As long as there have been Twinkies, a simple solution for removing unwanted fat has been marketable. The Lapex LipoLaser is one of the newest devices to help accomplish that goal. The concept is simple, pads are placed on the fat and it magically melts away without pain. Afterwards the fat is “jiggled” to help […]
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.
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I am just wrapping up the ASAPS 2011 (American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) meeting in Boston. It was a great meeting with a lot of useful information. I had a great time catching up with colleagues and took in a Redsox game and Celtics/ Heat playoff game. As always, I am coming away from
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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
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I recently attended the American Society of Plastic Surgeons meeting in Seattle. I attend this meeting yearly to learn about new procedures and technology to keep up to date with my practice. It seems like every year there are several new alternatives to liposuction or adjuncts to liposuction treatment. In this post I will discuss
Water assisted liposuction (Body-Jet). The future of liposuction? Read More »
