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What is Liposculpture?

asked 2 years ago by anon
Latest answer by E. Ronald Finger, MD
Question viewed 2,916 times
Tags: saddle bags

can a cosmetic surgeon tell me more about the liposculpture option.  Does it work on saddle bags (my main problem)?

21 answers to What is Liposculpture?

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What is Liposculpture?

We have used the term liposuction and liposculptra interchangeably for decades. Generally, we began using the term liposculptra when we began liposuctioning superficially to get the skin to tighten. This is moderately effective within limits. Liposuctioning superficially is an art, however, and extra time must be taken to assure evenness and smoothness of the skin. But, basically the terms mean the same.
E. Ronald Finger, MD

Savannah Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction for "saddlebags"

Thank you for the question. The lateral thighs “saddle bags” are often very well treated with liposuction surgery. The procedure works well for patients with isolated diet and exercise resistant adipose tissue of the lateral thighs who have good skin elasticity. Good skin elasticity is an important attribute of the patient undergoing liposuction surgery. As we age we generally lose some skin elasticity. After the liposuction procedure we are depending on... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Liposculpture can be used for saddle bags, as well as many other problem areas

Liposculpture is a less invasive form of liposuction involving the removal of localized fat deposits as a means of contouring the body. The most important factor is to make sure you go to an expert. Liposculpture can be used to treat various problem areas on the body. Generally, it is used to treat the areas that are resistant to diet and exercise. Liposculpture can effectively remove fat and contour the following areas (basically almost anywhere!): Love... more
Mitchel Goldman, MD

San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
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Would you rather be sucked or sculpted: the ascent of the term liposculpture

"A rose by any other name...Shakespeare" The term liposculpture arose as a preferred alternative to liposuction primarliy to connote a better overall impression of sculpture versus suction. In the early years, some practitioners used this term to delineate a practice of lipoetching or superficial liposuction in which more delicate contouring (with a higher risk of creating contour irregularities) is carried out in the upper layers of the fat.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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The differences between liposuction and liposculpture are ...

Liposuction is the removal of fat ,  period. We used the term in the late 1980's and 90's. As techniques improved fat removal became possible in an aesthetic manner that attempts to restore the natural musculoskeletal shape to the body. Just as one shoe size does not fit all, one technique of body sculpting will not suit all patients. For that reason the term liposculpture has value and it is appropriate for patients to ask their cosmetic surgeon how sculpting will be... more
Edward Lack, MD

Chicago Dermatologist
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What is LipoSculpture? (Liposuction)

LipoSculpture is just another term for liposuction but sometimes refers to a unique method called "VASER Hi Def LipoSculpture."  It conveys the idea that you can actually sculpt the body with minimal incisions. Liposuction is a procedure where fat is removed from under the skin through small incisions. In my experience of over 20 years of liposuction I personally believe that the best option is VASER liposuction or VASER Hi Def LipoSculpture. This involves an ultrasonic... more
Andrew Kaczynski, MD

Sacramento Plastic Surgeon
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Liposculpture.

Liposculpture, also known as body sculpting, body contouring, or simply liposuction, is a vague term given to the use of any type of liposuction to improve the overall contours of the body. Traditional liposuction techniques focused on general, non-specific fat removal with little attention paid to harmony and balance between regions of the body. With newer, innovative, and often more aggressive forms of liposuction, a curvier or more chiseled body can be produced while ensuring smooth,... more
Jaime Perez MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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Liposculpture defined

The definition of liposculpture may depend on exactly who you ask. In our practice, we use the term liposuction when we want to describe the process where we remove amounts of fat to change the contour or shape of the body. We use the term liposculpture to describe the smaller removals of fat that helped contour the overlying tissue and skin so that they can mimic the underlying muscles and framework. In our practice, many patients typically get both procedures to reduce the overall... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Liposculpture? Liposuction? Help!

