You’ve heard it before: Liposuction is your best bet for those stubborn pockets of fat that don’t respond to diet and exercise. But recent research also suggests that the fat comes back, which begs the question: Is liposuction still a good invest? Experts say yes—if you commit to the right post-liposuction lifestyle. Earlier this
From hypertension to painful joints, there are lots of good reasons to lose weight. And according to recent research published in Cell Reports, an open-access life sciences journal (Cell Press), losing weight not only has the power to put type 2 diabetes in remission, but also can alter gene expression for improvement in metabolism.
Does the Fat Come Back? One Study Said Yes, New Study Says No Liposuction has held steady for years in the top 5 cosmetic procedures performed in the United States for good reason: It works. According to the latest reported statistics by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), there were nearly 205,000 liposuction procedures
There have been a lot of stories in the news lately about the dangers of liposuction. The recent tragedy in Florida, where a woman died during a liposuction procedure, has raised a lot of concerns over the safety and reliability of liposuction. The reality is that there is a wide range of liposuction doctors
Despite the Economy, Cosmetic Surgery Continues to Grow While across the United States, so many industries are struggling, it’s good to see that the cosmetic surgery industry continues to grow, albeit somewhat more slowly than it did in the mid-2000’s. Many people across the US are still reserving income for plastic surgery, liposuction and cosmetic
Choosing Your Liposuction Surgeon: Informed Consent A very important part of your liposuction procedure, and the preparation up to the liposuction surgery, is that you have something called informed consent. According to the American Medical Association, informed consent is: “Informed consent is more than simply getting a patient to sign a written consent form. It
Breast Liposuction Instead of a Breast Reduction Surgery? Liposuction is a very versatile procedure that can be used in many more instances than you might imagine. In fact, liposuction is an excellent alternative to more invasive and serious surgeries. You may hear about abdominal liposuction being a great alternative to a tummy tuck and likewise,
Botox for Weight Loss? If the idea of injecting Botox into your stomach for the sake of shedding a few pounds sounds crazy, just think of how crazy it is in general that we inject one of the most poisonous substances into our faces to smooth away lines and wrinkles. Hey, if it works for
Liposuction is the perfect solution for those final few stubborn bulges that refuse to respond to your diet and exercise efforts. But there’s nothing more frustrating than trying to get to that point for those who continue to gain unwanted pounds despite an honest effort. While eating right and exercising can result in weight
Whether it’s a permanent investment or instant gratification, you can have thinner thighs. Looking to thin those thighs? Yes, even those of us with an A+ attendance at the local gym sometimes need a little help. It’s not uncommon to have areas on the body, including the thighs, that are resistant to exercise and simply