Busy, busy, busy. That is the motto for most of us today. The time for home cooking rather than convenience food is decreasing all a rapid rate. The result is slowly but surely we are all getting bigger. Liposuction can help shift the fat along with better diet and a bit more activity.

Women typically gain the extra lumps and bumps of fat round the hips and thighs while for men its the belly. Liposuction used over several areas makes a real difference.

Liposuction can’t make you thin and keep you that way. It can add into the benefits of healthy eating and physical activity.

Liposuction – What is that?

Liposuction means having some of your fat sucked out from under your skin in the lumpy, bumpy areas. It can be done on most parts of your body but the most frequent areas are thighs, tummy, knees, arms, back and neck. Tumescent liposuction is currently the most commonly performed procedure.

You cannot have too much fat removed during the operation without risking serious problems and several days unwell in hospital. Surgeons know and recognise this and tens of thousands of patients have liposuction and are very happy.

This is clearly not the result you want so there is a weight limit of how much fat is removed. However modern surgical techniques are improving all the time so when you see your surgeon he or she will go into more detail about this and what your options are.

Will I need to stay in hospital?

Overnight stays are getting less common as procedures improve. Other cosmetic procedures performed at the same time as liposuction may need an overnight stay.

Will I need an anesthetic?

Many operations including liposuction can now be carried out using local anesthetic and short acting sedatives. So you’re pain free and drowsy but wake up quickly. A happy side effect of sedatives is loss of short-term memory so you may not even remember your operation.

Is liposuction safe?

Liposuction is very safe. Although it is major surgery with properly trained surgeons and nurses there are not many serious problems afterwards. The key is to use a fully trained cosmetic or plastic surgeon with a professional attitude and practice.

Can I undergo multiple liposuction operations?

You can have several liposuction procedures but it is better to moderate your diet and exercise a bit more. Repeat operations become more difficult and have a higher complication rate. Chat with your surgeon and get their opinion.

For the very good reason that it works, liposuction is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgery operations. In the right hands it is the answer to all those areas where the fat just will not go. Remember that cheap liposuction is not always the answer.

This is information on liposuction and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or surgeon. You should consult a surgeon before any cosmetic operation.

Gone are the days when men took care of their skin with a bar of soap and water and little else. Times have changed. Unlike bygone days when men suffered from the lack of skin care products, the men’s skin care industry is growing by leaps and bounds even coming close to the level at which women’s skin care is developed and marketed. Today male skin care became the single fastest growing category in the global cosmetics and toiletries industry, posting an 8.7 percent gain, well above the 5.6 percent industry average.

Now, more than ever, men feel that it is crucial to take care of their skin and even became more aware of how he looks and wants to look. Men discovered what women have known all along – that you have got to take care of your skin if you want to look well-groomed. There is nothing to be ashamed of for skin care products no longer considered exclusively feminine to moisturize. In fact manufacturers nowadays are heeding the call with products packaged and marketed specifically for men, including anti-aging skin care and wrinkle treatments that mirror women’s lines. Plus health experts and product manufacturers have produced a wealth of recommendations for keeping skin healthy-looking, particularly when it comes to the face. Their recommendations:

* Keep it clean. Men have about 15 percent oilier skin and significantly larger pores than women. Bluntly put, men just get dirtier. It is important for men to clean their face every day, especially deep cleansing. It keeps pores clear, skin healthy and looking good.

* Cleansing products should be as chemical-free as possible. Deodorant soaps shouldn’t be used on the face. They cleanse with harsh ingredients and leave a detergent film behind. This may irritate the skin and clog pores. Better to go natural.

* A good scrub is good for healthy, clean skin. It removes dead cells and smoothes the surface of the face. Stay away from scrubs that contain rough elements like ground bits of nut or seed extracts. They will tear and damage the skin. A good scrub will invigorate the skin, not hurt it.

* Moisturizing is important. The product with the least amount of chemical additives is the best. For an intensive moisture treatment, men should use pure Vitamin E, or aloe vera oil. Apply the oil directly to the skin. It is a great treatment for under the eyes, which are among the first places to show age (the skin under the eyes secrete no necessary oils on its own).

* Since men are typically outdoors more than women are, they need to use skin care for men products to help reduce the risks associated with too much ultraviolet light.

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