Many people want to have liposuction. There is a reason why it is the most popular surgical procedure in 2005 based on ASAPS(American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery). On the flip side many of the same people are concerned with the pain, risks and recovery times associated with a surgical cosmetic procedure like liposuction. This is where the quest for a liposuction alternative begins. Are there really alternatives to liposuction that are both effective and safe?

Liposuction has been used in the world of body contouring and shaping since the 70s. The liposuction procedures work to remove fats from areas that can include:

* Abdomen

* Thighs

* Knees

* Hips

* Buttocks

* Chin

Liposuction comes with the customary risks associated with surgery. Some are minor but some major risks exist particularly when anesthesia is involved. Recovery time is also a consideration depending on where you are having the fat removed and how much your are having done. These concerns drive the need for a valid liposuction alternative.

The most basic and common sense liposuction alternative revolves around changing your lifestyle to a more healthy one. Diet and exercise are a fundamental part of fat reduction. Some people have the discipline and the guidance that allow them to succeed in this area but others tend to go so far and reach a peak when it comes to fat reduction. People concerned with certain areas of the body like the abdomen or the chin may find that they can’t lose that last bit of fat no matter how hard they exercise and how well they eat.

For people who really wish to get rid of excess fats without surgery, you have several options to choose from. You need to be advised though that the results may not be as instant as liposuction. They do help you to reduce pain, risks, recovery time and costs.

Some Available Liposuction Alternatives

Depending on the area involved your liposuction alternatives may vary. Some liposuction alternatives that we have found are:

1. Thermage

2. Lipodissolve

3. Mesotherapy

4. Liposelection

Mesotherapy and Liposelection appear to be better for the bigger parts of the body. While Thermage and Lipodissolve seem to work better for the face, neck and chin.

Thermage is a liposuction alternative that uses heated lasers to tighten the patient’s skin on different areas of the body as well as the face. This procedure is considered a pain-free liposuction alternative and has been a common alternative for face lifts.

Lipodissolve is a procedure where fats are flushed out through the urine. The areas with unwanted fat are injected with medications and enzymes, which causes fat to dissolve and to be flushed out. Lipodissolve and mesotherapy are similar but lipodissolve is the liposuction alternative that is recommenced for removing excess fats on the face, especially the neck and chin areas.

If you need to work other areas aside from the face, neck and chin, another liposuction alternative called mesotherapy can be your best bet. This procedure has been used for many years to reduce cellulite. Similar to lipodissolve a patient is injected with a combination of substances. In this case medications, holistic compounds and amino acids are used.

Liposelection is the last liposuction alternative we will discuss. This treatment works by filling the fatty areas with saline solution to restrict the patient’s blood flow while breaking the fat tissues. Ultrasound energy is transmitted into the area for softening the fats and then taken out using suction and massage. In some ways this sounds like Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction but is said to be less painful.

These liposuction alternatives are not yet approved and you should know that the only proven method of removing fat cells is liposuction. However, these alternatives could work for patients who require small treatments. There are more options that are popping up every day but you need to consider their safety. We’ve also noticed a trend in trying to brand certain procedures even though they are very similar to each other. Research each liposuction alternative carefully.

By: Rebecca Knight

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A pregnant woman must never resort to liposuction surgery. One thing most prospective patients should know is that liposuction is a real medical procedure. It requires incisions and sutures, and a lengthy recovery time. Many people confuse liposuction with a tummy tuck. However, these are not the same procedure. Sometimes they go together, but lipo is the more popular alternative in today’s culture. ****** liposuction surgery is an excellent procedure that can benefit those who want to remove unsightly fat deposits from localized areas of the face. This technique can be performed in a specially equipped doctor’s office using local anesthesia and the recovery is usually rapid. Microcannalicular liposuction is an outpatient procedure performed through tiny incisions under the jaw line or at the bottom of the ear. Patients are generally quite comfortable as they recover at home with a ****** bandage under the chin to provide mild compression.

