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New Techniques to Remove Fat: Slim Liposuction and More

With the constant development of new technology, it became more difficult to choose from a great selection of cosmetic surgery options. For example, liposuction has evolved into a lot of ways in a short span of time, resulting in various methods with their own pros and cons. Here you will find the latest in liposuction and what to anticipate from them.

SMART LIPOSUCTION

Smart liposuction liquefies the fat cells using laser so as to remove them easily. The procedure is done by inserting a cannula into a small incision on the area to be treated. As soon as the fats are liquefied, they are suctioned out and the incision is sutured close. Smart liposuction poses decreased risk of bleeding by using small cuts and is more accurate with short recovery period.

PAL

PAL is short for Power Assisted Liposuction. This procedure uses a cannula that vibrates to aid in breaking the fats much better and faster than the usual liposuction technique. This method is said to remove more fats and works best at targeting areas with more fibrous tissues like the back and the male breast.

SLIM LIPOSUCTION

Slim liposuction is a relatively new technique that is said to compete with Smart liposuction. Slim liposuction is considered less invasive and also uses a laser to remove the fats quickly by liquefying it. There is less bleeding with this procedure and faster recovery period than the other options available. As with other liposuction methods, the results would still depend on the skills of the surgeon doing slim laser liposuction.

COOL LIPOSUCTION

Cool liposuction can be done in a doctor’s office since mild anesthesia is only used. By making a small incision, a cannula with an attached laser is inserted and uses cool laser energy. The cool laser would then melt the fats while another cannula sucks out the melted fats. This new method claims to be faster, more cost-effective and gives better results than the traditional liposuction methods.

Overall, the advantages of these techniques are the smaller incision, shorter recovery period, lesser risks and complications, and more efficient results. However, the results would still depend on the surgeon and his skills and experience in using the method. It is then best to choose a reputable and trustworthy surgeon. Also, don’t hesitate to ask questions regarding the different options provided. Even though other techniques seem to be much safer than the other alternatives, it is still worth the try to consult your doctor on what is best for you depending on your goals, expectations and physical condition. While the cost of cosmetic surgery is on your mind no doubt, it is not the most important part of the decision you will make.

Posted on August 26th 2010 in Surgery | No Comments »

Natural vs. Surgical Breast Enlargement

When a woman has curves, it is considered to be very beautiful. This is probably why breast enlargement has become so popular. Women with flat chest want to add a little oomph to their appearance, and so opt to have their breast enhanced.

Though most people are only aware of surgical breast enlargement, there are also natural methods to try. These methods will take a long time to show any result, but are said to work. The problem usually is that people have little patience, and they will give up on something if it doesn’t show them quick results.

Both surgical and natural breast enlargement has benefits and disadvantages. This article will tell you what they are, so you can decide for yourself what is the best option for you.

Surgical breast enlargement

When you have a breast enlargement surgery, an incision will be made near your breast, through which they will fill your breast with either a silicon, saline or a cohesive gel implant.

The incision can be made in the armpits, under the breasts or on the areola. Below the breast is the most common place to have the incision made, because the scars are the least visible there. If you are a mother that breastfeeds, then an incision on the areola is not recommended, for it will impede their ability to do so.

There are some pros and cons to each type of implant. A saline implant is the cheapest type of implant, but also give the least natural look and feel.
Silicone implant ruptures are quite hard to detect and they are more difficult to replace. They are also the most expensive.
The cohesive gel breast implant gives the most natural look and feel, but they are not yet FDA approved in the USA. Another benefit from the cohesive gel implant is that they do not leak. The breast keeps its form when the shell breaks. A disadvantage of these implants is that they leave rather big scars compared to the others.
A big advantage to breast enlargement is that the results are immediate. After the surgery is done, you instantly have larger breasts.

The biggest disadvantage of surgical breast enlargement is the scars. While the surgeons will do everything they can to keep them to a minimum, they will need to incise you to insert the implant. It is simply inevitable.

Natural breast enlargement

There are various types of natural breast enlargement. You can use herbs, exercises or special massaging techniques.
These methods have been used throughout the ages, but people tend to disagree about their effectiveness. Some will swear by these methods, while other will say they haven’t had any effect on the size or shape of the breast. The former will usually claim that the latter simply haven’t used the methods for long enough. The latter will claim that the methods have only worked in the former’s heads.

A big advantage of natural methods is that they do not leave scars. Your skin will remain intact, and nobody will be able to see you have done anything to your breasts.

The disadvantages comes from the slow and questionable results. Do you have the patience to keep these methods up for months, or even years?
If you don’t like the idea of having a surgeon slice you open, then you may want to try natural methods first. If you want to have direct results, then your best option is breast enlargement surgery. I have only given you the pros and cons of each method. The ultimate decision is up to yourself.

