Obesity in the United States is increasing at a rapid rate. And with this increase, we have seen many adverse effects. Due to the low-grade, full-body inflammation excess fat causes, diseases such as diabetes, atherosclerosis and cancer are also on the rise. These risks are present whenever someone carries excess fat, even if their BMI does not fall into the obese range.
However, there is one disease that relates to fat cells in an interesting way. That disease is Alzheimer’s.
The Interaction Between Fat and Alzheimer’s
Individuals who consume a high-fat diet are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s later in life. And this is not a small increase. Those who consume a lot of saturated fat double their risk, and those who eat a lot of trans fat can triple their likelihood of developing the condition.
Could liposuction improve your brain health? Research indicates the answer might be yes.
This is concerning for many individuals. While it has long been known that obesity and carrying excess fat is dangerous, widespread knowledge that it can negatively impact the brain is relatively new. As a result, people have been looking into solutions, including fad diets. But there is the possibility of another treatment that could be much more effective.
Liposuction and Alzheimer’s
If you have ever wondered if liposuction could improve your health, the answer is yes, though how significant these benefits are is debatable. However, research has indicated that removing fat cells can significantly restructure how brains function at the cellular level, specifically showing marked improvement in memory.
Researchers are now looking to use liposuction fat to study how it interacts with Alzheimer’s and if removing fat cells via lipo can protect your brain.
While the benefits of lipo for your brain are still being researched, the way it can change your figure is proven. If you are interested in getting liposuction at Campanile Plastic Surgery Center, now is the time to schedule your consultation. Call our Denver office at 303-345-7476 or head over to our contact page.
Author: Dr. Francesco Campanile
Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Francesco Campanile is a cosmetic surgeon in Denver who is focused on body contouring and breast enhancement. Time and time again, the women and men who choose Dr. Campanile say that they’ve found “the whole package” – a doctor who cares deeply about the quality of their results and has the skill to achieve excellence.
