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Liposuction is a surgical procedure intended to remove fat deposits and shape the body. Fat is removed from under the skin with the use of a vacuum-suction canula (a hollow pen-like instrument) or using an ultrasonic probe that emulfsies (breaks up into small pieces) the fat and then removes it with suction.

Persons with localized fat may decide to have liposuction to remove fat from that area. Liposuction is a procedure for shaping the body and is not recommended for weight loss.

Liposuction may be performed on the abdomen, hips, thighs, calves, arms, buttocks, back, neck, or face. A liposuction procedure may include more than one site, for instance, the abdomen, back, and thighs all on the same day.

Liposuction is also used to reduce breast size in men with large breasts (gynecomastia) or to remove fat tumors (lipomas) but it is most commonly used for cosmetic body shaping.

MYA Cosmetic Surgery reports 15% increase in enquiries

MYA Cosmetic Surgery, one of the UK's leading cosmetic surgery providers, has reported a 15% increase in enquiries compared to the same period last year. MYA looked at figures from the 1st - 14th January 2010 and compared them to the previous year. Breast enlargement is the most popular procedure requested so far in 2010 with this procedure seeing an impressive 21% increase in enquiries compared to the same period last year.

18 Jan 2010

Stem Cell Assurance announces availability of adipose-derived regenerative cell applications

Stem Cell Assurance, a company providing adult cell banking services and regenerative cell cosmetic and therapeutic procedures for individual clients, today announced the availability of adipose-derived regenerative cell applications through its elite physician network.

12 Jan 2010

Fine print raises alarms over health bill

News reports forecast that some provisions in the Senate health-overhaul legislation could create distractions for Democrats seeking to pass a bill by the year's end.

14 Dec 2009

Cell-enriched breast reconstruction procedure improves breast deformity in lumpectomy patients

Interim results from a European clinical trial, RESTORE 2, demonstrate that cell-enriched breast reconstruction achieved a high rate of patient and physician satisfaction and improvements in overall breast deformity in lumpectomy patients.

14 Dec 2009

Plastic surgeons cry foul over Senate health bill's cosmetic surgery tax

Kaiser Health News staff writer Phil Galewitz writes about the so-called "botax."

20 Nov 2009

New, effective body-sculpting tool from Lutronic

While standard liposuction alone has always been an option for people who want to eliminate bra bulge for good, it is an invasive surgical procedure commonly used on larger areas like the thighs or abdomen that requires general anesthesia and a long healing process. Thankfully, there is a new option for women that gets rid of bra bulge and tightens the skin: AccuSculpt(TM), the most effective body-sculpting tool on the market.

17 Nov 2009

New non-invasive procedures may help in reducing localized fat safely and effectively

For many people, diet and exercise help keep them looking and feeling healthy. But even those who work hard on staying in shape might have a hard time shaking stubborn love handles or lower belly fat, which can bulge through clothing like a neon sign. While the market for getting rid of unwanted fat has grown over the years to include stomach stapling and behavioral techniques, there is still a demand for procedures that can reduce areas of localized fat safely and effectively.

11 Nov 2009

VASER-Assisted Lipoplasty delivers superior results in skin retraction and blood loss

At the 78th Annual American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual (ASPS) Meeting, Dr. Paul Vanek presented a study that confirms that VASER-Assisted Lipoplasty (VAL) delivers superior results over traditional Suction-Assisted Lipoplasty (SAL) in skin retraction and blood loss.

26 Oct 2009

Cleavage rejuvenation, Botox Breast Lift and Awake-Breast Augmentation - are they safe?

Whether their effectiveness is fact or fiction, less invasive cosmetic procedures such as cleavage rejuvenation, do-it-yourself (DIY) cosmetic therapies, and using Botox- to "lift" the breasts are making headlines, but are they safe? Plastic surgeons will discuss if these, and more, are cutting edge new discoveries or just "buyer beware" marketing hype at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2009 conference, Oct. 23 - 27, in Seattle.

24 Oct 2009

Axis Three launches 3D surgical simulation platform at Plastic Surgery 2009

At Plastic Surgery 2009, Axis Three (www.axisthree.com), the leader and pioneer of 3D surgical simulation tools for the cosmetic surgery industry, today introduced its Portrait 3D Face Simulation Module, the Company’s latest innovation in its 3D surgical simulation technology.

24 Oct 2009

Positive results from Phase 2 clinical trial of ARX-03 announced

AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced positive results from a Phase 2 clinical trial of ARX-03, a proprietary sublingual dosage form combining an opioid, sufentanil, with a benzodiazepine, triazolam.

23 Oct 2009

Premier Plastic Surgery redesigns its website to provide more information of cosmetic surgery

Premier Plastic Surgery of Kansas City, serving residents of Kansas City and beyond for 22 years, has redesigned its extensive website to include a separate section on Cosmetic Surgery for Males, a new Skin Care Centre, and a Plastic Surgery Blog that features breaking news on emerging research, techniques and products.

19 Oct 2009

World's first plastic surgery iPhone Application launched

Manhattan-based aesthetic plastic surgeon, Dr. David Shafer, announces The Shafer Plastic Surgery App, the world's first plastic surgery iPhone Application.

14 Oct 2009

Obesity and diabetes-2 increase the risk of serious health problems and reduce quality of life

Over the last 10-20 years, the number of cases of obesity and diabetes-2 has risen dramatically. The WHO considers obesity-related illnesses to be one of the world's biggest health problems. Obesity and diabetes-2 do not just reduce the quality of life but also dramatically increase the risk of serious health problems, such as cardiovascular diseases.

8 Oct 2009

Eclipsemed establishes new manufacturing and international sales entity

Eclipsemed Ltd., a leading national supplier of advanced medical and aesthetic equipment, has announced the formation of Eclipse Global, its new manufacturing and international sales entity.

29 Sep 2009

Clinical Professor of Surgery featured in The Doctors medical show

Dr. Dennis Hurwitz F.A.C.S., founder of the Hurwitz Center for Plastic Surgery, and Clinical Professor of Surgery (Plastic) at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School was featured today on the hit medical show "The Doctors". Dr. Hurwitz discussed the first few stages of an extreme patient makeover he performed on a local Pittsburgh resident.

15 Sep 2009

Lipose commences supply of Viafill Fat Transfer System

Lipose Corporation announced today that its Viafill™ Fat Transfer System is now available for sale to healthcare professionals. Viafill is an autologous fat transfer system that allows doctors to harvest fat from one part of the body and process it for use as injectable filler in another part of the body.

2 Sep 2009

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MYA Cosmetic Surgery reports 15% increase in enquiries

Stem Cell Assurance announces availability of adipose-derived regenerative cell applications

Fine print raises alarms over health bill

Cell-enriched breast reconstruction procedure improves breast deformity in lumpectomy patients

Plastic surgeons cry foul over Senate health bill's cosmetic surgery tax

New, effective body-sculpting tool from Lutronic

New non-invasive procedures may help in reducing localized fat safely and effectively

VASER-Assisted Lipoplasty delivers superior results in skin retraction and blood loss

Cleavage rejuvenation, Botox Breast Lift and Awake-Breast Augmentation - are they safe?

Axis Three launches 3D surgical simulation platform at Plastic Surgery 2009

Positive results from Phase 2 clinical trial of ARX-03 announced

Premier Plastic Surgery redesigns its website to provide more information of cosmetic surgery

World's first plastic surgery iPhone Application launched

Obesity and diabetes-2 increase the risk of serious health problems and reduce quality of life

Eclipsemed establishes new manufacturing and international sales entity

Clinical Professor of Surgery featured in The Doctors medical show

Lipose commences supply of Viafill Fat Transfer System

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