Overview Lasers have made their way into virtually every facet of health care. Nowhere is the presence of lasers felt more strongly than in cosmetic surgery and aesthetic medicine. By changing the wavelength of the focused light energy, the duration of the pulse and the power of the beam, doctors can cut away diseased brain tissue in one instance and remove unwanted hair in another. Photo rejuvenation is a cosmetic procedure in which laser light energy is delivered to the skin to improve its appearance. The cosmetic benefit that the patient enjoys is determined by the energy, wavelength and duration of the laser pulse and on how it is applied. Melanin is one of the main pigments that determine the color of our skin. The more melanin in the skin, the darker it appears. When they are exposed to the sun, the skin cells produce more melanin, which results in a suntan. While a single, darker shade distributed over the whole body can look very nice, discrete areas, freckles or blotches of darkened skin are rarely desirable. In people with naturally darker skin tones, sun damage may appear as light spots or ashy skin. Sadly, while a suntan will fade, sun damaged areas may not. How does photo rejuvenation work? Photo rejuvenation offers a chance to remove these blemishes through a form of laser ablation. Using carefully controlled laser energy, the physician can disrupt the area that is dark or light to return it to its normal state. Its normal state, incidentally, is looking like the skin around the blemish. For spider veins or areas containing blood near the...
Reduced recovery time One of the major roadblocks to cosmetic plastic surgery is the extended recovery period. Even if people have the money to have a little work done on their face or body, they usually cannot afford to take the time off from work. Scheduling the procedure may not be a problem, but if the plastic surgeon restricts activity for days or weeks after the procedure, it can be a deal breaker. One exciting advance in cosmetic surgery for the overworked is the lunchtime facelift. A lunchtime facelift is a nonsurgical technique that lifts areas of the face that may have sagged or loosened with time. A lunchtime facelift has been called the weekend lift or the lunch hour lift, but doctors often refer to this procedure as a thread lift. A lunchtime facelift is called a thread lift because the most common way to perform this procedure is through the use of small, barbed threads inserted just under and in the skin. The face is numbed with a local anesthetic and the patient is given a mild sedative. The threads are inserted under the skin, anchored to an upper region of the face, such as the forehead, and lower areas of the face are pulled up and held in place by the barbed threads. Lunchtime facelift procedure The threads in a lunchtime facelift are placed with a needle, so only the smallest of incisions are made in the skin. The local anesthetic that is used is similar that one that might be used in a dental procedure, so the effects wear off later in the day. The...
Laser liposuction or laser-assisted liposuction certainly has an intriguing name. It conjures up images of blasting fat cells or melting fat away with the pull of the trigger. In some ways, laser liposuction is just that—laser light energy used to break apart fat cells—however the results may not offer a distinct advantage over other liposuction options. What is laser liposuction? First, a clarification needs to be made is that laser liposuction is not entirely accurate. The term laser-assisted liposuction may be slightly more precise. The laser light energy that is used in this procedure is essentially a way to break up the membranes of cells, including fat cells. When the thin laser probe is pointed at and focused on fat cells, the light energy breaks open the fat cells and the fatty contents are released. Some of the fat is vaporized instantly leaving the majority of the cells’ contents, an oily substance, to remain in the body. This oil is either absorbed by the body, allowed to drain from the small incision site, or is suctioned using a traditional liposuction probe. The laser is to laser-assisted liposuction what the ultrasonic probe is to ultrasound-assisted liposuction. Instead of vibration energy, the laser uses the power of light energy to break up fat cells. Unlike ultrasound-assisted liposuction though, the laser cauterizes or closes small blood vessels that are disrupted in the procedure. This means that bleeding and bruising is generally less in laser-assisted liposuction. Benefits of laser liposuction There are some theoretical benefits to laser liposuction. The biggest advantage is that laser energy tends to cause fibers and other tissues to...
