I understand that in lipo sculpting for athletic patients the smallers cannulas give the best result. However isn't this what all surgeons (even board certified with the patient being under general anesthesia) would use anyway for someone who has a BMI under 30%? Can power assisted lipo even use 3mm or smaller canulas?
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Answer: Microcannulas Best for Tumescent Liposculpture
As with all cosmetic procedures, the best outcome can only be obtained by hiring the most qualified and experienced professional for the job. Liposculpture is an invasive procedure that takes a great deal of skill to perform, particularly when you are looking for muscle etching, as you seem to...
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If the umbilical hernia is small and asymptomatic (no pain or discomfort and does not protrude excessively) then the general surgeon is correct. If symptomatic it should be repaired.
That being said, any umbilical hernia does not interfere with SmartLipo. The small area around the...