For many women, one of the greatest joys in life is having children, but the effects of childbearing on the body can be devastating. Even women who eat well and exercise can find there are some parts of their body which simply don’t return to their pre-pregnancy shape. Salt Lake City board certified Plastic Surgeon …
Liposuction is an ever evolving, exciting field in plastic surgery. There is so much new technology it is difficult for patients and plastic surgeons alike to know what is the most effective option. I have been toying with entering the laser liposuction arena for a couple of years. The manufacturers claim improved results with less …
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Many people, men and women alike, are dissatisfied with an area of their body that has been resistant to the effects of diet and exercise. Genetics can play a large role in where we gain and hold on to weight. If you are in good health, but have localized pockets of fat, you may be …
While recently attending a conference, I met a doctor who was exploring the cosmetic market. His training was in ObGyn and he has likely delivered thousands of babies with a very high success rate in the New York area. Because of new insurance restrictions, and with greater government oversight on that type of medical care …
What’s the difference between Liposuction, liposculpture and lipo? Liposuction terminology is confusing. Here is a guide to help a patient considering liposuction surgery understand it. What is Liposuction? Liposuction is the removal of fat using cannulas and negative pressure. Most operative techniques for fat removal use cannulas and negative pressure (suction) for removal of the fat. …
The best treatment for excess fat is of course diet and exercise. When a patient needs a little help they often turn towards liposuction. Liposuction has a certain amount of risk, tenderness, and recovery that does not make it the “ideal” procedure for fat removal. The “ideal” procedure for fat removal would; be effective every …
I was kindly asked by a fellow plastic surgeon if she could leave a guest blog post regarding mommy makeover. I thank her for her time…. Did pregnancy leave you with loose stomach skin? Ask any mother, and she’ll tell you: Your body goes through all kinds of changes while you’re pregnant—and once you’ve given …
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Liposuction is a procedure under constant evolution. First there were traditional dry techniques developed in the 1970?s. Fat was simply removed by suction. This was bloody and frankly barbaric. The tumescent liposuction technique was invented in the 1980?s by Dr. Klein, a California Dermatologist. This significantly cut down on bleeding and risks. Most cases of …
There was a recent poll by Harris Interactive on behalf of Realself.com looking at trends in cosmetic and plastic surgery. The study surveyed over 2100 patients aged 18 and over. The study looked at interest and satisfaction with cosmetic surgery. Tummy tuck (29%) and liposuction (23%) topped the list of procedures that patients would undergo …
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Lipodissolve is similar to mesotherapy. This involves injecting a mixture of “fat dissolving” chemicals into the fat. This is marketed as a noninvasive alternative to liposuction. Yes, lipodissolve can work. The problem is it is very inconsistent. I have seen a patient with large calves and ankles who swore to me that these doubled in …
