Liposuction, one of the most common cosmetic surgeries, can change your life by eliminating unwanted body fat. We all have those problem areas and feel as though our self-confidence would be much improved if only they would go away. Liposuction is often a simple fix; however, keeping fat off after a liposuction treatment is a

You may be familiar with the term “ultrasound” used for physical therapy, but did you know that it can also be used to reduce stubborn areas of fat in the body? Known as Ultrasound-assisted Lipoplasty (UAL) , it was first introduced in 1995. VASER® (Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance) -assisted Lipoplasty (VAL) is

Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures for those who want to remove excess stomach fat, remove wrinkled skin in the abdomen, tighten the abdominal muscles, or simply reduce their waistline. The result of a tummy tuck is seen within weeks of the surgery but inevitably, so is the scar it will

Men are becoming more and more concerned with their appearance, multiple studies in the last 20 years have shown that the percentage of men dissatisfied with their bodies is comparable to the number of woman. Men and women’s satisfaction in their appearance are largely determined by the cultural norms and socially acceptable appearance. Most of

A new study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that liposuction patients who didn’t exercise after their surgery saw an increase in visceral fat. Visceral fat is “belly fat” or fat around our organs. High levels of visceral fat increases your risk for heart disease and diabetes. The study was conducted in

Lunch Break Cosmetic Procedures Cutting out carbs may be as simple as skipping the sandwich cart and popping into a qualified plastic surgeon’s office or spa for a “lunch break” cosmetic procedure. Even in tough economic times, such minimally-invasive treatments are popular with consumers. Lunch break cosmetic procedures are popular, in part, because: You can

Is Liposuction Right for Everyone? After reading an article in Psychology Today, we wondered if liposuction is right for everyone. In it, Dr. Sylvia R. Karasu explains when weight loss patients should – and shouldn’t – turn to liposuction. However, her insights apply to anyone considering this procedure. Under the right conditions, liposuction can: Remove stubborn fat