Non-Surgical Liposuction: Miracle or Make Believe?

There are numerous methods of non-surgical liposuction on the market today, their main purport being to dissolve fat. The most commonly performed of such procedures being, LipoDissolve and Mesotherapy. The proponents of such procedures will describe these methods as nearly painless and affordable alternatives to surgical Liposuction. The non-surgical treatments involve injecting a cocktail of chemicals and enzymes directly into the areas of unwanted fat. The fat is then broken down within the body and flushed out of the patient’s system through the urinary tract; all with minimal downtime and discomfort, and priced at a fraction of the cost of surgical Liposuction.

The truth is that these non-surgical Liposuction treatments are anything but quick affordable alternatives to Liposuction. The effectiveness of such procedures is being called into question by numerous physicians and countless dissatisfied patients nationwide. The treatments require six to seven office visits with numerous painful injections, and can cost thousands of dollars. There have also been reports of tissue necrosis (tissue death) or skin loss as a result of such injections. Patients may suffer from hard calcifications in the fatty tissues under the skin, which can be permanent. The treatments are often times not performed by a physician, but rather by a nurse, further increasing the risk of complications. Following each treatment, patients will be severely swollen, bruised, and have lumps under the skin; these effects can last weeks to months.

Non-surgical liposuction is not a viable alternative to surgical liposuction. The majority of non-surgical liposuction patients is left with poor, if any, results and have spent thousands. Surgical Liposuction is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures. It is safe and associated with minimal post-operative pain and discomfort. Dr. Savalia sculpts patient’s bodies, leaving them with a streamlined figure while providing the utmost care and satisfaction.

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For women and men alike, there exist those obstinate areas of unwanted fat that are entirely resistant to traditional weight loss methods. For patients seeking substantial weight loss, Liposuction is not the proper treatment. Although it involves removing considerable amounts of fat, improvement is not measured in pounds. The effects of Liposuction are more accurately measured in the improvement of body contours and proportion. Liposuction is best done on isolated areas of fat, and is not indicated for patients have numerous areas of excess fat on their frame. Countless people are exceedingly frustrated by stubborn, unrelenting areas of fat that refuse to respond to diet and exercise. There are several important factors that are taken into account when a patient is evaluated as a candidate for Liposuction surgery. The best candidate for Liposuction surgery has firm, elastic skin, with minimal wrinkling, a stable weight, and has a limited number of areas of excess fat.

Liposuction can significantly help enhance a patient’s self image. Countless numbers of men and women feel greatly insecure about one or more areas of their body; often times it is due to an excess amount of fat. Whether it protrudes over one’s waistline, or hangs below their chin, it is uncomfortable, and can have an extremely negative impact on a person’s self image. The most common, and best treated, trouble spots are the hips, thighs, abdomen, and buttocks. Liposuction will improve a patient’s body contours, giving them a slimmer, more svelte appearance.

Are liposuction results permanent?

Liposuction is an elective cosmetic procedure designed to reduce the amount of fat in targeted areas of the body, such as the stomach, hips or thighs. If you are considering the liposuction procedure, you should talk to an experienced Orange County cosmetic surgeon to get an idea of what the procedure can and cannot do for you.

Maintaining Your Results

Liposuction has proven to be a very effective option for men and women looking to minimize areas with excess fat. Through the removal of fat cells in specific areas, you are decreasing the chances that fat will accumulate in that area in the future. But liposuction is not a quick fix procedure that eliminates fat for good. Liposuction patients will need to be prepared to focus on maintaining liposuction results with a healthy lifestyle. Choosing foods that are good for you and integrating regular physical activity into your day is a must.

Preventing Weight Gain

Liposuction does offer immediate results for all patients. However, factors like gender, age, habits, time availability, and the environment can all affect the long-term results of surgical fat reduction. While liposuction removes a certain number of fat cells, your existing fat cells can increase in size and even signal the creation of new fat cells if your body is imbalanced.

Consuming many more calories than you expend in a day can still cause weight gain. Eating foods high in fat and sodium can lead to weight gain, too. If you put on pounds after liposuction, you should talk to your doctor about ways you can reach your target body weight, including diet restrictions and increased exercise. To keep the weight off, follow the golden rule: Reduce food intake, improve the quality of food, and increase your energy output through exercise.

To tighten or tone additional body areas, you may want to consider other cosmetic procedures, such as the tummy tuck, body lift, thigh lift, or arm lift. For more information about liposuction and weight reduction, please contact Dr. Nirav Savalia at Finesse Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery.

— Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Are liposuction results permanent?

Liposuction is an elective cosmetic procedure designed to reduce the amount of fat in targeted areas of the body, such as the stomach, hips or thighs. If you are considering the liposuction procedure, you should talk to an experienced Orange County cosmetic surgeon to get an idea of what the procedure can and cannot do for you.

