Liposuction is often depicted as a quick, easy way to get rid of unwanted fat. While the procedure does remove fat, it’s not a magic bullet. There are a number of myths about the procedure floating around pop culture. These myths often lead to a misunderstanding of what liposuction is, what it can do, and
There are all kinds of new devices that promote fat loss without liposuction – sometimes they are even branded as “nonsurgical liposuction.” And while they can be helpful for the right person, they don’t produce the same results that can be accomplished with surgery. Sometimes, they may not even be safer. Here’s why:
There’s no way to know exactly what’s going to happen in 2017, but experts agree that cosmetic surgery is poised for growth. Americans spent more money than ever before on cosmetic improvements in 2016. Below are some of the cosmetic-improvement-trends you can expect for the year ahead: More Non-Invasive Body Contouring A mere decade ago,
A common question we get is whether SculpSure body contouring or liposuction is the best option for our patients. The simplest difference between the two procedures is that body contouring is non-surgical while liposuction is surgical. But which option is right for you? Let’s take a look at some of the key difference so that
Whether it’s the result of aging and gravity taking its toll on the body or a matter of genetics that are causing a less than voluminous rear end, the frustration of trying to fit in clothes or feel self-confident with a sagging rear can be a real issue for many women who wish they could
When it comes to reducing fat throughout the body, it seems as if there’s nothing liposuction can’t do. Today’s techniques allow it to specifically target more areas of the body than ever, leaving behind minimal scarring and beautiful results. Liposuction can create beautiful bodies on its own. Add in another procedure, and the transformation can
More men are making trips to plastic surgeons’ offices around the nation than ever before. As cosmetic surgery in general has become both more common and more socially acceptable, men seem to be taking longer looks in the mirror and getting on board with the idea that a nip here or a tuck there might
Liposuction has been at the forefront of cosmetic surgery procedures for over 40 years. Although the concept was first introduced in the 1920s, modern liposuction was created by two Italian gynecologists in 1974. The innovative technique for suctioning away unwanted fatty tissue quickly revolutionized aesthetic medicine. Since liposuction hit the market in 1982, it
The 2014 SAPS International Survey on Aesthetic/Cosmetic Procedures [1] revealed some interesting findings – after compiling the data of almost 1400 plastic surgeons (worldwide). The report itself is too large to analyze in one article. The people at the Wichita Liposuction Center [2] took the time to analyze the data (tables & graphs) and came
The ideal body. What does it consist of and how does a person achieve it? The truth is, there is no such thing as a one and only “ideal” body shape and type. Depending on a person’s build, genetics, or even their culture and personal tastes, the body of one’s dreams will mean different things