The FDA has approved Cellulaze, a cellulite reduction treatment, for commercial use in the United States. (more…)
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The FDA Approves a New Cellulite-Busting Device
The FDA Approves Marketing of Liposonix, a New Fat Removal Device
Earlier this month, the U.S. FDA approved marketing for Medicis Pharmaceuticals Corp’s new non-invasive fat removal device, the LipoSonix system, which uses ultrasound technology to destroy fat cells. (more…)
Plastic Surgeons’ Liposuction Preferences
The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) recently revealed the results of a liposuction survey that was distributed to more than 1,700 ASAPS member surgeons; almost 30 percent of those surveyed responded. According to the respondents, plastic surgeons typically perform between 51 and 100 liposuction procedures per year. (more…)
New Minimally-Invasive Treatment for Gynecomastia
Arthroscopy Shavers
Gynecomastia, or male breast enlargement, is now easier to treat using minimally invasive surgery. (more…)
Liposuction Myths and Facts
Before prospective plastic surgery patients undergo treatment, it is important that they understand what the procedure can and can’t treat. Liposuction is a procedure in which surgeons can remove fat from a specific area of the body. Unfortunately, some patients believe that it can do much more. Here are some of the most common liposuction myths we hear from potential patients. (more…)
Laser Liposuction – Doctor More Important Than Technique
Patients frequently ask about Laser Liposuction and want to know if it is better than standard tumescent liposuction ultrasonic-assisted liposuction. I tell them it is unclear whether it offers an advantage, and it is a question that needs to answered by analyzing and comparing long term results. (more…)