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…)
ASAPS /ASPS Issue Statement On Stem Cell Plastic Surgery
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) released a statement earlier this month about the use of stem cells in plastic surgery. According to a joint task force created by the two associations, more long-term data needs to be collected before aesthetic stem cell procedures are marketed to the public. (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…)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons Releases 2010 Statistics
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons have released some plastic surgery statistics for 2010, and breast augmentation again tops of the list of the most popular surgical procedures of them all. (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…)
2009 Plastic Surgery Statistics – Which Procedures Are the Most Popular?
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) has made its 2009 plastic surgery data available to the public. (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…)
Maintaining Your Appearance after Liposuction: Five Easy and Effective Weight Loss Tips
Losing weight can be very difficult for most men and women. Some people decide to undergo liposuction to remove pockets of fat from specific areas of the body. However, it is important that patients continue to exercise and eat a healthy diet following liposuction to maintain body contours. (more…)
Liposuction – Safe or Unsafe?
Liposuction, or liposculpture, is the most common cosmetic surgical procedure in the United States. Traditionally, liposuction was associated with an outpatient surgical setting, where excess fat was removed and patients experienced rapid recovery and gratifying results. In recent years, procedures have become more ambitious with larger amounts of fat being removed. Though this progress frequently allows for more dramatic results, it has unfortunately been associated with serious complications, including death. (more…)