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Dr. Perlman offers progressive new techniques such as Vaser Liposelection which offers smooth results and rapid healing. Liposelection uses state-of-the-art ultrasound technology to reshape your body.
 

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Liposuction

Many of my patients are active people. They work out and watch their diet, but are concerned about the fact that they no longer have that nice slim waistline.

Patients often come in with a preconceived notion that they need a tummy tuck or need liposuction. Once I evaluate the patient, we discuss treatment options which may include liposuction, tummy tuck, or both. If the problem is fat that just doesn't seem to go away, despite all of their efforts, and the skin is not loose, then liposuction is the primary treatment. I often use VASER technique, which is an ultrasonic liposuction technique. VASER, in my opinion, produces better results and causes less bruising, less swelling, less pain, and a faster recovery than conventional liposuctioning. Ultrasonic sound waves are converted to heat, which emulsifies the fat. This is similar to how Smart Lipo uses laser light , converted to heat to accomplish the same result. Recovery time is 1-2 weeks

Other patients have more of a problem of skin laxity and stretch marks, but not as much fat. These patients are candidates for skin resection procedures such as a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. The length of the incision is determined by how much skin laxity there is. The incision is always hidden within the panty line, so the length of the incision is not crucial. Recovery time is typically 2-3 weeks.

 
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Am I a Good Candidate for Liposuction?:

You may be a good candidate for liposuction if you have localized excess fat or if you desire contouring in any of the following areas:

cheeks, jowls and neck
upper arms
breast or chest areas
back
abdomen and waist
hips and buttocks
inner and outer thighs
inner knee
calves and ankles
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Liposuction may sometimes be used to treat a condition called gynecomastia, or male breast enlargement, which frequently occurs among both teenage and adult males.

Liposuction should not be considered a substitute for overall weight loss, nor is it an effective treatment for cellulite, a condition that gives the skin an uneven, dimpled appearance. Alternative treatments may be considered, in some instances, to improve this problem.

Liposuction can be performed on several areas of the body at the same time, and it can also be done in conjunction with other aesthetic plastic surgery.

 
If you would like more information about this and other procedures available, please schedule an appointment with Dr. Perlman for a personal consultation.
 
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon located on Perfect Yourself, a plastic surgeon & breast augmentation resource. Dr. Joseph M. Perlman is a Texas breast augmentation, tummy tuck and liposuction expert.
 
 
 
Dr. Joseph Perlman

"Our practice uses the VASER, the most advanced method available. This is an ultrasonic liposuction technique which offers better results with less bruising and swelling, less pain and faster recovery than the conventional wet suction technique."

 
 
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