Most people are familiar with the term “liposuction.” This is a procedure that removes unwanted excess fat to contour the body and smooth out irregular shapes. However, liposuction has come a long way in recent years. There are now several methods for performing this procedure. Consider the difference between traditional liposuction and relatively new treatments… Read More »
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Male Body Sculpting Surgery – Belly Fat Removal & Body Contouring
We are seeing an increasing number of men come into our clinics for male body sculpting. In fact, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ annual statistics reported that over 1.3 million cosmetic procedures are requested by and performed on men in a single year. Although this is a significant number, it goes without saying that there are still… Read More »
Liposuction vs. Tummy Tuck: What Is the Difference?
What is a Tummy Tuck? A tummy tuck is a cosmetic surgery procedure that is performed to make the abdomen thinner and more firm. The surgery involves removing excess fat and skin from the abdomen to tighten the fascia and muscle of the abdominal wall. It is a popular cosmetic procedure among individuals seeking to lose stubborn… Read More »
Body Contouring Through Plastic Surgery
Having excess skin in your midsection, arms or another part of your body can mean a big blow for your self-esteem. And unfortunately, whether it’s because of pregnancy, a change in weight or just the natural result of getting older, excess skin isn’t something you can get rid of with more exercise or through dieting. There is… Read More »
Cosmetic Procedures Designed For Post Weight-Loss
4 Body Contouring Procedures You Should Know About Plastic surgery can be useful, even for those who lose weight naturally. For example, sagging or excess skin is one major problem for numerous folks who go through weight loss. The good news is that there are many body contouring procedures available that can help you show… Read More »
New Body Contouring Liposuction Procedure
You may have heard about this new procedure on television shows and wondered what the fuss is all about. BodyTite is also referred to as “RFAL,” which is an acronym for “radio-frequency-assisted liposuction.” It’s a great alternative for people who want to enhance their figure without necessarily removing a lot of fat. This newer type of cosmetic… Read More »
Surgical Options for a Sagging Chin
A sagging chin is one of the first signs of aging. Sagging skin is a natural component of aging and can be caused by loose skin, banding or fat. While sagging skin can happen in your 20s and 30s from factors such as prolonged sun exposure and weight loss, it is more common in those who… Read More »
Helpful Recovery Tips Post Liposuction
One of the most common plastic surgeries performed today is liposuction, and more than 300,000 people get the procedure done annually. In a liposuction procedure, a doctor removes fat from a person’s body using a powerful high-pressure vacuum and a hollow tool called a cannula. If you want to reduce the amount of body fat you have, a… Read More »
5 Things You Should Know Before Getting Liposuction
Liposuction is a popular form of cosmetic surgery that removes fat from beneath the skin from a range of areas in the body. The surgery works by literally sucking the fat out. The surgery is appropriate for anyone over the age of 18 looking to remove excess fat deposits from certain areas of the body. During recent… Read More »
What is Radio Frequency Assisted (RFAL) Liposuction?
Radio Frequency Assisted Liposuction (also known as RFAL liposuction or by trade names such as BodyTite) is a relatively new, minimally-invasive procedure which uses a thermal energy field to induce skin tightening. A cannula is inserted beneath the skin, and an electrode is placed on the surface of the skin. An electrical current flows from… Read More »
