Exercise Vs Surgery

Diet and Exercise Vs Surgery such as Liposuction is a popular topic of discussion. Cosmos Clinic are aware of the challenges facing people with excess fat and are here to offer a solution and advice thats right for you…

There have been great debates over whether Liposuction is just an easy way out for people to get rid of fat, rather than putting the hard yards in of diet and exercise.

The 2007-08 National Health Survey (NHS) showed some surprising results about the Australian population.  Approximately 61.4% of the Australian population are either overweight or obese.

• 42.1% of adult males and 30.9% of adult females were classified as overweight.
• 25.6% of males and 24% of females were classified as obese

Consequences of being overweight are many and varied including Cardiovascular problems, some cancers, musculo-skeletal problems, type 2 diabetes. This is just naming a few.

Liposuction is not meant to be an easy way out reducing overweight/obesity levels. It is NOT a replacement for diet and exercise. It can however be a kick-start or boost that is needed for a better and healthier life. There is no point in having liposuction if what is to follow is poor diet and/or little or no exercise.

Liposuction is for people who have tried diet and exercise. Given that genetics determine where fat is stored, and it is not possible to spot reduce fat, it is just sometimes inevitable that there will be places on the body where the fat cannot be shifted. With Liposuction, it can smooth out the distribution of fat cells, contouring the body, and creating a more proportioned-looking body.

Stressing again, Liposuction is not a method of weight loss, but just have a problem area or two

Liposuction is NOT a permanent fix if diet and lifestyle do not change afterwards. Fat can still be accumulated around the body, (however less in the area where the fat was removed due to fewer fat cells), which pose the same health risks discussed previously.  Preliminary research has shown that Liposuction may have health benefits for the heart. Read our Blog for more information

At Cosmos Clinic, we encourage a proper diet and exercise after Liposuction. It is of benefit for a sound mind and general wellbeing.

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