The taboo of plastic surgery certainly seems to be dissipating. A decade or two ago, a cosmetic procedure was something to be kept secret, not to be asked about, and not to be discussed. The attitude toward cosmetic surgery is certainly changing. There are even television shows dedicated to the surgeons and patients of cosmetic surgery. The view is changing in men, too. While men are less likely to admit to plastic surgery than women, they do care about how they look. Men also know that other people care how about how they look, like spouses, partners, and even supervisors at work. As a result, men are having many more cosmetic procedures than they used to. One of the more popular cosmetic procedures in men (fourth most common in 2007, actually) is liposuction. Men seek liposuction for some of the same areas as women and some unique areas. Many men want to rid themselves of fat around the belly and sides while thighs and buttocks tend to be less of an issue than in women. Perhaps surprisingly, one of the most common sites that men request for liposuction is the breast area. The chest is one of the more masculine parts of a man and many find it distressing if they have excess fat in this area. Excess breast tissue in men is called gynecomastia, is very common, and is something that prompts men to seek cosmetic surgical treatment. It should be mentioned that not all breast reduction surgery is performed with liposuction. Some male breast reduction surgeries are better performed with actual breast reduction surgery or mammoplasty. Liposuction...
Zerona laser liposuction is the newest option in body sculpturing. It offers the benefits of less invasive therapy than regular liposuction to remove stubborn fat deposits. Advantage of Zerona Liposuction Treatments Zerona is a recently developed method designed by Erchonia Medical to get the effects of liposuction in a non-surgical manner. Instead of getting cosmetic surgery liposuction, a specially designed laser is used to destroy and mobilize fat cells through the skin. There is no need for an incision and no need for anesthesia. The procedure does not produce the same pain, bruising and swelling that many patients getting traditional liposuction experience. In addition, there is no scar at all because no incision was made. There is no “down” time after Zerona laser treatments because it is not actually a surgical procedure so you don’t have to take time off from work or comply with the traditional recovery period instructions, such as bed rest or limited activity after the laser liposuction treatment. The Zerona treatment uses cold laser therapy rather than a high heat laser to dissolve fat, essentially melting it away to improve the appearance of the fatty areas and promote weight loss. Patients are completely comfortable during the no anesthesia procedure and are even allowed to read, relax, listen to music or sleep while being treated on a comfortable massage table in the cosmetic surgery or clinic rather than in an operating room. In fact, Erchonia Medical presented study results to the American Society of Lasers in Medicine and Surgery which showed that patients lost an average of up to 6 inches from thighs, abdomen and buttocks...
Liposuction treatment is the most popular plastic surgery treatment available today for cosmetic improvement but, before you get it done, it is imperative that you know what you are getting into. Liposuction before after photos are a must to see when considering the procedure. About Liposuction Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery procedure performed to remove stubborn deposits of fat. It is most useful for people who are not obese as it is not done to remove fat from all over the body but targets a specific area such as the hips, thigh or abdomen. It can also be used to remove excessive fat accumulation from smaller areas such as the arms or face. It is a surgical procedure that can have varying results depending upon the skill and training of the plastic surgeon. While some people concentrate on the type of machine used such as a high tech ultrasonic liposuction instrument, most board certified plastic surgeons will confirm that the skill of the physician is most important. Examining before and after liposuction pictures is one of the best ways to choose a highly qualified plastic surgery clinic. Plastic surgery before after photos will show you what types of results can be obtained from a great doctor. Liposuction of the Body When considering liposuction in large areas such as the abdomen, stomach and thighs, before and after photos of similar procedures will give you a good idea of what areas can be improved. Liposuction pictures will also show you how much fat can be removed and what kinds of results to expect. You can also learn about the specific types...
