Acculift™ vs. Dermal Fillers
The AccuLift™ procedure combines the AccuSculpt™ laser liposuction system with an extremely small cannula to contour the face.
Liposuction Articles
Types of Tummy Tuck
Although every procedure is unique, there are several basic variations of tummy tuck cosmetic surgery that can be used to address different cosmetic goals.
Liposuction
Liposuction is a popular plastic surgery procedure that helps shape the body into a more desirable shape by removing targeted fat deposits.
New BodyTite Radio-frequency Body Sculpting Undergoing Clinical Trials
Radio-frequency energy is the key to the latest body sculpting system undergoing FDA-sanctioned clinical trials by some 30 plastic surgeons in the United States.
Post Liposuction Skin Irregularities
For some patients, liposuction can lead to skin irregularities and “lumps and bumps”. One way to resolve this problem is to use Thermage® skin tightening on the treatment area after liposuction.
Device that Kills Fat Cells by Cooling Them Gets FDA Approval
A device that kills fat cells in an hour or less by cooling them has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
After Liposuction - Recovery and Maintenance
Once patients have recovered after liposuction, maintaining their look may take a change in lifestyle. Learn more about what happens after the procedure.
Liposuction Types
There are several types of liposuction available to patients; learn more about the various liposuction techniques that are performed by plastic surgeons.
Liposuction Types
There are several types of liposuction available to patients; learn more about the various liposuction techniques that are performed by plastic surgeons.
Zerona®
Learn more about Zerona® fat removal, including the treatment's typical results, recovery, and prices.
Liposuction: Who Is a Good Candidate?
Sometimes, patients still have stubborn fat deposits in certain areas of the body even after following a rigorous all the diet and exercise routine. If so, liposuction might be the right solution for you.
Lipoaugmentation Allows Unwanted Fat to be Used to Enhance Breasts
Women who wish their breasts were bigger and some other part of their bodies were smaller can now have that wish granted, through a procedure known as fat transfer or lipoaugmentation.
SlimLipo™
The Palomar SlimLipo™ laser liposuction treatment can remove fat and tighten the skin in patients who undergo this body contouring procedure.
CoolLipo™
Learn about CoolLipo™ laser lipolysis, including the costs, side effects, results, and recovery time associated with the procedure.
Nonsurgical Alternatives to Liposuction Promise Easier Fat Removal
A new nonsurgical cosmetic procedure, performed with a proprietary low-intensity laser device, promises the fat reduction benefit of liposuction without any of the drawbacks associated with plastic surgery.
Thermage Cellulite Treatment: Shaping Cellulite in One Simple Procedure
Thermage is a single, non-surgical procedure that reduces cellulite appearance while tightening, firming, toning, contouring, and rejuvenating the skin.
Lunchtime Lipo, Lifts, and Enlargements
Is the speedy surgical sensation destined to slight consumers? Or is technology simply catching up with our cosmetic ideals? DocShop’s Beauty Team introduces savvy consumers to the modern realm of “lunchtime” cosmetic procedures.
Smartlipo™ vs. Lipodissolve™ - New Liposuction Techniques to Melt the Fat Away
Lasers and injections that melt the fat away? Advances in liposuction techniques have made body contouring less invasive than ever before….
Abdominal Etching
Learn more about body-contouring abdominal etching surgery, a safe and effective way to chisel your stomach and accentuate your natural muscle tone.
Panniculectomy
A panniculectomy is a type of tummy tuck procedure used to reduce the size of a disproportionately large pannus, or hanging tissue in the abdominal region.
Large-Volume Liposuction for Weight Loss
In the ongoing fight against flab, many Americans are turning to liposuction as a means of combating fat. Though liposuction has traditionally been used to treat selected problem areas in patients of normal weight, there are some surgeons who offer the procedure to heavier patients seeking moderate weight loss.
Carbon Dioxide Therapy (Carboxytherapy)
In 2004, a group of doctors described the addition of carbon dioxide therapy as an adjunctive treatment for conventional liposuction. It is now used for skin irregularities, skin tightening, and as a complementary treatment to liposuction (for residual fatty deposits).
Smartlipo™ Laser Liposuction
Smartlipo laser liposuction is a cutting-edge procedure that removes fat deposits and requires little recovery time.
Lipodissolve/Mesotherapy Costs and Financing
Learn more about lipodissolve (also known as mesotherapy) costs and financing options. For the most accurate prices, consult a qualified physician in your area.
Lipodissolve Risks and Benefits
Lipodissolve, or mesotherapy, has both risks and potential benefits. Your safety is the first priority of a qualified doctor who will also inform you of side effects such as lumps and bruising.
Lipodissolve Treatment and Recovery
Lipodissolve treatment and recovery is fast and easy. Discomfort can be minimized by following your physician's lipodissolve instructions.
Lipodissolve Treatment Areas
Lipodissolve can be used on arms, thighs, and belly. Fat deposits such as a double chin can be treated with injections.
Lipodissolve/Mesotherapy
Our lipodissolve, or mesotherapy, guide explains the uses of the procedure, how the treatment is performed, its risks and benefits, the cost, and the various financing options available.
Fat Transfer
Fat transfer offers skin rejuvenation for areas of the body including the buttocks, hands, arms, legs, and chest. Achieve fuller, firmer skin by taking excess fat from your body and transferring it to the desired areas.
Thermage® for the Body
Thermage® for the body is an effective, non-invasive technique for tightening lax skin on the arms, abdomen, legs, and buttocks.
Liposuction Costs and Financing
Typically, liposuction costs range from $1,500 to $7,500. Visit DocShop to find liposuction prices by area of the body.
