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All About Your Liposuction Options For An Even Better You!
Men and women alike often struggle to get rid of stubborn fat deposits on their bodies. Although maintaining a healthy lifestyle can reduce a person’s overall amount of body fat, there are some areas of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. Dr. Renato Calabria can provide you with a more slender, toned appearance by performing liposuction surgery, also known as “lipoplasty.”
When considering this body contouring procedure, it is important to learn about the various options available. Traditional lipoplasty involves the insertion of a cannula (thin, hollow tube) into the targeted area(s) through small incisions. The cannula is designed to break up the stubborn fat deposits, sculpt the area, and remove the excess fat via an attached suctioning device. Advancements in technology have provided additional options for the procedure, such as Ultrasonic liposuction and Laser Assisted Lipoplasty (SmartLipo). In addition, patients can now consider a non-surgical fat-reducing option: Liposonix.
Both Ultrasonic and Laser Assisted liposuction will require the same small incisions to be made for the cannula. With Ultrasonic lipoplasty, the tip of the cannula provides ultrasound waves to break up fat particles with greater ease than traditional liposuction. Laser Assisted liposuction uses a small laser at the end of the cannula to melt the fat deposits before gently removing them with the suctioning vacuum. Both of these options allow for less bruising, bleeding, and pain in the targeted areas compared to traditional liposuction.
The non-surgical liposuction technique, Liposonix, uses a high-intensity ultrasound to safely destroy fat cells beneath the skin’s surface. Using the handheld device, Dr. Calabria can perform this surgery in a single, one-hour treatment. The skin is not harmed and there are no incisions or downtime required; patients often return to their regular activities right after their procedure. The body will naturally process and eliminate the treated fat, and results will be seen 8 to 12 weeks after the procedure.
During an initial consultation, Dr. Calabria can recommend the most appropriate technique for you based on your specific needs and body type. To schedule an appointment with board certified surgeon Dr. Calabria and discus your liposuction options, please call (310) 777-0069 or fill out out online contact form.
