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Liposuction
Lipoplasty
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This section is for traditional liposuction procedures. Consumers interested in traditional liposuction frequently investigate this variations of traditional liposuction: Laser Lipolysis:
SmartLipo, CoolLipo, etc.
VASER Lipo
Body-Jet
Liposuction is the procedure used to remove excess areas of fatty tissue from specific areas of the body. It can be performed on just about any area of the body including cheeks, jowls and neck, chest and breast area, upper arms, back, waist, hips, buttocks, inner and outer thighs and knees, calves, and ankles. Liposuction may also be used to treat males with excess tissue or fat in the breast area. Liposuction is by no means an alternative to weight loss, but should be seen as an enhancement and a way to eliminate stubborn spots. It also may not be a method for removing the appearance of cellulite. Patients best suited for liposuction are not excessively overweight and have firm healthy skin. Good candidates for liposuction also have a realistic attitude about their appearance and recognize that the procedure will not drastically change their lives. Individuals with multiple risk factors such as poor circulation or heart disease may not be able to undergo liposuction safely. There are several different techniques for liposuction used by surgeons today. Standard liposuction involves the removal of fat through suction by an instrument called a cannula, which is inserted in to the fatty area through a small incision. It is usually performed under local anesthesia. Tumescent liposuction is a longer procedure, sometimes lasting 4 or 5 hours, where a volume of fluid greater than the amount of fat to be removed is injected into the area and then vacuumed out. Super-wet liposuction is a similar procedure using less volume of fluid and often requiring general anesthesia, lasting 1 or 2 hours. Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoplasty (UAL) is a procedure using an ultrasonic cannula that obliterates the fat with ultrasonic energy, then removal takes place with a traditional cannula. Depending on the amount of liposuction being performed, either local or general anesthesia will be used. Before your surgery, you will be asked to refrain from smoking. You will not be able to use certain over-the-counter medications like aspirin due to a risk of increased bleeding. Your doctor will discuss your individual precautions with you in advance of the procedure. After the surgery, be sure someone can take you home and stay with you for at least a night. You will not look or feel great right after this surgery, but in time the results will be evident. Some pain, swelling, bruising, or fluid retention may occur and a drainage tube may be placed under the skin to prevent excess fluid from building up. Many patients feel stiff and sore for several days following surgery and some are asked to wear an elastic compression garment to provide support. Strenuous activities may be restricted for a while, but normal life should resume within a week or two.
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Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery
Other Cosmetic Procedures
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Related Stories about Liposuction:
New Lipo Option for Dallas -- Vibration Assisted Liposuction (VAL) - Vibration Assisted Liposuction (VAL) is the newest liposuction technique to enter this fast paced aesthetic market Vibration Assisted Liposuction, Introduced To U.S. By Dr. Bill Johnson - New Liposuction Technology Deemed Safest, Most Effective & Precise Surgery. 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.
More Liposuction Patients Combining Dietary Changes with Cosmetic Surgery - Patients are finding ways to maximize the results of their cosmetic surgery and liposuction. Los Angeles patients who wish to keep the off the extra pounds participate in frequent activity and watch what they eat. 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 Body Jet - A New Liposuction Procedure on Houston Channel 11 News - Liposuction procedure touted as quick recovery, the water lipo device called Body Jet is featured Dr. Jeffrey Liu of Las Vegas One of Only 13 Physicians Authorized To Perform New FDA Approved Water Assisted Liposuction in US - Water Assisted Liposuction is the newest form of lipo and requires no general anesthesia. It is safe, comfortable and the patients see results right away, according to Dr. Liu, whose Miracle-Image Medaesthetic Institute offers a new reason to vacation in Vegas. Water Jet Liposuction Demonstrated on Los Angeles Channel 2 News - Dr. Jeffrey Caruth demonstrates the new "Body Jet" Procedure which is water assisted liposuction Bra Lift and Liposuction of Back Fat the Topic of a Miami Channel 4 News Story - Dubbed "Beat Back-Fat with New Surgery" the story features two plastic surgeons who perform back lift procedures to remove excess skin and fat. 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. Liposuction: Men's Preferred Procedure? - Survey by Cosmetic-Plastic-Surgery.info reveals popular procedures
