Tag Archives: liposuction
Smartlipo more effective than traditional liposuction?
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 … Continue reading
Salt Lake Plastic Surgery – Credentials Matter
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 … Continue reading
Alternatives to liposuction – Part 1
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 … Continue reading
Liposuction terminology
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 … Continue reading
Smarter liposuction
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. … Continue reading
Survey shows mommy makeover has a high satisfaction rate
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. … Continue reading
Does lipodissolve work?
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 … Continue reading
Laser liposuction
Laser liposuction is the hot new thing in liposuction, body contouring and fat removal. It may even be the hottest thing we have ever seen in liposuction. This only seems to be gaining popularity. Add a laser to anything in … Continue reading
After liposuction, does the fat just come back somewhere else?
Many patients who would otherwise be great candidates for liposuction are concerned about this one. No, the fat does not somehow appear somewhere else on your body. In reality the fat will come back to the treatment site and to … Continue reading
Do Current Options for Cellulite work?
This is one that I deal with on at least a weekly, if not daily, basis. After a thorough review of the literature on the topic I can conclusively say that some of the treatment options help a little, some … Continue reading
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