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Ultrasonic, or ultrasound-assisted liposuction uses ultrasound energy to liquefy the fat before it is removed from your body. The fat is then removed smoothly with less trauma to the tissue and, therefore, less bruising, swelling, and downtime. This approach also targets denser fat deposits more effectively, for beautiful results even with the most stubborn pockets […]

It is possible that you will start accumulating more fat in other areas of your body after liposuction, but only if you gain weight. It is not something that just happens automatically, as some believe. Liposuction reduces fat cells, the cells in which fat is stored, and those cells do not grow back unless you […]

The ideal candidate to benefit from liposuction is close to his or her ideal weight and has good skin tone. Liposuction improves body contour by removing stubborn pockets of fat which have not responded to diet and exercise. Liposuction can be performed almost anywhere on your body, and can even be used to correct a […]

The areas most commonly treated with liposuction are the abdomen, waistline, back, saddle bags, back of thighs, inner thighs and knees. However, liposuction is effective for body shaping wherever there is excess fat. Double chin can be corrected with liposuction. In men, liposuction can be used to reduce breasts (gynecomastia). Very targeted procedures are also […]

Surgical liposuction is totally different from newly advertised spa procedures that are often advertised these days. The effectiveness and predictability of non-surgical alternatives to liposuction is questionable. You need to be aware that non-surgical “lipo” procedures are not the same as liposuction and do not accomplish the same thing. Surgical liposuction is targeted, predictable and […]

There are two traditional techniques used for rhinoplasty procedures: Closed, in which incisions are made inside of the nostrils Open, in which incisions are made both inside and outside the nostrils While open rhinoplasty may be necessary in some situations, board-certified Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Vasdev Rai has found the closed technique to be suitable […]

Breast implants are foreign objects placed in the body, and it is to be expected that they will need some maintenance with the passage of time. Everyone who chooses to have breast augmentation should be aware of this reality. However, the breast implants themselves do not pose any long term health risks. During your comprehensive […]

Many women ask:  Will I lose sensation in my breasts from breast augmentation?  Initially, most patients experience come numbness after surgery. This can last for four to six months, with the feeling returning gradually. Occasionally some numbness persists beyond six months. The risk of long-term loss of sensation depends on the size of implant and […]

Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure. It is a body sculpting procedure which removes targeted pockets of fat. You should be at or very near your ideal weight before undergoing the procedure. The only weight you lose during liposuction is the weight of the fat we remove, which is nominal, so there is no […]

It is not uncommon for women to ask:  How do I Choose My Surgeon for Breast Augmentation?  Choosing your surgeon is the most important choice you will make about your breast augmentation. When you choose the right surgeon, you will receive the advice and guidance you need to make the decisions that will help you reach […]