Body contouring
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Body contouring questions & answers
Liposuction, Liposelection, Liposculpture - what's the difference?!
Answered by Michael A. Bogdan, MD, Fort Worth Plastic Surgeon
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What is recovery like after Smart Lipo or Cool Lipo?
Answered by Dr. Virginia Stevens, Seattle Doctor
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Is a lower body lift the same thing as a body lift?
Answered by Gary M. Brownstein, M.D., Cherry Hill Plastic Surgeon
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Does SmartLipo cause any scarring?
Answered by Robert Clinton, MD, North Carolina Doctor
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Related Body contouring reviews
Mesotherapy: Mesotherapy, a costly, painful waste ~ Mesotherapy was NOT worth it
Non101581 Melbourne, FL Sep 17, 2008 Cost: $2,500 Pain: Worst possible
I chose to try Mesotherapy as an adjunct to liposuction. I was told it could smooth out some rough areas and was like liposuction without the... moreVelashape: Seeing results quickly ~ Velashape was worth it
Naplesgal Naples Jul 14, 2008 Cost: $2,800 Pain: Mild
I have just completed my second velashape session on my buttocks/outer thigh area and say quite honestly I am seeing a difference already. My... moreSmart Lipo: Dangerous physician ~ Smart Lipo was NOT worth it
Capobch Corona Del Mar, CA Jul 12, 2008 Cost: $8,000 Pain: Severe
My experience with this doctor is that she is reckless and dangerous. She does not have the training or skill to perform body contouring. Her... moreSmart Lipo: Smart lipo was a piece of cake ~ Smart Lipo was worth it
Mymazzy4 Costa Mesa, California Jun 6, 2008 Cost: $5,500 Pain: Painfree
I had the SmartLipo(with suction) procedure performed on June 3, 2008. That was 3 days ago and I feel great! I am a Registered Nurse... moreSmart Lipo: 3 months after smart lipo ~ Smart Lipo was worth it
Update: So, 4 months after having my abs done,I went back and had them "redone". At the 3 months point, my doctor and I... more
Dmn7656 Germantown, MD May 28, 2008 Cost: $6,250 Pain: Uncomfortable
Body Wrap: Stupid ~ Body Wrap was NOT worth it
Nicolee New York May 20, 2008 Cost: $177 Pain: Uncomfortable
I am writing about this everywhere i can because it was such a rip off...
So, they take measurements all over your body and then wrap you really... moreSmart Lipo: Still unsure about the smart lipo ~ Smart Lipo was NOT worth it
Kat30 North Carolina May 13, 2008 Cost: $7,300 Pain: Uncomfortable
I had Smart Lipo surgery on May 1. I had my upper and lower ab area and my love handles done. So far I am not very happy with the... moreSmart Lipo: Results good on back, but my arms still hurt ~ Smart Lipo was worth it
Chrysalis13 Plano, TX Apr 27, 2008 Cost: $10,000 Pain: Uncomfortable
I had my surgery on April 17 (11 days ago). The actual procedure was painless, other than the injections of tumescent fluid, but the recovery has... moreLipoZap: I cringe every time i hear the radio advertisement ~ LipoZap was NOT worth it
Shtully Sherman Oaks, CA Apr 23, 2008 Cost: $3,000 Pain: Severe
I was very disappointed with lipozap as it was a waste of money and time with no results. They claim it is not painful, but at several of my... moreLiposuction: Liposuction on legs, knees and bum ~ Liposuction was worth it
My experiance of lipo it was very painful more pain than I have ever experianced before. I think this was because I had all my top half of my legs... more
Annie78art Cardiff, UK Apr 17, 2008 Cost: $4,500 Pain: Severe
Treatments related to body contouring: Body lift, Body Wrap, Smart Lipo, Smoothshapes, Velashape, Velasmooth