Power Assisted Liposuction
PAL, or power assisted liposuction, utilizes a vibrating cannula to loosen fat cells from the body for easier suction. Learn about the PAL's costs, risks, and recovery.
LipoSelection®
Learn about the LipoSelection®, or VASER® liposuction, procedure, including its risks, recovery, and costs.
Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction
Ultrasonic (UAL) liposuction is a variation on traditional fat removal procedures that utilizes sound waves. Learn about the costs, risks, and recovery associated with this technique.
Male Liposuction
Male liposuction is becoming increasingly common in the United States and around the world. Learn more about liposuction for men.
Tumescent Liposuction
Tumescent liposuction involves the Injection of fluid at the treatment site to reduce the bleeding, bruising, and swelling associated with liposuction.
Liposuction Benefits
The fat and cellulite removal provided by liposuction benefits anyone who is dissatisfied with their body because of excess fat in their hips, thighs, or abdomen.
Are You a Candidate for Liposuction?
Any candidate for liposuction, both men, women, and some teenagers, can take advantage of this versatile procedure to help shape their body.
Liposuction Results
Liposuction results vary from patient to patient, but most experience an improved body contour following surgery and are satisfied with the experience.
Male Tummy Tuck
Male abdominoplasty, or male tummy tuck, is a common procedure among aging men concerned with natural fat redistribution to the midsection.
Tummy Tuck Side Effects
The most common side effects of a tummy tuck include swelling and pain. Most patients experience side effects such as swelling and pain after abdominoplasty surgery.
Tummy Tuck Results
After undergoing a tummy tuck, scars will accompany the improvement in a patient’s appearance.
Tummy Tuck Recovery
Healing from a tummy tuck surgery requires recovery time. A smooth abdominoplasty recovery will give you better tummy tuck results.
Before Tummy Tuck
Paying attention to diet, exercise, and the medications you are taking two weeks prior to tummy tuck surgery will help speed the recovery process following abdominoplasty.
Tummy Tuck Financing
Abdominoplasty costs may be high, but they can be made more affordable by taking advantage of tummy tuck financing options.
Circumferential Tummy Tuck
A circumferential tummy tuck, also known as a lower body lift, is designed to help patients who have lost a significant amount of weight eliminate excess skin and fat.
Extended Tummy Tuck
The extended tummy tuck is used to sculpt not only the abdomen, but also such areas as the upper hips, flanks (“love handles”), and the lower back region.
Endoscopic Tummy Tuck
The endoscopic tummy tuck is an abdominoplasty procedure that produces excellent results with minimal scarring and shorter recovery time compared to other procedures.
Mini Tummy Tuck
The mini tummy tuck, or mini abdominoplasty surgery, is rapidly becoming the procedure of choice for patients who would like to sculpt their abdominal areas.
Traditional Tummy Tuck
Traditional tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, procedures are a popular way to remove excess skin and fat from the abdominal area.
Tummy Tuck Candidates
Many women choose to undergo a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, procedure after pregnancy or extreme weight loss.
Butt Implants
Male and female butt implants have become an increasingly popular cosmetic surgery option for patients wishing to enhance the size or shape of their buttocks.
Before Liposuction Surgery
In order to effectively prepare for liposuction, it is important to make necessary arrangements before the day of surgery.
Arm Lift, Arm Reduction, and Liposuction of the Arms
Many women hide their upper arms, even in the dog days of summer, because they are unwilling to wear sleeveless or short-sleeved shirts. They feel their upper arms are too big and bulky compared to their body, or that their skin hangs or is too loose, which gives their arms an unflattering silhouette.
Today's Liposuction
Liposuction has evolved considerably from its origins in the early 1980s. Back then the procedure was performed in hospital operating rooms, requiring blood transfusions and a significant period of recovery. Now liposuction is a safe outpatient operation with minimal blood loss and a quick convalescence.
Tummy Tuck Risks
Like most surgeries, there are risks associated with the tummy tuck procedure. Abdominoplasty complications can include blood clots, infections, and problems with healing.
Maintain Your Figure after Tummy Tuck
Patients are often curious about the possibility of gaining weight after a tummy tuck. Learn more about maintaining your appearance after your tummy tuck procedure.
Non-Invasive Liposuction Alternatives
Learn more about non-invasive liposuction alternatives to help you lose unwanted weight, like Body by Thermage™, VelaShape™, and other methods.
Tummy Tuck Surgery
The surgeon performing the tummy tuck surgery makes one or more small incisions to allow for the removal of loose skin and the tightening of abdominal muscles.
Tummy Tuck Costs
Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) prices include the cost of surgery as well possible additional costs; the surest way to determine the cost is to consult with an experienced surgeon.
Tummy Tuck
An abdominoplasty / tummy tuck procedure is a popular way for patients to achieve a more slender and toned abdomen. Learn more about this body contouring option.
Area of the Body
Learn how liposuction of the chin, hips, thigh, abdomen, arms, flanks and tummy could be the perfect way to sculpt your body.
Liposuction Surgical Procedure
The liposuction surgery procedure can vary, depending on the technique your surgeon prefers and the area you are targeting.
Liposuction Risks and Side-Effects
Patients should understand what liposuction risks and possible side-effects may occur before they move forward with this plastic surgery procedure.
Butt Lift
Learn about butt lift and Brazilian butt lift surgery from DocShop. We can also help you find a qualified surgeon with experience in butt lift surgery.
Arm Lift
Explore this page to learn about brachioplasty procedures, such as the upper arm lift and mini arm lift, as well as the costs, recovery, and risks of the treatment.
Body Contouring
Find out how plastic surgery of the body and body contouring can improve your appearance.
Plastic Surgery
DocShop provides a comprehensive overview of the cosmetic surgery procedures offered by plastic surgeons.