Category: liposuction

  Who is a good candidate for Smartlipo? In general, the best candidates are those that are in good health, within 25 lbs of their ideal body weight, can’t lose the fat by traditional means of diet and exercise, have one or more areas of fat they would like to get rid of, and someone Read More…

The introduction of the first laser lipolysis system, SmartLipo, brought a new technology to a cosmetic procedure that had not changed significantly in the past decade. Until laser technology was brought to fat removal, the vast majority of liposuction procedures had been done by methods that were not vastly different from those done when it Read More…

  How does Smartlipo work differently from traditional liposuction? A paperclip-thin fiberoptic probe, 1mm in diameter, is inserted beneath the skin which delivers laser wavelengths. The probe is gently moved back and forth over the outlined area delivering the laser’s heat energy to the fat cells, causing them to rupture and turn into a liquid. Read More…

  SmartLipo is a relatively new liposuction technique that is sweeping its way across the country. This liposuction technique promises a more effective and comfortable treatment than traditional liposuction. But how does it work and are these claims true? SmartLipo is not a cosmetic fat removal fad or a sham procedure based on marketing hype. It is Read More…

  One of the manifestations of the lipodystrophy syndrome is the Buffalo Hump deformity. While it occurs mostly in patients with HIV on antiviral medications, it can also be associated with chronic steroid use, such as in asthma patients. Occurring in both men and women, its predominant feature is the fat accumulation at the back Read More…

  Liposuction is commonly performed on the legs, particularly in the thighs. While this most frequently performed plastic surgery procedure works, I occasionally see patients who are attempting something that is beyond what can be achieved with this fat removal technique. Specifically, taking a thick or heavy leg and making it thinner.  It is often Read More…

  One of the very common and good questions most patients ask during a consultation about liposuction is the longevity of the results. How long will my results last? When there is pain, recovery and expense involved, the long-term benefits are extremely important. This is always a great question but the answer to it is Read More…

  Liposuction remains one of the most popular of all plastic surgery procedures. If you count all the different body areas from which fat is removed , liposuction is the #1 plastic surgery procedure performed in the United States. While liposuction continues to evolve with newer methods of fat emulsification (e.g., ultrasonic, laser), the basic Read More…

  Thick calfs and ankles in an otherwise not overweight female is not a rare problem. It is frustrating for these women as it is just the way their body was made and is not a reflection of their lack of effort to try and reduce it. (which they can not) While liposuction is commonly Read More…