Reducing Risk of Contour/Skin Irregularities after Liposuction
Treatment of Contour Irregularities from Liposuction Patients with poor skin elasticity should be forewarned about the risk for contour irregularities and suboptimal skin contraction. Similarly, pre-existing cellulite, indentations and scars may be present and will not be corrected with liposuction. How to Prevent Skin Contour Irregularities after Liposuction Intraoperatively, use of micro-cannulae and careful use of the criss-cross technique of liposuction are recommended to
Treatment of Biopolymer/Hydrogel Buttock Injections
Biopolymer Buttock Injection Removal Recently, there had been numerous cases of the use of industrial grade products injected into the body, such as the buttocks and thighs, performed by unlicensed or unskilled practitioners. Some of these products range from injectable silicone or high-volume hyaluronic acid or hydrogel. Even though some of these products, such as silicone, may be biologically inert, these materials have been implicated in a variety of adverse reactions inc
SmartLipo versus Traditional Tumescent Liposuction - Houston, Texas
A previous randomized clinical trial comparing traditional tumescent liposuction and Smart Lipo was performed, and this showed the following findings: Less post-operative pain with SmartLipo. Cytologic studies showed more damage of the adipocytes (fat cells) in SmartLipo. Thus, fat harvested from SmartLipo is not suitable for fat grafting, such as in Brazilian Butt Lift. No major clinical differences found between SmartLipo versus Traditional Tumescent liposuction. Surgical
