Long Distance Liposuction Surgery Consultation If you know of an outstanding liposuction surgeon located far away, you may be able to obtain an estimate of the costs for liposuction surgery by long distance communication with the surgeon’s office instead of traveling for hours for an initial consultation. There is typically a small consultation fee for
Thermage – Non-Invasive Skin Tightening and Contouring Thermage is a safe, non-invasive, radiofrequency (RF) cosmetic procedure that’s clinically proven to help smooth, tighten and contour skin for an overall younger looking appearance. The treatment delivers natural looking results with little to no downtime—on all skin colors, on and off the face, all in a single
FAQ: Liposuction Techniques and Instruments 1. How many incisions are made? The number of linear incisions or adits (tiny round holes) that are placed in the skin is determined by a number of factors including size and location of the area being treated, and the surgeon’s technique. In general, when just a few (2 to
FAQ: Obesity and Fat Cells 1. Is liposuction a reasonable treatment for obesity? Liposuction is not a good treatment of obesity. Liposuction is not effective, even as a last resort, for people who are unable to lose weight by dieting and exercise. Obese patients almost always regain the weight that is removed by liposuction unless
FAQ: Post-Op Recovery 1. How soon after surgery do I have to return for a post-operative check-up? Policies regarding the timing of follow up visits after liposuction vary from surgeon to surgeon. Some surgeons have patients return within a day or two after surgery and again a week later. For example, if a surgeon
Velashape II System – Non-Invasive Body Shaping Treatment VelaShape II is the 1st FDA-cleared non-invasive medical solution for circumferential reduction* and the 1st FDA class II cleared platform for cellulite reduction. The VelaShape platform has also received the CE mark for non-invasive body contouring via temporary circumferential reduction and for temporary reduction of cellulite.
Wet Liposuction Technique Introduction The Wet Liposuction Technique also required general anesthesia. The wet liposuction technique required the injection of approximately 100 milliliters of local anesthesia containing epinephrine. Although the wet liposuction technique caused less blood loss than the dry technique, blood loss with the wet liposuction technique was still excessive and dangerous. Blood composed
Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction (UAL) Introduction Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction (UAL) requires the use of a large volume of tumescent fluid and uses either a metal probe or metal paddle to deliver ultrasonic energy and heat into subcutaneous fat. Internal UAL is the term used to describe the technique where a long metal probe, which may be
LipoTherme and LipoControl LipoTherme by Osyris Medical is another well regarded laser lipolysis technology. Using a small laser housed in a cannula, fatty deposits are disrupted with heat, facilitating their removal and the look and contour you desire. Laser lipolysis like the LipoTherme is often used in areas where traditional liposuction would not be successful
Water Jet Assisted Liposuction Water jet assisted liposuction is another method of liposuction being used by cosmetic surgeons today. As in all types of liposuction, fatty deposits are removed from beneath the skin for a more contoured look. Liposuction is optimal for people who are in good physical shape and who aren’t interested in using