Liposuction has become one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures among both men and women. Unlike traditional techniques that involved surgical intervention to remove excess fat, modern liposuction modalities are minimally-invasive or non-invasive, safe and...
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Treatment of Love Handles with Laser Liposuction
Are you finding it difficult to shape up even with rigorous dieting and exercise? Or are you particularly bothered about those love handles? The flanks are one of those troublesome spots where people - especially men - tend to accumulate stubborn fat. Luckily, there...
How Liposuction Helps With Lipedema
Many women complain about unexpected weight gain or excess fat in their body despite living and eating healthy. Unfortunately, this could be due to lipedema, a painful fat syndrome that is the result of the deposition of excess fat in the subcutaneous tissues....
Why Fat Accumulates in Specific Areas
Body fat is a source of energy and essential for the body. However, too much of anything is bad for you and that’s also true of fat. Excess fat is unhealthy and puts you at risk for several medical problems. When a person consumes excess calories and doesn’t burn...
Study Evaluates Popular Liposuction Techniques
Liposuction is among the most widely requested cosmetic surgical procedures worldwide. The procedure involves removing unwanted fat to trim the body and contour it into an attractive shape. Conventional body contouring surgery is invasive and comes with side effects...
ASPS: No Consensus on the Best Method of Processing Cells for Fat Grafting
The popularity of fat transfer procedures in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery has soared in recent years. However, a recently published review in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® notes that there is still no consensus among plastic surgeons on the best method of...
Frequently Asked Questions about SmartLipo Triplex
Advanced liposuction treatments offer precision, minimal invasiveness, and quick recovery times. Among the most popular options today is Smartlipo laser liposuction in NYC. This techniques combines three laser wavelengths to target stubborn fat effectively while also...
Autologous Fat Grafting a Feasible Option for Calf Augmentation, says ASAPS
A study published by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) shows that autologous fat grafting is a much better option than implants for calf augmentation. Many men and women who are unhappy about the shape/size of their calf muscles opt for calf...
Causes of Back Rolls and Managing Them with Liposuction
What Causes Back Rolls? The back comprises the upper, middle and lower back. The appearance of excess fat in these regions most commonly results from two factors: Atrophy of the muscles of the back due to poor nutrition and lack of exercise Excess body fat Activity...
Smartlipo Triplex Liposuction Outcome Heavily Dependent on Plastic Surgeon’s Skill
Smartlipo laser liposuction is one of the most popular body contouring treatments among both men and women in NYC. Unlike traditional invasive liposuction surgery, this is a minimally invasive procedure that uses laser technology to liquefy stubborn fat, making it...
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