Ultrasonic assisted liposuction, or UAL, makes use of high-pitched sound waves to literally “melt” fat. A pre-injected tumescent solution then emulsifies this liquid fat. This makes it invariably easier for surgeons to vacuum it out. Because of this, the risks for bruising and other injury are reduced (but not completely eliminated). (more…)
How UAL Works
The procedure starts with the injection of a tumescent solution. This fluid consists of an anesthetic, saline solution and epinephrine. Injecting this mixture helps prevent fluid loss during the whole operation as well as prepare the fat deposits for easier removal. (more…)
The most stubborn fat in the body resides in the abdominal area. Every weight watcher can agree with that statement. In many cases, diet and exercise are not enough to remove fatty deposits that accumulate around the stomach area. Thus people turn to cosmetic surgery to solve this problem. Through tummy liposuction or maybe a tummy tuck, you can achieve the waistline you’ve always wanted. However, many people confuse one for the other.
Before liposuction was introduced in the medical arena, the tummy tuck was the way to go. Because of its high cost, it was not available to most people. People were also hesitant to try it because of its high risk, given that it requires general anesthesia to perform.
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The abdominal area is home to the most stubborn fatty deposits in the body – so stubborn that in some cases, years of dieting and exercise cannot remove them. Fortunately, stomach liposuction or abdominal lipoplasty has made it possible for people to be rid of such stubborn fat and achieve the body they desire. Liposuction has been around for years and, with advancements in medical technology, it has grown to be safer and more effective than traditional cosmetic surgery methods such as tummy tucks and face lifts.
Surprisingly enough, many people are still reluctant to undergoing stomach liposuction for fear of its complications and risks. After all, no medical procedure is 100% risk-free. It’s important to consult a doctor first before undergoing any form of surgery. Here are some of the questions you may want to ask yours. (more…)
Recently, with the help of technology, new and less invasive liposuction body contouring techniques have made fat removal safer and more affordable. One of these non invasive liposuction techniques is lipodissolve. It is one of the most popular alternative to lipo in the market today due to its purported safety and effectiveness.
How Lipodissolve Works
This liposuction alternative involves the use of a series of injections containing a mixture of mild medications and enzymes that can melt fat deposits. The drugs most often used are deoxycholate and phosphatidylcholine (which are called DC and PC for short). Once injected, the mixture breaks down fatty deposits and literally kills fat cells. The melted fatty acids are then eliminated naturally by the body through urination and excretion. (more…)
Technology has paved the way for more effective yet less invasive fat removal techniques. This is good news for someone who wishes to get rid of unwanted fat without worrying about long recuperation periods or ugly complications and side effects. These new liposuction procedures, despite being new, are gaining popularity very quickly.
Smart Liposuction
This new liposuction procedure has been dubbed “lunch hour liposuction” due to the speed in which it can be performed. Depending on how much body fat is to be removed, Smart Liposuction (SmartLipo for short) takes about 45 minutes to an hour to complete. The nickname “lunch hour lipo” is actually a bit misleading; patients aren’t really capable of returning back to their jobs or work immediately after the procedure. Most surgeons recommend that their patients recuperate and stay at home for a few days to a week for better results. (more…)
Many people find that despite going through rigorous exercise routines and extensive diet systems, there are small fat spots in the body that just won’t disappear. To remove this stubborn fat, mini liposuction provides a solution.
Mini liposuccion, or mini lipo for short, is intended to remove unwanted fat in small areas of the body such as around the knees, along the jaw line, on the cheeks and even in the upper arms. Because there is less fat to be removed, mini liposuction costs less. (more…)
Recently, male liposuction is becoming increasingly popular. As a matter of fact, about 12% of all liposuction procedures performed in the U.S. in the year 2005 were done on male patients. This number continues to grow as the media perpetuates the idea that the perfect male body requires a more chiseled, more sculpted contour.
Common Male Liposuction Procedures
While women prefer to have fat removed from various parts of the body, men tend to focus on the abdomen, the chest and the arms. (more…)
By clinical definition, liposuction is essentially a form of cosmetic surgery. However, advances in medical technology have made it possible to conduct liposuction without surgery at all. Effective fat removal through non-invasive means is made available to people who do not wish to partake the risks involved with surgery.
Non Invasive Liposuction Alternatives – For Whom Are They?
Not everyone is qualified to undergo liposuction. Certain medical conditions serve as limitations for some people. Pregnancy, skin problems and heart conditions are qualities that prevent some people from undergoing surgery. Certain alternatives to lipo make it possible for people with select medical conditions to remove unwanted fat from their body. Nevertheless, they are still not fit for everybody. (more…)
In most cases, abdominal fat can be very resistant to exercise and dieting. When it comes to dealing with excess fat in the stomach area, patients often ask if they need to undergo liposuction vs tummy tuck, or both.
Tummy Tuck Vs Liposuction – The Answer Is Skin
Patients with loose abdominal skin are often advised to undergo a tummy tuck operation instead of abdominal liposuction. Liposuction will only result in skin that’s looser. Many people have abdomens that appear “globular” (resulting from abdominal fascial weakness) which cannot be repaired or improved by liposuction. (more…)
Power assisted liposuction makes it possible for surgeons to more accurately target and more effectively remove unwanted fat from a patient’s body. This type of liposuction involves the use of special devices and instruments that are easier for surgeons to control. As a result, surgeons can perform more precise and more thorough fat removal.
How does power assisted liposuction equipment work? Generally, these devices are equipped with mechanisms that produce small but really fast vibrations that break up fat more effectively; thus making it easier for the surgeon to suction them out. Power assisted lipo is usually performed with the application of the tumescent technique (which involves the use of localized anesthesia). (more…)
Since the 1970, liposuction has been widely used in cosmetic surgery, particularly in the field of body contouring. Compared to more traditional methods of fat removal (i.e. tummy tucks, face lifts), liposuction is cheaper, less risky and, in most cases, more effective. Nevertheless, it’s still a surgical procedure that is not devoid of risks, considering the fact that it still requires the use of anesthesia. Because of this non surgical liposuction alternatives are being developed to provide a means for people who do not wish to undergo invasive procedures to remove unwanted fat from their bodies. (more…)
Liposuction is probably the most popular medical procedure performed. Its widespread popularity can be attributed to its low risk factors (as compared to other forms of cosmetic surgery such as tummy tucks and facelifts), low costs, localized procedures and good results. However, it’s still technically an invasive medical procedure that requires the use of anesthesia (whether general or localized) which lead people to either fear it or look for non surgical lipo alternatives. Fortunately, there are other ways to remove fat from the body fast without having to worry about incisions and anesthesia.
Lipodissolve
This is one of the latest and most popular advances in non surgical liposculpture. It’s popular because with it, small areas of the body can be targeted, such as the face and neck. Furthermore, there are no incisions involved. A mixture of mild medicines and natural enzymes is injected into the target areas. This mixture causes the unwanted area to dissolve. Once dissolved, the body naturally flushes them out its system through urine. Lipodissolve is effective for reducing cellulite. (more…)
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