I do not want to get traditional liposuction. what are the alternatives? all of them! I am super confused with the difference is coolscupting, Zerona, Slimlipo, Laserlipo, ETC (I know there are many more) I want one that is no downtime, minimal bruising (if none), fast results, and I know I read somewhere that some of them have a sculpting affect as well, and something perment where the fat cells DO NOT come back
May 31, 2014
Answer: Best liposuction technique If one technique was the best, we wouldn't offer others! Each technique has its pluses and minuses. There is never gain without pain or recovery. The non-invasive methods like Zerona have minimal results so if you have more than a drop of fat, don't waste your money. SmartLipo can be performed under local with oral sedation if the amounts to be treated are small and several sessions may be required. If you have larger bulges, then tumescent liposuction produces excellent results. The reason you see so many variations is that they are all dependent on the purchase of very expensive technology and the manufacturers are all chasing the market with advertising campaigns.
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May 31, 2014
Answer: Best liposuction technique If one technique was the best, we wouldn't offer others! Each technique has its pluses and minuses. There is never gain without pain or recovery. The non-invasive methods like Zerona have minimal results so if you have more than a drop of fat, don't waste your money. SmartLipo can be performed under local with oral sedation if the amounts to be treated are small and several sessions may be required. If you have larger bulges, then tumescent liposuction produces excellent results. The reason you see so many variations is that they are all dependent on the purchase of very expensive technology and the manufacturers are all chasing the market with advertising campaigns.
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May 31, 2014
Answer: Different Methods of Fat Removal It is understandable that you are confused by all the methods of removing fat. As companies develop a new technique, they market it heavily making all kinds of claims, most of which are not supportable. Of what you mentioned, there are some liposuction methods and some non-invasive methods. Zerona and CoolSculpting are methods of reducing fat non surgically. Both work quite well, though I prefer Zerona as it has no pain or other discomfort. They do require several sessions to work. They are also best for more generalized fat than local areas. As far as liposuction goes, the only place where there is any real advantage of one method over another is in the back where laser and ultrasonic methods may have a slight advantage. Otherwise any of the methods, traditional, laser, ultrasonic, water jet, is excellent for more localized areas as well as multiple areas. It really does not matter the technology used. What matters is the surgeon doing the procedure. I use traditional liposuction with the super wet method because there is less chance for burns, overresecting, lumps and irregularities or medication overdose. Almost all of my patients are back to normal activities within 1-2 days, and some on the afternoon of surgery. Make sure whomever you choose for this has many years of experience, is a board certified plastic surgeon (there are many non surgeons doing this procedure that has significant risks including death without knowledge of how to treat the problems if they arise) and that the procedure, if done with any sedation, is done in an accredited facility.
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May 31, 2014
Answer: Different Methods of Fat Removal It is understandable that you are confused by all the methods of removing fat. As companies develop a new technique, they market it heavily making all kinds of claims, most of which are not supportable. Of what you mentioned, there are some liposuction methods and some non-invasive methods. Zerona and CoolSculpting are methods of reducing fat non surgically. Both work quite well, though I prefer Zerona as it has no pain or other discomfort. They do require several sessions to work. They are also best for more generalized fat than local areas. As far as liposuction goes, the only place where there is any real advantage of one method over another is in the back where laser and ultrasonic methods may have a slight advantage. Otherwise any of the methods, traditional, laser, ultrasonic, water jet, is excellent for more localized areas as well as multiple areas. It really does not matter the technology used. What matters is the surgeon doing the procedure. I use traditional liposuction with the super wet method because there is less chance for burns, overresecting, lumps and irregularities or medication overdose. Almost all of my patients are back to normal activities within 1-2 days, and some on the afternoon of surgery. Make sure whomever you choose for this has many years of experience, is a board certified plastic surgeon (there are many non surgeons doing this procedure that has significant risks including death without knowledge of how to treat the problems if they arise) and that the procedure, if done with any sedation, is done in an accredited facility.
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