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Upper Back Liposuction
Posted Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
Are you troubled by that pesky back fat? Even though you're physically fit, does fat still bulge over your bra strap? Sometimes, weight loss and targeted workouts don't make a difference in trouble areas. But liposuction, upper back liposuction, can change this. The surgeon uses a cylinder-shaped instrument called a cannula. The cannula is inserted through the skin through tiny incisions. These incisions are just millimeters long and heal so well, they become practically invisible. The surgeon uses the cannula to break up the fat and to remove it. It is important to have an experienced surgeon to achieve the best results. For instance, if the surgeon is too aggressive and the cannula jabs the skin, dimpling may occur. The surgeon's main focus in upper back liposuction is to create a smooth and even look. The surgeon should take his time when doing the procedure to make sure both sides of the back are proportional to each and to the body as a whole.
Doctors like Dr. Amron prefer to do this procedure with local anesthesia, which is also called tumescent liposuction. The patient is awake and can move, to give the doctor better access. Also the there is a quicker recovery time and a decreased risk of blood clots.
The patient needs to rest the day of the surgery, but should take a walk the next day to promote blood flow and thus, healing. Most patients return to work within a few days, and their normal fitness routine within the week. It is important to note how the body is feeling. When the patient feels discomfort, they should abstain from those activities.
The patient will also wear compression garments for a few days following the surgery. This will limit swelling and also speed healing.
With upper back liposuction, the patient can have a smooth, bulge-free back. You won't have to worry about unsightly fat deposits and you can gain some confidence back.
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Does Fat Return After Liposuction Surgery?
Posted Thursday, August 19, 2010 |
This is a common perception that the fat comes back in areas and it is debatable. However, I feel that the fat tissue itself that you removed from liposuction surgery, if it is removed properly, does not come back in that area. If there is fullness occurring in that area after liposuction, it is usually from it being not removed enough or possibly fullness occurring for other reasons. Let's take the abdomen for example. Many times patients feel there is still fat remaining because their abdomen is so full after liposuction surgery and it could be due to the fact that there is intra-abdominal fullness with fat around the viscera or organs that cannot be targeted with liposuction surgery or that the patient maybe has lost muscle tone and fullness that has occurred because of reduced muscle tone in that area and they're confusing this with fat. It is something that I call flab which is just loose tissue and it's not necessarily fat returning after liposuction.
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Body Contouring
Posted Monday, August 9, 2010 |
Liposuction is not a quick fix for weight loss nor is it a replacement for healthy eating and physical fitness. However, it is a remarkable way to treat areas on the body that have stubborn fat deposits which do not improve with weight loss or targeted exercise. Liposuction is essentially body contouring. The doctor can make the body more proportional and smooth and even out your abdomen, arms, and hips as well as other places on the body.
Body contouring is not just fat removal. In fact, the doctor must be careful not to be overly aggressive because irregularities may occur and the body will look distorted. Additionally, fat transfer may be required as a result of the surgeon being overly aggressive.
Body contouring with liposuction requires an experienced surgeon. The surgeon must first make several small incisions. Using an instrument called a cannula, he will break up and remove the fat. These incisions typically heal to an almost imperceptible state. Beverly Hills Liposuction Surgeon, Dr. David Amron, prefers to use tumescent liposuction, which requires only a local anesthetic. This allows the patient to move around and gives the doctor better access to the body. In addition, local anesthesia as opposed to general anesthesia allows for a quick recovery period with minimal downtime.
Body contouring can eliminate bulges from stubborn fat deposits. This smoothing slims you down, even if just a small amount of fat was removed. In addition, liposuction prevents fat from depositing or redistributing to those trouble areas. With liposuction, you can have the body you always wanted.
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Stiffness and Soreness After Liposuction
Posted Friday, July 30, 2010 |
After liposuction, it is common to experience swelling, bruising, and soreness in the days following the procedure. Recovery time for liposuction patients is variable, and depends on the individual patient as well as how aggressive the surgeon was during the procedure. Usually, during post-op recovery, my patients are able to resume daily activities and return to work within 1-3 days. Depending on the size of the treated area as well as your body type, some procedures can take months to fully heal due to swelling and soreness. In the first 24 hours after tumescent liposuction, the anesthetic solution from surgery will drain from the body through the surgical incisions. This is not a cause for alarm, as it is very common. In fact, this drainage helps facilitate healing and reduces recovery time. Slight stiffness and soreness is also common and will go away on their own.
