What if there was an option to get rid of fatty tissue that
diet and exercise can’t touch, in about an hour, without a trip to the
hospital? In office liposuction may sound too good to be true, but it continues
to be a great option for women looking to treat small pockets of fat, and is
especially useful to reduce and sculpt stubborn areas like the lower abdomen
(also referred to as a mons pubis reduction).
So is in office liposuction just a passing fad, or can be it
be a viable alternative for patients looking for body sculpting in less time
and with lower costs than traditional liposuction? Let’s take a look.
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“Fad”: Demand Has Decreased
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic
Surgery, demand for cosmetic surgery procedures has decreased year over year
for the past few years, a trend which has been attributed to the economic
recession. Despite the downturn, however, recent polls show a higher approval
rating of cosmetic surgery by young adults, and in 2011, liposuction took the
top spot for most procedures performed, with over 300,000 cases between 2010
and 2011, representing a 13% uptick. Other things that might predict a further
upswing: in office liposuction techniques, such as laser-assisted ProLipo,
allow for cheaper, quicker options with less downtime. The laser helps to melt
fat and tighten skin as it goes, for a better overall result.
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“For Good”: Results Are Forever
One of the reasons liposuction is a worthy investment? Once
fat cells are removed, the body does not replace them by creating new fat
cells. While remaining fat cells can swell to a larger size if a healthy
lifestyle is not maintained after the procedure, it is unlikely that you will
see fat growth resume in the treated areas. The better technique your surgeon
has, the better your results, so make sure your in office liposuction is
performed by a trained cosmetic surgeon in an appropriate and accredited
clinical setting.
Discuss
with a Doctor
For women in Minnesota and beyond, Dr. Erhard is a board
certified gynecologist and cosmetic surgeon with a practice emphasis in
liposuction, particularly In Office Laser-Assisted ProLipo, as well as mons
pubis reduction. If you are interested in learning more about what these
procedures can do for you, email Dr. Erhard and her team at info@mngaclinic.com or read more about
the procedures at http://mngaclinic.com/AestheticServices/LiposuctionInOfficeProLipo.aspx.