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New Statistics: Breast Implants Beat Liposuction in 2008

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery recently has revealed statistics indicating that for the first time, the popularity of breast implant procedures has outdone that of liposuction. ASPS reports reveal that 355,671 breast augmentation procedures were performed in 2008, compared to 341,144 liposuction procedures. In a recently issued press release, President Alan Gold, MD comments that…

International Study Shows Liposuction as Most Common Procedure

Liposuction was recently shown to be the world’s most frequently performed cosmetic procedure, according to an international study of the world’s cosmetic surgeons. Liposuction refers to the removal of excess fat deposits, sometimes using advanced techniques such as sound waves. This detailed and well-established annual study was titled The ISAPS International Survey on Aesthetic/Cosmetic Procedures Performed…

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…

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…

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