Question: How common is the risk of burning the skin with laser liposuction? Answer: The risk of burning the skin during laser liposuction is present but small. The laser energy is pulsed in such a way that the skin will burn only if you are not moving the laser tip appropriately during liposuction. The laser… [Read More]
Liposuction Articles
In all pictures that I am in, I have a double chin
Question: In all pictures that I am in, I have a double chin. Can a neck lift get rid of the rolling around the neck and chin areas? Answer: A necklift can take care of the majority of the redundant skin and rolls you see in the mirror and in pictures. A necklift may include… [Read More]
I have a large flap of skin the hangs down below my chin.
Question: I have a large flap of skin the hangs down below my chin. Is a necklift the only procedure that will eliminate this unwanted skin? Answer: If you have a large flap of skin that hangs down beneath your chin, although laser liposuction may help to tighten this skin, to really provide you with… [Read More]
I am starting see signs of jowls and a little double chin.
Question:At 52 years old, I am a very physically fit male and take pride in my appearance. I am starting to get the telltale signs of jowls and a little double chin. No matter what I do, I can’t get rid of them. Would laser liposuction be an appropriate procedure for me or do I… [Read More]
Would a facelift correct my double ching? How?
Question: I am a 61-year-old female and in the past 10 years I have developed a double chin. No matter how much I exercise or diet my chin remains in its unattractive state. Would a facelift correct this problem? How? Answer: If your concern is jsut the presence of a double chin it is possible… [Read More]
Where is the fat taken from for a fat transfer to the face?
Question: Where is the fat taken from for a fat transfer to the face? If I am going to have liposuction can I have the fat from my thighs used in a fat transfer to my face? Answer: If you are having liposuction to your thighs, then the fat that is removed from your thighs… [Read More]
Can I choose where I have the fat removed?
Question: I like the idea of using my own fat from one part of my body to fill out another part. Can I choose where I have the fat removed? I have very large breasts and would like fat transferred from my breasts to my face. Answer: Although it would seem like a good idea… [Read More]
I am excited by the advances in plastic surgery
Question:I am excited by the advances in plastic surgery. I read about laser assisted liposuction and feel that I am a perfect candidate for this procedure. I have fat in my thighs that needs to go. Is this procedure painful? Is there any anesthetic for the procedure? Answer:Laser assisted liposuction is definitely indicated for excess… [Read More]
I have a neck that looks thick but I am not a fat person
Question: I have a neck that looks thick but I am not a fat person. I would like to have liposuction done on my neck. Does this result in any bruising of the neck? Is there any pain afterwards? Answer: Liposuction of the neck is a fairly straightforward procedure with minimal risk and minimal downtime…. [Read More]
I am 52 years old and look tired all of the time
Question: I am 52 years old and look tired all of the time due to the dark bags under my eyes. It feels like fatty tissue. I would like the fat removed. Can this be accomplished with gentle liposuction or is blepharoplasty necessary? Answer: A great deal goes on in the lower eyelids that contribute… [Read More]