There are many new liposuction devices on the market that may or may not be as effective as advertised, from laser and ultrasonic lipo to water-assisted methods.
Tumescent liposuction is still considered the gold standard for many surgeons. Remember that whatever liposuction treatment you choose, the operator – your plastic surgeon – is still the most important factor.
News on the latest liposuction treatments
Dr. Haideh Hirmand sums up many of the recent advances in body contouring, from laser lipolysis to the new radio-frequency assisted method that has not yet received FDA clearance.
- Women on the Web: Intelligent Liposuction?
Can fat be removed without surgery? Obviously it can with diet and exercise, but several new treatments are popping up that claim to reduce fat non-invasively. The New York Times recently investigated these treatments and found mixed results. Make sure you read the whole article!
Lipo ranks in the top twenty cosmetic procedures, according to consumer review site RealSelf.com. In fact, three different liposuction procedures rank in the top 20.