Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to liposuction. Liposuction is surgery to improve body contour and not a weight-loss technique. Liposuction can remove pockets of excess fat from specific areas of the body, including the thighs, hips, tummy, and legs. The best candidates for liposuction are healthy adults who have a normal […]
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to liposuction. Abdominoplasty: An operation that involves surgically removing excess skin and fat from the abdomen; commonly called “tummy tuck” Anesthetic: A drug used to temporarily reduce or stop pain sensation Body contour: Shape of the body Cannula: A tube, which (for liposuction) connects to a handpiece that in turn connects to
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on liposuction. Organizations You can obtain more information about liposuction or find a physician who performs liposuction from these organizations: American Academy of Dermatology Phone: 1-888-462-3376 http://www.aad.org American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Phone: 1-888-272-7711 http://www.surgery.org American Society of Plastic Surgeons Phone: 1-888-475-2784 http://www.plasticsurgery.org Web
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Liposuction is surgery to improve the contour of your body by removing pockets of excess fat from specific areas of the body. “Lipo” comes from the Greek word “lipos,” meaning fat. Other names for liposuction are lipoplasty and suction lipectomy. Liposuction uses suction to remove fat deposits. The suction is provided by a vacuum-like device
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Liposuction works best in healthy adults who have: Relatively normal and stable weight Firm, elastic skin Isolated areas of fat that don’t go away with exercise or diet The areas of the body that are most commonly treated by liposuction are: Thighs Hips Abdomen Legs (inner knees, calves, and ankles) Neck, chin, and cheeks Buttocks
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There are a number of options for surgically removing excess fat. A surgeon will choose the best technique for you depending on the amount and location of the fat and whether you also have excess skin. Common fat-removal methods include: Liposuction Ultrasound-assisted liposuction Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) Liposuction As the name implies, liposuction uses suction to remove
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Most people routinely lose between 70 and 150 hairs from their scalp each day, mainly through washing, brushing, and combing. Scalp hair starts to thin when more hairs are lost through normal shedding than the scalp is able to renew. About 40% of the density of scalp hair has to be lost before thinning of
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The causes of hair loss vary, depending on the type: Generalized hair loss Patchy hair loss Balding in men Generalized Hair Loss Abnormal hair loss may occur: Following certain illnesses and infections After prolonged vitamin deficiencies, or a deficiency of protein or iron Because of a disorder of the thyroid gland, in which there is
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Generalized hair loss – resulting from certain illnesses and infections, vitamin deficiencies, as a side effect of medication or medical treatment, and following exposure to toxic substances – is usually temporary. Because these processes do not damage the hair roots, hair will regrow in the vast majority of people. Patchy hair loss caused by ringworm is easily reversed with
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Techniques for camouflaging (hiding) the hair loss include: Toupees and hairpieces Hair weaving Toupees And Hairpieces Toupees and hairpieces may be complete or partial, and they may be made of artificial fiber or natural hair. The overall cosmetic effect is dependent on the skill with which the color, thickness, and hair length are matched. The
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Plastic surgery can help to lessen the visible effects of baldness. Techniques include: Hair transplantation Scalp flap transfer Skin expansion Serial excision Hair Transplantation This is the traditional method of resurfacing bald areas of scalp with hair. Plugs of bald scalp are removed and then filled with plugs of scalp containing several hair roots taken
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Two medications have been approved for the treatment of hair loss: Minoxidil (Rogaine) Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar) Both of these medications also can be used preventively to help keep hair loss from happening. Minoxidil (Rogaine) Minoxidil (sold under the brand name Rogaine and also available generically) is applied to the scalp to stimulate hair growth in
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