Posted on August 7th 2010 in Surgery | No Comments »

An Overview of Neck Liposuction

Most neck liposuction procedures are performed on people who are generally unhappy with the amount of fat that has accumulated in their neck areas. This is a part of the body that naturally gains fatty deposits, especially with age. This can affect the appearance and self confidence of an individual. This procedure is used to reverse that condition.

Neck liposuction is a procedure that is usually a simple outpatient operation, unless additional work such as a face lift is to be performed at the same time, in which case stronger anesthetic is used and a hospital stay is required. If no complications arise it can be finished in as little as one hour, and the patient can usually go home within a few hours.

The procedure begins once the surgeon has carefully marked the areas where the fat is to be removed. A small cut is made under the chin or behind the ear lobes and a small thin instrument called a cannula is inserted into the space that contains the fat that is to be removed. The cannula is used to break down the fat and sculpt the area into the desired shape. a powerful suction device then sucks the fat away. The patient is stitched up and sent to recovery.

There are few complications that arise from this procedure but like any cosmetic or plastic surgery there is always the chance that an infection could set in. Precautionary measures are taken to make sure this is unlikely to happen.

Recovery can be somewhat difficult. There is usually bruising and swelling lasting up to three weeks and a compression band must be worn during this time to keep the neck firmly in place and to give the skin a chance to become accustomed to it’s new shape. It is also common for the patient to experience some bleeding, temporary numbness, burning and swelling. Soon these symptoms will subside and the patient will begin to have some visual confirmation of their new look. The full effect of the surgery may not be noticeable, however, until several months have passed.

Patients are commonly happy with the results of this operation. This is a fairly simple procedure that can reward the patient with a younger look and even renewed self-confidence.

Posted on July 31st 2010 in Surgery | No Comments »

Liposculpture – A Liposuction Procedure

Many people have a very hard time trying to lose weight. If diet and an exercise routine alone don’t seem to give you the results you desire, you might consider a body contouring procedure known as liposculpture, which is a form of liposuction. Anyone who has problems in areas such as the hips, thighs, arms, face, knees, neck, love handles, abdomen, saddle bags, or waist can benefit from these types of procedures.

Both the Tumescent Liposculpture and the Ultrasonic Assisted Liposculpture, UAL for short, remove fat deposits from the body. Following an anesthetic and saline solution injection, the Tumescent lipo procedure involves the use of a special tube for the suctioning of fatty tissue. With the UAL technique, the targeted fat is liquefied using an ultrasound probe before it is suctioned out of the body. Liposculpture, which is much less painful than traditional liposuction, is an excellent option for many people. Recovery time after the procedure is very quick, meaning you will be back on track and resuming your normal activities within a week or so. However, strenuous exercise or other activities are discouraged for two to four weeks.

The estimated time for a liposculpture procedure can vary according to the volume of fat to be removed, but around two hours is normal for each procedure. The amount of time it will take is also affected by the number of areas to be treated as well as the type of surgical technique used.

Keep in mind that Liposculpture can have side effects such as soreness at the site, swelling, and some bruising, all of which are temporary. And other complications that are possible include bagginess, infections, changes in skin pigment, rippling, and retention of fluid. When you consult with an experienced plastic surgeon to discuss your plans for a liposculpture procedure, he can discuss with you all the details including possible dangers and side effects associated with these procedures. A board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience performing these types of procedures is a must, so do your homework.

Liposculpture, which is an excellent option for effective weight loss for those who have had problems losing weight in the past, will make you look slim and trim because of the many fat cells that are permanently removed from your body during the process. Your appearance will be improved right away, along with your confidence. Just bear in mind that in order to maintain your new look into the future, you will need to watch your diet and fit some exercise into your schedule.

Posted on July 5th 2010 in Surgery | No Comments »

New Liposuction Techniques Exposed: The Smart Lipo

li poSmartlipo is a laser-assisted new liposuction procedure. It’s non-invasive, with a very short recovery period. It works by breaking the membranes of the fat and melting it. A laser does this at a subcutaneous level.

The liquefied fat is the suctioned with cannula with low suction power. This more gentle suction of melted fat opposite to the traditional suction of solid fat, greatly reduces the recovery time and the bruising and pain associated to older liposuction techniques. Theoretically you could have this type of new liposuction during your lunch-break and return to work after that, but a recovery period of at least 2 days is preferred. You can spend these 2 days at home, there’s no need to stay in a hospital or clinic.

The areas that can commonly benefit form SmartLipo are double chin, cheeks, arms, hips, ankles, thighs and buttocks. The cannula used is very small, because it’s easier to suction the melted fat, so the scar of the incision is small too. Furthermore, after a couple of months it will be almost invisible.

Smartlipo is safer than traditional liposuction, as the amount of drug needed for the anesthesia is smaller. Generally local anesthesia is preferred. Another advantage is that bleeding, that is very common with older lipos, is reduced at a minimum.