Liposuction is the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery in America. If you are considering liposuction, you should be sure to choose the best plastic surgeon for your procedure. One good way to know that you are selecting the right surgery clinic is to look at some liposuction pictures that show before and after images of previous patient’s results. How to Begin Looking at plastic surgery pictures of liposuction on the internet will give you a good idea of what to expect during the procedure. There are many informative liposuction picture galleries that will help you learn about liposuction. Examining liposuction image sites can show you how the procedure is performed along with providing written information about each type of procedure available. Learning about the process by looking at actual photos of liposuction being done can help you by teaching you exactly what will happen during a liposuction surgery. The Second Step You should also examine a number of liposuction pictures of the specific area that you are planning to have treated. Each area of the body may present particular challenges during liposuction and you should arm yourself by knowing all about the type of surgery you are getting. Whether you are planning face liposuction, liposuction of your buttocks, or any other area, looking at liposuction photos of the specific procedure can help you. Knowing all about the type of liposuction surgery you are planning can ensure that you choose the right cosmetic surgeon and set realistic expectations and goals. The Third Step Before and after liposuction photos will show you what results can be expected in ideal circumstances. This...
Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction As medical technology advances, better techniques and procedures become available for surgeons for the benefit of their patients. The fast growing advancing field of cosmetic surgery has enthusiastically welcomed and incorporated these advances and breakthroughs as soon as they become available and feasible. In the constant effort to rid patients of unwanted fat, another method has been added to facilitate tried and tested techniques of liposuction, ultrasonic technology has been added to the growing plethora of a cosmetic surgeons tools, resulting in Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction or UAL. The action of ultrasonic waves is the key to making liposuction quicker and easier. How is Ultrasonic Assisted Fat Removal different? Ultrasonic liposuction, or UAL, uses high-pitched sound waves to agitate, loosen and liquefy fat in a specific area to allowing mixing with an injected liquid medium, thus making it easier to remove as compared to the usual method of just poking and probing to physically loosen and remove fat deposits during traditional liposuction. The Ultrasonic Liposuction Procedure Ultrasonic liposuction is still liposuction, except it incorporates the use of ultrasonic devices either externally or internally and the ultrasonic sound waves are applied to the area to agitate and loosen fat cells and deposits into a liquid state. Combined with an injected tumescent fluid, containing anaesthetic, saline solution, epinephrine, etc… the liquid fat emulsifies, making it easier and faster to remove. Internal UAL Internal UAL delivers ultrasonic energy directly to subcutaneous fat by a metal rod or cannula inserted through an incision in the skin. This technique enhances the current procedure in liposuction by adding ultrasonic waves to assist the...
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Liposuction is a body contouring procedure that involves extracting certain areas of excess fat. The plastic surgeon will use a vacuum-like device to suction pockets of fat, or a large syringe, depending on the size of the targeted area. Liposuction Costs Cosmetic surgery liposuction is a procedure that ranges from $1,500 to $7,500. Fees will vary depending on the treated area and the amount of correction that is needed. If tumescent liposuction is utilized in the procedure, it will be more expensive. Some targeted areas of the body may also need more than one treatment to achieve maximum results. Liposuction Costs Treatment Area Costs (USD) Cheeks, Chin, Jowls, and Neck $2,000 to $4,000 Breasts $3,000 to $7,500 Arms $1,500 to $5,000 Flanks $2,000 to $5,000 Back $1,500 to $4,000 Abdomen (Upper and Lower) $3,000 to $7,500 Buttocks $1,500 to $4,500 Inner Thighs and Knees $2,000 to $5,000 Outer Thighs $1,600 to $5,000 Anterior Thighs and Knees $2,000 to $5,000 Hips/Waist $1,600 to $5,000 Financing Options Patients can opt to pay for liposuction cosmetic surgery using an in-house financing plan set up by the surgeon, or credit obtained from an outside financing company that has joined together with the surgeon. Liposuction Recovery Liposuction recovery plastic surgery involves recovering in an outpatient facility. The pain level will vary depending on the severity of the treatment. Patients usually stay on pain medication for three to fourteen days. Swelling should last two weeks to two months or more. Bruising will last anywhere from two days to two weeks. Numbness will last several weeks. Bandages will need to be changed within one to two...