Maintaining Your Results

Liposuction has proven to be a very effective option for men and women looking to minimize areas with excess fat. Through the removal of fat cells in specific areas, you are decreasing the chances that fat will accumulate in that area in the future. But liposuction is not a quick fix procedure that eliminates fat for good. Liposuction patients will need to be prepared to focus on maintaining liposuction results with a healthy lifestyle. Choosing foods that are good for you and integrating regular physical activity into your day is a must.

Preventing Weight Gain

Liposuction does offer immediate results for all patients. However, factors like gender, age, habits, time availability, and the environment can all affect the long-term results of surgical fat reduction. While liposuction removes a certain number of fat cells, your existing fat cells can increase in size and even signal the creation of new fat cells if your body is imbalanced.

Consuming many more calories than you expend in a day can still cause weight gain. Eating foods high in fat and sodium can lead to weight gain, too. If you put on pounds after liposuction, you should talk to your doctor about ways you can reach your target body weight, including diet restrictions and increased exercise. To keep the weight off, follow the golden rule: Reduce food intake, improve the quality of food, and increase your energy output through exercise.

To tighten or tone additional body areas, you may want to consider other cosmetic procedures, such as the tummy tuck, body lift, thigh lift, or arm lift. For more information about liposuction and weight reduction, please contact Dr. Nirav Savalia at Finesse Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery.

— Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

The Truth About Nonsurgical Liposuction

Take inches off your stomach or thighs without surgery …

This is the promise several cosmetic companies have been promoting. The problem is, patients looking for a dramatic appearance change have lofty expectations from nonsurgical options that can’t possibly deliver results comparable to surgical fat removal.

Treatments like mesotherapy, endermologie and lipodissolve present innovative-sounding methods of fat reduction, but they are not proven technologies. Most of these new nonsurgical treatments are also not FDA approved. With no long-term results to count on — and potential risks — there seems to be plenty of reasons not to invest in a nonsurgical approach.

Here’s a snapshot of some of the nonsurgical treatments available today:

Mesotherapy — injection of a special medicated solution removes fat cells
Endermologie — a motorized device is applied to skin to break down fat cells, temporarily reducing the appearance of cellulite
Lipozap — uses an anti-cellulite device, infrared head and radio frequency waves to break down fat cells
Lipodissolve — a chemical injection process is used to help fat cells dissolve
Thermage — a heated laser is claimed to tighten collagen, “melting” unwanted fat

With so many unanswered questions involved in nonsurgical liposuction, why not choose a proven method of fat removal? Surgical liposuction is a widely-recognized, FDA-approved method for permanent fat reduction that has helped countless people reach their body goals. Liposuction can be used on the arms, thighs, buttocks, stomach, face and other areas to extract stubborn fat cells. While nonsurgical techniques may claim to be “instantly slimming,” remember that the results can be disappointing. To learn more about the effectiveness of liposuction, check out the Before and After photos of liposuction patients and read Patient Testimonials about the procedure.

When you are ready to discuss your body contouring options, schedule a complimentary consultation with cosmetic surgeon Dr. Nirav Savalia at Finesse Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery today.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Cosmetic Options for 40 +

No matter how well you take care of yourself, aging is an inevitable process that can eventually slow your metabolism, cause skin to wrinkle and sag, and change the shape of your body. Cosmetic surgery is a very popular solution for men and women over age 40 who wish to fight back against the signs of aging and rejuvenate their appearance. Not only can these options help you look years younger, they can do wonders for your self-confidence and image.

So, what procedures can give you great results after age 40? It all depends on your problem areas. For improvement in the facial and neck region, consider the following options:

• Non-surgical facial rejuvenation
• Botox
• Chemical peels
• Facial fillers: Radiesse, Juvederm, and Restylane
• Face lift
• Forehead lift
• Neck lift

To enhance or improve the body, consider the following cosmetic body rejuvenation and reshaping choices:

• Tummy tuck
• Body lift
• Thigh lift
• Liposuction
• Breast lift
• Breast enlargement

If you are ready to explore the safe and effective cosmetic surgery options for patients over 40, start with an experienced cosmetic surgeon who can show you an in-depth photo gallery of results.

Ready to learn more about the affordable, advanced anti-aging options available to you? Schedule a complimentary consultation with experienced Orange County plastic surgeon Dr. Nirav Savalia at Finesse Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery today.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Plastic Surgery After Bariatric Weight Loss

Whether you’ve achieved significant weight loss on your own or with the help of weight loss surgeries such as bariatric or gastric bypass, large-volume weight loss can take a toll on your body and appearance.