In my practice, I would say that in 90 percent of my patients, they have little to no bruising or soreness after liposuction, and for the 10 percent of my patients that do, these symptoms tend to go away in about two weeks.
Most of my patients are able to return to their daily activities within two days and can resume their exercise routine within one to two weeks. Rarely do I have a patient who is very sore and stiff several weeks later. Sometimes this can persist if there is trauma to the area or if there has been a lot of irritation to the skin from the liposuction procedure, but should go away on its own. Massaging the affected area can help to soften up some of the stiffness and any potential slight scar tissue underneath the skin as well as help to reduce the soreness.
Slight stiffness and soreness following your liposuction procedure is no cause for alarm, as the body is still in recovery. During this time, do not overexert yourself, which may prolong the healing process. Within days you should be able to go back to work and resume work and exercise.
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Choosing the Right Surgeon
Posted Monday, July 12, 2010 |
Committing to liposuction is an important decision that demands caution and knowledge. While some easy weight loss solutions may seem appealing, it is important to do your research. Optimally, liposuction surgery should be a one-time procedure, and choosing a quality and experienced surgeon should be your top priority. The overall success of your liposuction surgery depends heavily choosing the right surgeon. In the hands of a highly skilled surgeon, you can expect to see beautiful, natural-looking results.
Beverly Hills Liposuction specialist Dr. David Amron understands that earning the trust of his patients is important in establishing a proper relationship with them. It is through this trust and understanding that helps Dr. Amron achieve optimal results. When selecting the right surgeon for your liposuction procedure, it is important that you research both the procedure and doctor to minimize chances of complication. With a procedure as delicate as liposuction surgery, the quality and experience of the surgeon should be a priority so you achieve your desired results the first time.
When going into your consultation, it is wise to come in prepared with questions and a general understanding of your procedure so you can learn early on if the surgeon is the best choice for you. If your surgeon is hesitant or provides vague answers, that may be a good indication to look elsewhere. Your liposuction surgeon should discuss your procedure relative to your body type, as well as potential risks involved in the procedure. Ask to see before and after pictures to see what type of results your surgeon produces, as well as for a good idea of what to expect post- liposuction .
Lastly, one of the most important things to look for in your liposuction surgeon is that he is a board-certified. Liposuction surgery is an extremely delicate procedure, but if you find a board-certified surgeon who has employs good technique and judgment, you should expect to see excellent results. Do your research before even considering liposuction and you can avoid serious complications.
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Arm Liposuction
Posted Thursday, June 16, 2010 |
The excess fat and loose skin hanging off the upper arm can be unsightly. One does not want to feel self-conscious when wearing tank tops or a swimsuit, but there are alternatives. To minimize flab, Dr. David Amron can evaluate you to see if arm liposuction is right for you. Getting arm liposuction is more effective earlier than later, as correcting the disproportion before the flab forms and droops can actually prevent those same symptoms. By tightening up the area, which is prone to gravitational pull, the upper arms stay tighter longer. Doing an earlier arm liposuction with Dr. David Amron minimizes the need for an arm lift later on, which may leave unsightly scars. Having your arm liposuction procedure done can counteract genetic predispositions such as disproportion and excess fat in localized areas.
The aesthetic motivation behind arm liposuction is to balance the arms to create proportion. Thinner arms can give the appearance of a thinner body, but you also do not want to remove too much fat. Overly thin arms with a heavier body can look deformed, rather than proportional. Arm liposuction can allow women the freedom to wear short sleeves without feeling self-conscious. Arm liposuction can address three main areas of fat deposit on the arms: the hanging skin, the fat pads under the arm pit, which bulges over the bra, and also fat pads on the back.
In arm liposuction, the posterior 2/3 of the arm is usually addressed, rather than just the hanging skin or flab just under the arm. All these aspects lend themselves to that desired proportional look, instead of just targeting an area and removing all the fat. Two incisions (from which the sculpting is done) are made behind the elbow and underneath the armpit to ensure evenness and prevent asymmetry or irregularities. As Dr. David Amron emphasizes, liposuction is not a substitute for diet and exercise, but for disproportionate fat deposits on the body.
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Bruising Post-Liposuction
Posted Thursday, June 16, 2010 |
Some post-operative patients may notice shadowy bruises on the site for several weeks after liposuction. Significant bruising will become purple or brown due to hemosiderin deposits. Unfortunately, there is nothing that can be done to expedite the removal of the hemosiderin. It can take anywhere from a week to several weeks to go away, but most instances are harmless and not a cause for concern.
Alternatively, dark bruising may be caused by post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation. And if your skin tone is more olive, Mediterranean or dark pigmented, it is possible that this could be a melanin-related issue. In such cases, sun exposure can promote hyper-pigmentation and delay the lightening process.
Lastly, post-operative bruising may be caused by the surgeon being too aggressive during liposuction surgery. In these cases, the skin takes on a “purple-red” color where areas have been overly aggressively liposuctioned. Unfortunately, with these cases the results tend to be permanent or extremely difficult to treat. These are extremely rare cases and can easily be avoided through proper evaluation and approach by the surgeon during the procedure. As outlined in my 10 Important Guidelines for Liposuction page, it is imperative that the surgeon takes precautionary measures before, during, and after liposuction to achieve optimal results and reduce the risk of complications later on.
Sometimes dense inflammation or nodules can occur in the area after liposuction. Typically, these will tend to go away on their own or can be hastened by massaging the area to loosen them up. If they still persist after a few months, I find helpful to inject a low dose of cortisone into the nodules to speed up the process.
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Liposuction - Exercise
Posted Thursday, June 16, 2010 |
Liposuction is a delicate procedure and patients are advised to be cautious after surgery. There are differing opinions regarding exercising after liposuction, and recommendations vary from doctor to doctor. Generally, I believe in as much activity as possible after liposuction. I find that it actually tends to promote the healing, reduces swelling and is fine for the patient. I want my patients walking the day liposuction is done and I instruct them to take a two mile walk the day after surgery. Typically, patients can go back to work two days after the procedure. But, with regards to exercise, I tell them to use common sense and to do what feels ok; which can varies from patient to patient. If you are going to go back into a gym and do some exercise, be it sit-ups or weights, and it hurts, or is still very sore, then I would advise you to wait several days or possibly even a couple weeks until going back to the gym. I do not feel that working out is going to adversely affect the results. It would just temporarily cause more swelling. My feelings are that there is really very little if anything after liposuction from an exercise or weight training standpoint that can permanently affect the results. Usually the majority of my liposuction patients, waiting a few days or a couple of weeks is sufficient to get back to your regular workout routine.
If you have any questions regarding exercising post-liposuction, contact me at my Beverly Hills office and I will be more than happy to discuss this with you.
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Liposuction Alternatives – Laser-Assisted Lipo & Ultrasonic Liposuction
Posted Thursday, June 16, 2010 |
Laser-Assisted Liposuction (e.g. Smart Lipo, Cool Lipo) is a technique that utilizes thermal energy to emulsify and remove excess fat from the area. Similarly, Ultrasonic-Assisted Liposuction (commonly referred to as Vaser), claims to melt fat from the area, but with a specialized cannula that transmits vibrations to easily break down fat membranes for easy transport from the body.
Laser-Assisted Liposuction and Ultrasonic Liposuction are newer, quite popular alternatives to more traditional forms of liposuction. The argument here goes that they melt fat and tighten skin, whereas traditional liposuction either does not tighten skin or makes your skin looser. Very alluring, but it's not that simple or truly accurate. I sometimes call this liposeduction vs. liposuction. There are many surgeons who have embraced these newer machines. Personally, I do not trust simply melting fat and feel I can get as much tightening as I choose by how I deal with the area just under the skin. I prefer this because it gives me more control of the procedure. With regard to the laser sealing blood vessels, remember that with properly done tumescent anesthesia one gets very little bleeding due to the hydrostatic pressure and epinephrine vasoconstruction. One well done study in a major peer reviewed journal (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Sept. 2006) failed to demonstrate any clinical advantages of laser assisted lipoplasty.
When looking into liposuction or alternatives to liposuction, be aware of the potential complications that may arise. Don't be allured by gimmicks, lower costs, or quick-fix solutions. Fancy machinery or technology pales in comparison to the artistry and skill of the surgeon. Thorough evaluation and education of your procedure can help you achieve optimal results and minimize the chances of irreversible consequences.
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REVISION LIPOSUCTION
Posted Thursday, June 16, 2010 |
With regard to liposuction surgery, I feel it is important to achieve the right results the first time. A knowledgeable surgeon who understands how to cater liposuction to the patient's unique body type can expect optimal results the first time. If proper assessment is not performed prior to surgery, the patient may not see their desired outcome. Over the years, I have seen patients who have been traumatized and disappointed by the outcome of their liposuction surgery. Especially in these patients, healthy communication with your surgeon and a sense of mutual trust is critical in achieving optimal results.
I always try to tell my patients that it is not about the technology or machinery that determines the outcome of your liposuction. Rather, the skills, knowledge, and the methodologies of the surgeon guide him on how to best approach your surgery. (Please read my 10 Important Guidelines for Liposuction page for more information.) The surgeon must exercise good judgment to ensure he is not too conservative or too liberal during liposuction; he must remove just the right amount of fat in the right places to create a more proportional end result.
If you are considering going back to your previous surgeon for revision liposuction, but have some reservations about it, you might want to get a second or third opinion. It is important that if you do seek different opinions that these opinions are from a reliable source. Be wary of biased opinions or misinformation. I believe it is wise to get another opinion, but be careful who you are getting that opinion from in terms of being given clear and honest guidance.
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Taping vs Compression Garments
Posted Thursday, June 16, 2010 |
Each surgeon has his or her preference and philosophy in regards to wearing compression garments after a liposuction procedure. Dr. David Amron prefers his post-liposuction patients wear compression garments full-time, 24 hours a day, for the first 10 days, followed by 12 to 16 hours a day for the subsequent 10 days. After these 10 days, it may not be necessary to continue wearing them. The purpose of wearing a compression garment after your liposuction procedure is to allow it to heal and to minimize chances of swelling during the recovery process. During his patient consultation before and after liposuction in Los Angeles, Dr. David Amron will discuss the benefits to wearing a compression garment and would strongly advise you to wear a compression garment after the surgery. In the first 24 to 48 hours, it does help to reduce any bleeding and decrease bruising.
Thereafter, wearing a compression garment does give support to the skin and allow it to adhere in a better way during that process where the skin is settling back. With regards to taping, Dr. David Amron has never used taping when he performs liposuction in Los Angeles. Some surgeons prefer to use them, but Dr. Amron does not believe taping will help the area retract any more efficiently. In most cases, simply wearing the compression garment is sufficient in allowing the area to heal post-liposuction.
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Taping vs Compression Garments
Posted Thursday, June 16, 2010 |
Each surgeon has his or her preference and philosophy in regards to wearing compression garments after a liposuction procedure. Dr. David Amron prefers his post-liposuction patients wear compression garments full-time, 24 hours a day, for the first 10 days, followed by 12 to 16 hours a day for the subsequent 10 days. After these 10 days, it may not be necessary to continue wearing them. The purpose of wearing a compression garment after your liposuction procedure is to allow it to heal and to minimize chances of swelling during the recovery process. During his patient consultation before and after liposuction in Los Angeles, Dr. David Amron will discuss the benefits to wearing a compression garment and would strongly advise you to wear a compression garment after the surgery. In the first 24 to 48 hours, it does help to reduce any bleeding and decrease bruising.
Thereafter, wearing a compression garment does give support to the skin and allow it to adhere in a better way during that process where the skin is settling back. With regards to taping, Dr. David Amron has never used taping when he performs liposuction in Los Angeles. Some surgeons prefer to use them, but Dr. Amron does not believe taping will help the area retract any more efficiently. In most cases, simply wearing the compression garment is sufficient in allowing the area to heal post-liposuction.
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Revision Liposuction
Posted Tuesday, March 23, 2010 |
With regard to liposuction surgery, I feel it is important to achieve the right results the first time. A knowledgeable surgeon who understands how to cater liposuction to the patient's unique body type can expect optimal results the first time. If proper assessment is not performed prior to surgery, the patient may not see their desired outcome. Over the years, I have seen patients who have been traumatized and disappointed by the outcome of their liposuction surgery. Especially in these patients, healthy communication with your surgeon and a sense of mutual trust is critical in achieving optimal results.
I always try to tell my patients that it is not about the technology or machinery that determines the outcome of your liposuction. Rather, the skills, knowledge, and the methodologies of the surgeon guide him on how to best approach your surgery. (Please read my 10 Important Guidelines for Liposuction page for more information.) The surgeon must exercise good judgment to ensure he is not too conservative or too liberal during liposuction; he must remove just the right amount of fat in the right places to create a more proportional end result.
If you are considering going back to your previous surgeon for revision liposuction, but have some reservations about it, you might want to get a second or third opinion. It is important that if you do seek different opinions that these opinions are from a reliable source. Be wary of biased opinions or misinformation. I believe it is wise to get another opinion, but be careful who you are getting that opinion from in terms of being given clear and honest guidance.
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Liposuction Alternatives — Laser-Assisted Lipo & Ultrasonic Liposuction
Posted Friday, February 6, 2009 |
Laser-Assisted Liposuction (e.g. Smart Lipo, Cool Lipo) is a technique that utilizes thermal energy to emulsify and remove excess fat from the area. Similarly, Ultrasonic-Assisted Liposuction (commonly referred to as Vaser), claims to melt fat from the area, but with a specialized cannula that transmits vibrations to easily break down fat membranes for easy transport from the body.
Laser-Assisted Liposuction and Ultrasonic Liposuction are newer, quite popular alternatives to more traditional forms of liposuction. The argument here goes that they melt fat and tighten skin, whereas traditional liposuction either does not tighten skin or makes your skin looser. Very alluring, but it's not that simple or truly accurate. I sometimes call this liposeduction vs. liposuction. There are many surgeons who have embraced these newer machines. Personally, I do not trust simply melting fat and feel I can get as much tightening as I choose by how I deal with the area just under the skin. I prefer this because it gives me more control of the procedure. With regard to the laser sealing blood vessels, remember that with properly done tumescent anesthesia one gets very little bleeding due to the hydrostatic pressure and epinephrine vasoconstruction. One well done study in a major peer reviewed journal (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Sept. 2006) failed to demonstrate any clinical advantages of laser assisted lipoplasty.
When looking into liposuction or alternatives to liposuction, be aware of the potential complications that may arise. Don't be allured by gimmicks, lower costs, or quick-fix solutions. Fancy machinery or technology pales in comparison to the artistry and skill of the surgeon. Thorough evaluation and education of your procedure can help you achieve optimal results and minimize the chances of irreversible consequences.
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Liposuction - Exercise
Posted Thursday, Dececmber 18, 2008 |
Liposuction is a delicate procedure and patients are advised to be cautious after surgery. There are differing opinions regarding exercising after liposuction, and recommendations vary from doctor to doctor. Generally, I believe in as much activity as possible after liposuction. I find that it actually tends to promote the healing, reduces swelling and is fine for the patient. I want my patients walking the day liposuction is done and I instruct them to take a two mile walk the day after surgery. Typically, patients can go back to work two days after the procedure. But, with regards to exercise, I tell them to use common sense and to do what feels ok; which can varies from patient to patient. If you are going to go back into a gym and do some exercise, be it sit-ups or weights, and it hurts, or is still very sore, then I would advise you to wait several days or possibly even a couple weeks until going back to the gym. I do not feel that working out is going to adversely affect the results. It would just temporarily cause more swelling. My feelings are that there is really very little if anything after liposuction from an exercise or weight training standpoint that can permanently affect the results. Usually the majority of my liposuction patients, waiting a few days or a couple of weeks is sufficient to get back to your regular workout routine.
If you have any questions regarding exercising post-liposuction, contact me at my Beverly Hills office and I will be more than happy to discuss this with you.
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Bruising Post-Liposuction
Posted Tuesday, Sept 23, 2008 |
Some post-operative patients may notice shadowy bruises on the site for several weeks after liposuction. Significant bruising will become purple or brown due to hemosiderin deposits. Unfortunately, there is nothing that can be done to expedite the removal of the hemosiderin. It can take anywhere from a week to several weeks to go away, but most instances are harmless and not a cause for concern.
Alternatively, dark bruising may be caused by post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation. And if your skin tone is more olive, Mediterranean or dark pigmented, it is possible that this could be a melanin-related issue. In such cases, sun exposure can promote hyper-pigmentation and delay the lightening process.
Lastly, post-operative bruising may be caused by the surgeon being too aggressive during liposuction surgery. In these cases, the skin takes on a "purple-red" color where areas have been overly aggressively liposuctioned. Unfortunately, with these cases the results tend to be permanent or extremely difficult to treat. These are extremely rare cases and can easily be avoided through proper evaluation and approach by the surgeon during the procedure. As outlined in my 10 Important Guidelines for Liposuction page, it is imperative that the surgeon takes precautionary measures before, during, and after liposuction to achieve optimal results and reduce the risk of complications later on.
Sometimes dense inflammation or nodules can occur in the area after liposuction. Typically, these will tend to go away on their own or can be hastened by massaging the area to loosen them up. If they still persist after a few months, I find helpful to inject a low dose of cortisone into the nodules to speed up the process.
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Arm Liposuction
Posted Thursday, June 16, 2008 |
The excess fat and loose skin hanging off the upper arm can be unsightly. One does not want to feel self-conscious when wearing tank tops or a swimsuit, but there are alternatives. To minimize flab, Dr. David Amron can evaluate you to see if arm liposuction is right for you. Getting arm liposuction is more effective earlier than later, as correcting the disproportion before the flab forms and droops can actually prevent those same symptoms. By tightening up the area, which is prone to gravitational pull, the upper arms stay tighter longer. Doing an earlier arm liposuction with Dr. David Amron minimizes the need for an arm lift later on, which may leave unsightly scars. Having your arm liposuction procedure done can counteract genetic predispositions such as disproportion and excess fat in localized areas.
The aesthetic motivation behind arm liposuction is to balance the arms to create proportion. Thinner arms can give the appearance of a thinner body, but you also do not want to remove too much fat. Overly thin arms with a heavier body can look deformed, rather than proportional. Arm liposuction can allow women the freedom to wear short sleeves without feeling self-conscious. Arm liposuction can address three main areas of fat deposit on the arms: the hanging skin, the fat pads under the arm pit, which bulges over the bra, and also fat pads on the back.
In arm liposuction, the posterior 2/3 of the arm is usually addressed, rather than just the hanging skin or flab just under the arm. All these aspects lend themselves to that desired proportional look, instead of just targeting an area and removing all the fat. Two incisions (from which the sculpting is done) are made behind the elbow and underneath the armpit to ensure evenness and prevent asymmetry or irregularities. As Dr. David Amron emphasizes, liposuction is not a substitute for diet and exercise, but for disproportionate fat deposits on the body.
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Three liposuction options
Posted Thursday, June 05, 2008 |
 You may find yourself with a paunch that won't budge. Popular after pregnancy, a tummy tuck can
help restore the flat stomach you had before (or never quite had in the first place). Here, the three
types of abdominoplasty your surgeon might suggest.
Full: In addition to the incision across the lower abdomen, a traditional tummy tuck also utilizes an
incision around the belly button. During this procedure, excess skin is removed, muscles are tight
and liposuction may be used to contour. This is a more extensive operation that essentially removes
the skin from above the belly button down to the public area that's been compromised by pregnancies, genetic laxity, or obesity.
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Liposuction and your body type
Posted Wednesday, November 28, 2007 |
 The structure of your body can dictate the general areas that can benefit from liposuction.
Below, five body-type-centric approaches. ust because you're muscular doesn't mean you
mmune to stubborn fat deposits. Liposuction is ideal for fat in muscular areas since the fat
tends to pocket away from the muscle with age, rather than provide a nice, even layer of
coverage. Target zones to consider: flanks and back, inner thighs, knees, upper arms.
posuction can be used to bring e The curves into proportion with the rest of your body. The fibrous, dense fat of the back...
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