Fat Reduction Ranks #1 in Recent ASDS Consumer Survey

If you could have any cosmetic correction, what would it be? According to a recent survey, most everyone wants to get rid of excess weight. Surprised? Neither are we! The survey, conducted by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) this year, reports that more than 4 out of 5 people admit that extra body
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Real Numbers: Liposuction Up By 41%

With a consistent rise in demand for non-surgical cosmetic procedures, we’ve been proclaiming truth in numbers for years, and the numbers have shown a steady increase in popularity for anything that promises easy results with no downtime. As a result, surgery has largely been pushed aside as your mother’s “old” solution for enhancement or rejuvenation—until
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New Research! Should Insurance Cover Body Contouring Surgery for the MWL Patient?

It is well known that liposuction and other body contouring procedures aren’t the primary answer to weight loss. However when it comes to post-massive weight loss (MWL) in patients who undergo bariatric surgery, experts argue that these procedures are a necessary part of achieving the end goal shared by physicians and the healthcare system—the long-term
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New Research: Happiness Is a Curvier Backside

Ever wonder why the abundance of illegal buttock injections stories making headlines in recent months? It’s related to a rising interest in a more voluminous backside, of course. At least that’s what recent research suggests. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the study, “Gluteoplasty with Autologous Fat Tissue,” which was presented at
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New Research: Fat or Thin, Everyone Needs Weight Management

It’s a point that can’t be emphasized enough. Whether it’s liposuction, good old-fashioned diet and exercise, or a combination thereof, maintaining that hard-earned weight loss requires adopting a permanent lifestyle change that supports a healthy, fit body. Interestingly, while weight management programs are generally targeted to the population at higher risk for weight gain, recent
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