I would like to know if I can be a candidate for Smartlipo Triplex? I am 220 lbs now

If you are planning to get pregnant I would suggest waiting till after to do liposuction and/or if you have the need for skin removal surgery.  However, the liposuciton procedure itself will have no baring on your ability to get pregnant after the procedure.  Best, Dr. Emer.

When you undergo lipo, your body produces fluid in the treated areas. Wearing a compression garment squeezes this fluid out of the tissues and into the lymphatic system. When you sit in a car for a long period of time this excess fluid slows down the normal flow of lymphatic fluid from your legs...

Smartlipo works well for gynecomastia, and in my opinion, better than traditional liposuction because preheating the tissue with laser energy stimulates greater skin contraction.  I agree with other expert comments which note that sometimes a small excision may also be necessary if there is...

Liposuction can be done with only local anesthetic in the office. It's less invasive and relatively easy, but this might not be appropriate for a history of heart disease. At the very least, inform your primary care doctor and cardiologist of the procedure. They may be able to provide clearance...

The lumpiness, numbness and hardness after liposuction typically persists at least 8 weeks after the surgery then slowly goes away. In my experience, daily massage of the hard areas makes the biggest difference in getting rid of it sooner rather than later. It can take 4-6 months to get to your...

Liposuction by any method causes inflammation and swelling. In addition, it completely disrupts the lymphatic system for months in the areas treated. The lymphatic system is what your body uses to get rid of fluid. Massage pushes the fluid out of these areas and into areas where the lymphatic...