Ultrashape with Smart Lipo or Tumescent Lipo?

I still don't quite understand why people would shop for a tool before picking the carpenter. This procedure is so dependent upon the surgeon, that I'd much rather worry with the "who" than the "what."  The analogy to Michelangelo is one I use often, "My 12 year old with a high... more

Hi there- I am in absolute agreement with my colleague below. I see 1-2 patients every week who are in need of corrective surgery after having some type of liposuction procedure performed (usually a "smart" liposuction) elsewhere. In almost every one of these cases, the corrective procedure necessary... more

Tumescent means "hard", and can be used in contexts other than liposuction.  In fact, it is not a technique of liposuction, but rather a tool to reduce blood loss, bruising, and perhaps swelling.   Tumescent fluid therefore alows us to remove more fat, because of the decresased blood... more

Why are patients so focused on the technique and not the surgeon? My operating room schedule is full of patients reqesting revisions of unsuccessful surgeries performed by novice or unqualified practitioners, many using heavily marketed techniques that generate business. Liposuction machines are tools,... more

You state that you have extra skin and this an indication for lipo and mini or full tumy tuck.Laser lipo and tumesent lipo will help with fat removal but for a patient after pregnancy and extra skin , mini or full tummy tuck may work better. Please have a full examination by a board certified plastic... more