Liposuction News
Liposuction for Breast Reduction?
Liposuction for breast reduction can be achieved for select candidates. Those interested in liposuction for breast reduction may require a moderate amount of fat tissue removal and are not concerned about breast droopiness. Liposuction on the breasts may be performed to improve asymmetry between the breasts. In addition, liposuction may be performed to improve hypertrophy before complete breast growth.
Liposuction Alternative in Clinical Trial
Lipodissolve, also known as lipolysis, has been approved by the FDA for a clinical trial to be conducted by the ASERF.
Lipodissolve is said to have the ability to dissolve fat through injection. To date, the only proved method for the removal of fat through plastic surgery has been liposuction.
Skepticism About New Laser Treatment
More and more Americans reportedly desire a new liposuction technique that many are questioning.
Skeptics claim that this new system, which is more expensive than traditional liposuction, may not work nay better.
Liposuction After Pregnancy
After childbirth many women feel discouraged with their weight gain and are yearning for the days when they were able to walk confidently around a pool in their swimsuits.
For this reason, many mothers across the country are turning to surgery to get their abs back after pregnancy.
Maintaining Your Results from Liposuction
For those looking to slim down their mid-section, liposuction has proven to be both safe and effective.
However, doctors say that in order for the effects of the procedure to last over time, it is essential for patients to keep up a healthy lifestyle.
The Growing Popularity of Liposuction
Statistics show that liposuction is currently the most popular cosmetic surgery in America.
A reported 400,000 procedures are done yearly on both men and women.
The Mass Appeal of Liposuction
A recent study that surveyed the amount of people who would consider plastic surgery if money was no object found surprising results.
David Frederick, a psychology graduate student from the University of California Los Angeles conducted the plastic surgery study that is published in this month’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Fat Melting Injections Cleared by FDA
The Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF) recently announced that is had received approval from the FDA to begin conducting a clinical trial to investigate the safety and effectiveness of injection lipolysis treatment.
The treatments known as injection lipolysis have been commonly associated with the terms mesotherapy and fat dissolving or "Lippodissolve."
Company Develops New Liposuction System
A technology company recently announced the development of a new system created for liposuction surgery that will have patients feeling more comfortable when under the knife than usual.
BioSculpture Technology, Inc. has developed what they call the Airbrush LipSculpture System, which was created with a gentler twin-cannula design.
Getting Lipo in Style
According to plastic surgeons throughout the United States, more and more people are traveling great distances to get procedures such as liposuction.
Many of these patients in search of a flatter tummy are headed to specialized plastic surgery facilities where they can rid their bodies of excess weight and be pampered at the same time.
Liposuction To Prevent Sweating
Doctors have found that a liposuction technique can be used to treat those who suffer from the embarrassment of sweating in public on a daily basis.
A new study proves that people experiencing excessive sweating may find relief through this minimally invasive procedure.
Surgeon’s Suspension Causes Concern
In states like Arizona, anyone who is licensed to practice medicine is enabled to perform liposuction on patients.
This permits doctors without any formal training or certification to perform life altering cosmetic procedures.
The Mini Tummy Tuck
In America, abdominoplasty is one of the most desired cosmetic surgeries among both men and women.
For many, the surgery gives them the confidence they are lacking and need in order to feel comfortable with their body image.
Study Puts Combined Surgery Myth to Rest
As plastic surgery becomes more desired and common throughout the world, many patients want to have more than one operation performed at one time to lessen recovery time and minimize costs.
Getting Plastic Surgery After Bariatric Surgery
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) states that plastic surgery can have a positive impact on a patient’s physical appearance and self-esteem after bariatric surgery, a procedure often sought to treat morbid obesity.
Liposuction Helps Moms Get Into Shape
Women's bodies go through a tremendous amount of stress while pregnant, often resulting in serious physical changes that can't be fixed with diet or exercise. Excess fat on the hips and thighs, a bulging abdomen, and saggy breasts commonly afflict moms, which has led many women to create their own niche in the world of plastic surgery: the “Mommy Makeover.”
Liposuction Not Good Treatment For Obese Kids
In response to the recent media coverage of teens seeking plastic surgery, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) warns that tummy tucks and liposuction are not suitable treatments for weight loss for people of any age..
A recent article in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS), the ASPS’ official medical journal, discusses the absence of scientific data validating the use of liposuction to battle childhood obesity.
New Cellulite Treatment Coming
New devices combining laser technology with massage therapy are advertised to be able to reduce cellulite and are now being used in plastic surgery centers.
The device manufacturers are confident that there is sufficient demand for cellulite treatment, judging by the fact that women spend an estimated $3 billion a year on cellulite treatment even though current treatments for cellulite have not proven to be very effective.
Laser Liposuction is Wave of the Future
For years now, cosmetic surgeons have used lasers for hair removal, skin resurfacing, and to remove brown spots. Lasers are now being used to zap fat.
These lasers used in newer liposuction procedures, liquefy fat cells through a tiny incision. The fat cells are excised in some areas, or left inside to be reabsorbed by the body.
It’s not Just American Males Getting Liposuction
In the United States, there were 53,263 liposuction procedures and more than 130,000 plastic surgeries total performed on men.
