Liposuction surgery has become a way for men and women to shape their bodies into a more physically appealing form.  Liposuction surgery allows a plastic surgeon to remove fat deposits from unwanted areas of the body, where diet and exercise have failed.

There are many liposuction surgery techniques a cosmetic surgeon could use to perform this procedure. The super-wet liposuction method is one technique. It has its advantages, and like all forms of liposuction, carries its own possible risks.

The Super-Wet liposuction technique is similar to Tumescent Liposuction. The tumescent technique is where a large volume of liquid is injected into the fatty deposits in order to remove the fat.

The super wet method is similar to the tumescent, however less fluid is used. The amount of fluid used is usually the same amount of fat that will be removed. However, there is more blood loss with the super-wet method than with the tumescent technique. The advantage here is that the procedure only takes one to two hours to perform, unlike the tumescent which could take four to five hours. Plus since there is less chance of too much fluid being introduced into the body, super-wet liposuction is safer than the tumescent method.

The best candidates for any Liposuction procedure are normal-weight people with firm, elastic skin who have pockets of excess fat in certain areas. You should be physically healthy, psychologically stable and have realistic expectations. Your age is not a major consideration; however, older patients may have diminished skin elasticity and may not achieve the same results as a younger patient with tighter skin.

To learn more about liposuction surgery or Super-Wet Liposuction Surgery, please visit our website: www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com

About Dr. Lombardi:

Dr. Lombardi is a Plastic Surgeon in NJ and the founding surgeon of The Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center in Eatontown, New Jersey. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Lombardi has received highly specialized training in all aspects of cosmetic surgery including Breast Augmentation, Facial Rejuvenation, and Body Contouring procedures. He is trained in the latest cutting edge techniques of cosmetic surgery including laser surgery, Botox, Restylane, and all of the newest facial fillers. In addition, Dr. Lombardi is the first plastic surgeon in Monmouth County to perform Thermage, or the non-surgical Facelift.
To learn more about Dr. Lombardi, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/

Tumescent Liposuction

Tumescent Liposuction or “Tumescent Liposculpting” procedure has become extremely popular because of its unique combination of safety and accuracy. The tumescent liposuction advantage is two-fold: first; it only requires local anesthesia, and second; it is minimally invasive requiring only a few tiny incisions.  These factors reduce the recovery time to about 24-48 hours.

During Tumescent Liposuction, a medicated solution is injected into fatty areas before the fat is removed. The fluid, a mixture of intravenous salt solution, Lidocaine (a local anesthetic) and Epinephrine (a drug that contracts blood vessels)–helps the fat be removed more easily, reduces blood loss and provides anesthesia during and after surgery. Fluid injection also helps to reduce the amount of bruising after surgery.

In tumescent liposuction, the patient is usually awake, which allows the surgeon to feel the patient’s muscle tone alongside the fat layer. This is a huge advantage of tumescent liposuction and really lets an experienced plastic surgeon take more fat than tradition liposuction methods.

The Main Advantage of Tumescent Liposuction

In Tumescent liposuction there is less bleeding and this means much less post-operative swelling, reducing recovery time to as little as 24-48 hours. The other amazing fact about tumescent liposuction is that it can be combined with other liposuction techniques. Often other liposuction modalities are performed first to loosen the fat and then the surgeon removes what is left through the tumescent liposuction technique.

There are many additional liposuction techniques that I will continue to cover in future blogs. In the mean time, you can learn more about liposuction surgery by visiting www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/liposuction_surgery_nj.shtml

About Dr. Lombardi:

Dr. Lombardi is a Plastic Surgeon in NJ and the founding surgeon of The Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center in Eatontown, New Jersey. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Lombardi has received highly specialized training in all aspects of cosmetic surgery including Breast Augmentation, Facial Rejuvenation, and Body Contouring procedures. He is trained in the latest cutting edge techniques of cosmetic surgery including laser surgery, Botox, Restylane, and all of the newest facial fillers. In addition, Dr. Lombardi is the first plastic surgeon in Monmouth County to perform Thermage, or the non-surgical Facelift.
To learn more about Dr. Lombardi, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/

While liposuction surgery is still one of the most popular procedures today for removing excess fat deposits and slimming and contouring the body, many people are still seeking less invasive solutions.  Liposuction involves the use of anesthesia, and as such, surgical risks.  There are other options for those looking for similar results with surgery.

