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James H. Schmidt, MD

Sarasota Plastic Surgeon

Recent answer posted by James H. Schmidt, MD

Q: What's a good liposuction alternative?

A:

Liposuction is a body contouring procedure.  That means it helps slim down those problem bulges that persist after diet and exercise.  Liposuction is not a weight reduction procedure. 

As noted above, diet and exercise is the first step. This is your only safe, reliable alternative to liposuction.

There are several types of liposuction.  Tumescent, ultrasonic, laser assisted, etc. They are all surgical procedures that slim down the residual fatty areas after diet and exercise.

There are no reliable non-surgical alternatives to liposuction other than diet and exercise.  Creams, injections (Mesotherapy), and radio frequency devices all are unpredictable and in most cases unproven.

Board certification
EducationUndergraduate:
BS, Biology, St. Norbert College, DePere, Wi.

Medical School:
M.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wi. 1978-1982
Post-medical school training Residency:
General Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville Florida 1982-1987
Plastic Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 1987-1989

Dr. Schmidt then observed additional training in cleft lip, cleft palate, and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and the Humana Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.
Aesthetic medicine experience 20 years (post-medical training)
Professional membershipsAmerican Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Hospital affiliations Sarasota Memorial Hospital, HCA Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
Medical or professional licenseFL
LocationSarasota Plastic Surgery Center
2255 S Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, FL View map
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