Sound Surgical Technologies, maker of the VASER liposuction system, and Cytori Therapeutics have formed a sales partnership. According to a recent news release from SST, the company will be selling Cytori’s high-tech fat grafting systems. The VASER lipo system is a popular ultrasound-assisted platform that has been shown to provide viable harvesting of fat for facial fat…
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How much does liposuction cost in Las Vegas?
The cost of liposuction in the Las Vegas area depends on many factors. (1) Technique: The technique being used plays a role. Are you having tumescent liposuction, ultrasonic liposuction (VASER), laser liposuction (Smart Lipo, Cool Lipo)? Ultrasonic and laser liposuction is typically more expensive due to the expensive equipment needed. (2) Anesthesia: If your doctor uses general anesthesia and…
How soon after liposuction can I fly?
The related concerns about flying after liposuction involve the risk of getting a DVT (deep vein thrombosis) or blood clot in your legs. The risk of getting a DVT is based on multiple factors.Major factors directly associated with liposuction include: – How much fat was removed total?– How much fat was removed from each area treated?– How…
Slim Those Saddlebags With Liposuction
Is your exercise routine getting the results you want? or are there areas of your body that still won’t slim down? These days, getting the body you want often requires more than just sweat; it requires some smart technology and a good surgeon. For people in the Las Vegas area that need a little extra…
Debunking Common Liposuction Myths
Maintaining realistic expectations is important when considering liposuction, so it is also therefore necessary to separate fiction from fact. Here are four common liposuction myths that frequently confuse and frustrate patients. Myth: Liposuction is for Weight Loss Fact: Lipo does not actually help with weight loss and will not cause a noticeable reduction in weight….
Keep Active to Keep Fat Away After Abdominal Liposuction
A new study suggests that if you’re going to have liposuction, you should stay active after the procedure to keep off deep belly fat. Patients in a Brazilian study who didn’t exercise after surgery had an increase in visceral fat around their abdominal organs. Visceral fat is more closely associated with diabetes and heart disease than superficial…
Fat Returns After Liposuction? Not So Fast, Says New Study
A new study has overturned the conclusions of a previous study that indicated fat cells are redistributed to untreated areas after liposuction. The study, published in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, refutes the conclusions of the previous report with a larger sample size and more precise measuring techniques. Does Fat Return After Liposuction? A…
Fixing Extra Belly Button Skin During Your Tummy Tuck Procedure
As one of the most popular procedures currently available, the tummy tuck addresses loose skin and excess fat deposits in the stomach area, and may also be focused on concerns with the belly button. A variety of issues with the belly button may be adjusted during a tummy tuck procedure. As one of the world’s most popular…
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Liposuction
Liposuction is a common cosmetic surgery procedure that selectively removes deposits of body fat in targeted areas. Read on to learn the answers to common liposuction questions. Is liposuction a weight loss procedure? Liposuction is not an obesity or weight loss treatment; it selectively removes persistent subcutaneous fat — fat that’s directly under the skin — that…
A Better Brazilian Butt Lift
Do designer jeans let you down because, no matter how good the cut, you don’t see the curves you want? You’ve probably heard about buttocks enhancing procedures (and read gossip about which stars are rumored to have had them). This type of procedure isn’t just for celebs: we can make cosmetic improvements to the buttocks that look…