Two of the most popular non surgical weight loss and slimming techniques performed at The Lombardi Plastic Surgery Center include the ZERONA Slimming System and Velasmooth.

ZERONA

ZERONA revolutionizes fat reduction in a safe, proven procedure. There are no needles, no incisions, and no recovery time needed.  The ZERONA procedure involves six quick and painless treatments done over a 2 week period. You simply lie under the ZERONA slimming device for 20 minutes on your front and 20 minutes on your back.

ZERONA targets your problem areas, and painlessly reduces fat in the tissue under your skin. ZERONA uses clinically proven low-level laser technology. This laser emulsifies the adipose tissue which is then released into the interstitial space. The excess fat is passed through the body during its normal course of detoxification. The ZERONA procedure was proven through a double-blind, randomized, multi-site, and placebo-controlled study in which patients, on average, lost 3.64 inches from their waist, hips, and thighs. This result is dramatic compared to the placebo group, which only lost an average of half an inch.

There is no use of anesthesia, and there is no pain. There is no numbing agents needed, no needles and no downtime.

Velasmooth

VelaSmooth ™ is a laser-like medical device that penetrates deep enough into the adipose tissue to effectively treat cellulite.  Velasmooth can help reduce the appearance of cellulite.

The combined heat energy that is delivered to the skin goes deep so fat is mobilized and allows for deposition of new collagen, and therefore, a smoother skin surface is affected. The VelaSmooth ™, in addition to reducing thigh circumference and improving the skin surface irregularities, actually helps to re-contour the areas and gives an improved appearance to the cellulite in general. Patients don’t lose weight–but look like they have lost weight because the whole area has been re-contoured.

The entire treatment is painless, and patients report that it feels like a warm, soothing and deep massage session. Most treatments last between 45 – 60 minutes, but visible results can be achieved after a series of treatment spaced over a two month period.

To learn more about non-invasive procedures for body fat reduction and weight loss, please visit our website: http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com

About Dr. Lombardi:

Dr. Lombardi is a Plastic Surgeon in NJ and the founding surgeon of The Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center in Eatontown, New Jersey. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Lombardi has received highly specialized training in all aspects of cosmetic surgery including Breast Augmentation, Facial Rejuvenation, and Body Contouring procedures. He is trained in the latest cutting edge techniques of cosmetic surgery including laser surgery, Botox, Restylane, and all of the newest facial fillers. In addition, Dr. Lombardi is the first plastic surgeon in Monmouth County to perform Thermage, or the non-surgical Facelift.
To learn more about Dr. Lombardi, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/

Your body and your well-being are worth more than any discounted price.

Liposuction Costs

There are many factors that make up the cost of liposuction surgery.  Typically the price includes a non-surgical fee (cost of operating room, nurses, lab tests, supplies, etc) as well as the actual surgical fee.

The actual fee for surgery may be based on the patient’s size or size of area(s) being treated, amount of time and effort involved in the surgery and cost of anesthesiologist.

The experience of the plastic surgeon and the geographic location can also affect the price tag. In geographic areas where rents and labor costs are high, such as New York City, one can expect higher prices for liposuction.

Financing Liposuction Surgery

Since the majority of liposuction surgeries are considered cosmetic, and therefore ‘non essential’, insurance will not cover the cost.  Your surgeon, however, can review with you your options for financing your surgery through private finance companies.

To learn more about liposuction costs in NJ, call the Lombardi Plastic Surgery Center at 732-460-9555.

About Dr. Lombardi:

Dr. Lombardi is one of the best plastic surgeons in nj and the founding surgeon of The Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center in Eatontown, New Jersey. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Lombardi has received highly specialized training in all aspects of cosmetic surgery including Breast Augmentation, Facial Rejuvenation, and Body Contouring procedures. He is trained in the latest cutting edge techniques of cosmetic surgery including laser surgery, Botox, Restylane, and all of the newest facial fillers.

In addition, Dr. Lombardi is the first plastic surgeon in Monmouth County to perform Thermage, the non-surgical Facelift.

To learn more about Dr. Lombardi, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/

For the best results from your liposuction surgery, you should receive your surgery when you have lost any excess weight (not localized fat deposits) that you would like to lose and you are at your ideal weight. This will allow your surgeon to determine which areas need to be treated.

