What Is SlimLipo? Liposuction is the cosmetic enhancement procedure that involves the removal of fatty tissues from certain areas of the body. The traditional method of liposuction uses suction to surgically extract the excess fat. Due to the invasive nature of the procedure, patients experience a lot of discomfort during and after the surgery. In addition, they also have to deal with bleeds and scars. To avoid encountering these problems, other liposuction techniques were developed, one of which is the laser body sculpting method known as SlimLipo. How SlimLipo Works SlimLipo is an acronym for Selective Laser Induced Melting Liposuction. This procedure is not as invasive as traditional liposuction methods. SlimLipo only requires small incisions to be made and utilizes a flexible laser wand to melt the excess fat deposits in particular body parts. Usually, the liquefied fat can be discarded from the body through regular excretory processes. However, suctions are also used for instances when a big amount of fat has to be discarded. Because only few and small incisions are used, SlimLipo marks seldom scar. Moreover, the laser seals the blood vessels around the incision, minimizing both bleeding and bruising while the operation is on-going, as well as after. For the same reason, patients that undergo this type of laser body sculpting feel minimal pain and discomfort. It also only takes a short time for the body to recover from SlimLipo. SlimLipo vs Traditional Liposuction: What’s the Difference? One of the biggest distinctions between SlimLipo and traditional liposuction lies in the recovery time and skin tightening effects. Traditional liposuction typically involves larger incisions and more trauma to...
Stem cells are basically premature cells that could be almost any kind of cell under the right circumstances. When a pluripotent stem cell finds itself in a muscle, the chemicals that surround it tell it to become a muscle cell. Take the same stem cell and put it in the brain and you might get a neuron. Stem cells are the cells that give rise to all the specialized cells of the body, even fat cells. Scientists are excited about stem cell research because these cells could potentially be used to create new brain cells in patients with diseases like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. They may also be able to provide new skin for skin grafts. However some researchers are trying to adapt stem cells for use in almost purely cosmetic procedures, such as breast augmentation. Using stem cells for breast augmentation is an extension of lipoinjection or fat transfer. In fat transfer, fat that has been removed by liposuction is cleaned and purified. The purified fat is then injected back into the body (aka lipoinjection) to augment an area, such as the breast. The problem is that fat tends to break down after a while if it is simply injected into a new location. Stem cells could actually form new fat cells in the area treated by fat transfer. Japanese researchers have devised a method that adds an additional step to fat transfer. Since fat that is removed by liposuction already contains stem cells, they decided to try to use them to help prevent fat breakdown. After liposuction, half of the removed fat is purified to the point that...
Liposuction has grown increasingly popular over the years, driven by people’s desire to feel more confident and satisfied with their appearance. To meet this demand, the medical community has advanced the field by developing laser-assisted liposuction techniques. These modern alternatives not only offer a less invasive and more comfortable experience than traditional liposuction, but they also come with fewer side effects and significantly shorter recovery times. Smartlipo MPX technology has been used for dental procedures, cosmetic operations, lasik eye surgeries, and reconstructive procedures. The laser technology uses powerful light amplifications to provide a more precise and a much safer way to melt the fat cells in the body. SmartLipo MPX Versus Traditional Lipo Compared to traditional liposuction which uses a mechanical motion to remove fat build-ups, SmartLipo MPX makes use of calibrated laser to melt of the fat that is attached to the patient’s epidermis. After the fat cells are ruptured, the resulting liquid is suctioned off through the small incisions done on the area. Because of this, there is less bleeding, swelling, and bruising than traditional lipo procedures. The effects of SmartLipo MPX procedures are also experienced after a much shorter waiting time. Even better, they only use local anesthesia; compared to traditional liposuction surgeries that use general anesthesia. Because the patients are awake during the procedures, they experience less risks and less complications. SmartLipo MPX has proven to be the safest and the most efficient among all the laser-assisted body sculpting procedures in the market. Patients who have undergone this type of liposuction have managed to get optimal results, even if the procedures are carried out with...
Many patients have effectively lost unwanted fat and weight after undergoing a liposuction surgery. However, due to a severe drop in their body mass, they often encounter difficulties in helping their skin adjust to their new bodies. Patients who go through a truncal liposuction procedure often go through a tummy tuck procedure as well. This seemed to be the only way to get rid of all the unnecessary skin that results from the fat removal process. A New York-based physician found the solution to this post-liposuction problem. Dr. Mokhtar Asaadi was able to find a way to remove a big amount of fat from the body and to help the excess skin resulting from the surgery shrink faster. Years after its initial development, MAstertuck has managed to gain an astounding reputation in the body-sculpting field. What Is MAstertuck? After adapting an advanced ultrasound technology for liposuction, Dr. Mokhtar Asaadi noticed that, other than losing fat on the target areas, his patients’ skin has grown tighter and smoother after the operation. He then decided to refine liposuction techniques that will use this technology instead, to successfully sculpt the fat and tighten the body in one procedure. The MAstertuck procedure is a truncal liposuction procedure that adapts the VASER liposuction system to promote faster skin shrinkage after the operation. It is a liposuction alternative that uses the advanced Vaser ultrasound energy to melt the fat and to suction it out. With this procedure, patients no longer need to undergo a tummy tuck treatment because the skin will normally gain back its natural fit. A MAstertuck effectively minimizes the time and the...
Today, it seems that everybody is getting liposuction work done. Liposuction, or lipoplasty, has indeed been established as the predominant fat removal method in cosmetic surgery. However, patients and cosmetic doctors alike have expressed their concern about the safety of the procedure. Many critics of the conventional lipoplasty procedure point out that the operation may have adverse effects on the human body. Patients have experienced pain and discomfort during the recovery stage as the body tries to cope with the physical trauma of the surgery. There was also some concern about the use of general anesthesia in the operation. As in any medical operation, having the patient under anesthetics can prove to be a risk. In view of this, cosmetic doctors have worked towards improving the procedure. Over the past decades, lipoplasty surgery has become a lot safer and effective, thanks to the innovations created by different cosmetic surgeons. Variations of the lipoplasty procedure such as the new tickle lipo are now becoming vastly popular. What is Tickle Lipo? Custom acoustic liposuction, more popularly referred to as tickle lipo, is a cosmetic fat removal procedure that is aided by sound waves. Basically, lipoplasty works by extracting fat tissues from the body via suction. Although it has been proven to be effective, the patient’s body may experience trauma from such a method. To make it easier on the patient’s body, cosmetic doctors have found gentler ways to remove the fat tissues from the rest of the body mass. Such methods mainly involve the physical or chemical break-down of the fatty mass before suction is applied. Some variations of lipoplasty like...
Liposuction is good, in fact it is the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the world, but it can always be better. We know that suction alone is not the best way to remove fat cells. The process wreaks havoc on the inside of the body and leaves the patient internally bloody and sore. Using the tumescent technique is better. The tumescent technique involves filling the tissues with fluid and anesthetic to make the procedure more comfortable and the suctioning less traumatic on tissues. Further enhancements include applying ultrasound from the outside, applying ultrasound from the inside, and even using lasers to “zap” unwanted fat cells. This first approach is not very effective and the last two approaches can leave burns inside the body. So how does water-jet assisted liposuction factor into all of this? Ideal Candidates for Water-Jet Assisted Liposuction Water-assisted liposuction is particularly well-suited for individuals who are close to their ideal weight but have stubborn pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. It is not intended as a treatment for obesity or significant weight loss but rather as a body contouring procedure. Common treatment areas include the abdomen, thighs, hips, arms, and back. Because Body-Jet liposuction causes less trauma to the tissues, it is also an excellent option for patients seeking a fat transfer procedure, such as natural breast augmentation or Brazilian butt lift, since the viability of harvested fat is often higher with this technique. The Evolution of Liposuction Techniques Water-jet assisted liposuction was pioneered, developed, and marketed by a German company called human med AB. The water-assisted liposuction device is marketed...
A lot of women are now open to getting breast augmentation. They have recognized the benefits that comes with such a procedure. It makes the body look more proportioned and more appealing as it adds to a woman’s curves. However, breast augmentation procedures are usually achieved by inserting synthetic breast implants into the patient’s chest. This detail may not sit well with some people as the use of breast implants to enhance the body is not natural. In addition, there has been a considerable amount of controversy regarding the use of breast implants circulating these past years. Implant rupture and leakage may pose risks to the patient’s health. In view of this, cosmetic surgeons have come up with an alternative procedure that involves the use of microlipo injections. What Is Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation? This breast augmentation procedure actually recycles the excess fat extracted from the patient’s body via liposuction. Excess fat tends to accumulate in the following areas; the abdominal area, the thighs, and the buttocks. Fat from these areas are extracted in liposuction, and can be re-injected into the patient’s body as breast tissue. Transferring fat from one body part to augment another is not a new idea. Augmentation of other parts of the body like the biceps, triceps, the buttocks, and the lips, can be done using this same method. Fat transfer breast augmentation can be more preferable than other methods of increasing breast size because it makes use of the patient’s own body tissue. Using the patient’s own body tissue is definitely safer and more organic than using saline or silicone-gel implants. How the Fat...
Introduction to Laser Assisted Liposuction In late 2006, the FDA approved a cosmetic surgery device by Cynosure, Inc that incorporated a laser into a liposuction device. This product is called SmartLipo and has swept the cosmetic surgery world over the past few years. The concept of SmartLipo is that a specific type of laser (Nd:YAG) at a specific wavelength of light (1064 nm) is used to zap fat cells. Some say the laser light energy breaks apart the cell membranes while others say the fat is simply vaporized on the spot. In truth it is most likely that a little of both takes place in a given session of laserlipolysis. The fat that is not vaporized is suctioned out with a modified liposuction cannula. What Is SmartLipo and How Does It Work? Do we really need a new way to perform liposuction? If you have seen or experienced the skin laxity after traditional liposuction, proponents of laser assisted lipoplasty `would say that laser energy is an integral part of fat removal surgery. The main reason that laserlipolysis is considered by many to be better than traditional liposuction is that the collagen within fatty tissue (the protein between the fat cells) is stimulated by the light energy. This stimulation causes the collagen and other extracellular proteins to contract and pull the skin closed after liposuction. The end result, the makers of SmartLipo devices claim, is better skin contraction through collagen contraction. But does the clinical science back this up? The Role of Laser Wavelengths in SmartLipo Effectiveness It turns out that several clinical studies of laser assisted lipoplasty have shown...
Liposuction has been the most prominent cosmetic procedure when it comes to removing unwanted body fat. Lately, alternatives such as the use of laser technology like Zerona has also gained some popularity for patients who wish to get rid of excess fatty tissues. These procedures involve the use of heat energy to melt away fat cells. Using focused heat energy makes a lot of sense since people naturally lose weight by ‘burning’ fat and calories through exercise. But now, a new technology called zeltiq cryolipolysis is defying common logic. Instead of melting away fat, this new method actually freezes away fat. What Is Zeltiq Cryolipolysis? The technology used for cryolipolysis has been approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for cooling the skin, and for use in certain procedures due to its anesthetic effect. The technique is limited to these uses in the United States. Elsewhere in Europe and in some parts of Canada, however, zeltiq technology is now being used for fat removal. It was first developed by Dr. Rox Anderson and his team at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine. Dr. Anderson, a Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School, has been doing research on photomedicine which is a study that incorporates the use of light energy in conventional medicine. In the US, Zeltiq is being clinically tested as a fat removal method before its commercial release. Internationally, cryolipolysis technology has gained the CE Mark of approval, guaranteeing the public that the product is up to par with EU consumer standards. Who Is a Good Candidate for Zeltiq Cryolipolysis? Zeltiq cryolipolysis is best suited for individuals who...
Liposuction, or lipoplasty, has been around for decades now, and it has held its place as one of the most effective cosmetic procedures for getting rid of excess fat. However, conventional lipoplasty techniques just seem too harsh on the body. The invasive nature of the surgery has led prospective patients to explore other cosmetic techniques such as using laser technology to melt away the fat. But, most of these alternative and semi-invasive procedures have a limited effect when it comes to removing large amounts of fat. These alternative procedures usually need to be performed repeatedly before the patient reaches his/her weight loss goal. Also, most of these operations were designed for toning and sculpting rather than heavy-duty fat removal. When it comes to fat removal, liposuction is still the predominant cosmetic procedure. Fortunately, advances in lipoplasty technology has generated variations of the procedure which are more gentle on the patient’s body. One such variation of the procedure is called body jet liposuction. The Body Jet Innovation Explained In order to understand what a huge step forward body jet is, it is first necessary to illustrate how traditional liposuction works. Liposuction used to be done by disintegrating the fat cells. After breaking down the fat, it is then extracted with the use of a canulla (a tube-like tool) and an aspirator (an equipment used to provide suction). With body jet technology, the fat cells are not broken down. This new method of liposuction is done with the aid of water. Water is flushed through the area where fat is to be removed. Water is pulsed in high pressure so that...
