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…
Liposuction Recovery: When Can I Go Back to Work?
Liposuction Recovery: When can I get back to work after Lipo? This is one of the most common questions we encounter from our patients. Liposuction recovery can vary from patient to patient. The answer depends on several factors such as: How many areas are you having treated with liposuction. Usually the greater the number of areas treated with liposuction, the…
How Much Fat is Too Much?
How Much Fat is “Too Much”? A very common misconception about procedures such as Liposuction, SmartLipo Triplex Liposuction, Tumescent Liposuction and Vaser Liposuction is that the more fat you take, the better the result. This is only partially true. Beautiful, smooth and natural looking liposuction results are not only about how much fat you take out, but also about how…
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…
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 to a type of…
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…
The Importance of the Abdomen
To Ab or Not to Ab, That is the Question! The Importance of the Abdomen The abdomen is one of the most important areas in body contouring. Nothing exalts an athletic figure like a well-defined, muscular abdomen (also know as a six-pack). In both males and females, a beautifully sculpted abdomen is a sign of physical fitness and attractiveness. In…
SmartLipo Triplex vs. Traditional Liposuction
Laser-Assisted Liposuction with SmartLipo Triplex vs. Traditional Liposuction We often have patients requesting information about the differences between Traditional Liposuction and Laser Assisted Liposuction using SmartLipo Triplex. Like any procedure, they both have advantages and disadvantages. In addition, like any surgical procedure, they each have possible risks and complications associated with them. It is important to understand that the outcome…
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…