Now that have come closer to your target weight, you may be anxious to show off your new figure. But sagging skin that has lost its elasticity can be a source of embarrassment. Maybe there are pockets of stubborn fat that need to go.

Body contouring procedures can help you refine your image and gain confidence by reducing or eliminating folds in the stomach, legs, arms, breast, neck, and other areas. Removal of excess tissue and skin folds will depend on the areas that need attention and your overall general health. Here are a few of the procedures that can help you firm, tighten and tone after shedding pounds.

• Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) – targets the stomach area
• Brachioplasty (arm lift) – targets arm folds
• Liposuction – sculpts areas of the body with excess fat
• Body Lift & Belt Lipectomy – targets the lower body
• Breast Lift – targets sagging breasts
• Thigh Lift – targets upper thighs
• Face Lift – targets sagging skin and excess fat in the facial area
• Neck Lift – targets sagging skin and excess fat in neck

If you want to refine and rejuvenate your appearance after bariatric weight loss, consider the benefits of advanced plastic surgery. And remember to look for a highly-trained cosmetic surgeon who has extensive experience and an impressive photo gallery of great results.

Schedule a complimentary consultation with experienced Orange County plastic surgeon Dr. Nirav Savalia at Finesse Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery today.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Look Great at Any Age With Cosmetic Surgery

Age is just a number — until your appearance begins to reveal your true age to the world. Genetics, sun exposure, stress, diet and other lifestyle factors can have an effect on how quickly our bodies show signs of aging. Even if you are the picture of health with good habits, aging will inevitably alter your facial appearance, slow your metabolism, and cause bodily changes. Luckily, there are ways you can defy Mother Nature.

Aging gracefully means living well — combining a positive attitude with good physical and emotional health. For many, it includes utilizing cosmetic surgery as a tool to look and feel great. Thanks to ongoing improvements in cosmetic techniques and technology, there are several ways you can combat the signs of aging to help you reshape your body, rejuvenate your face, and boost your self-confidence.

Choose from the following types of cosmetic surgery treatments to look amazing at any age:
• Facial rejuvenation and reshaping
• Body rejuvenation and reshaping
• Non-surgical facial rejuvenation
• Breast surgery

Achieving the youthful appearance you desire depends largely on the provider you choose. Look for a skilled cosmetic surgeon who has extensive experience and an impressive photo gallery displaying great results.

Ready to learn more about affordable anti-aging options? Schedule a complimentary consultation with experienced Orange County plastic surgeon Dr. Nirav Savalia at Finesse Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery today.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Look Younger With Neck Reshaping

If the skin around your neck is revealing signs of aging you’d rather not show, the neck lift procedure can be a very effective and natural-looking cosmetic solution. Like the facial skin, the neck skin can be very delicate, showing off wrinkling, creping and sagging that draws attention from the face and make you feel self-conscious. A neck lift can help you maintain a youthful neck appearance and avoid these telltale signs of true age.

During the neck reshaping procedure, your facial rejuvenation plastic surgeon will work to minimize band lines and excess skin or fat with gentle surgical techniques. Liposuction may also be performed during the procedure to remove fatty tissue for a slimmer, sexier neck line. The results are often dramatic and may subtract years from your outward appearance.

For a more in-depth neck and facial makeover, you can supplement your neck lift with a facelift, forehead lift, or eyelid surgery.

To learn more about the incredible benefits of the neck reshaping procedure, talk to experienced Orange County plastic surgeon Dr. Nirav Savalia at Finesse Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Wave Goodbye to Arm Flab With an Arm Lift

If you notice your arm flab waving goodbye longer than you actually do, it may be time to consider a cosmetic surgery solution called an arm lift. Since gravity and the effects of aging can result in sagging tissue or extra arm fat, this cosmetic procedure was designed to help self-conscious individuals gain confidence and wear whatever they want.

An arm lift, or brachioplasty, is perfect for women and men in their 30s, 40s or 50s who are hesitant to wear short sleeves or tank tops due to arm shape embarrassment. The procedure helps upper arms regain a youthful contour and a more slender, toned appearance. Your arm lift surgeon will gently remove excess skin and fat from the upper arm area on both sides during the outpatient procedure. The result is firmed, natural-looking upper arm skin that fails to reveal your age or reflect previous weight gain or loss.

When weighing the benefits of an arm lift, you may also want to consider the other types of “lift” procedures available today, including a body lift, face lift, neck lift, and thigh lift. Liposuction is also a popular option often performed in conjunction with an arm lift.

If you’d like to learn more about advanced body contouring procedures, talk to an experienced cosmetic surgeon in Orange County. Dr. Nirav Savalia at Finesse Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery is recommended as a top area cosmetic surgery provider.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant