Category: Liposuction

What is Large Volume Liposuction?

September 28, 2019

Power assisted liposuction and Large Volume Liposuction is similar to tumescent liposuction but uses a motorized, (electric or pneumatic) handpiece to move the cannula which is less traumatic to the patient and less strain on the surgeon. Ultrasound-assisted liposuction evolved from the early ultrasonic cannulas which were hollow and had a high complication rate (burns of skin and other soft tissues) to the use of solid ultrasonic cannulas and 2 stage fat removal. A variation of this is the VASER which is an ultrasonic cannula with several grooves which more evenly disperse the energy improving fat disruption and removal. It uses pulses of ultrasonic energy to minimize the risk of injury to the skin or other structures and tends to target fat cells preferentially.Read Full Post

Category: Body Contouring, Liposuction

Should I get SmartLipo or Liposuction?

July 18, 2019

Fat removal procedures are one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the United States. People who work hard to sculpt a fit, beautiful body often get frustrated when fat deposits won’t budge. For body fat that is resistant to exercise and healthy eating habits, liposuction or SmartLipo may be the solution you seek. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Stephen Miller has helped many patients attain a firmer, smoother physique with these body contouring methods. If fat removal is what you’re looking for, Dr. Miller will consider several factors to determine if SmartLipo or liposuction will get you the best results for your treatment goals. LIPOSUCTION Liposuction has been in practice for many years. The procedure has been refined since the 1970’sRead Full Post

Category: Body Contouring, Liposuction

Body Contouring After Weight Loss Surgery

July 16, 2019

Weight loss surgery can help you achieve a healthier body and a more active lifestyle. However, you may not look as fit as you actually are due to excess skin or stubborn pockets of fat. This can be frustrating and disheartening after all you’ve gone through to improve your health. Surgical body contouring may be a great option to tighten up your trouble spots so you can present the new, healthy you to the world. Dr. Stephen M. Miller is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Las Vegas. He has helped many patients achieve a firmer, slimmer silhouette through post-weight loss surgery procedures. BODY CONTOURING Body contouring procedures can address many of the unwanted conditions associated with losing large amounts of weight.Read Full Post

Category: Body Contouring, Liposuction, Tummy Tuck

What is Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoplasty?

July 2, 2019

If you have unwanted deposits of excess fat that won't go away no matter how much you diet or exercise, it can be incredibly frustrating. Perhaps you just gave birth and want to regain your pre-pregnancy body, or are trying to complete your weight-loss journey. Stubborn areas of fat shouldn't hold you back from that. Ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (UAL) can help you attain the body you've worked so hard for. You've probably heard of liposuction. Maybe you've even considered it. UAL can help eliminate fat that traditional liposuction can't, provide you with a smooth recovery, and give you a body you're proud to show off. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF UAL? UAL can improve your life in a number of ways, fromRead Full Post

Category: Liposuction