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The Evolution of Modern Liposculpting
Modern liposuction has come a long way from its early beginnings. When it first came on the scene in the 1970s, the fat removal method was rather basic when compared with today’s standards. A blunt hollow instrument called a cannula was created to create tunnels between blood vessels and suck out unwanted fat. Several years…
Read MoreHow to Get Ideal Results from Your Breast Augmentation
There are a number of factors that can influence your breast augmentation results. From implant type and size to profile and placement, the elements of your individual procedure all affect the final outcome. Each woman has a unique anatomy and specific preferences about how she’d like her breasts to look, so understanding important distinctions about…
Read MoreWhen a Mini-Tuck May Not Be Enough
Most people these days are familiar with the tummy tuck and its “mini” equivalent as ways to restore the appearance of your abdomen. However, although many patients opt for a mini tuck in search of less scarring and faster healing, mini abdominoplasty results may not always be extensive enough to meet your appearance goals. Mini…
Read MoreArm Liposuction Using Smartlipo™
While liposuction is most often thought of as a solution for stubborn love handles or a muffin top, more and more people are turning to lipo as an option to sculpt their upper arms. Traditional tumescent lipo could certainly be effective for this purpose, but there are a few reasons to consider Smartlipo™ for upper arm…
Read MoreHow Breast Implants Drop as You Heal
If you spend any amount of time researching breast augmentation before your procedure, then you’ve probably run across the phrase “drop and fluff.” This is used to describe the healing process after getting breast implants: the tissues surrounding the implants slowly relax, allowing the implants to settle into their final position. Although often referenced, the…
Read More4 Questions Every Liposuction Patient Asks
With how common liposuction is these days, it’s natural for men and women to have questions about what the procedure entails. This is an important part of the process and the best candidates for cosmetic surgery will be fully informed every step of the way. To that end, let’s review some of the most common…
Read MoreDoes Your Cosmetic Surgeon Have What It Takes?
There are few decisions in life as personal as those related to your cosmetic surgery. The decision to go ahead with a procedure must be made carefully—and with the right professional guidance. Unfortunately, not all cosmetic surgeons are created equal in this regard. You shouldn’t assume that just any professional offering cosmetic contouring has what…
Read MoreThe #1 Post-Partum Cosmetic Surgery Procedure
One of the most popular procedures after pregnancy is the abdominoplasty (or tummy tuck). While being a new mom is one of life’s greatest joys, there are long-term physical tolls that pregnancy and nursing can take on the body. An abdominoplasty can help resolve one of the biggest problem areas that many women after pregnancy…
Read MoreYou Shouldn’t Have to Hide Your Cosmetic Surgery
Though cosmetic surgery is rising in popularity, it’s understandable that some people want to keep their surgery private. But an increasing number of patients feel comfortable telling friends, family and even coworkers about their experience, and that’s a good thing. Growing Acceptance The good news is that cosmetic surgery is growing—and its fans are growing…
Read MoreLiposculpture vs. Liposuction: 4 Important Distinctions
ometimes, diet and exercise just isn’t enough. Everybody has areas of stubborn fat on their body that make them uncomfortable, and lifestyle modifications aren’t always enough to see results. In situations like these, liposuction can be an effective treatment to give your contours a sleeker definition. Liposuction isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, though. Patients who need specific,…
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