Liposuction Alternatives
in Irvine, CA
For those interested in removing diet and exercise-resistant pockets of fat, liposuction is a popular procedure that can sculpt almost any part of the body by removing areas of unwanted fat.
Our liposuction patients, who visit our Orange County offices in Irvine, Huntington Beach, and Corona, frequently hear about new, “advanced” techniques that reportedly improve upon traditional liposuction methods. As a board-certified plastic surgeon with many years of experience performing liposuction, Dr. Andrew Smith believes it’s important to distinguish between fact and media “hype” when it comes to determining whether a particular alternative is worth it to you.
We provide our patients searching for liposuction alternatives with various options to help find a treatment that will help deliver optimal results. If you would like to learn about your unique options for removing unwanted fat deposits with liposuction, request a surgical consultation with Dr. Smith. You can also call any of our 3 plastic surgery offices at (949)-653-7000.
Liposuction alternatives, such as Smartlipo™, SlimLipo™, and VASER Lipo, are performed as enhancements to traditional liposuction. Whether it’s through a laser or ultrasonic energy, these enhancements are designed to liquefy the fat before it’s removed.
Marketing claims for alternatives like these say that they are gentler, more precise, and reduce recovery time over traditional methods. On the other hand, the alternatives are usually more expensive and can increase the likelihood of complications such as damage to surrounding skin, nerves, and tissue.
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In addition to other types of liposuction, there are numerous noninvasive fat reduction treatments designed to tone the abdomen, flanks, and other areas where pockets of fat accumulate. Dr. Smith regularly evaluates the effectiveness of new technology to make sure the most advanced treatments with tangible benefits are available to our patients.
Dr. Smith believes CoolSculpting is an effective, efficient treatment that produces excellent results at a lower cost than other nonsurgical fat reduction procedures. Keep in mind that CoolSculpting cannot match the overall results of traditional liposuction, but it is an excellent option for certain patients.
The quality of your results and your health should be your highest priorities when it comes to undergoing liposuction – and the best way to ensure your safety and results is to choose your surgeon carefully. You can begin by reviewing the following considerations about your physician:
Although advertising can make many of the latest liposuction alternatives sound better than traditional techniques, Dr. Smith is not quite convinced. He prefers traditional liposuction for a variety of reasons, which include:
During your consultation for liposuction alternatives Irvine plastic surgeon Dr. Smith will explain the pros and cons of the different methods you may have heard about to help you make an informed decision about the most suitable treatment for you. He regularly reviews new liposuction technology and, to date, has concluded that any improvement in results is not significant enough for his patients to justify the associated higher costs and risks.
Contact Andrew Smith, MD FACS Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Irvine, Orange County to schedule your consultation.
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