By: Juliet Cohen

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Liposuction Philippines

Despite good health and a reasonable level of fitness, some people may still have body profile with disproportionate contours that is due to localized fat deposits. These patients are not happy or pleased with their body contour and may have body disproportionality. Our body fat deposits are affected by multiple factors; this can be due to changes in hormone level that slows down the body metabolism, stress and psychological behavior that may increase our oral intake of nutrients beyond our need and genetic characteristics of an individual that may predispose them to overweight or obesity.

Suction Assisted Lipectomy or commonly known as Liposuction is a procedure that slims, reshapes, contours and restore body proportion thus, enhancing self-image of the patient. Liposuction is a surgical aspiration of fat under the skin leaving a more pleasing contour and smooth transition between regions of the body. Liposuction is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures worldwide by certified cosmetic plastic surgeons.

There are several kinds or techniques to perform a liposuction procedure. The three most commonly performed techniques are the tumescent or superwet liposuction, Ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty and Laser or SMART Liposuction. The tumescent or super-wet technique requires an infusion of saline solution mixed with adrenaline to facilitate the aspiration or removal of excess fat. Ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty uses ultrasonic energy that liquefies the fat prior to surgical suctioning. While Laser or SMART liposuction is quite similar with ultrasound assisted technique in which fats is initially dissolve and then aspirated. There was a sudden increase in demand for SMART/Laser liposuction and Ultrasound lipoplasty when this was introduced in the market because it was believed to have more superior results than the traditional method. However, in our experience, the advantage that Laser Liposuction offers patients are improved pain control after surgery and body swelling is significantly less compared to the traditional tumescent technique. With regards to the result, all the 3 techniques are just the same. There is no superiority of one method over the other in attaining a pleasing body contour.

Liposuction is more of an art than just a surgical procedure. This procedure demands a good grasp of anatomy and body proportionality. This is why liposuction is better termed as liposculpturing. The body parts or areas of the body that can be treated by liposuction are the abdomen, flanks or love handle, hips and buttocks, upper and lower back, arms, axilla or armpit (for treatment of hyperhydrosis), thighs and knees, chin and chest area (specially for gynecomastia). The procedure is done by aspirating the subcutaneous fats with the use of a metal pen like liposuction cannulas through a small skin incision. This small incision is placed at the natural folds of the body so that the resulting scar will be concealed or inconspicuous.

This is performed as an outpatient procedure in a fully equipped ambulatory surgical facility. But patients with multiple procedure or prefer to relax immediately after the surgery, will be admitted for a day or two. Wether the procedure will be performed as an Out-Patient or as a hospital procedure, preoperative laboratory and medical clearance (For patient 40 y/o and above, Medical condition that required treatment) is required. This is done a day before the surgery. The procedure can be performed either under local anesthesia or deep sedation depending on the extent of the procedure. After the procedure, incision site will soak for 2 to 3 days and eventually dries on the 4th to 5th day. All patients are instructed to strictly apply or wear pressure garments for 2 to 3 weeks at all body parts addressed by liposuction. The pressure garment will help the skin redrape to underlying muscles thus obliterating the space left after aspirating the fat and also control the swelling. This will assist and enhance the healing process. Sutures are removed on the 7th or 9th day after surgery.

Patients are always advised that there will be swelling and some bruising after the surgery. This is temporary and may resolve after 1 to 2 weeks. The initial result may be noted after 2 to 4 weeks since much of the swelling had subsided. However, the final result will be appreciated by the 2nd to 6th month after surgery.

Patients planning to have this procedure will be required to allot 8 to 14 days for the initial consultation, laboratory, medical clearance, surgery, follow up, suture removal and early recuperation. After this, the patient is safe to travel since all wounds are already dry and healed.

