Consumer Guide To Liposuction

Liposuction is a routine cosmetic surgery performed by many plastic surgeons. It is also the most popular surgical cosmetic procedure in the US. The articles in this Consumer Guide give you in-depth information about the techniques, recent advances, who makes a good candidate, and cost. You'll also find links to related topics. Reading the articles will help you choose the best treatment options and know what to expect from them.
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What You Need to Know about Liposuction

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that vacuums fat deposits from under the skin. This article explains the procedure and the various techniques.
Get the details on liposuction procedures.
Are You a Good Candidate for Liposuction?

Good candidates for liposuction cover a wide range of the population, as many people have troublesome, localized fat deposits. You'll find out whether liposuction is an option you should consider.
Learn more about liposuction.
Tumescent Liposuction

The tumescent technique offers a long list of advantages over traditional liposuction techniques. With smoother results, fewer complications, and faster recovery, tumescent liposuction may be the reason liposuction is the number-one surgical procedure in the US.
Get the skinny on the latest lipo techniques.
Abdominal Etching

If you already have good abs, but they are hiding behind persistent excess fat and skin, then you may want to sculpt the area to bring out your hidden six-pack.
Learn more about sculpting your abs with abdominal etching.
Lipo Dissolve

The FDA verdict is still out, but the future looks promising for lipo-dissolve. Using various ingredients to dissolve fat painlessly, this technique may prove to be one of the most innovative treatments in cosmetic surgery...if it is approved.
Learn more about lipo-dissolve.
Liposuction Cost

This article gives you average costs of liposuction based on the area of the body being treated and other factors. These estimates may not reflect your individual situation, but they can provide a starting place for you to think about the feasibility of the procedure.
Is the cost of liposuction feasible for me?

Liposuction Surgeon Directory
 
Find a local plastic surgeon who specializes in liposuction. Practice profiles include surgeon credentials and experience, and offer the opportunity to contact surgeons via email: Albany, Georgia, Alexandria, Bennington, Bethesda, Beverly Hills, Boston, Chicago, Burlington, Chevy Chase, Denver, Detroit, Fairfield County, Fairfax, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Houston, Indianapolis, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Manhattan, Miami, Minneapolis, New York City, Oakland, Orange County, Orlando, Palm Beach, Pittsburgh, Rutland, San Diego, Savannah, Seattle, Temecula, Toledo, Washington DC, and Westchester.