Question:The advances in plastic surgery have always amazed me. I am currently on a fat removal search on the Internet and came across laser lipolysis. With this procedure, do you have to go under the skin? How does the laser remove the fat? Answer:The particular type of laser fat removal that I perform is laser… [Read More]
Liposuction Articles
I’m a 48-year-old female. Like most people my age
Question: I’m a 48-year-old female. Like most people my age, I’ve experienced the effects of aging. My forehead has sagged and I’ve developed a fat pad underneath my chin. I’d like to get these fixed, but I don’t want to have to go under anesthesia twice. Can I get neck liposuction and a brow lift… [Read More]
I’m 45, female, and I have developed a sagging double chin.
Question: I’m 45, female, and I have developed a sagging double chin. The fat seems to be the biggest problem so I’ve been thinking about getting neck liposuction. Even with my age, will neck lipo be effective in making my chin and jaw attractive again or will my skin be too loose to see good… [Read More]
I’m a 46-year-old woman. I’m in generally good shape
Question:I’m a 46-year-old woman. I’m in generally good shape, but I have the common problem of a stubborn belly pooch that I want to get rid of. Since it’s not too big of a pooch, I would rather leave it if it’s going to make my skin look bad. Does liposuction sometimes distort and ripple… [Read More]
I’m 20, female, and I have thyroid problems
Question:I’m 20, female, and I have thyroid problems, causing me to be overweight. It seems really unfair that I should have to deal with this forever, so I’m trying to figure out a way to lose some of the weight. Am I a candidate for liposuction despite my thyroid issues? Answer:If you have thyroid issues… [Read More]
I’ve been thinking about different ways to get the fat
Question:I’ve been thinking about different ways to get the fat off my hips. I’m currently thinking about getting laser lipolysis because of the minimal downtime. My only concern is how many treatments I’ll need for results. Does laser lipolysis compare favorably to traditional liposuction in cost and effectiveness? Answer:Laser lipolysis of the hips is a… [Read More]
I’m a 24-year-old woman, and I just had a baby a year ago
Question: I’m a 24-year-old woman, and I just had a baby a year ago. The fat on my tummy still won’t come off and it’s very frustrating. I’ve been considering a tummy tuck, tumescent liposuction, and laser lipolysis. Laser lipolysis sounds the best, but I also want my treatment to be effective. Is laser lipolysis… [Read More]
I’m a 39-year-old woman and I’m interested
Question: I’m a 39-year-old woman and I’m interested in a facial fat transfer, not just for the facial rejuvenation but for the removal of fat as well. Can as much fat as the patient wants (provided it’s safe) be removed from the donor site for a facial fat transfer, rather than just enough for the… [Read More]
I’m a 48 year old woman with thin skin
Question: I’m a 48 year old woman with thin skin and excess fat on the backs of my hips. I’d like to get lipo to get rid of these pockets of fat, but I’m quite concerned about my skin. Is my thin skin likely to tear during liposuction? Answer The concerns you have regarding the… [Read More]
I’m a 38 year old mom and I have voluminous thighs
Question: I’m a 38 year old mom and I have voluminous thighs with lots of cellulite. Since I want to fix the fat as well as the cellulite, I’ve been thinking about liposuction. Can liposuction fix cellulite as well as treatments specifically targeted to cellulite? Answer Liposuction is an excellent treatment for excess fat when… [Read More]