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I would pick the surgeon over the method.Liposuction results are highly surgeon dependent. Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of liposuction and liposuction revision procedures each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
When deciding about body contouring, picking the right surgeon is much more important than the technology used. No device has been proven to give clinically better results (most of it is marketing hype). If a physician spends a lot of money for a device those costs will be passed on to you. Spend the time in searching for a skilled, experienced body contouring surgeon. Good luck!
It is highly doubtful that your sleeping pattern will have any negative effect on the results of your liposuction. Post-op recommendations for how to position your body after surgery is to minimize the amount of swelling you develop in the treated area and to help the healing process to...
I have gotten consults for this, but I have not performed this surgery on a patient with a VP shunt. Unless the shunt path can be mapped out so that it is avoided completely, I do not think surgery would be advisable.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
Botox is used as a neurotoxin to "balance" strong muscles of facial expression. It is generally safe to have Botox after liposuction and fat transfer, especially several weeks later.