Possible risks and complications:

Uneven contours

Rippling or loose skin

Skin or nerve damage

Irregular pigmentation

Infection

Fat clots

Blood clots

Excessive fluid loss or fluid accumulation

Unfavorable scarring

Thermal burn or heat injury from ultrasound with the ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty technique

Anesthesia risks

Bleeding (hematoma)

Change in skin sensation

Skin discoloration or swelling

Asymmetry

Pain, which may persist

Damage to deeper structures such as nerves, blood vessels, muscles, lungs, and abdominal organs

Poor wound healing

Persistent swelling in the legs

Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications

Possibility of revisional surgery

For more information on liposuction in the Philippines you may visit http://www.philippinecosmetic.com , http://plasticsurgery.unson.com  and http://www.cosmeticplasticsurgeryphil.com

By: Dr P Lorenzo

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Unfortunately, not every Beverly Hills liposuction surgeon with convincing before and after pictures of their clients can guarantee a risk free procedure. Because of this, it is important to choose the best Beverly Hills liposuction surgeon not only to get rid of unwanted body fats, but also to ensure that the procedure will not raise any complications.

The most important thing to consider in picking the most reliable Beverly Hills liposuction doctor is to make a research on his or her reputation. Ask around for past and satisfied clients to know the doctor’s standards, ethical beliefs and experience in performing liposuction.

While you may prefer the fastest way of getting rid of your unwanted fats, it is more important to consider safety before anything else. When shopping around for a Beverly Hills liposuction surgeon, ask each of the doctors about the daily limit of liposuction that a patient can have performed. Generally, four liters of aspirate (fluid and fat) removed from a patient is the safest daily amount. Anything more than this amount could be too dangerous.

Things to Avoid and Look for in a Beverly Hills Liposuction Doctor

Most deaths associated with liposuction occurred due to excessive liposuction procedures or another surgical procedure is performed during the same day.

For this reason, it is important to look for a surgeon who follows a limit for liposuction per day (preferably four liters of aspirate) and suggests a later schedule for treating other body parts during a single day (preferably one month after the recent procedure). It is also important to look for doctors who do not allow patients to undergo liposuction after a surgical procedure during the same day as the liposuction.

After narrowing down around ten Beverly Hills liposuction surgeons that follow the above principles, you should consider these several factors –  board certification, expertise in treating complications and possible cardiac situations and an accredited liposuction training both in the classroom and operating room.

While you may be faced with hundreds of different liposuction surgeons with your search, it is important that you weigh all the information before deciding on the doctor. Be aware that even liposuction could yield amazing benefits; it could also be a potentially deadly procedure when performed by the wrong hands.

By: Lee Milne

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Chin liposuction is a procedure that could eliminate the excess fats and loose, saggy skin of upper necks. Just like other liposuction procedures, chin liposuction involves minimum pain, allows for a faster recovery time and provides an effective way of getting rid of unwanted fats on the chin.

While the muscle tone of chins can be improved through exercise, the collection of fat under the chin or upper neck remains. However, since fats from the chin are very difficult to get rid of, chin liposuction may be your last resort.

Although other methods, such as chin tucks and facelifts, can be used in keeping those double chins off, the most advanced and newest method is the chin liposuction. By undergoing chin liposuction, there will be lesser scarring, but a faster recovery.

The Advantages of Chin Liposuction

When a patient chooses chin liposuction, he or she should expect smaller incisions compare to those used in facelifts. These small incisions, which heal very quickly, are possible due to smaller instruments used in new liposuction methods.  Another advantage of chin liposuction is that incisions are generally placed in rarely visible areas.

When the surgeon recommends chin liposuction using the tumescent technique, you will be placed under local anesthesia, but you will experience little bleeding and lesser tissue trauma. As a result, patients could quickly go back to normal daily activities after a surgery.

Although most patients are required to take at least two days off from work after a chin liposuction procedure, they are easily able to perform daily tasks during that time. Unlike the potential risks of a facelift, chin liposuction produces minimal bruising or swelling that quickly subsides.

After a chin liposuction, a special protection garment is worn for a day or two. This elastic, protective chinstrap is used in providing patients with gentle pressure for the first few days prior to surgery. However, this strap is immediately taken off after a few days and then no special maintenance or care is required.

Although facelift has been a procedure used for decades, the advancements of chin liposuction surgery gives way to a more effective and less traumatic option of removing those unwanted double chins.

By: Lee Milne

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