Category Archives: Liposuction

Q: WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF LIPOSUCTION? A: The original description occurred in 1921 when Dujarrier used a curette to remove fat from the backside of the knee on a ballerina. Unfortunately this procedure was not successful and the technique was abandoned. The 1960’s brought a rekindle to the procedure with more advanced equipment and… READ MORE

Throughout November and December, many of us will find ourselves seated at a table with our families and loved ones, scarfing down plate after plate of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, and pumpkin pie, all delicious, and all highly caloric. Winter is traditionally a time when people grudgingly accept gaining a pound or two and/or increasing the… READ MORE

Liposuction should be a jumpstart to a new you, not a recurring event. Success after surgery depends on two key ingredients. You’ve probably already guessed what they are: diet and exercise. Make Your Belly Beautiful From the Inside Out Maintaining a healthy figure starts with developing healthier habits.  Improving your diet and making wise choices… READ MORE

Most of us have at least one area that’s going to annoy us forever. No matter how many calories you cut and miles you run, you can’t get away from it. There’s a bulge or a spillage of fat that stubbornly clings to your body like a parasite. It’s no wonder that liposuction is the… READ MORE

The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery  recently discussed autologous fat grafting as a means to increase breast size in appropriately selected women patients, rather than using the current standard of care, silicone or saline implants.   What follows can be found at the official website for the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery www.surgery.org…. READ MORE

VASER Lipo® The Tool Behind the Talent™ Turn your work into a work of art with the VASER Lipo System — the most versatile body contouring system on the market. The VASER Lipo System is a minimally invasive ultrasonic body contouring technology that’s creating a revolution in aesthetic surgery. With this new level of versatility,… READ MORE

LIPOSUCTION What is the history? The orginial description occurred in 1921 when Dujarrier used a curette to remove fat from the backside of the knee on a ballerina.  Unfortunately this procedure was not successful and the technique was abandoned.  The 1960’s brought a rekindle to the procedure and newer cannulas and techniques to reduce blood… READ MORE

As cosmetic surgeries go, liposuction is one that’s an extremely sought-after procedure because of the perceived dramatic results it can achieve. It’s the second-most popular aesthetic surgical procedure in the United States, and is often seen as an instant weight reduction technique. Although liposuction does make you look better in a month or so after… READ MORE

Liposuction is one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed.  Most patients that maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise (3-4 times/week) and a controlled diet (low fat and moderate proportions) but still have small amounts of fat in subborn areas are candidates.  Certainly, realistic expectations and nonsmokers are mandatory in my practice.  Traditional liposuction… READ MORE

Too many times I see patients that wish liposuction but don’t understand that this procedure has its limitations.  Traditional liposuction removes fat between skin and muscle that produces the bulge at the waistline, hips, thighs, arms, or back.  Candidates for liposuction should be healthy with realistic expectations but most importanly, have minimal skin excess and good… READ MORE