Liposuction alternatives - what works best?

Many patients are confused about the term "Laser Liposuction" or "Laser-assisted Liposuction". It should be understood that these procedures are not really liposuction alternatives- they are liposuction. The laser is used to help melt the fat prior to performing a traditional-type... more

Body contouring has changed dramatically in the last 20 years, and procedures are now not only more effective but also much safer. In addition, more and more patients are seeking procedures which will help them achieve their ideal body contour but with minimal downtime.  Liposuction itself has evolved... more

The new Ultrashape treatments are completely non-invasive, do not require incisions, surgery or anesthesia and have no pain or downtime associated with them. Ultrashape is meant to treat problem areas like the lower belly or thighs and is not meant to replace large volume liposuction or to be used as a weight... more

There are some procedres that are "coming down the pipe," but they are not FDA approved in the US.  As the previous person answered, Ultrashape is one, and Lysonix has a similar product.  Thes are external ultrasound devices that may perform some fat reduction.  It will not do the same... more

This reply supposes that you have a reasonable diet and exercise regimen in place, and that your shape is "genetic" in origin. Liposuction is for healthy individuals who are weight appropriate, but continue to have problem areas. If this is not your description, you should consider other options... more

Liposuction is designed to remove fat from very focal areas.  It's an excellent technique and in the right hands is very successful.  But because of marketing people that pray on peoples fears other techniques of fat removal have been developed. Other alternative to traditional liposuction include... more

Hi, Up until recently, liposuction using super wet or tumescent anesthesia and small canulas was the "gold standard" by which you would measure all other alternatives. In the past there has been external ultrasound, ultrasonic probes and non-surgical techniques such as mesotherapy. None of these... more

Liposuction is a safe procedure with minimal downtime compared to a tummy tuck or body lift procedure. Newer treatments such as Ultrashape are thought to expand the field of nonsurgical fat reduction by using an external device to reduce fat stores. This is still pending approval by the FDA.

The tumescent technique liposculpting with the micro canulas are safe, easy and quick recovery with the most impressive results but it is still liposuction. Most patients go through it just fine and are amazed at how it was so different than what they saw on tv for liposuctions. An alternative to liposuction... more