Although one of the latest innovative body contouring devices sounds like another fat-freezing technology (brrrr!), experts describe it as a comfortable procedure that feels more like a hot stone massage (ahhhh!). Meet industry up-and-comer, the Venus Freeze (Venus Concept; Toronto, ON, Canada, and Karmiel, Israel). The Venus Freeze has been approved for treating cellulite
From hypertension to painful joints, there are lots of good reasons to lose weight. And according to recent research published in Cell Reports, an open-access life sciences journal (Cell Press), losing weight not only has the power to put type 2 diabetes in remission, but also can alter gene expression for improvement in metabolism.
Does the Fat Come Back? One Study Said Yes, New Study Says No Liposuction has held steady for years in the top 5 cosmetic procedures performed in the United States for good reason: It works. According to the latest reported statistics by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), there were nearly 205,000 liposuction procedures
There have been a lot of stories in the news lately about the dangers of liposuction. The recent tragedy in Florida, where a woman died during a liposuction procedure, has raised a lot of concerns over the safety and reliability of liposuction. The reality is that there is a wide range of liposuction doctors
Of all the things that begin to lose shape, droop and fatten up as we age, the neck can be—well—a pain in the neck, not to mention one of your biggest age giveaways. A long, slim, beautifully angled neck is the epitome of grace and elegance. Unfortunately, as we age the neck becomes
Despite the Economy, Cosmetic Surgery Continues to Grow While across the United States, so many industries are struggling, it’s good to see that the cosmetic surgery industry continues to grow, albeit somewhat more slowly than it did in the mid-2000’s. Many people across the US are still reserving income for plastic surgery, liposuction and cosmetic
Cosmetic Surgery for Men is on the Rise Most people know by now that many men undergo cosmetic surgery. You hear of Hollywood actors having a facelift here and there, or undergoing liposuction on their abdomen and flanks to get rid of those “love handles.” There are also, unfortunately, plenty examples of men on TV
Cosmetic Surgeons, Doing Good Around the World Cosmetic surgeons all over the United States are working hard to improve the people’s lives through transforming their bodies every day. But did you know that cosmetic surgeons also travel the world to perform life-saving surgeries on medical missions? Surgeries that are common in the United States, like
A recent San Francisco story in the news has underscored why it is so important to be careful who you choose to complete your liposuction surgery. A woman paid $3000 to Carlos Guzmangarza for a liposuction procedure. Guzmangarza, who posed as a physicians assistant, running a fake clinic, completed the procedure allegedly while smoking
Breast Liposuction Instead of a Breast Reduction Surgery? Liposuction is a very versatile procedure that can be used in many more instances than you might imagine. In fact, liposuction is an excellent alternative to more invasive and serious surgeries. You may hear about abdominal liposuction being a great alternative to a tummy tuck and likewise,