BODY CONTOURING

The appearance of the abdominal section of the body can be refined and contoured using various surgical procedures.

Smartlipo™

Smartlipo™ is a revolutionary new method for removal of unwanted fat through a process where by a laser "melts the fat" allowing it to be removed by a gentle removal process. This procedure has many advantages over traditional liposuction methods. It is highly effective, allowing the surgeon to typically remove more fat from a given area with less risk than traditional liposuction. It also allows the patient to pursue a more sculpted appearance in many cases as well. It allows for the procedure to be accomplished using local anesthesia obviating the need for going to the operating room. Recovery is very rapid, with many patient being able to return to there regular routines including workouts within 1-2 weeks. In many cases there is less swelling and bruising as well.

Where Smartlipo™ is different than traditional liposuction is that it uses a carefully calibrated laser to liquefy or melt the fat. At the same time it is doing this it is working to tighten or shrink the skin around the new sculpted form that the surgeon has accomplished. In my experience many of our patients see less swelling than they often see with traditional liposuction methods. The result is a more rapid recovery and return to your regular routine.

Smartlipo's ability to work on the fatty layer immediately underneath the skin makes many more patients candidates for this procedure. It is this layer that many men and women have trouble getting rid of when working out and Smartlipo's ability to safely and effective work in this area gives it significant advantages over traditional liposuction. Many of our patients are very fit and Smartlipo™ gives them that final edge to getting the form that the are looking for from their workout. One might even say that Smartlipo™ is a wonderful adjunct to a workout routine.

Surgery of the Abdomen - (Abdominoplasty or "Tummy Tuck")

Generally referred to as a "tummy tuck", abdominoplasty removes excess fat and skin from the abdomen. The procedure also helps to flatten the abdomen by tightening the surrounding muscles. Women, with stretched abdominal areas due to previous pregnancies, can benefit considerably from abdominoplasty, although they should have completed their childbearing. Older individuals whose skin has lost some of its elasticity and are slightly obese can experience an improvement in their abdominal area.

If you are in generally good physical shape but are concerned about abdominal fat deposits or loose skin that does not respond to diet and exercise, the procedure can potentially reduce or even eliminate a protruding abdomen. Abdominoplasty can produce a permanent scar which can possibly extend to both sides of your hips, although the scar will likely be located below the bikini or bathing suit line.

Lipo Sculpture - (Lipoplasty / Suction Lipectomy)

Now among the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures, liposuction (also known as "lipoplasty" or "suction lipectomy") sculpts the body by removing undesirable fat from areas around the thighs, knees, buttocks, waist, hips, abdomen, chin, cheeks, neck and upper arms. Ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL), tumescent technique and the super-wet technique are among the various techniques used to provide precise results.

Liposuction is not a substitute for a healthy diet and exercise, but the procedure can eliminate areas of fat that are unresponsive to typical weight-loss methods.

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