the british association of body sculpting
Essex
Definition of Lipo Surgery Body sculpting is a cosmetic surgery procedure, and
is a body reshaping technique that works by selectively removing subdermal fat.
It is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic procedures in the United
Kingdom. The body typically stores fat unevenly. In women, fat is likely to
accumulate disproportionately around the hips and thighs, and in men around the
abdomen. Liposculpture can be used to debulk, and balance fat distributions to
achieve a more proportional and attractive silhouette. It can also be used to
improve the definition of subdermal muscles. Other areas commonly treated
include the neck, arms, tummy, flanks, back, loins, thighs, inner side of the
knees and the ankles. In men, fatty deposits can also develop under the nipples
and begin to look like breasts (gynaecomastia). Body sculpting, also referred to
as liposculpture, liposuction, lipectomy, or colloquially simply as lipo, is
rarely a medical necessity. However, some individuals can be adversely affected
by the perceptions of others. This real cultural bias can have a cascade effect
on professional success, as well as personal health and mental wellbeing. The
success of a body sculpting procedure depends on provide both a safe medical
result as well as a good aesthetic one. For this, it is important that patients
select doctors who have both top medical credentials, as well as a history of
verifiable cosmetic success. It is also essential that patients considering
liposuction have realistic expectations, and understand what can be reasonably
achieved. The best results will be achieved by patients in good health with
reasonable skin elasticity (needed for retraction), and good underlying muscle
tone. The goal of the British Association of Body Sculpting is to standardize
and to develop best practices in liposculpture by building on the substantive
joint experience of surgeons working in this field. The association has been
established to agree and document best practices in pre-operative consultation
and evaluation, medically safe and effective procedures in the operating
theatre, and post-operative care. This website is intended to help patients,
medical regulatory authorities, insurers, lawyers, and legislators to understand
body sculpting, and to be the most authoritative source of information about
best practices in the UK. It can also be used by patients to find and select
surgeons who have demonstrated a minimum level of experience, as well as
adherence to the best practices defined by this association’s efforts.
