For more than a decade, cosmetic procedures were usually considered “fringe” procedures. Often these treatments and procedures had side effects and low quality results. There were often scandals attached to these procedures, resulting in them being ridiculed and dismissed.
Currently, we are now seeing an era where cosmetic and plastic surgery are not only being embraced, but also highly sought after. We are seeing procedures such as liposuction and hair restoration becoming increasingly popular. It is interesting to see what has brought about this change, with nearly 16 million people undergoing cosmetic procedures each year.
Similar to other industries, cosmetic surgery has undergone many technological advances, with new instruments and procedures providing better results, fewer side effects, and even lower costs.
Perhaps the procedure that has undergone the biggest change is liposuction. Previously, older liposuction procedures resulted in dangerous side effects and very poor results. Now, it is one of the most highly sought after procedures.
There are new game changing liposuction technologies including Ultrasonic Liposuction and SmartLipo, which have been producing much better results. In fact, these new techniques are not considered “liposuction” anymore, but as the more descriptive name of “liposculpture.”
Another new, advanced procedure in the liposculpture line-up is fat transfer surgery. This procedure provides the sculpting effects of liposculpture, but has the added benefit of using the fat that is removed to augment another body part such as the breasts or buttocks.
Dr. Thomas Wright, medical director of Laser Lipo and Vein Center in St. Louis, said of this new technology, "The technology of autologous fat transfer is revolutionizing body sculpting cosmetic surgery. This technology has allowed me to significantly change patients shapes without synthetic or artificial implants...and provides much smoother results that look very natural."
Other procedures that have undergone transformations over the past several years include hair restoration and vaginal rejuvenation. These procedures have seen alternatives come to the forefront, making the procedures far safer, and providing results that are far more satisfactory.
According to Dr. Wright, the improvements, along with advanced technologies and procedures have made cosmetic procedures highly desirable. He says that he and his staff have seen a dramatic increase in the number of clients seeking cosmetic procedures.
If you are interested in any of the procedures offered by Laser Lipo and Vein Center, including advanced liposculpture techniques, please give us a call. We will schedule a complimentary, no-obligation consultation to discuss your options.