Additionally, if you have an excess amount of weight to lose, you may no longer be a candidate for liposuction surgery after you have lost all of your weight.  Individuals whose skin has lost its elasticity due to dramatic weight losses are not ideal candidates for liposuction.  There are other procedures that can help you resolve loose and sagging skin.  Liposuction will not address this problems and can even make it worse.

Therefore, I recommend going for your liposuction surgery when you are at your ideal weight.  This will allow for the greatest results from your procedure.

Deciding whether or not to have liposuction surgery is a big decision. I recommend meeting with several plastic surgeons, and having a good understanding of what your results are likely to be.

About Dr. Lombardi:

Dr. Lombardi is one of the best plastic surgeons in nj and the founding surgeon of The Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center in Eatontown, New Jersey. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Lombardi has received highly specialized training in all aspects of cosmetic surgery including Breast Augmentation, Facial Rejuvenation, and Body Contouring procedures. He is trained in the latest cutting edge techniques of cosmetic surgery including laser surgery, Botox, Restylane, and all of the newest facial fillers.

In addition, Dr. Lombardi is the first plastic surgeon in Monmouth County to perform Thermage, the non-surgical Facelift.

To learn more about Dr. Lombardi, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/

In my NJ plastic surgery center, I see patients almost every day who come in for a liposuction, consultation but because of loose skin in the abdominal area, they are not a good candidate. When fat is removed, the skin over that area has to shrink, so if it lacks elasticity and tone it isn’t going to adapt to the new contours created by a liposuction procedure. A person can find themselves trading one problem (localized fat) for another (hanging or uneven skin).

If you have a ‘globular’ appearance to your abdomen as a result of abdominal fascia weakness, liposuction will not improve that condition. A tummy tuck is a better choice in this case because it addresses skin and abdominal wall laxity, as well as excess fat.

It has gotten more difficult for patients to sort out the claims recently because laser liposuction and other types of techniques are being offered as alternatives to tummy tucks and avoids the scars and the longer recovery. There is some evidence that the laser can tighten the skin a little bit, but not enough to replace tummy tucks for those who would be a candidates for this procedure anyway.

Deciding whether or not to have liposuction surgery is a big decision. I recommend meeting with several plastic surgeons, and having a good understanding of what your results are likely to be.

Last year alone there were more than 198,000 liposuction procedures performed – 19% more than the previous year. Ages of those patients were 13-19 — 3,179; ages 20-29 – 30,023; ages 30-39 – 64,578; age 40-plus – 79,231.

There has also been a steady increase in liposuction procedures for men. Although 89 % of liposuction procedures in 2009 were on women, 22,301 surgeries were done on men – up 18% from the previous year.

About Dr. Lombardi:

Dr. Lombardi is one of the best plastic surgeons in nj and the founding surgeon of The Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center in Eatontown, New Jersey. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Lombardi has received highly specialized training in all aspects of cosmetic surgery including Breast Augmentation, Facial Rejuvenation, and Body Contouring procedures. He is trained in the latest cutting edge techniques of cosmetic surgery including laser surgery, Botox, Restylane, and all of the newest facial fillers.

In addition, Dr. Lombardi is the first plastic surgeon in Monmouth County to perform Thermage, the non-surgical Facelift.

To learn more about Dr. Lombardi, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/

Smartlipo ™

The Smartlipo ™ LaserBodySculpting Workstation offers a less invasive technique than conventional liposuction methods for fat reduction and body toning. It eliminates areas of unwanted fat and tones the entire body. As the industry’s only laser lipolysis system designed to destroy fat cells and coagulate tissue

How does the Smartlipo ™ work?
This laser-assisted lipolysis procedure is performed using a one-millimeter cannula (or tube) inserted into the skin. A laser fiber inside of the cannula delivers energy directly to fat cells, causing them to rupture and drain away as liquid. Simultaneously, tissue around the area coagulates, resulting in overall tighter skin tissue.

What are the benefits of Smartlipo ™?

• Treats unwanted fat and fat tissue irregularities.
• Promotes tissue coagulation resulting in skin tissue tightening.
• Treats flabby or lax skin and areas of high vascularity.
• Minimal edema and bleeding due to the laser’s hemostatic properties.
• Minimal bruising.
• Causes less trauma and faster healing than traditional liposuction

Learn more about Smartlipo™ online at http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/smartlipo_nj.shtml

Body Jet Liposuction

This minimally-invasive procedure harnesses the healing power of water and is gentle enough for most patients.  Body-Jet Liposuction offers phenomenal, smooth results with less discomfort.

