Liposuction is a great solution to eliminate stubborn pockets of fat for women and men alike. Fat does not discriminate and both women and men face challenges trying to lose certain deposits of fat that just won’t seem to budge. The main differences between liposuction for men and women is where men and woman tend to store more fat, how a surgeon will sculpt different areas to create a more masculine or feminine physique, and which areas are most commonly treated for women vs men. The top three areas we perform lipo for women in Houston each year includes the abdomen, waist/hips, and outer thi ..read more

Liposuction is a great solution to eliminate stubborn pockets of fat for men and women alike. Fat does not discriminate and both men and women can face challenges trying to lose those deposits of fat that just won’t seem to budge. The main differences between liposuction for men and women is how a surgeon may sculpt different areas to create a more masculine vs feminine physique and which areas are more commonly treated for men vs. women. The top three areas we perform lipo for men in Houston each year includes the abdomen, flanks, and the chest.  Abdomen Liposuction for Men  You may ..read more

When we think of liposuction, we often think of removing fat from key parts of the body such as the stomach or thighs. The chin however is also a good liposuction target area since it is often prone to stubborn fat accumulation which can greatly reduce self-confidence. If you are someone who struggles with a double chin or stubborn fat around the chin, you may benefit from having a chin liposuction procedure.  Why Get Chin Liposuction? Chin liposuction is an effective and efficient solution for people who want to thin out the look of their face due to genetics or weight gain. It will get ..read more

Medically known as a dorsocervical fat pad, a buffalo hump is a fat deposit located at the base of the neck, between the shoulder blades. There are several potential reasons someone may develop a buffalo hump including certain medications, excess weight gain, underlying medical issues, or poor posture and osteoporosis.  A buffalo hump on its own isn’t necessarily a serious medical issue, but it can be a sign of an underlying problem and should be discussed with your healthcare provider.  What Causes Buffalo Humps?1 Obesity A buffalo hump may be caused by excess weight gain. If ..read more

Brazilian Butt Lifts have been a wildly popular procedure in the last decade (thanks Kim K!). When performed by a qualified surgeon, BBLs can be a very effective procedure for improving the shape and size of the buttocks, but when they arenot done optimally patients can be left feeling out of proportion and unhappy with their results. Not only can BBLs easily turn out to be over exaggerated, but BBLs have also garnered negative press as a higher risk procedure. So, when bigger doesn’t always turn out better, is a BBL worth the risk?1   Learn more about the basics of BBLs and BBL reduction ..read more

Thighs and hips are one of the most commonly requested areas for liposuction treatment since they can be a source of insecurity for many – especially for those that are genetically predisposed to carry more weight in the thighs and hips. This can make it a very difficult area to tackle with diet and exercise alone. Most patients come to us wanting to achieve a thigh gap, or to simply create slimmer thighs overall. But more recently, we’ve received many requests for “hip dip” liposuction. So, we’ve put together some facts you need to know about hip dips and liposuction. What is a hip dip? Hip d ..read more

In an age of contour-makeup filled selfies, and celebrities such as Chrissy Tiegan, openly admitting to having buccal fat removal surgery done, there has naturally been more and more interest in this type of procedure. The goal for most patients with buccal fat removal is to produce a defined and contoured face that creates a shadow across the mid-cheek (as-in high cheekbones and defined jawline). Can liposuction remove buccal fat (cheek fat)? No. Removing the buccal fat pad or cheek fat is done with a surgical procedure known as buccal fat pad removal (or buccal lipectomy or cheek reduction s ..read more

In an age of contour-makeup filled selfies, and celebrities such as Chrissy Tiegan, openly admitting to having buccal fat removal surgery done, there has naturally been more and more interest in this type of procedure. The goal for most patients with buccal fat removal is to produce a defined and contoured face that creates a shadow across the mid-cheek (as-in high cheekbones and defined jawline). Can liposuction remove buccal fat (cheek fat)? No. Removing the buccal fat pad or cheek fat is done with a surgical procedure known as buccal fat pad removal (or buccal lipectomy or cheek reduction s ..read more

With summer quickly approaching, it is about that time of year when many will start to feel the pressure of achieving their ideal summer body before they head out to lounge by the pool or travel for a beach vacation. When it comes to losing weight and/or building muscle, diet and exercise is always the best place to start, but if you have been struggling to tackle a few stubborn areas that seem to be holding your confidence back, liposuction may be a great option for you to achieve your ultimate summer body goals. All the areas that can be a source of insecurity for many people during the summ ..read more

There is no upper age limit on liposuction Let’s talk a little bit about what makes someone a good candidate for liposuction so we can see how ageing affects (or does not affect) your ability to get liposuction. The ideal candidate for liposuction is going to be within 20-30 pounds of their ideal weight, in good general health, and has good skin laxity. They should also have reasonable expectations about their results, should not be actively gaining weight, and shouldn’t be using liposuction as substitute for weight loss. As we age, our body goes through a number of changes, but skin laxity is ..read more