Liposuction
Liposuction is a popular plastic surgery procedure that helps shape the body into a more desirable shape by removing targeted fat deposits.
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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 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.
Liposuction Fat Transfer
The liposuction fat transfer procedure allows surgeons to remove fat from one area of the body and transfer it to another area of the body.
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 cost, risks, 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.
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™ Treatment Cost
The costs of Lipodissolve™ treatment for different parts of the body have been estimated by DocShop. For the most up-to-date and accurate Lipodissolve™ treatment cost information, consult a qualified cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist directly.
Lipodissolve™ Risks and Benefits
Lipodissolve™ has both risks and benefits. Your safety is the first priority of a qualified doctor who will also inform you of potential temporary side effects such as Lipodissolve™ lumps and bruising.
Lipodissolve™ Treatment
Lipodissolve™ treatment is fast and easy. Discomfort can be minimalized by following DocShop’s Lipodissolve™ Procedure Patient Instructions.
Lipodissolve™ Treatment Areas and Uses
Lipodissolve™ can be used on arms, thighs, and belly. Fat deposits such as a double chin can be treated with injections.
Lipodissolve™
DocShop’s Lipodissolve™ guide explains the uses of the procedure, how the treatment is performed, its risks and benefits, the cost, and the various financing options available.
Mesotherapy Cost and Financing
Learn about mesotherapy prices and how the cost of this body contouring technique stacks up against that of liposuction. Also learn how you can finance your mesotherapy treatments.
Mesotherapy Risks and Benefits
Learn about mesotherapy’s benefits, as well as its risks and side effects. Though mesotherapy can cause bruising, temporary numbness or skin discoloration, soreness, and other minor side effects, it delivers impressive body contouring results with minimal downtime and no anesthesia-related risks.
Mesotherapy Procedure
Learn about the specifics of mesotherapy treatment, as well as the results you can expect to achieve. Mesotherapy treatment sessions take less than an hour and require no downtime. Results are permanent and typically become apparent after two or three sessions.
Mesotherapy Uses
Learn about how mesotherapy provides targeted cellulite reduction. Body contouring can also be accomplished with mesotherapy, and this technique has none of the drawbacks of invasive body contouring methods such as liposuction.
Mesotherapy
Learn about mesotherapy, including its uses, the details of the mesotherapy procedure, its risks and benefits, prices, and more. Then, use DocShop to locate qualified doctors who perform mesotherapy in your area.
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.
Body by Thermage™
Body by Thermage™ is an effective, non-invasive technique for tightening lax skin on the arms, abdomen, legs, and buttocks. Using Thermage® technology on the body, Body by Thermage™ stimulates collagen restoration for tighter, younger-looking skin.
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.
Liposuction FAQs
Learn more about all aspects of liposuction surgery, including the different types of liposuction procedures and their benefits and risks.
Power Assisted Liposuction
PAL, or power assisted liposuction, utilizes a vibrating cannula to loosen fat cells from the body for easier suction.
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 high-pitched sound waves.
Male Liposuction
Male liposuction is becoming increasingly common in the United States and around the world. Learn more about liposuction for men.
Choose a Liposuction Surgeon
Liposuction surgeons should be board-certified, fully accredited, and have extensive experience with liposuction procedures.
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.
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.
Non-Invasive Liposuction Alternatives
Learn more about non-invasive liposuction alternatives to help you lose unwanted weight, like Body by Thermage™, VelaShape™, Diet Pills and other methods.
Body Liposuction
Learn how liposuction of the hips, thigh, abdomen, arms, flanks and tummy could be the perfect way to sculpt your body.
Facial Liposuction
DocShop provides answers about facial liposuction and helps connect you to reputable doctors in your area who are experienced in chin, neck, jowl, and other types of facial liposuction.
Liposuction Surgery
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.
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.