Liposuction

What Is Liposuction? Liposuction of the abdomen removes most of the fat found under the skin and above the abdominal muscles. When patients have good abdominal muscle tone, liposuction can provide a dramatic improvement, with a natural appearance of the abdomen, and with minimal scarring. In the majority of liposuction patients, the natural elasticity of abdominal skin contracts smoothly, and there is no need to surgically remove skin. How is A Tummy Tuck Different Than Liposuction? Tummy tuck...

If you are tired of the way excess skin hangs and sags around your midsection, then you may be an ideal candidate for an effective body-sculpting procedure by Dr. Shaun Parson. Exercise and diet aren’t always enough to create the body you’ve always wanted. For that, you should to look into an abdominoplasty. What Is The Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Procedure The abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is a versatile surgical procedure performed with anesthesia to ensure the patient...

It’s an incredible achievement to lose large amounts of weight, but for many, it may come with an unpleasant surprise. Many patients find that they are left with large amounts of excess skin. Sagging skin has a difficult time returning to its natural shape and size and typically does not respond to dieting and exercise. A body lift is a cosmetic surgery available for those who would like to reduce this excess skin effectively and...

The abdominal area can be one of the most challenging areas of the body to keep taut and firm. Aging, pregnancy and significant weight loss can all contribute to the appearance of a sagging stomach. However, with a tummy tuck, there is a solution. The tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a procedure where excess skin is trimmed and loose muscles are surgically tightened in order to create a smooth, flat, tight stomach. The abdominoplasty...

Weight loss is a huge step forward in a person’s life. In today’s stressful, fast-paced world, it can be more than difficult to maintain a healthy weight. When we take the necessary steps to reach our weight-loss goal, the health benefits gained are almost too numerous to count. Unfortunately, one unhealthy condition that can result from losing weight is an excess of loose skin tissue, which may droop from the body. Body-contouring surgery is different for each...

A Mommy Makeover procedure typically addresses both the abdomen and the breasts. A woman can increase breast fullness as well as lift the breasts to their pre-pregnancy position. In terms of the abdomen, the loose skin is removed and the abdominal wall muscles are brought back to their pre-pregnancy location. Dr. Shaun Parson will listen to your specific concerns and goals and together you will draft a Mommy Makeover plan that is best for your personal...

Once your liposuction procedure is over, the recovery phase begins. This part of the surgery process is known as lipoplasty healing. A compression garment is used to cover the treatment areas. These elastic bandages help to control swelling and compress the skin to your newly shaped body. Small temporary drainage tubes may also be inserted into existing incisions to allow excess blood or fluid to escape rather than collect. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Shaun Parson will be...

Liposuction Surgery Procedures in the US It appears as though one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures in the United States is continuing to increase in its popularity. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the liposuction trend is rising. The procedure has gone from the fourth most popular to the third most popular in America. Though four out of the top five plastic surgery procedures have experienced a slight decline in number of procedures...

Liposuction Surgery With the surgical procedure known as liposuction, the intent is to remove unwanted fat pockets that build up around the body and can compromise one’s overall appearance. The desired effect of this treatment is to provide the patient with redefined contours and to reduce the amount of fat in the region targeted. Liposuction surgery is relatively straightforward and quick. Dr. Shaun Parson uses a small tube called a cannula to suction out the unwanted fat...

Lipodissolve + Liposuction Let's discuss lipodissolve and liposuction. Liposuction to remove subcutaneous fat was first developed 35 years ago and is one of the most common aesthetic surgical procedures in the United States with 341,144 procedures reported in 2011. The obvious downside to liposuction is the fact that one has to have some form or fashion of surgery to have the procedure performed. So are there any alternatives to liposuction? Are there ways to achieve similar...