Liposuction has been a long standing method to permanently reduce and contour excess fatty deposits. Liposuction is not a substitute for healthy diet and exercise, but can eliminate stubborn areas of fat that are unresponsive to typical weight-loss methods.
Find out if you are an ideal candidate for liposuction from a surgeon in your area.
After completing his training at Baylor College of Medicine in 1980, Dr. Birken began a general ob/gyn practice in North Houston. His interest in female urology led to further training in uro-gynecology and a change to a subspecialized practice in gynecology, gynecological surgery, female incontinence, and pelvic reconstruction.
"In office aesthetic procedures always fascinated me, and with the advancement of laser technology, amazingly simple and safe cosmetic procedures became a reality."
Dr. Birken thoroughly researched the science and practicality of in office lasers and chose the Cutera Cool-Glide system and Intense pulse light. Further training and certification, as directed by the Texas Board of Medical Examiners, permits him to offer these services to patients.
In addition to his medical degree, Dr. Birken has a Master's in Liberal Arts and has taught undergraduate literature. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine and has written two books being considered for publication, as well as a novel.
A Cure for Cankles? - We know them, we hate them. When the lower calf doesn't taper off nicely to the ankle and there is no differentiation from the two, the result is neither calf nor ankle, but rather, the dreaded cankle or fat ankle.
A Solution for Cankles - We know them, we hate them. When the lower calf doesn't taper off nicely to the ankle and there is no differentiation from the two, the result is neither calf nor ankle, but rather, the dreaded cankle.
A Year of Dieting in a Day - For those with a significant amount of weight to lose, liposuction hasn't been a viable option as it is meant for spot fat reduction. One California doctor seeks to change that concept.
Liposuction Turns 20 - The evolution of liposuction will be discussed by leading experts at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), being held at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Convention Center May 2-7, 2009.
Lipo-Ex on Great Day Houston, an Alternative to Liposuction - Dr. E.B. McClendon appeared on Great Day Houston and discussed the Lipo-Ex laser. Lipo Ex treatments are a Liposuction alternative for patients who don't like pain or surgery
Florida Body Contouring Practice Sees Strong Interest Despite Slow Economy - Even though money is tight for many residents of Fort Lauderdale and Miami, body contouring procedures such as liposuction and tummy tucks continue to be in demand for men and women who feel that looking their best plays a key part in how they feel and their overall quality of life.
Body-Jet Water-Assisted Liposuction Establishes New Standard for Liposuction and Fat Harvesting - While traditional liposuction basically destroys the fat cells, Body-Jet loosens the fat without requiring impact on the fat cell itself. Body-Jet uses only 25% of the infiltration fluid usually required for standard liposuction. This reduction in fluid results in less swollen mass, improved patient comfort and decreased tissue trauma. This new method allows for assessment of new contours during surgery which greatly reduces the number of corrective actions. Water-assisted liposuction can actually be performed under local anesthesia.
BioSculpture Technology Weighs In with the Cinch It® Program to Trim U.S. Waistlines and Health Care Costs - BioSculpture Technology introduces the Cinch It® Program to help America's obesity problem. An increased waist to hips circumference ratio is associated with an increased risk of insulin resistance and hypertension. BioSculpture Technology offers special purchase and leasing arrangements for medical program participants and has instituted a referral system for patients seeking treatment.
Cosmetic Surgery for Men in New Jersey is Seeing a Dramatic Increase at Parker Center for Plastic Surgery - New Jersey Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Paul M. Parker, performing a dramatic increase in plastic surgery for men. Parker Center for Plastic Surgery, New Jersey (http://www.parkercenter.net/), sees the trend mirroring the national trend, and they are dedicated to offering specialized treatments as needed for their male patients.
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