There are many studies that say liposuction has the potential to reduce the number of inflammatory cells in the body. On average, liposuction can reduce the total amount of inflammatory cells in the body by 11 percent.
Inflammatory cells are linked to cardiovascular disease. If the number of inflammatory cells in the body is reduced, it reduces a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease. A reduction in these cells can also reduce a person’s risk of developing similar health conditions.
What is inflammation?
When your body encounters an offending agent (like viruses, bacteria, or toxic chemicals) or suffers an injury, it activates your immune system. Your immune system sends out its first responders: inflammatory cells and cytokines (substances that stimulate more inflammatory cells).
These cells begin an inflammatory response to trap bacteria and other offending agents or start healing injured tissue. The result can be pain, swelling, bruising, or redness. But inflammation also affects body systems you can’t see.
What are the symptoms of inflammation?
The inflammation may cause:
- Flushed skin at the site of the injury
- Pain or tenderness
- Swelling
- Heat
What are the most common causes of inflammation?
The most common reasons for chronic inflammation include:
- Autoimmune disorders, such as lupus, where your body attacks healthy tissue
- Exposure to toxins, like pollution or industrial chemicals
- Untreated acute inflammation, such as from an infection or injury
Some lifestyle factors also contribute to inflammation in the body. You may be more likely to develop chronic inflammation if you:
- Drink alcohol in excess
- Have a high body mass index (BMI) that falls within the ranges for obesity, unless that is a result of being very muscular
- Exercise at your maximum intensity too frequently, or you don’t exercise enough
- Experience chronic stress
- Smoke
How can I prevent inflammation?
You may decrease your risk of chronic inflammation by developing healthy lifestyle habits. Some of these habits include:
- Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight
- Avoiding or quitting smoking
- Exercising three to five times per week at least (daily exercise is best)
- Limiting your alcohol intake (maximum 2 ounces per day)
- Managing stress with healthy tools such as meditation or journaling
Liposuction is also one of the methods helpful in reducing inflammations.