But it’s not just American men who are paying visits to plastic surgeons. Statistics by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons reveal that there has been a 280 percent increase in the number of liposuction procedures performed on men in the past two years in the U.K.
ASAPS Releases 2006 Plastic Surgery Statistics
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has released statistics on the numbers of various surgical and non-surgical procedures performed in the United States in 2006.
There were nearly 11.5 million non-surgical and surgical cosmetic procedures performed in the U.S. in 2006, according to the statistics. This figure is up one percent from the previous year.
Survey: Patients Need More Information Before Surgery
A survey conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) found that although eight of 10 plastic surgery recipients are satisfied with their surgery, nearly four out of 10 believe they should have informed themselves more about the potential complications and side effects of their procedures before they underwent them.
The findings suggest that the patients would have been more satisfied with their surgical experiences if they had been better informed.
Seniors Paying More to Stay Young
Senior citizens are paying more for a little help looking young, according to a poll conducted by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).
About 800 baby boomers were polled and virtually all of them claimed they had plans to make substantial changes to their lives. The one change they most commonly wanted to make was that they wanted to take better care of themselves..
Can Liposuction Boosts Breast Size?
Imagine undergoing liposuction to remove fat from your belly and thighs to find that you also got a breast enhancement. It sounds way to good to be true, but some doctors are claiming that liposuction actually helps boost breast size.
According to a small-scale study of 60 patients, dermasurgeon Eric Finzi, MD, found that significant breast augmentation—about one to two cup sizes—naturally occurred in 43 percent of women who underwent liposuction in their abdomen area.
Liposuction for Breast Reduction?
Some women, especially darker-skinned women, are prone to developing unsightly scars. As a result, they may choose not to have certain procedures—like breast reduction—which could actually help alleviate symptoms associated with having extremely large or heavy breasts.
Now, a new study is suggesting that liposuction may provide African American and other dark-skinned women with a scarless alternative to traditional breast reduction.
Liposuction Gains Popularity with Brits
Liposuction is already the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure in the United States, with more than 450,000 procedures performed in 2005 alone. Now, the procedure is gaining popularity in other countries as well.
The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons recently released 2006 statistics listing the most popular cosmetic procedures. Breast augmentation topped the list, but liposuction jumped to third most popular with a 90 percent increase from the previous year.
Advances Made in Liposuction
A new procedure called Vaser Lipo Selection improves the results of liposuction. In this procedure, Ultrasonic waves break up and liquefy unwanted fat deposits, which are then massaged and suctioned out, leaving nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues intact.
Liposuction, Other Procedures Popular With Katrina Survivors
Plastic surgeons in New Orleans and throughout the region are reporting an unexpected boom in cosmetic procedures, particularly liposuction, Botox, and breast augmentation, among Hurricane Katrina survivors.
Some plastic surgeons think the boom is largely due to a need for self-renewal after such devastation and destruction. Those who weathered the storm are looking to make a fresh start, to feel better amid the bleakness.
Obesity Surgery on the Rise in U.S.
The number of Americans undergoing weight loss surgery is on the rise, according to a report released Wednesday. In 2004 alone, more than 120,000 Americans underwent some type of surgery to assist weight loss.
Gastric bypass is currently among the most popular weight loss surgery. Between 1998 and 2004, the number of people aged 55 to 64 who had gastric bypass jumped from 772 to 15,086.
Plastic Surgery Increasingly Popular Among Men
There was a 44 percent increase in plastic surgeries performed on men from 2000 to 2005, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
While the increase in plastic surgeries isn't specific to males, the new numbers do speak of many men's wishes to look better and their willingness to achieve this goal through quick plastic surgery treatments that don't leave a lot of marks and require little recovery time.
Plastic Surgery Popular Among College Students
College students want more than just good grades nowadays; they want cosmetic surgery. In fact, college-age Americans represent one of the fastest growing plastic surgery populations, accounting for approximately one quarter of the total cosmetic procedures performed since 1997.
Perhaps this trend is attributable to an increasingly self-conscious youth. However, the fact that plastic surgery is more widely accepted in the U.S. and across the globe probably helps.
The New Age of Holiday Gift Giving
Liposuction for Christmas? That's what Tina Baldwin of New Jersey chose when her husband offered her the choice of any cosmetic procedure she wanted as her holiday gift.
The fact is that in the year 2006, giving cosmetic surgery as a holiday gift represents a growing trend. Perhaps it's because plastic surgery is more financially affordable and widely accepted. Or maybe it's because plastic surgery centers across the country have started advertising holiday specials on procedures ranging from Botox to rhinoplasty.
Liposuction Provides Relief From Excessive Sweating
People who suffer from a rare condition known as hyperhidrosis, marked by excessive sweating of the hands, feet, and underarms, have a new, if unexpected, treatment option – liposuction.
Hyperhydrosis is a condition that's difficult to control. Theresa Glover, a patient who recently underwent the innovative procedure, said that even prescription-strength deodorants failed to help her manage her excessive underarm sweating.
