Liposuction is a popular method to eliminate stubborn and hard to remove fat from the body. If anyone is doubting its continuing popularity, take a look below to learn where it ranks among the most-performed surgeries of last year. Liposuction – Where Does it Rank Among the Public? It was announced earlier this year that liposuction was the most-performed plastic surgery procedure in the United States in 2022 (according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons). The amount of liposuction procedures rose by 23% over the year 2019. The Society reported that about 1.5-million cosmetic surgica ..read more

When it comes to treating stubborn fat on the body, CoolSculpting and laser liposuction are popular treatment options that reduce fat on the body. They are able to treat fat in specific areas of the body such as the stomach, arms, thighs, love handles/flanks, and the chin. Let’s take a look at the two treatments to determine the difference between how they are able to change the shape and look of the body. CoolSculpting – What is it? CoolSculpting is a fat reduction procedure that is noninvasive in nature, and it works to freeze fat cells in the body. An applicator is placed on the area that ..read more

It was reported by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) that 30-million Americans had some form of cosmetic procedure performed in 2021. These cosmetic treatments ranged from surgical procedures such as rhinoplasty to injectables including Botox. The ISAPS also reported that a new procedure had claimed the top spot and, since this is a website dedicated to liposuction, it should come as no surprise that the new top treatment is…liposuction! Liposuction – Why it Has Grown in Popularity Liposuction has passed breast augmentation as the most popular cosmetic surgery and ..read more

When a person has trouble removing excess fat from the body through regular diet and exercise, they often turn to liposuction to remove the targeted fat that is located on the body. This cosmetic procedure, also known as lipo, breaks apart fat in the body and removes it through the use of a cannula. Liposuction is often performed on areas of the body as varied as the thighs, abdomen, chin, arms, and back. There are certain aspects about liposuction that you should know about before making the decision to have the surgery. Liposuction – Facts About the Procedure and Ideal Patients The fat on th ..read more

One thing that all patients should know about having an elective procedure, such as liposuction, is that there are some risks involved with the surgery. While it is not always the case, there are even times when the complications can prove to be fatal. For example, the wife of country singer Hank Williams Jr., passed away in March of this year due to a collapsed lung that was revealed to be punctured while she was undergoing liposuction surgery. Here is a look at some of the risks that are involved in undergoing liposuction surgery that patients need to know about before having the procedure ..read more

No matter how much a person tries to lose weight, there are some areas of stubborn fat that seem resistant to regular diet and exercise. Patients that have trouble losing their desired amount of fat often turn to liposuction to eliminate unwanted fat from the body. One of the most common questions asked by the public is “How much fat can safely be removed from the body during a liposuction procedure?” Let’s take a look at the answer to this common question. Why Liposuction is Performed The most important thing to remember before having a liposuction procedure is the fact that liposuction is pe ..read more

Mini liposuction is a procedure that is used to treat patients who are already near their ideal weight, but they still want to target areas of the body which are disproportionally retaining fat. The procedure is similar to regular liposuction as incisions are made and fat is taken out. However, it is a shorter version that can be performed in under an hour using local anesthetic. Mini liposuction uses a thinner cannula for fat removal since it is targeting a smaller area.so patients can expect minimal bruising and a shorter recovery time. Mini Liposuction – How it is Performed Mini liposuctio ..read more

There have been inspirational stories over the years about patients having their lives transformed by plastic surgery. The ability to enjoy life also applies to a woman who tried to hide the appearance of her legs for 21 years from other people. The reason she was ashamed of her legs? Take a look below to learn the story of a women who suffered from a rare condition that left her with the appearance of “elephant legs”. The Story behind the “Elephant Legs” of a Patient Yasmina Kemppainen was just twelve years old when she started to experience pain in her legs. Once her legs began to swell, the ..read more

When it comes to plastic surgery, one of the main issues plastic surgeons face each day is setting realistic expectations for their patients. The need to provide realistic expectations is understandable as some patients think plastic surgery will magically change their appearance and give an entirely new look to the targeted area of the body. Because some patients do not understand how their desired plastic surgery procedure, such as liposuction work, they have some misconceptions about what can actually be accomplished by the treatment. In general, liposuction is able to remove fat from the b ..read more

Liposuction is a commonly performed procedure that uses a suction tube (cannula) to remove stubborn fat deposits from the body. It continues to be one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the United States (for both men and women). In the year 2015 alone, nearly 400,000 liposuction procedures were performed in the United States. The stomach, hips and thighs are some of the most popular areas on the body for liposuction procedures. However, liposuction can also be performed on other areas of the body including the face. Cheek liposuction involves the removal of fatty tissue from the cheek ..read more