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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Evan Sorokin, M.D. |  |
Can I get Liposuction on my back?
If your doctor told you the only way to treat your back was to "cut me all the way around," then you likely have a significant amount of extra skin and rolls in the back area. Few plastic surgeons are going to do a circumferential... more
| Sara J. Bernstein, MD |  |
Can teens get SmartLipo or mesotherapy?
In our age of quick and easy fixes, with cosmetic med spas at the mall and every doctor (and even dentists) starting to do cosmetic procedures, we can lose sight of the fact that these are serious decisions.
It's great that your daughter has... more
| Michael A. Bogdan, MD |  |
Best procedure to reduce fat on hips and buttocks
Any version will work for you. At 19, your skin quality is most likely very good, which (aside from technical skill of the surgeon) is one of the most important factors in achieving a good result from liposuction. Visit with several surgeons... more
| Edmond A. Zingaro, MD |  |
How is VASER Liposelection different than liposuction or laser lipo?
Ultrasound assisted liposuction came out in the 1990's. There were potential problems with the earlier equipment (burns, nerve issues, etc) and many plastic surgeons, myself included, were reluctant to use it. Sound Surgical, a... more
| Sanjay Grover, MD |  |
Who should consider a tummy tuck?
Generally speaking, most patients who come in for a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) have had children before. They may have excess fatty tissue, excess or loose skin, and possibly loose abdominal muscles or separation (diastasis recti) with or... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD |  |
How much does liposuction cost?
There are no standard fees for liposuction or any other cosmetic surgery for that matter. The price is an issue in today's economy but make that the last determinant of where you go. Remember that the best results are those that are done ONCE... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD | |
Liposuction - how long does it take for the swelling to go down?
Numbness, bumpiness and swelling are common and normal after liposuction. Time, regular exercise, and gentle massage generally resolves these issues.
Most patients will see 80% of their result at 1 month after surgery but the final result... more
| Michael A. Bogdan, MD | |
Liposuction, Liposelection, Liposculpture - what's the difference?!
While there have been both medical and technolgical changes in liposuction, not all of them are such huge advances as marketing campaigns would suggest.
From a medical standpoint, the procedure has changed with the use of a wetting solution,... more
| Michael Law, MD |  |
Can I get ankle liposuction?
Liposuction of Calves and Ankles (Cankles)
Liposuction of Calves and Ankles (Cankles) can absolutely perfomed and it can provide a beautiful result that can be life changing. Liposuction is a body contouring surgery that requires not only... more
| Michael Law, MD | |
How does fat transfer work?
Fat grafting has been performed by plastic surgeons for decades. There is no question that fat is the ideal material for soft tissue augmentation, and that the results obtained with fat grafting are the most natural-appearing. However, one... more
| Ron Hekier, MD |  |
What are the age requirements for SmartLipo?
Generally we would prefer the person undergoing Smart Lipo to be a consentable adult and as such generally wait until they are 18 years old.
The safety profile does not generally change for someone based on age factors alone. So long as... more
| Robin T.W. Yuan, MD |  |
What's the best way to lose excess weight before a tummy tuck?
Weight loss and plastic surgical procedures go han-in-hand, but not the way patients think. First of all, health and maximum individual fitness is the first priority of plastic surgery. This is not the same as ideal weight. The first thing... more
| Robin T.W. Yuan, MD | |
Will I have loose skin after liposuction?
When you remove fat, the skin almost alweays becomes more loose, if you are talking about tensile strength and elasticity unless you generate enough subdermal scar tissue. However, most patients are referring to their contour when they are... more
| Evan Sorokin, M.D. | |
How do I find a good SmartLipo doctor?
In my area there is a general surgeon who tells his patients that he trained in plastic surgery and is board certified. He is board certified. He is certified in general surgery. Is he lying? No. He just didn't answer the question... more
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