How Body-Jet Liposuction works

The Body Jet gently dislodges fat cells from surrounding connective tissue using pulses of anesthetic fluid. As the water- jet dislodges the unwanted fat, it is gently suctioned from the area in one continuous process.  Fat cells are gently pushed apart by the medical-grade water solution, instead of being manually broken apart, which can cause tissue trauma.  One of the key benefits of Body-Jet Liposuction is that the surrounding blood vessels and connective tissues remain intact.

Because body-jet uses a minimal amount of penetration fluid to loosen fat cells – patients experience less bruising and swelling, improved comfort, and decreased tissue trauma overall.

Advantages of Body-Jet Liposuction

Some of the many benefits of water-assisted liposuction include:

•    No need for heavy sedation or general anesthesia
•    Reduced risk of skin dimpling, skin laxity, or irregular skin surfacing which can occur after other types of liposuction
•    Minimal swelling both during and after the procedure for more precise contouring and increased comfort
•    Very little post-procedure discomfort, with most patients completely pain-free by day 4
•    Ability to resume most normal activities only a day after the procedure

Learn more about Body Jet Liposuction online at: http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/body_jet_liposuction_nj.shtml

The Lombardi Plastic Surgery Center in NJ offers a variety of non surgical weight loss and slimming techniques including the ZERONA Slimming System and Velasmooth.

To learn more about non-invasive procedures for body fat reduction and weight loss, please visit our website: http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/index.shtml

About Dr. Lombardi:

Dr. Lombardi is a Plastic Surgeon in NJ and the founding surgeon of The Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center in Eatontown, New Jersey. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Lombardi has received highly specialized training in all aspects of cosmetic surgery including Breast Augmentation, Facial Rejuvenation, and Body Contouring procedures. He is trained in the latest cutting edge techniques of cosmetic surgery including laser surgery, Botox, Restylane, and all of the newest facial fillers. In addition, Dr. Lombardi is the first plastic surgeon in Monmouth County to perform Thermage, or the non-surgical Facelift.

To learn more about Dr. Lombardi, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/

or corrective liposuction can help restore the results from a previous liposuction surgery that was perhaps performed incorrectly.  During revision liposuction, one of several techniques may be used to correct a specific problem.  Conditions that may lead a patient to consider revision liposuction surgery include:

Inconsistency

In the case of inconsistency, a surgeon has failed to perfect body proportion and the patient is now storing fat in unbalanced ways.  You may notice areas of your body appear larger after the surgery than before.  This may be due to disproportionate body fat storage as a result of surgeon error.  These inconsistencies can be improved by with revision liposuction to create a proportioned and balanced shape.

Indentations, rippling, and ridging of the skin

Rippling of the skin can be caused by a surgeon that was too aggressive during surgery.  Excessive poking or scratching of the underneath part of the skin during surgery or performing the liposuction surgery in the wrong direction can lead to rippling of the skin.  There are a few techniques that can improve the appearance of skin that is now indented or rippling.  Revision liposuction usually needs to be performed again to smooth out the skin.  Additionally, a fat transfer may be needed to fill in larger ripples where too much fat was taken.  At times, a skin tightening procedure such as Thermage may help the skin to lay flat again.

Irregular Results

Other wise known as asymmetry, this is when one area of the body is larger than its symmetrical counter-part.  This is very easy to improve by performing revision liposuction to the full side, bringing it back into proportion with the smaller side.

Too much fat taken

The best way to perform a liposuction surgery is to be conservative.  It is easier to go back and remove a little more.  It’s very difficult, even for an expert, to make things perfect again.  In the case of an overly aggressive liposuction surgery, improvements can be seen with the use of fat grafting and skin tightening procedures.  This is one of the more difficult of the revision liposuction surgeries to perform. This is why I recommend comprehensive consultations with your plastic surgeon to ensure that you are both seeing eye-to-eye on the anticipated results.