Surgeon’s Scalpel Helps Make 60 the New 40
Middle age isn't what it used to be, thanks to a little help from innovations in cosmetic surgery. From Botox to liposuction, cosmetic surgery is changing the way people look and feel about themselves. The ultimate effect: Rapidly shifting perceptions as to what constitutes middle age.
According to a new study conducted by global research group AC Nielsen, 60 percent of Americans – the world's largest consumers of plastic surgery and anti-aging skin treatments – regard 60 as the new 40.
Concerns Over Liposuction for Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is a rapidly growing problem among America's youth. Some families have begun turning to liposuction to help their children lose weight. According to a recent statement by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, however, liposuction is not a cure for obesity at any age.
Liposuction Safety Depends on Surgeon, Other Factors
For years, liposuction has been one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed in the United States. Still, the question lingers: Is it safe? In most cases, the answer is yes. However, liposuction safety depends on a number of factors, including the surgeon, the setting, and patient goals.
12-Year-Old Girl Undergoes Liposuction to Battle Obesity
By the time she was 11 Brooke Bates weighed 180 pounds. A year later, the 5-foot-five preteen had reached an alarming 220 pounds and was deemed morbidly obese. Feeling completely isolated from her peers and helpless about her weight, Bates realized she needed to take drastic measures.
Vital Plastic Surgeon Checklist
If you are considering undergoing plastic surgery, it is imperative that you choose the right doctor to ensure a safe procedure with the best possible results. Below is a checklist you can take with you when you go in for a plastic surgery consultation so you're fully prepared with the questions that must be asked in order to pick the best—and most qualified—cosmetic surgeon.
Disposable Liposuction Instrument for Safer Surgeries
Medical device manufacturer Tulip BioMed™, Inc. has developed new disposable cannulas that are predicted to significantly advance cosmetic surgery procedures, most notably liposuction.
The cannulas are disposable and provide a solution to cross-contamination problems by terminating the reuse of instruments used in liposuction, fat transfers, and other procedures involving a cannula.
Liposuction For a Beautiful Butt
While conventional liposuction and the newer precision liposuction techniques offer ways to blast fat in many areas of the body, liposuction is the ideal procedure to create a smaller, shapely behind. Liposuction not only eliminates excess fat, but it also sculpts the buttocks and surrounding areas like the hips and thighs for a more contoured look.
Blasting Fat Without Surgery
While conventional liposuction procedures are one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the country, more and more patients are opting to undergo less invasive methods that carry fewer risks and little recovery time. Two non-surgical liposuction alternatives, which use laser and ultrasound technology are currently involved in FDA trials and may soon be available for patients who want to blast fat without surgery.
Survey Finds One In Five People in U.S. Want Cosmetic Surgery
Liposuction, breast augmentation, BOTOX, and other plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures are no longer a societal taboo, but rather something many of us wish to undergo someday.
According to the results of a new survey—conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS)—one in five Americans hope to undergo some type of cosmetic procedure in the future.
Liposuction Improved With Vibrations and Massage
A new type of liposuction procedure that combines power-assisted vibrations and massage therapy provides patients with enhanced results and little recovery time.
Liposuction for Upper-Arm Contouring
Women of all sizes may experience loose, saggy skin on their upper arms that may be the result of age, pregnancy, or genetics. Regardless of how hard you may diet and exercise your triceps and biceps, droopy arms occur naturally due to the loss of skin elasticity and gravity.
Make Your Liposuction Results Last
Many liposuction patients believe they can undergo the procedure once and they'll be fat free and flab free forever. While liposuction procedures are designed to spot-reduce excess pockets of fat, it is not a quick fix weight loss solution. It is extremely important to follow your plastic surgeon's post-operative instructions to a tee to ensure you achieve the best results. The following tips are also recommended to make your lipo last:
What to Consider Before Undergoing Liposuction
Liposuction, a plastic surgery procedure in which pockets of excess fat are removed with a special vacuum, is the most popular cosmetic procedure in the United States. New liposuction tools and techniques can target big and small problem areas to help patients achieve a contoured, streamlined body.
Liposuction For All Body Types
August 22, 2006 -Liposuction procedures can help eliminate stubborn pockets of fat in problem areas of the body. However, every body type is different. Fortunately, traditional liposuction, tumescent liposuction, and liposculpture are different procedures designed to target all body types whether you're athletic, curvy, or slender. Follow these guidelines to get the aesthetic results you seek for your individual body type:
ASAPS Issues Guidelines for Safe Liposuction Procedures
August 16, 2006 - Since liposuction was first introduced in 1980, it has quickly taken first place as the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the United States. An invasive surgery used to remove pockets of fat from the abdomen, buttocks, hips, and thighs, there are now more advanced, streamlined liposuction procedures that offer patients the opportunity to sculpt and define their figures.
Micro Liposuction Targets Tiny Problem Areas
August 8, 2006 - Many women have elected to undergo traditional liposuction procedures to streamline large areas of body fat including the hips, abdomen, and buttocks. Now, a more advanced liposuction technique often referred to as selective, precision or micro liposuction, can help tweak those smaller areas of fat to achieve a designer body.
