesity is a risk factor for: Cancer, heart disease, etc.

So while you might be over weight, at least without liposuction, your weight can be an indicator of your health. Your weight can also inspire you to make changes that are good for you health -- lipo seems merely to be the lazy way out. What do you think?

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Mary 7-13-2007 @ 11:40AM

I think that lipo used for contouring or shaping is worthwhile.... I have aweful saddlebags no matter how much weight I lose. I would love to be able to afford lipo to trim those! my clothes would fit much better!

Desi 7-05-2007 @ 9:58AM

Most docs ask you to only lipo after you've lost all the weight you can via workout and diet. Then you lipo the areas where you body will not rid of weight. So in general you need to do hard work before you consider it. I plan to consider it in 10-15 years ahead but certainly not as an obese person. Plus being fit makes you heal so much quicker!