Category Archives: News – body contouring

New Non-Invasive Fat Reduction Technology Shows Promise

There is no such thing as a “liposuction alternative” because no other fat removal procedure to-date can provide the permanent body contouring results that liposuction can. However, as a recent article featured in the Cosmetic Surgery Times suggests, advances in … Continue reading

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Plastic Surgeons Predict Cosmetic Medicine Trends for 2011

According to a press release from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), plastic surgeons predict that non-invasive body shaping and surgical facial rejuvenation treatments will be among the most popular cosmetic procedures in 2011. Weight loss, aging breast … Continue reading

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Newly Divorced Patients Seek Plastic Surgery for Confidence Boost

According to an article in the Washington Post, divorce is motivating more and more men and women to seek out body shaping, facial rejuvenation and other cosmetic procedures with plastic surgeons across the country. While some say they merely want … Continue reading

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Post Bariatric Patients Have Special Nutritional Concerns

A new free article on the website of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is about a study of the nutritional status of post-bariatric patients — specifically, persons who have undergone bariatric surgery (gastric bypass or lap band) and subsequently seek body-contouring … Continue reading

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U.S. Plastic Surgeons Perform Millions of Body Contouring Procedures In 2009

Global plastic surgery statistics recently released by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery suggest that last year, U.S. plastic surgeons performed more surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures than plastic surgeons in any other country. In 2009, plastic surgeons in … Continue reading

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How Can a Mommy-Makeover Improve My Body Shape?

When plastic surgeons refer to a “mommy makeover,” they are generally referring to body and breast contouring with the tummy tuck, breast lift and breast augmentation. These procedures are very effective in restoring the shape and volume of your breasts … Continue reading

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What's the best way to get a bigger butt?

Don’t laugh. If you don’t look good in jeans because of your genes, getting that shapely figure may require cosmetic surgery. There are several surgical options for buttock sculpting and butt augmentation. One option is to sculpt the shape of … Continue reading

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What is the tumescent liposuction technique?

With all the marketing out there for different liposuction platforms, it’s easy to get mixed up about the different techniques. First, all liposuction techniques are surgical procedures. Therefore, for your safety, it is critical to check the credentials of your … Continue reading

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What is a lower body lift?

Plastic surgeons will often use different terms for the same procedure, causing confusion for prospective patients. We’ve seen terms such as body lift, lower body lift, belt lipectomy, and circumferential body lift interchangeably used. Usually, for my patients who have … Continue reading

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