The Great “Side Effects” of the Liposuction Procedure

You probably understand that the main goal of liposuction is to contour and reshape problem areas. The reshaping is the goal, not weight loss. Liposuction is done to reduce “problem” areas that are just not responding to all that diet and exercise. The main areas targeted by liposuction are the thighs, hips, back, and abdomen.Interestingly,
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It's A Wonderful Fat Cell

  In the perennial classic Christmas movie It’s a Wonderful Life, George Bailey (played by James Stewart) wishes that he had never been born – until an angel shows him what life would have been like if his wish was granted. Like George, many of us have wished we could completely erase a part of
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Is Fat the Secret to Staying Slim?

  According to a team of researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, the answer just might be yes! The team reported the recent discovery of a new protein that could transform some of your existing fat cells into fat burning factories known as brown fat cells.   Brown fat is found in mammals
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Liposuction vs Non-Surgical Treatments

There are so many fat reducing methods on the market today, both surgical and non-surgical. This is great for people seeking fat reduction through medically assisted means, but it can also be a bit overwhelming in wondering which option to choose. Liposuction has long been one of the most popular and effective cosmetic procedures for
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How Old is Too Old for Liposuction?

  There are many people who may be asking themselves if they are “too old” to undergo a liposuction procedure. The answer to this question is an interesting one and can be answered through an understanding of what the patient is ready to define.   First, there needs to be an understanding of the difference
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