<s>[INST] Is Bariatric Surgery the same as Liposuction and does it work for obesity? [/INST] Bariatric Surgery is a keyhole procedure on the stomach and/or intestine which changes the metabolism favorably and improves hormonal imbalance. It induces weight loss to almost 80% of the original weight and reverses many obesity-associated health problems.
Liposuction is a procedure to remove fat under the skin using a suction device. It is not known as a weight loss procedure. Liposuction can change body contour and can offer cosmetic benefits. However, it is contraindicated patients with Morbid Obesity or in patients with a high BMI.Fat inside the abdomen, especially around the liver, intestines, and viscera secrete various hormones which are responsible for various metabolic disorders like diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, fatty liver disease etc which could be life-threatening. Bariatric Surgery is known to dissolve this fat, have it converted into energy and reverse many of these health-related conditions. Liposuction has no impact on the fat inside the organs and hence cannot contribute to better health benefits even though it can offer cosmetic benefits. Source: LOC. Link: https://obesityasia.com/faqs/. Field: Endocrinology. Disease: Obesity </s>