Hate your Love Handles? How to get rid of love handles….it’s one of the great questions in life. The muffin top is one of the most stubborn fat collections in the body. Almost everyone dreams of a smaller waist, so how can you get it? There are many different options for reducing the love handles or flanks area. Diet and Exercise: Weight loss will always help in reducing … [Read more...]
Is Liposuction Safe?
Is Liposuction Safe? Interest in body sculpting and cosmetic surgery is at an all-time high. One of the most common questions or concerns that patients have when coming in for a liposuction consult is “Is liposuction safe?” Everyone has seen the news stories highlighting bad outcomes, but how often does that really happen? The truth is that complications from liposuction are … [Read more...]
What is Tumescent Liposuction?
What is the Difference between Tumescent Liposuction and SmartLipo Triplex Liposuction? People are often confused by the different types of liposuction. Liposuction refers to the removal of specific areas of fat by suctioning, but what is done before or during the suction may be different and therefore make a difference to the final results. Tumescence refers … [Read more...]
Do I Need a Tummy Tuck?
We see patients of all shapes and sizes at Imagen. Every one of them has their own individual goals and desires when it comes to their body shape. The most common frustration that we are consulted for is abdominal fat. Some patients are already thin and desire a more flat and tight or defined abdomen; but more often, they are looking for a significant reduction in their … [Read more...]
Risks of General Anesthesia for Cosmetic Surgery
Risks of General Anesthesia for Cosmetic Surgery The ISAPS numbers for 2013 were released last month, with more than 1.6 million liposuction procedures done worldwide. With the rapid rise of cosmetic surgery, both in the US and abroad, there has been a lot of press about the risks associated with cosmetic surgery. No matter how badly you think you “need it,” cosmetic surgery … [Read more...]
