Liposuction Tops the Charts Again
Liposuction is ranked the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure for 2008. After surveying their members, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery has found that a total of 112,541 procedures were performed last year. Women comprised 81% of this total. From 2007 to 2008, there was a tendency for all cosmetic procedures to dramatically increase in popularity. For example, there was a 170% increase for abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and Botox® experienced a 115% increase over the year. Liposuction increased by...
read moreDefine: Revision Liposuction
Revision liposuction is a procedure that is designed to correct any irregularities that persist following prior liposuction surgery. Generally, revision liposuction is performed after a few months, when fat deposits in treated areas create asymmetry or undesirable contours. Patients may require revision liposuction even when the original surgery was performed by the most experienced and knowledgeable of physicians. While a general idea of results can be predicted, they can never be 100% accurate since a variety of factors can affect outcome....
read moreHow Much Does Liposuction Cost?
A common question, unless you’re lucky enough to have unlimited funds! The price of liposuction varies from physician to physician. Generally pricing is determined by the area you want to treat, the amount of fat targeted, and the type of liposuction method. It’s very difficult to give an average price, but you should expect to pay at least $4000 for one of the most common areas targeted: the abdomen. That’s just a base price, though, and it covers the surgery only. Some clinics offer other services as well, such as...
read moreThe Most Commonly Treated Areas
Liposuction can target several areas on the body, but some are more popular than others. These areas generally do not respond well to diet and exercise, which is why patients resort to liposuction to get rid of them. The Top 3 Areas For Women3. The thighs/butt. These two areas are tied for third place. Inner and outer thighs are extremely difficult to tone, as is the butt. 2. Love handles. It’s one of the most common areas that stubborn fat calls home, and most hate the look of them sagging over the top of their pants. 1. The abdomen....
read moreThe Benefits of Smartlipo
Smartlipo is liposuction that zaps unwanted fat, melting it so that it can be suctioned out of the body more easily. While there may be other methods of laser assisted liposuction that work on the same premise, the patented technology of Smartlipo has several benefits that other technologies just don’t have. • Promotes tissue coagulation resulting in skin tissue tightening• Can treat areas with flabby skin since it facilitates tissue coagulation, which leads to skin tightening. • Edema (swelling) is reduced.• Because the laser...
read moreFat’s Not Always Bad
Say the word fat, and we think about rolls of blubber, pot bellies, and thunder thighs. We think obesity, high cholesterol and clogged arteries. Instantly, we think it’s bad – but it’s not. Fat is vital to our body, and we need a certain measure of it to function properly. Our bodies need fat. It’s a source of energy and is required to process fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamin D and A. Without subcutaneous fat (the fat lying just underneath the skin), we wouldn’t be able to maintain a healthy body...
read moreCannulae and Liposuction
Liposuction removes fat in an area by suctioning it out, and this is almost always performed by a cannula attached to a device that is like a vacuum. A cannula is a long tube of any size that is inserted into the body through an incision where the unwanted subcutaneous fat is located. The term is from latin, meaning little reed. Cannulae come in a variety of diameters. In the past, they typically ranged up to 12mm in diameter. Needless to say, the incision required to insert the cannula was lengthy, and the amount of trauma resulting in its...
read moreHow Do You Call It?
That cosmetic surgical procedure most of us know as liposuction has a lot of other names. The majority use the prefix “lipo”, which means fat. Here are some of them: lipo – this is informal and is just a short form for liposuction. It can be combined with the name of a specific technique, such as tumescent lipo or laser lipo. lipoplasty – commonly used as an alternative way of saying liposuction. lipoaspiration – translates into “fat removal by suctioning”. liposculpture suction – translates into...
read moreLiposuction Booming
According to statistics released by the Harley Medical Group, a leading UK based cosmetic surgery provider, the number of liposuction procedures performed in the UK continues to rise annually by a staggering 27%, despite current unfavourable economic conditions. Representatives believe that this may be due to how liposuction, and cosmetic surgical procedures in general, are perceived by patients – they don’t see it as a frivolity. Rather, they are considered something as necessary and beneficial. Other expenses are eliminated in...
read moreWhen It’s Not Done Well…
Any surgery has its risks, and liposuction isn’t an exception to this rule. The following are some common risks related to the body contouring procedure: Scarring Liposuction involves the insertion of a cannula (tube) into the target area so that the unwanted fat can be suctioned out. An incision is made into the skin in order to do this, which will heal into a scar. The length of the incision varies depending on the method of liposuction performed, and can be from 2-10mm in length, or even longer. Typically, the incision is placed in a...
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