Alternative to Liposuction

Farhad Rafizadeh, MD answers: Liposuction alternatives - what are the options?

I was thinking about getting lipo done on my stomach and back, but I made the mistake of watching a liposuction procedure on one of those educational TV shows, and now I'm scared.  All that hacking around and suctioning under the skin looked really risky and painful.  Are there any alternatives to liposuction that will help me get rid of fat in those tricky areas?


Farhad Rafizadeh, MD
3 months ago

The best alternative to liposuction is weight loss.

Liposuction may appear barbaric, but it can be done with smaller canulae and in a gentle way. It is more effective, safer and with a better track record than any other procedure that is designed to remove fat.

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