Editor’s Note: So Hollywood
February 14th, 2011
I was in Los Angeles recently and I had an interesting stop light encounter. A woman pulled up next to me and remarked on my license plate and asked if I was with the TV series Nip/Tuck. I said no, but my husband is a plastic surgeon and without missing a beat, she hurled several questions at me. Does laser really work, how about lipo, should she have her eyes “done� Well, Ralph is accustomed to having people corner him at social events for impromptu consultations, but this was definitely the first red light drive by one!
I simply reminded her that it was my husband who was the doctor and wished her well in her beauty pursuit. The incident put a smile on my face for the rest of the day! Only in Hollywood.
Photo credit: By Sten Rüdrich, via Wikimedia Commons
Season for Lipo?
February 9th, 2011
There are about 285,000 liposuction procedures performed each year. Springtime is the prime season that I see an uptick in calls from patients asking about liposuction. As the temperatures finally begin to moderate in Minnesota, consultations in my office gradually switch from a focus on facial rejuvenation to body contouring procedures. Spring is also a popular time to escape from cooler climates. Perhaps it’s only a coincidence, but my patients often mention plans for vacations like cruises and island getaways. It makes sense that liposuction might offer a boost for looking good in beachwear.
Liposuction and liposculpture also continue to be very popular year-round as new techniques are always hyped in the media. However, the lipid or fat reducing method remains basically the same, but the new trendy gimmicks make great headlines. I find that refined traditional liposuction is quite effective in body sculpting surgery.
Next time: Summer Accessories
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