Will i-lipo work to remove fat from upper arms and calves?

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i dont have so much fat that i want liposuction but i would like to remove it. would i-lipo be a good option

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Like most non-surgical liposuctions, i-lipo sounds good but results are poor.  I would be very skeptical of any before and after pics they show you.  Best to talk to a qualified plastic surgeon (I am guessing i-lipo is offered by some spa etc by someone without proper lipo experience?)

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I'm not sure I know what I Lipo is. I've used a variety of technologies and find there is no particular advantage to any of them in some having significant disadvantages. Focus more of your energy on choosing a surgeon who gets consistently good results.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

If you want fat removal from your calves, you can have any type of liposuction you desire. Best to be seen in person.

Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS · Answer

Unfortunately I have no experience with i lipo. I would encourage you to seek out a plastic surgeon and discuss your options with him / her. I would just caution you about treatments in spas. Many times you don't know what you're getting, the people may not, and usually are not, well trained. Typically there is not even a physical present. Over the years I have seen more errors and patients needing revision working coming from spas and the like, go slow and think twice before you choose. Seek true professional advice that is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery.Good LuckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACSGreen Hills Plastic Surgery

R. Stephen Mulholland, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear naomilove,

I have been performing energy-assisted liposuction, including
SmartLipo&trade;, BodyTite&trade;, VASER® lipo and water jet lipo for 20 years.  In general, liposuction, especially the more
modern versions, will provide a gentle, relatively painless body contouring
experience under local anaesthesia and your results will be excellent, in
well-trained hands.  However, there are
also many non-invasive, non-surgical lipo contouring technologies that do work
and offer a moderate to reasonable improvement. 
i-Lipo&trade; is one such non-invasive laser-type device.  Others include Zerona&trade;, which uses multiple
diode lasers that rotate above the fat; Vanquish, which uses radiofrequency
wave energy; and then non-invasive contact-based technologies that use cooling,
such as CoolSculpting®; ultrasound, such as UltraShape® and Liposonix®; and
then radiofrequency energy, such as BodyFX&trade; and TiteFX&trade;.I have multiple technologies in my clinic and
I always offer individuals like yourself the opportunity to do non-invasive
treatments.  If you get the results that
you seek, then most patients are very happy. 
However, you may also apply the money you spent against the non-invasive
treatments against the more definitive, modern energy-assisted lipoplasty
technologies, such as SmartLipo&trade;, BodyTite&trade; and VASERLipo&trade;.  The body contouring arena has become very
specialized and it is very important you seek multiple consultations in order
that you don’t feel disappointed with your results.  Sometimes the non-invasive treatments sound
excellent, but the results can be less impressive and sometimes the
non-invasive treatments are exactly what is required.

For more information, please review the link below.

I hope this information has been of some assistance and best
of luck.

Sincerely,

R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D.

Certified Plastic Surgeon

Yorkville, Toronto

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