So, I guess I wasn't clear with my last question. I have large trapezoid muscles (between my shoulders and neck) and they've been like this all my life. They make me look very masculine and like I have a short neck. I'm wondering if there's possibly a somewhat safe procedure to reduce the size of them and make my neck area look more elegant and long? Although I know it would involved removing muscle. I'm going to attack a picture that obviously isn't me of what muscles I'm talking about.
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February 18, 2016
Answer: Traps Muscle Reduction
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Vaser liposuction, also known as Vaser #lipo, LipoSelection or Liposuction, is an advanced body #contouring procedure that selectively removes unwanted body fat. An alternative to the harsh techniques of traditional liposuction, #Vaser lipo uses state-of-the-art ultrasound technology designed to...
Yes there is a difference and I agree with Dr. Emer. The surgeons who refer to this as hype or marketing, obviously do not know this highly specialized technique. Liposuction is a debulking operation, while hi def liposuction is a revealing operation. This is not done on a patient with a...
As far as fluid dynamics go with liposuction, the most dangerous thing is under hydration. Liposuction creates an area like a large burn in the area from which the fat was taken. The body's response is to fill the area with fluids from the blood compartment. If you do not replace the fluid, the...