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Now is the Best Time to Consider Cosmetic Surgery
If there are aspects of your appearance that you find unappealing, now is the perfect time to begin planning your cosmetic surgery procedure. Not only is a new year upon us, the cooler winter months are here are well – and final results from cosmetic procedures performed now are likely to be fully realized just […]
Post Bariatric Surgery Body Contouring Linked to Lasting Results
According to a recent study, patients who choose to have body contouring procedures performed following weight loss through bariatric surgery are more likely to maintain a healthy BMI. The study, fifteen years in the making, followed patients between the ages of 18 and 50 who had undergone laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB). Those who chose […]
Perfect Breast Shape
According to a new report in the medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a majority of men and women find breasts with a ratio of 45:55 to be “perfect.” With this ratio, 45 percent of breast tissue is above the nipple and 55 percent is below. This is typically considered a natural […]
Dr. Vasdev Rai in Chicago for American Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting
Dr. Rai makes a point of keeping up with the latest cosmetic surgery techniques. This week, he has taken some time to pursue ongoing continuing medical education at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Only Board Certified plastic surgeons are eligible to be members of this prestigious organization. Here is a […]
What about Laser Liposuction in Dallas, Texas?
Have you heard the ads about laser liposuction? Laser assisted liposuction is heavily marketed these days, so you may be hearing about it a lot. Unfortunately, it is not as effective as ultrasonic and tumescent liposuction. There is also a high incidence of skin burns with laser liposuction. Laser Liposuction vs. Ultrasonic Liposuction Laser assisted […]
Am I a liposuction candidate if I have loose skin and fatty deposits?
Liposuction will not tighten loose skin, and if you have poor elasticity it will make your loose skin even worse. Depending on the body part affected, a procedure such as tummy tuck, thigh lift, or arm lift is the appropriate treatment for loose skin. You said you have fatty deposits as well, those can be […]
What is Ultrasonic Liposuction
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 […]
Will I Start Accumulating More Fat in Other Areas of My Body After Liposuction
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 […]
Who is an Ideal Candidate to Benefit from Liposuction?
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 […]
What are Common Areas that are Treated with Liposuction?
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 […]