It seems from what I can discover that the NIL or CAL lipo methods are more patient friendly, in the manner of safety and recovery time, as well as cost. I need tummy tuck and fat removal from my butt, hips, and inner thighs. (Too embarrassed to add photos at this point in my research!)
July 20, 2017
Answer: Liposuction is liposuction Liposuction is the suction removal of unwanted subcutaneous fat by using small metal cannulas (tubes) that have holes in the end that remove the fat and leave the skin, muscle, nerves and blood vessels behind. It has been used for over 30 years and the basic technique hasn't really changed that much. What has changed is the preparation of the fat before the liposuction. Now, large volumes of fluid are added to swell (tumesce) the tissues before the aspiration of fat. The fluid typically contains epinephrine (Adrenalin) to reduce bleeding and a local anesthetic (lidocaine) to numb the area being treated. Some techniques will add radio frequency or laser to help "improve" the result or shrink the skin. Many different companies have entered into the liposuction market and advertise their technique as the "best" or "patient friendly", but in the long run they all do the same thing. The fat still needs to be suctioned out.The best predictor of the results of liposuction is not the "gimmick" of what type of liposuction or what type of anesthesia utilized, but the skill, education and training of the surgeon performing the liposuction. Always, Always, Always see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who performs body contouring procedures frequently to assure the best possible results. In the hands of a trained surgeon and board certified anesthesia, this is a safe out patient procedure.Good Luck!
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July 20, 2017
Answer: Liposuction is liposuction Liposuction is the suction removal of unwanted subcutaneous fat by using small metal cannulas (tubes) that have holes in the end that remove the fat and leave the skin, muscle, nerves and blood vessels behind. It has been used for over 30 years and the basic technique hasn't really changed that much. What has changed is the preparation of the fat before the liposuction. Now, large volumes of fluid are added to swell (tumesce) the tissues before the aspiration of fat. The fluid typically contains epinephrine (Adrenalin) to reduce bleeding and a local anesthetic (lidocaine) to numb the area being treated. Some techniques will add radio frequency or laser to help "improve" the result or shrink the skin. Many different companies have entered into the liposuction market and advertise their technique as the "best" or "patient friendly", but in the long run they all do the same thing. The fat still needs to be suctioned out.The best predictor of the results of liposuction is not the "gimmick" of what type of liposuction or what type of anesthesia utilized, but the skill, education and training of the surgeon performing the liposuction. Always, Always, Always see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who performs body contouring procedures frequently to assure the best possible results. In the hands of a trained surgeon and board certified anesthesia, this is a safe out patient procedure.Good Luck!
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July 20, 2017
Answer: Different methods of liposuction Thank you for your question. It seems every few years there is a new method of liposuction that is touted as being, safer, faster, easier, less bruising, etc. There have been no studies suggesting that any of these claims are supproted by facts. In the end, of each of these procedures, the fat has to be removed with negative pressure aspiration through a tube with holes at the end. This is a constant for all the techniques. Whether the fat is shaking loose with ultrasound, sprayed with hot water, shaken with the vibration of the cannula or any of these other methods doesn't seem to matter. In the end, it's my opinion, that for liposuction, the painter is far more important than the paintbrush. Hope that's helpful.
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July 20, 2017
Answer: Different methods of liposuction Thank you for your question. It seems every few years there is a new method of liposuction that is touted as being, safer, faster, easier, less bruising, etc. There have been no studies suggesting that any of these claims are supproted by facts. In the end, of each of these procedures, the fat has to be removed with negative pressure aspiration through a tube with holes at the end. This is a constant for all the techniques. Whether the fat is shaking loose with ultrasound, sprayed with hot water, shaken with the vibration of the cannula or any of these other methods doesn't seem to matter. In the end, it's my opinion, that for liposuction, the painter is far more important than the paintbrush. Hope that's helpful.
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