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Plastic surgery is becoming more and more popular amongst your normal every day women. Financing options and good credit make it more affordable and easier to have; while celebrity adoration makes it less taboo. For many women, striving to reach their idea of the perfect body - exercise and dieting simply doesn't cut it. Young and old, fat and thin - tens of thousands of women are going under the knife for lipo procedures every day.

To be very clear, I have taken up no qualms with cosmetic surgery. I am realistic and know that for many women, looking good on the outside helps them to feel even better on the inside. With that said, if you are considering lipo in hopes of getting an hourglass figure there are a few things you should know.

Liposuction, as a procedure sucks the layers of fat from areas of your body - more specifically your abdomen and waist. Some women get lipo to simply have a flatter stomach. Others get liposuction to reshape their bodies. Surprisingly enough, the question of whether or not lipo will lead to an hourglass figure is largely dependent on your body and bone structure - not the technique or skill set of your cosmetic surgeon.

Just as a quick reminder, the hourglass body type is defined by having proportionate bust and hip measurements along with a waistline that is ten to twelve inches smaller. For example, 36-24-36 is considered hourglass measurements. Our waist size is determined by the underlying width and structure of the rib cage. A surgeon would also need to consider the distance between the bottom of your rib cage and the top of your pelvic bone.

If the structure of your rib cage is naturally wide, then there may be very little that can be done to reshape you. In other words, you have to determine what it is that stops you from being an hourglass naturally. If layers of fat on your waist, sides and flanks hide your waist - then that is relatively easy to remedy with liposuction. If your rib cage is wide and the amount of fat is minimal, the procedure will not yield the results you desire.

There are other options which are far more drastic, like removing a rib. Ultimately the best way to determine the most ideal solution for you is to meet with an experienced cosmetic/plastic surgeon. Many do reduced (or free) consultations - so it doesn't hurt to try.

Some people close to you may admonish and chastise you for even considering elective surgery for such a "superficial" reason - don't feel bad about your decision to research the possibilities. It is your body, your life and you deserve to live it the way you see fit.