In September 2011, Biggest Loser contestant, Amanda Arlauskas announced that she was opting for cosmetic surgery. She lost a total of 87 lbs and was looking for something to help re-shape her body. In an interview with Phillyburbs.com, she explains her choice, “I’ll always be bottom-heavy, and I know that, but I just want to find something, and hopefully plastic surgery is it, because I hate my legs so much. I’m praying for something, because it’s like you’ve come this far and you deserve to be able to flaunt it. I just want to be able to wear a dress and show off my legs and not be so humiliated by them.” Many people find themselves in a similar position after a dramatic weight loss. Loose and sagging skin often being two of the biggest reasons both men and women opt for surgery. According to WebMD.com, three of the most

When thinking about why one would want liposuction surgery, some of us think about removing stubborn fat from our stomachs with a tummy tuck after pregnancy, or tightening the skin around our neck as we get older. Rarely, do many of us consider the lesser known places on the body for liposuction such as the knees. Many people were shocked a few years back when it was revealed that Demi Moore had liposuction to remove the fat at the back of her knees. However, according to many surgeons, it is often a standard area for treatment, especially for those looking to slim down or shape up their upper legs. More common with women, the knees are a trouble spot for many people. Fat deposits tend to build up around the inner edges, giving an unsightly appearance to the legs. Also, as we age and our skin becomes looser, the skin of

We all know by now that the idea behind liposuction is to help you remove those nasty little deposits of fatty tissue that you can’t seem to shake. Some women spend hours at the gym each week working out profusely and then spending the rest of their day dieting adamantly, yet those pockets seem undefeatable. Liposuction helps solve that problem in a number of different ways: Traditional liposuction, water-based liposuction, laser-assisted liposuction and ThermaLipo are some examples and each procedure has proven as effective and popular as the other. But how does ThermaLipo compare? What is ThermaLipo? Good question. Also referred to as a weekend procedure due its minimally invasive nature, ThermaLipo combines three popular liposuction techniques: Tumescent liposuction and Smartlipo (Laser liposculpture) and Thermage. Basically, and starting with the Tumescent technique, fat removal is made safe and easy with the infusion of a mixture that combines anesthetic, saltwater solution

At this point you are most likely very well aware that we all suffer from those stubborn pockets of fatty deposits that just won’t disappear no matter how strenuous your work out is or how strictly you enforce limits to your diet. These deposits can be on your lower back, your arms, chest, chin, and, well, pretty much anywhere else on your body where fat has decided it wants to live. In 2011, lipoplasty edged out breast augmentations as the most popular and sought-after cosmetic surgery in America. The popularity of this particular procedure has increased steadily over the years and mostly due to the ease and safety of several different processes you can have administered. Here are three top reasons to get lipo: Weight Loss It’s no secret that a few sessions with your favorite plastic surgeon and your favorite liposuction method can result in a refreshed and rejuvenated,

Despite what you may have heard, patients who have undergone a liposuction treatment are, in most cases, able to return back to their daily life routines quite quickly. Unlike more invasive treatments such as a tummy tuck or a breast reshaping surgery such as a breast reduction, the postoperative downtime for something like laser lipo involves minimal-to-none pain, swelling and/or bruising. In fact, in the case of some treatments such as zeltiq liposuction (a liposuction procedure in which stubborn fatty cells are literally frozen apart) patients can expect to return to work as if they were just out to lunch. What can you expect from liposuction recovery? Let’s take a closer look at some of the basics that will determine the extent of your post-surgical period. Liposuction can treat several different parts of your body including, but not limited to, your neck, chest, back and legs. The speed of your