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Type, location of fat matters in liposuction patients

Type, location of fat matters in liposuction patients

Many Americans are looking for ways to improve their physiques by shedding a few pounds, and one of the most popular cosmetic procedures, liposuction, is aimed toward that end. However, some patients are better candidates for the body contouring treatment than others, the website EmpowHer.com reports.

Categories: Body Contouring News
January 7, 2011
Growing number of soldiers getting liposuction for the wrong reasons

Growing number of soldiers getting liposuction for the wrong reasons

In an effort to meet the weight standards set by the United States military many soldiers are turning to a number of dangerous methods including diet pills and starvation, while others are choosing to undergo liposuction for inadvisable reasons, Fox News reports.

Categories: Body Contouring News
December 24, 2010
Dispelling myths about liposuction

Dispelling myths about liposuction

Liposuction is one of the most popular plastic surgeries, yet there are still a number of myths that may deter or encourage certain individuals to undergo the fat-removal procedure. To avoid opting for liposuction while under misconceptions about the technique, prospective patients should be sure to educate themselves.

Categories: Body Contouring News
December 20, 2010
Mommy makeover helps older mothers regain form

Mommy makeover helps older mothers regain form

For many mothers, one of the most challenging aspects of giving birth is the return journey to their pre-pregnancy bodies. Many cosmetic procedures are aimed at providing assistance for those looking to regain their svelte phsyique, doctors say. The so-called "mommy makeover" includes a tummy tuck, breast lift or breast augmentation.

Categories: Body Contouring News
November 23, 2010
Tummy tuck among the most popular plastic surgeries

Tummy tuck among the most popular plastic surgeries

Over the last decade, the number of plastic surgeries being performed has risen across the board, but one procedure in particular has experienced the most significant gains.
The number of patients undergoing tummy tucks has increased 84 percent from 2000 to 2009, according to statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).

Categories: Body Contouring News
November 2, 2010

About ASAPS
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), is recognized as the world’s leading organization devoted entirely to aesthetic plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine of the face and body.  ASAPS is comprised of over 2,600 Plastic Surgeons; active members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (USA) or by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and have extensive training in the complete spectrum of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures. International active members are certified by equivalent boards of their respective countries. All members worldwide adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and must meet stringent membership requirements.

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