When it comes to appearances, it's common for someone to want a little improvement - especially in the form of losing a couple of extra inches around their waistline.
For this reason, tummy tucks and laser liposuction remain top requests among men and women.
According to one of the plastic surgeons, both procedures are excellent for removing excess fat, but their individual benefits are often confused by patients.
Liposuction A procedure for removing fat deposits that lie above the muscle, liposuction was one of the top five cosmetic procedures requested by men and women in 2012, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Fat deposits are removed with a blunt metal tube (cannula) attached to a vacuum-type unit.
Small, strategically placed incisions allow for cannula insertion, precise control and optimal healing.
Several types of liposuction procedures exist including power-assisted, ultra sonic, traditional suction assisted and the newest addition, laser liposuction.
The method used depends on the surgeon's preference and the patient's unique case, as does the use of either local or general anesthesia.
Areas treated successfully with liposuction include the neck, breasts, arms, abdomen, back, thighs (saddle bags) and calves.
Liposuction works just as effectively on women as it does on men.
Who doesn't respond well to liposuction are people with extremely lax skin, since traditional liposuction and combined with removing volume can worsen the appearance of sagging skin.
Because of this, older patients, whose skin has steadily lost elasticity with age, make better tummy tuck candidates.
Tummy Tuck Tummy tucks are the most effective option for patients who have a combination of excess fat, loose abdominal skin and/or damaged abdominal muscles - a common occurrence in women who've experienced pregnancy.
The procedure is performed by creating an incision along the bikini line, just above the pubic area.
Through this incision, damaged muscles can be sutured, loose skin excised and excess fat suctioned away.
While most procedures give the patient the option of local or general anesthesia, the invasive nature of a tummy tuck calls for local anesthesia.
Studies show that smoking complicates the healing processes, therefore specialists request that patients avoid cigarette smoke for approximately one month prior to and a month following their procedure.
It is possible that a surgeon will suggest a combination of liposuction and a tummy tuck to achieve the best results - a decision made based on a thorough examination of the patient's body and careful consideration of the end result they have in mind.
A wealth of plastic surgery procedures exist for a reason - each is suited for a unique case and purpose.
It is important that patients seek a surgeon experienced in cosmetic surgery who can help them navigate through vast options and make a decision that will truly deliver desired results.
For this reason, tummy tucks and laser liposuction remain top requests among men and women.
According to one of the plastic surgeons, both procedures are excellent for removing excess fat, but their individual benefits are often confused by patients.
Liposuction A procedure for removing fat deposits that lie above the muscle, liposuction was one of the top five cosmetic procedures requested by men and women in 2012, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Fat deposits are removed with a blunt metal tube (cannula) attached to a vacuum-type unit.
Small, strategically placed incisions allow for cannula insertion, precise control and optimal healing.
Several types of liposuction procedures exist including power-assisted, ultra sonic, traditional suction assisted and the newest addition, laser liposuction.
The method used depends on the surgeon's preference and the patient's unique case, as does the use of either local or general anesthesia.
Areas treated successfully with liposuction include the neck, breasts, arms, abdomen, back, thighs (saddle bags) and calves.
Liposuction works just as effectively on women as it does on men.
Who doesn't respond well to liposuction are people with extremely lax skin, since traditional liposuction and combined with removing volume can worsen the appearance of sagging skin.
Because of this, older patients, whose skin has steadily lost elasticity with age, make better tummy tuck candidates.
Tummy Tuck Tummy tucks are the most effective option for patients who have a combination of excess fat, loose abdominal skin and/or damaged abdominal muscles - a common occurrence in women who've experienced pregnancy.
The procedure is performed by creating an incision along the bikini line, just above the pubic area.
Through this incision, damaged muscles can be sutured, loose skin excised and excess fat suctioned away.
While most procedures give the patient the option of local or general anesthesia, the invasive nature of a tummy tuck calls for local anesthesia.
Studies show that smoking complicates the healing processes, therefore specialists request that patients avoid cigarette smoke for approximately one month prior to and a month following their procedure.
It is possible that a surgeon will suggest a combination of liposuction and a tummy tuck to achieve the best results - a decision made based on a thorough examination of the patient's body and careful consideration of the end result they have in mind.
A wealth of plastic surgery procedures exist for a reason - each is suited for a unique case and purpose.
It is important that patients seek a surgeon experienced in cosmetic surgery who can help them navigate through vast options and make a decision that will truly deliver desired results.
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