What’s New In Liposuction?
February 24th, 2020
What’s New In Liposuction?
Photo Left: Roseanne Barr and Tom Arnold and me during a light-hearted interview about lipo at KSTP studios ages ago! Liposuction was first pioneered by French Surgeon, Dr. Charles Dujarier in the 1920’s. But it didn’t really become popular until 1982, when another French surgeon, Dr. Yves-Gerad Illouz devised a new method using suction-assisted liposculpture.
While the liposuction procedure has been refined over the last decade, suction-assisted liposculpture still remains my main choice for appropriately selected patients in my practice. It is particularly effective in removing fat from stubborn areas where traditional exercise and diet are ineffective.
Remarkably liposuction and liposculpture have enjoyed a long history with proven effectiveness. By using the modern specialized suction-assisted technique, it allows me to remove adequate volumes of fat. In addition, I am using newer smaller cannulas that can be used for delicate fat removal involved with designing customized sculpting for patients. Minimal discomfort and downtime contribute to liposculpture being a popular procedure this time of year as melting snow signals a return of warmer weather in Minnesota. Nationwide, liposuction remains in the Top 5 non-invasive procedures, with about 260,000 done each year. Photo: Roseanne Barr and Tom Arnold and me during a light-hearted interview about lipo at KSTP studios ages ago!
Anti-aging Refresh for the Holidays
November 23rd, 2019
Anti-aging quick fixes or minor nipntucks usually do not offer permanent changes. However, a short clinic visit for Botox® and facial fillers, the minimally invasive procedures can offer facial rejuvenation with minimal downtime and quick recovery just in time for the Holidays. Recent advances in fat grating techniques, can also give patients a more permanent solution.
Fat grating or lipo-transfer utilizes liposuction and repurposing the fat to plump sagging faces, minimize lip wrinkles and more. Fat is removed from areas like the abdomen or thighs and the concentrated fat cells are injected and sculpted into targeted areas for facial rejuvenation. For more information on Fat Grafting for Facial Rejuvenation, click here.
Photo: Haute Holiday tree in Paris.
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