Terms like liposuction and liposculpture are used by different doctors to mean different things. If you look through these answers you'll see a few different explanations. Always be careful to get your answers during personal consultation and see a few surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery for different opinions.  When I use the term liposuction it refers to all procedures that involve removing fat using a thin hollow cannula and a suction machine.... more
Adam Rubinstein, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Liposculpture IS Liposuction

Hi there- One of the things I do not like about my chosen specialty is the way that some providers try to gain the attention of patients by inventing cute new names for procedures. So, along these lines, Liposculpture = Liposuction Mini-facelift = Lunchtime lift = quick lift, etc... Don't be fooled. I personally am offended when I think someone is trying to aggressively sell me something by giving it a cute name. To learn more about liposuction in all of its forms, and maximize your chances of more
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon
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What is liposculpture?

Quite frankly, liposculpture is no different than liposuction or any other type of surgery where fat is removed to contour the body to improve the appearance. It is the "ultimate" form of "spot reducing." For the outer thighs or saddle bags all types of liposuction work extremely well and are extremely safe.
Steven Schuster, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Liposculpture is refined liposcution in my practice

Liposculpture is liposuction. I use the term liposculpture to refer to a refined liposcution procedure using smaller cannulae to remove very small amounts of fat from fit, not overweight people to improve the contour of body areas. When I am removing large amounts of fat from heavier individuals, I use the term liposuction. Liposuction of the hiups or "saddlebags"--called steatopygia-- can be a very effective and rewarding procedure.
Brooke R. Seckel, MD

Boston Plastic Surgeon
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Liposculpture = Liposuction

Liposculpture is liposuction. It is a fancy marketing term. It emphasizes the fact that liposuction is used to "sculpt" your body, which is simply stating the obvious. 
Parham Ganchi, MD

Wayne Plastic Surgeon
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Liposculpture

Liposuction is the term generally used for any procedure that removes fat using a cannula (the metal instrument used to suction out the fat) and a vacuum device. Liposculpture is often used interchangeably with Liposuction and refers to the removal of fat and contouring of the treated areas using a 'liposuction' technique. The term Liposculpture is sometimes used to describe a Liposuction technique in which smaller cannulas are used to finely contour an area. Other surgeons,... more
Louis DeLuca, MD

Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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It's the same as liposuction

The names all mean the same thing-- removing excess fat from areas that require it and contouring the area to create a nice, smooth, even result. It works very well for the saddle bags, a very common problem spot for many patients, and can help crate better balance in size and shape between the upper and lower body.
Shahram Salemy, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Liposculpture same thing as liposuction

Hi, Liposculpture is a nice marketing term for liposuction, which implies that the tissues of the body are being "sculpted" to their desired form. The same technique of injecting fluid usually containing an anesthetic and epinephrine followed by suction is being performed, no matter what it is called. Saddle bags can certainly be addressed with liposuction. The best candidates have localized areas of fat which have not responded to diet and exercise. Liposuction is not... more
Nina S. Naidu, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Fancy name for liposuction

Liposuction, suction assisted lipectomy, lipoplasty, and liposculpture are all names for the same thing.  Some just sound fancier and more elegant than others but there is no difference. 
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Liposculputre = Liposuction

 Liposuction and liposculpture are really the same thing.  Liposculpture is just a fancy way of saying liposuction.   Liposuction can be used to decrease bulk (remove fat) and also sculpture the body by shaping the fat under the overlying skin.  
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Liposculpture is just a term

Hello, "Liposculpture" like many terms in cosmetic surgery is a term that really doesn't indicate anything different than "liposuction." It was probably devised as a marketing hook to attract interest. If you were to look in a book used to instruct plastic surgeons, the term liposculpture would be considered synonymous with liposuction.
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
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Liposculpture

Dear Condi, Liposculpture is one of multiple terms thrown about to describe liposuction contouring. First there was Suction Assisted Lipoplasty (SAL) to differentiate it from OTHER earlier means of contouring fat. This terms was soon replaced by Liposuction and its only offspring are the UAL (Ultrasound assisted Lipoplasty) and PAL (Power assisted lipoplasty). Then came the VASER and its trademarked term LIPOSELECTION. Now, the Plastic Surgery grazing fields are populated with multiple... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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