Body Contouring Surgery Risk Rises with Increased Body Mass Index - Study reveals close correlation between degree of obesity and complications arising from popular aesthetic surgical procedure 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. Beverly Hills Liposculpture Performs 6000th Procedure - Beverly Hills Liposculpture, helmed by top liposculpture specialist Dr. Alan Bittner, has announced the completion of its 6000th procedure. Lisa Canton received free treatment in honor of center's milestone. Dr. Bittner's reputation for dramatic results and impeccable safety has earned him the opportunity to regularly treat patients from around the world. Rejuven8u.com Gets a Facelift - The plastic surgery web site, www.rejuven8u.com has been revised and updated. More Men Visiting Wisconsin Plastic Surgery Practice - In 2007, men received 13% of all cosmetic surgery procedures in the U.S. At Fox Valley Plastic Surgery in Wisconsin, more men than ever have chosen procedures like rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and liposuction to tailor their look. Liposuction in Denver: Forget the Method, Focus on Results - When considering body contouring, the most popular choice is liposuction. Denver patients are often interested in a specific procedure type, but they can get satisfying results by focusing more on the skills and credentials of their Colorado liposuction doctor. Recovery Elements Celebrates Grand Opening of Compression Garment, Healing Products Store - Nearly 12 million cosmetic procedures were performed last year in the U.S., creating a huge demand for products that aid in healing. Recovery Elements, a surgery recovery goods company now celebrating the grand opening of its online store, targets this niche market. Liposuction verses Lipo Dissolving Procedures - This Truth Could Save You Money and Your Life - William O. Murtagh, M.D., a board-certified Naples Cosmetic Surgeon educates patients about dangerous non-surgical alternatives to liposuction. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, liposuction was the most frequently performed cosmetic surgery by ASPS member surgeons in 2004. Those numbers have continued to increase every year, making it evident that the huge demand for body contouring is not likely to go away. Unfortunately, this growing trend has opened the door for companies that are intent on capturing part of this huge market share - companies who target and exploit unsuspecting consumers for profit and put them in harms way.
Age Reversing Dermatology reports continued success with the new Smart Laser Assisted Tumescent Ultrasonic Liposculpture - Smart Laser Assisted Tumescent Ultrasonic Liposculpture is a new and special type of liposuction that is a highly effective, minimally invasive surgical technique to reduce or eliminate unwanted deposits of fat (adipose tissue) with little or no downtime Developed exclusively at Age Reversing Dermatology. Liposuction, SmartLipo, and Lipodissolve Among Hot Topics at AACS Convention in Orlando - As the nation's cosmetic surgeons gather in Orlando for their yearly meeting, the buzz is all around three related procedures: SmartLipo. Lipodissolve, and traditional liposuction. COOLTOUCH INTRODUCES COOLLIPO™ LASER SYSTEM, RECENTLY FDA CLEARED FOR LASER-ASSISTED LIPOLYSIS - CoolLipo Laser is a form of Laser-Assited Lipolysis, a procedure recently made very popular with a new lipo procedure introduced last year, the SmartLipo. The CoolLipo uses a different wavelength than the SmartLipo laser which the company states assists in sub dermal skin tightening. Abdominal Etching featured on the Wall Street Journal - In the Wall Street Journal Health Blog, there is an article about Abdominal Etching and surgery to carve out Washboard Abs. This very localized form of Liposuction creates a desired six-pack look. A New Approach to Liposuction: Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery's First Year of Your Diet in a Day (TM) - Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery, the first and only plastic surgery center on world-famous Rodeo Drive, unveils an innovative liposuction program to provide especially dramatic body transformation called First Year of Your Diet in a Day(TM). Liposuction Tops Mesotherapy as Proven Fat-loss Method, Plastic Surgeon Notes - "The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has warned patients to steer clear of injection fat-loss treatments such as mesotherapy," says Chicago board-certified plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD. "For now, liposuction is the only proven method for eliminating unwanted fat cells." BioSculpture Technology, Inc. Helps Make Liposuction More Comfortable - BioSculpture Technology, Inc. has developed the Airbrush Liposculpture System that offers patients a less traumatic liposuction experience. The system reduces the surgical effort required and increases control. Patients Report Good Results from Smartlipo - Surprisingly enough, liposuction is the number one cosmetic procedure performed in the United States, and it just got a lot more convenient. Smartlipo is a new form of liposuction that does not include major surgery. The procedure consists of a small tube with a laser fiber on the end. The laser simply melts the fat away and is then suctioned out by the tube. Smartlipo is also quick and relatively painless. Local anesthesia is used and there are no stitches. New Techniques in Plastic Surgery Speed Recovery and Minimize Pain - Making the decision to improve your appearance is an important one - especially when you must face clients and colleagues, nosey neighbors and judgmental family members post-op. Dr. Richard Ellenbogen and the team of highly skilled plastic surgeons at Beverly Hills Body have made it their mission to minimize recovery time and post-operative discomfort. Alabama Businesswoman Helps Breast Augmentation and Liposuction Patients With Specialty Undergarments - The Birmingham Business Journal recently reported on Janet Holcomb, owner of The Fitting Touch in Birmingham, Alabama. Holcomb, with over 20 years of retail experience in lingerie, serves a niche market for women who have undergone liposuction or breast augmentation.
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