The treatment lasts from 2 to 3 hours. Results will improve with time. At the beginning the skin will need to adapt to the change in shape, after 6 weeks the swelling will disappear and your look will improve, and then after six months more or less you will achieve a much better shape as the results will be the definitive ones.

Smartlipo it’s a very good way to further shape areas of the body that have been treated with liposuction. There are absolutely no contraindications in undergoing this new liposuction procedure after a traditional liposuction. Especially if the latter produced some skin laxity it will help to get the perfect contour and at the same time have firmer skin in the treated zones.

Posted on May 21st 2010 in Surgery | No Comments »

Comparing Aspects of Laser Lipo To Traditional Lipo

lipo-hiresThere are many advantages offered by laser liposuction especially when used to complement more traditional liposuction treatments. Alone, laser lipo offers a greatly reduced level of risk because it is much more precise at targeting unwanted body fat while leaving the surrounding tissue nearly untouched. There are significantly differences in the methodology and equipment required to perform laser liposuction and for that reason the costs are determined based on slightly different factors. In the end, the laser technique can be very beneficial when performed by a knowledgeable and skillful surgeon.

The most common problem with traditional liposuction is the excessive amount of bleeding that occurs when a blood vessel is damaged. Sometimes a blood transfusion is necessary to replace the amount of blood loss. Laser liposuction patients however, will not have such a problem because the procedure is much better at accuracy targeting fat cells and not harming the other tissue surrounding the area. With smaller tools the incision required is also smaller so there is less chance of scaring or infections.

There is a different training and skill required to perform lazer lipo and that is why the surgeon fee will differ between the two techniques. There is also a difference in equipment and tools. Since more laser equipment will have been a fairly recent purchase, it explains why the facility fee or overhead fee as it is sometimes called will be higher for laser fat removal.

Since laser liposuction is so much more precise it also has one downside in that it is a relatively slow procedure and removes fat in small amounts at a time. This means it is not a feasible technique for removing large quantities when a bigger procedure is called for. Many surgeons are learning to combine the benefits of different techniques by using laser liposuction to detail the treatment area after a traditional procedure is used to remove much of the fat.

Posted on May 21st 2010 in Surgery | No Comments »

The Benefits of New Laser Liposuction

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery procedure that is meant to help remove the body fats. Although there are benefits to this approach, there is a downside to such a procedure. The recovery period is both long and uncomfortable. It takes about 3 weeks to fully heal and during that week, you will feel the post surgical discomfort in your operated area. In addition, there is the possibility of leaving liposuction scars if your surgeon is not very skillful or experienced. That kind of scarring is permanent and you will need another operation to remove it.

Due to the above weakness of the current liposuction, there is a new liposuction technique called zerona laser liposuction being introduced that can overcome some of the weakness. Zerona liposuction uses a non-invasive patented technique to remove fats from the patient. What it does is fairly easy to understand. The patient goes into a machine that uses laser to melt the fats that are beneath the skin. Once that is completed, the machine will suck the fats out through the skin as well. No surgical procedure of any kind is used. That is the breakthrough the Zerona is promising.

This new liposuction procedure has a number of benefits. Patients of zerona no longer have to endure the discomforting and long recover period as they can return home on the same day the procedure is conducted. They also have no worries of leaving any scarring since there is no surgical process at all being conducted.

The downside of zerona is the number of sessions you need to go. Each session takes about 50 minute in total and an average needs to go for six sessions to complete the procedure. Hence, this might cause inconvenience to people. However, the benefits is sufficient to overcome this weakness as there are more and more people searching for information about this technique.

Posted on April 12th 2010 in Surgery | No Comments »

How to Recover from Rhinoplasty

One of the thing that people worry about rhinoplasty or nose jobs is the recovery period and process. The things that might concern them include the pain level, the length of the recovery and any inconveniences in their life due to the recovery. This article gives a brief rundown on some of these points above so that patients can use it as a guide when considering for a rhinoplasty.

Recovering from rhinoplasty typically needs about two to three weeks.  While many people would prefer a shorter recovery period, it is not possible unless they go for a non surgical rhinoplasty is which case the recovery period is only a day. For normal rhinoplasty, there is a longer recovery period that an average patient needs to sit through.

During the beginning, patients will need to wear bandages. This is to protect their nose as well as to hold it in shape until the nose has stabilize. The bandages will only be removed after 2-3 weeks and that is when the full effects of the surgery can be seen.

During the first two to three days, patients will feel some discomfort. There will also be bruises seen on your face which will subside after 48 to 72 hours. Due to the these factors, it is advisable that patients should avoid looking at themselves in the mirror as it will not be a pleasant sight. If the patients have to look, they should be mentally prepared about what they will see and don’t feel alarm about their look during this period.

After two to three weeks, the bandages will go off. By this time, most of the bruises should be gone although there might be lingering bruises that will take longer to heal. During this entire recovery period, it is important that patients do not engage in any physical activities to avoid any further complications.

Posted on April 9th 2010 in Surgery | No Comments »