Liposuction (also called lipoplasty and lipectomy) is a large and constantly growing industry. Hundreds of thousands of Americans undergo the surgery every year. Hundreds of thousands more people consider undergoing the procedure, but are undecided. This article will explore who is and who isn't a good candidate for liposuction.Contrary to common belief, lipoplasty is not a weight-loss solution. Although it removes fat from the body, it is...more
Maybe you've heard about liposuction (also called lipoplasty and lipectomy), and it sounds good. Maybe you like the idea of surgically addressing some of your problem areas, but you aren't sure what the drawbacks and cost will be. Whatever your reason for wanting to know more about liposuction, this article will help give you an overview of the basics of liposuction and will point you toward places where you can learn more.Liposuction is one of...more
Last year, nearly 350,000 people underwent surgical liposuction (also called lipoplasty and lipectomy) in the United States alone. Certain signs suggest that next year's figures could be even higher. With more and more people undergoing lipoplasties, people want to know if these procedures are safe. This article will discuss the safety of the surgery and what patients can do to improve their chances of a safe and successful procedure.The first thing that patients should know is that liposuction is a surgical procedure, and that there is always some amount of risk associated with surgical procedures. Although modern technology and surgical techniques have made lipoplasty a relatively safe and reliable procedure, there is always the chance that something could go wrong. There is the possibility for scarring, skin blemishes, nerve damage and occasionally even serious injury or death.With that said, however, most of the time, lipoplasty can be performed without much in the way of real danger. The FDA has approved most of the major lipectomy techniques used in the United States, which signifies that they feel that these surgeries meet a certain minimum safety requirement. While...more
Proper preparation is essential in ensuring a safe and successful operation. Ideally, patients begin their preparation long before they enter the operating room. The initial and possibly most important preparation is mental. Patients prepare by researching liposuction techniques and doctors. One of the most important things that you can do to...more
Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries of all time. For twelve out of the past thirteen years, it has topped the charts as the number one cosmetic surgery in America. Hundreds of thousands of procedures are performed every year.One of the reasons that this surgery (which is also called lipoplasty and suction lipectomy) is so...more
Every man has seen and envied the washboard abs of the movie stars. Unfortunately, the typical American midriff doesn't bear much resemblance to what we see on the silver screen. Most men have heard of liposuction (also called lipoplasty and suction lipectomy), and they wonder whether the procedure could help them to a firmer and more chiseled abdomen.Lipoplasty is a surgery which removes excess and unwanted fat from specific target areas on a person's body. It typically is performed under local anesthesia. The surgery uses special hollow needles called cannulas to break up and suction out the unwanted fat. The abdomen is the most popular area for lipoplasty, among both men and women.The surgery can help a lot of people to trim their tummies by removing excess fat. In some specialized cases, though, it can even create the appearance of six-pack abs. A high precision liposuction procedure called abdominal etching removes fat in specific patterns to accentuate and reveal the structure and outline of the underlying abdominal muscles. According to some estimates, the surgery typically costs somewhere between $4,000 and $7,000, which makes it pricier than most lipectomies.The...more
For all you men out there who aren't entirely pleased with your silhouette and have wondered in maybe plastic surgery could be the answer, you aren't alone. The word is out that Jon Gosselin, of TLC's reality show "Jon and Kate Plus 8", may be...more
Just about everyone is afraid of pain, and one of the first people have when they're considering a liposuction (also called lipoplasty and lipectomy) is "How much will it hurt?" The perennially popular procedure surgically removes excess body fat...more
For many people, large volume liposuction sounds like the perfect solution. In one surgery, a doctor removes large amounts of body fat from your body, leaving you thin and attractive with little effort on your part. You enter obese; you leave as a...more
Liposuction or lipoplasty can be performed on nearly any part of the body. Your surgeon can use one of a couple of different methods to remove fatty deposits from your face, neck, arms, thighs, stomach, or buttocks.The procedure usually results in a...more
Getting liposuction has probably made you incredibly confident in your body. Having a new look can do wonders for your self-esteem. Maintaining the results of your procedure is an important step to making sure that your body stays the way you want...more
'Fat' a word nobody likes and you certainly hate to see it on your body. You know exactly how many grams of fat are in all the foods you eat by heart and you've tried every diet on the planet.You've got exercise equipment at home and you're a member...more