If you are considering liposuction surgery, you can learn more about the different types of liposuction surgery options:

• Liposuction
• Body Jet Liposuction
• SmartLipo

For more information on Liposuction surgery in NJ, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/liposuction_surgery_nj.shtml

You can also ready more of my blogs on the topic of liposuction by visiting http://lombardiplasticsurgery.com/category/liposuction/

About Dr. Lombardi:

Dr. Lombardi is a Plastic Surgeon in NJ and the founding surgeon of The Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center in Eatontown, New Jersey. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Lombardi has received highly specialized training in all aspects of cosmetic surgery including Breast Augmentation, Facial Rejuvenation, and Body Contouring procedures. He is trained in the latest cutting edge techniques of cosmetic surgery including laser surgery, Botox, Restylane, and all of the newest facial fillers. In addition, Dr. Lombardi is the first plastic surgeon in Monmouth County to perform Thermage, or the non-surgical Facelift.
To learn more about Dr. Lombardi, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/

As we all know, fat is bad for the body and for our health.  However, body fat is stored in different ways, including subcutaneous versus visceral.  Subcutaneous fat is stored directly beneath the skin, and women have more of this type than men. When subcutaneous fat is concentrated in certain areas of the body, it can lead to cellulite.  Liposuction can remove subcutaneous fat.  The good news is, subcutaneous fat is not associated with serious health risks, and it is not a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, even though there may be an excess amount in the midsection.

Deep belly fat is called visceral fat.  Visceral fat poses a serious health risk because it lies beneath the layer of muscle and surrounds the organs.  When it accumulates, it causes a variety of harmful metabolic effects, including insulin resistance which leads to Type 2 Diabetes.  Thus, ridding the body of deep abdominal fat is a good way to avoid insulin resistance and to improve overall health.  Unfortunately, Liposuction can not remove visceral fat.

Although liposuction can not help remove visceral fat or reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, liposuction can help remove excess fat and contour the body, improving self confidence.  I have found that many of my patients who have undergone liposuction surgery subsequently adopted a healthier lifestyle in order to maintain their pleasing results.  Adopting a healthier lifestyle including modifications to one’s diet and increases in exercise can be very beneficial for long-term health.

You can read more of my blogs including questions and answers about liposuction by visiting http://lombardiplasticsurgery.com/category/liposuction/

For more information on Liposuction surgery in NJ, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/liposuction_surgery_nj.shtml

About Dr. Lombardi:

Dr. Lombardi is a Plastic Surgeon in NJ and the founding surgeon of The Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center in Eatontown, New Jersey. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Lombardi has received highly specialized training in all aspects of cosmetic surgery including Breast Augmentation, Facial Rejuvenation, and Body Contouring procedures. He is trained in the latest cutting edge techniques of cosmetic surgery including laser surgery, Botox, Restylane, and all of the newest facial fillers. In addition, Dr. Lombardi is the first plastic surgeon in Monmouth County to perform Thermage, or the non-surgical Facelift.

To learn more about Dr. Lombardi, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/

The cost of Liposuction is based on many factors including area or areas of the body being treated, type of liposuction being performed, whether or not anesthesia is required and length of time spent in the operating room.

Cost of Liposuction is an important factor when considering liposuction surgery in NJ. However the quality of liposuction is more important than the price of liposuction. If The surgeon’s expertise and experience are probably more important than the price. Liposuction prices are important, but it is not the most important factor when considering lipo surgery.

The range of prices for liposuction surgery can begin under $2,000 for smaller areas of the body such as the outer thighs, hips, neck/jowls, areas of the back, arms, etc.  Liposuction for larger areas of the body including the entire abdomen area, entire back, and buttocks can range from $4,000 to $7,000.

Again, many factors will influence the cost of liposuction surgery and there are many different types of liposuction surgery to consider.

Learn more about the different types of liposuction surgery options:

•    Liposuction
•    Body Jet Liposuction
•    SmartLipo

For more information on Liposuction surgery in NJ, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/liposuction_surgery_nj.shtml

You can also ready more of my blogs on the topic of liposuction by visiting http://lombardiplasticsurgery.com/category/liposuction/

About Dr. Lombardi:

Dr. Lombardi is a Plastic Surgeon in NJ and the founding surgeon of The Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center in Eatontown, New Jersey. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Lombardi has received highly specialized training in all aspects of cosmetic surgery including Breast Augmentation, Facial Rejuvenation, and Body Contouring procedures. He is trained in the latest cutting edge techniques of cosmetic surgery including laser surgery, Botox, Restylane, and all of the newest facial fillers. In addition, Dr. Lombardi is the first plastic surgeon in Monmouth County to perform Thermage, or the non-surgical Facelift.

To learn more about Dr. Lombardi, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/