We all know that liposuction can remove stubborn pockets of fat and reshape body contours. But the concept of “liposuction” today has evolved beyond what it was only 3 decades ago.   Redefining Liposuction Technically speaking, liposuction refers to the process of removing fat deposits under the skin with a cannula (a long, slender silver

We all know the benefits of losing weight: a healthier heart, less stress on the joints, and a boost in self-esteem. Who can argue with that? And when you’ve committed to being healthier and adapting your lifestyle to meet those goals, sometimes liposuction plays a role in fine tuning some of the details. But the

Whether it involves surgical or non-surgical means, achieving and maintaining your ideal weight, body size and shape includes one global component: exercise. But new evidence points to an even bigger reason to get active: it can affect fat cells at the DNA level, increasing the speed at which they metabolize fat and helping you to

Whether you choose to freeze fat or heat it, there’s a device that works for every practice With growing numbers of non-surgical techniques and technologies available to aid in body contouring, how does a dermatologist choose the right one for his or her practice? According to Heidi A. Waldorf, MD, an expert dermatologist in New

While liposuction is often discussed as a solution for troublesome hips, buns, and thighs, some doctors believe that it’s another more obscure body part that drives women into their office: their knees.   “Almost every woman who comes in for lipo hates her knees,” Joel Schlessinger, MD, a liposuction expert in Omaha, Neb., told NBCnews.com