liposuction

Liposuction is one of the most popular operations within the discipline of Plastic Surgery. The procedure is quite simple in its design. A small pointed instrument (cannula) placed within the fat is attached to a suction device. The cannula is moved through the fat to remove a portion, leaving the patient thinner in the region treated. 

There have been safety issues with the operation, and some deaths, leading to recommendations as to how much fat can be safely removed at one time. Although the medical community has repeatedly classified the procedure as intended for contouring, there are still those having it for weight loss. The design of the cannula has been modified to include powered handles and laser (e.g. Smart Lipo TM) and ultrasound (e.g. VASER TM) enhanced tips. The effectiveness of these enhanced liposuction systems is widely open to debate.

On the blogosphere, liposuction is frequently discussed on celebrity blogs.  Actress Tara Reid's Frankentummy is a frequent subject. Unfortunately many "liposuction" blog posts really just present caricatures and offer little in the way of useful information for the potential patient.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “liposuction”

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “liposuction”

 

• Cost of Liposuction

  
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  Cost of Liposuction These days, cost is a big decision maker in all facets of life. As consumers, we want to know exactly what we are paying for, and we also want to get exactly what we are paying for. When it comes to liposuction, you want the best of the best. And with that, there will be great costs. This section ...
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• Reader Question: Weight Loss Military Liposuction?

  
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  Was reading your testimonials and like one of your patients who was overweight and the military, I am in the same boat. I was wondering what you could do for me to assist in my goals to stay in the military through liposuction or body contouring. I’m not huge but all my dieting and exercise [...]
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• A Price Guide to Liposuction

  
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  Cosmetic surgeries are slowly becoming as common as facials and manicures. In present day, more and more people are willing to undergo cosmetic surgeries to improve their appearance. Liposuction is among one of the most common cosmetic surgeries today. When cosmetic surgeries first became popular in the eighties, the ...
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• Tumescent Liposuction For Fat Removal

  
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  Tumescent liposuction is a newer, popular procedure for fat removal. The fees for this type of liposuction are relatively low compared to more traditional procedures. One of the forms of surgical sculpting for fat removal is the technique of tumescent liposuction, a procedure that limits bleeding with anesthesia ...
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• Liposuction Surgery Techniques in Body Contouring

  
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  Tumescent Liposuction Developed about 15 years ago, this is the most common, and safest, method. The term “tumescence” refers to the swelling and firming of fatty tissues by the means of infusing fluid into the tissue. After tiny incisions are made where the patient’s skin covers fatty tissue, the area is ...
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• The Most Commonly Performed Cosmetic Surgery Is Liposuction

  
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  source: The Most Commonly Performed Cosmetic Surgery Is Liposuction If you are considering liposuction, you are far from alone. Statistics show that in the mid 90s as many as 300,000 people had liposuction each year. That number is increasing as the popularity for cosmetic surgery grows. The best statistic you’ll ...
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• Is Tumescent Liposuction Better Than Normal Liposuction

  
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  Though liposuction has been around since the seventies advanced techniques for performing it are relatively new. Tumescent liposuction is one of those newer liposuction methods that are being recommended to patients. Liposuction used to be a very invasive process where a patient needed post operative blood ...
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• Liposuction For Thighs

  
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  While self-image has always been a problem for millions of women who struggle with body size and type, there has been a new trend in the beauty and cosmetics industry that may surprise most. The gap that is formed between the thighs when a model walks down the runway and stands still has become a [...] Related posts: ...
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• Always Consider The Liposuction Price

  
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  Always Consider The Liposuction Price So many ladies and even men are obsessed with the idea of having an ideal body that they are going to go to nearly any length to achieve what they contemplate an ideal body. The reality is though that although the liposuction cost has gone down a great deal since the procedures ...
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• Japanese Woman Spends $100,000 to Look Like A French Doll

  
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  It’s pretty normal for a kid to want to emulate a beloved doll or action figure (Barbie, G.I. Joe, Iron Man, etc.), but what is not normal at all is a grown Japanese woman undergoing countless plastic surgery procedures to look like a “living French doll” – whatever that is. That’s exactly what Japanese ...
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• Will Inner Thigh Liposuction Give You Shapelier Legs?

  
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  With liposuction, stubborn fat deposits on the inner thigh is no longer a problem. However, you have to determine if you are fit to undergo such a treatment. You should also know the ins and outs of the procedure so that you can make an informed decision regarding the operation.
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• Introduction of Liposuction

  
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  Liposuction is a latest treatment which helps to remove fat from containing area and give your body a beautiful shape. Today people are living different way of life where there fast food is replacing healthy food resulted unwanted fat and bringing so many complications from your body. This is not it because people are ...
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• Lipo – Four popular Liposuction Procedures

  
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  Lipo – Four popular Liposuction Procedures Many young women keep their bodies in shape the old fashion way. The old fashion way meaning exercise, dieting, and eating healthy, and never indulging in behaviors that can are bad for ones overall health. Although exercise and such is done most commonly most men and ...
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• The Abc’s of Laser Liposuction

  
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  Liposuction came onto the cosmetic surgery scene more than 30 years ago, providing patients the opportunity to say goodbye to unwanted pockets of fat that would not disappear through traditional weight loss methods. During this time, the procedures have been tweaked and refined to make the process safer and more ...
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• How Do I Know If I Am A Candidate for Liposuction Surgery

  
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  Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery procedure that is performed to remove excess fat from beneath the skin. Although liposuction is not a form of weight loss, it is a way to change the shape and contour of your body. Many people choose Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Vasdev Rai of Dallas, Texas to perform ...
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• Costs Of Laser Liposuction

  
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  Health professionals widely concur that an excessive amount of fat is dangerous. As a consequence of the, people who are overweight are prompted to lose weight. Weight reduction can be achieved through different methods. Exercising and dieting are some of the common means of achieving this. But although these systems ...
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• Affordable Liposuction Guides And Advice

  
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  If you’re looking for an affordable liposuction option, then now is a great time to be searching. The reason it’s a great time to look for liposuction options that fit within your budget is a combination of a few things: the decrease in technology prices, the techniques being used to perform liposuction, and the ...
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• Upper Arm Lift Surgery Gains in Popularity

  
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  Plastic surgery and cosmetics procedures have seen an increase in popularity over the last decade. Many new procedures and surgeries have been introduced to the market and prices have become more affordable. Cosmetic surgery procedures, especially dermal fillers, have been increasingly popular. However, it was the ...
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• Tumescent Liposuction – Understanding the Differences

  
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  Tumescent Liposuction – Understanding the Differences The majority of individuals know of the procedure of liposuction and the different facets that are involved in it, however there are few people that are cognizant of a particular liposuction procedure known as tumescent liposuction. This type of procedure is a ...
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• Teen Sisters Get $30,000 Plastic Surgery Makeovers Paid For By Mom

  
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  Love may not cost a thing, but butt implants sure do! A London teen named Jennifer Lopez (Coincidence? We think not!) recently spilled the beans about the more than $30,000 her mom spent on plastic surgery to make the teen girl and her younger sister more bootylicious. During their teen years, the Lopez girls ...
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