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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| D.J. Verret, MD |  |
Is traditional liposuction outdated?
Traditional liposuction is still the gold standard of treatment.
There are many good scientific studies comparing traditional liposuction with some of the newer techniques. In one study published by Fodor and Watson (Plast Reconstr Surg. 1998... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD |  |
Smart Lipo - What happens to stretched-out skin once the fat is removed?
There has been no scientific study done that I have seen that proves the claim that Smartlipo tightens skin more than mother nature after fat is removed. Skin that is thick and elastic will shrink well regardless of the lipo technique. Skin... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD | |
Should I get liposuction plus tummy tuck or SmartLipo?
Traditional liposuction would be my recommendation for the saddlebags you have. The need for a tummy tuck is based on how much extra skin you have in your lower abdomen and how tight and flat you want it and how much tolerance you have for... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD | |
SmartLipo - how do I choose between different treatment techniques?
You might be making this decision harder than it needs to be. Remember that aesthetic surgery is an art form and no 2 doctors have the same talent level. True talent cannot be taught either.
If you carefully inspect many... more
| Samir Pancholi, D.O. |  |
How much does liposuction cost?
Racheal,
The cost of liposuction carries a lot of variability.
(1) Location: Certainly the cost in South Beach, Florida is different than that in Bismarck, North Dakota.
(2) Technique: Are you having tumescent liposuction, ultrasonic... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD | |
SmartLipo - Can I take ibuprofen for pain?
I generally request that all patients refrain from Motrin (Ibuprofen and Advil are the same) for 2 weeks before and after surgery because of the increased risk of bleeding and bruising that these medications carry. more
| Robert Clinton, MD |  |
What is VASER Liposelection?
Vaser Liposelection was "hot" about 5 or so years ago. . .so hot that a lot of patients were burned, scarred and otherwise scared away from having it become as popular as many would have hoped.
It really is a great idea and can produce... more
| Robert Clinton, MD | |
Can I use SmartLipo, Vaser or CoolLipo with a Brazilian Butt lift?
Mmmmm.
For optimal contouring, one often wants to remove fat in "bad" places and add it where it is an "asset". Whenever we perform a Brazilian Butt Lift, we always perform it with SmartLipo.
The fat must be... more
| Dr. Sachit Shah |  |
Ultrashape - How many pulses in treatment?
It really depends on the size of the area treated.
Let's assume that you are an average body mass index and that you just have persistent abdominal fat and saddle bags even though you are exercising regularly. Then I would suspect the number of... more
| Kris M. Reddy, MD |  |
Should I do liposuction?
Liposuction (whether traditional liposuction or SmartLipo) should be used for isolated or stubborn areas and not as a generic weight loss technique.
If you can honestly "yes" to the following questions, then I would suggest that you... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD | |
Cool Lipo - when is it most effective?
Please carefully evaluate all pre- and post-photos of liposuction patients, whether using Cool Lipo or any other technique. Be realistic about your own skin and its elasticity because this is the most important determinant of the result you will... more
| John Shieh, M.D. |  |
Should I get Velashape?
If you are seeking a non-invasive approach to reduce cellulite and fat, the VelaShape may be your best option. It is the first FDA approved medical device for cellulite and for circumferential reduction. It accomplished these approvals when... more
| Brett S. Kotlus M.D., M.S. |  |
What are the best alternatives to liposuction?
Many patients are confused about the term "Laser Liposuction" or "Laser-assisted Liposuction". It should be understood that these procedures are not really liposuction alternatives- they are liposuction. The laser is used to... more
| Robert Clinton, MD | |
LipoDissolve Information
The Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety raises several valid points.
Caution is always the best policy. However, using things off-label is not anything new or unique.
I would also mention that laser lipolysis (ie SmartLipo... more
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