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 of fat.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a high pitched sound wave that is not detectable to the human ear. When used in liposuction, it creates a vibration that bursts the fat cell membrane, without damaging other tissues, such as skin and blood vessels.
How it is Gentler and More […]
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 experience massive weight gain. With minor weight gain you should still maintain your improved body proportions, but for best results you must maintain the healthy weight you achieved before undergoing liposuction.
Why You Must Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle after Liposuction
Weight gain occurs when you take in […]
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 double chin. Liposuction is not used to help you lose weight, but to put the finishing touches on weight loss, so you can enjoy the full benefits of your hard work.
Ideal Weight and Good Skin Tone
It is recommended that you be within 30% of your […]
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 used to define and enhance the appearance of breasts, pectoral muscles, and abdominal muscles.
Removing Pockets of Unwanted Fat
Liposuction can be used to remove stubborn, unwanted pockets of fat just about anywhere on the body, including:
Abdomen
Buttocks
Waist
Saddle bags
Back of thighs
Inner thighs
Knees
Calves
Ankles
Bra line
Under the chin
Face
Armpits
Sides of the chest
Sculpting […]
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 effective.
Liposuction vs. Spa Treatments
Plastic surgeons have been performing liposuction for cosmetic enhancement for decades. We know how to precisely target treatment areas, and what the results will be.
Liposuction reduces fat cells. Although we strongly encourage our patients to maintain a healthy lifestyle, in order to […]
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 under nearly all circumstances. The best way to learn which technique is best for you is through a one-on-one rhinoplasty consultation at our comfortable Dallas, Texas office.
Benefits of Closed Rhinoplasty
The most obvious benefit of closed rhinoplasty is that incisions made inside of the nose will not produce visible […]
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 consultation, Dr. Rai will be happy to answer your questions about the long term risks of breast augmentation as well as the benefits.
Maintenance
Revision surgery becomes necessary if the breast implant leaks or if there is a buildup of scar tissue. This buildup of scar tissue […]
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 incision placement, but permanent numbness is very rare. During your comprehensive consultation, Dr. Rai will talk you through the process and what you can expect, including the recovery stages.
Temporary Numbness
Temporary numbness is normal, and you should not be concerned if it has been less than […]
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 significant weight loss associated with the procedure.
What Liposuction Does for Your Look
Liposuction is ideal for patients who have come close to achieving their weight loss goals, but cannot attain the beautiful shape they desire, due to residual pockets of fat which are resistant to diet […]
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 your personal goals when it comes to implant type, incision placement, and other breast enlargement options. With so many cosmetic surgeons to choose from, you need to know what to look for.
Narrowing Down Your Options
Begin by looking for a plastic surgeon who is certified by […]
