Liposuction

Data on the most popular plastic surgery procedures of 2020 has just been released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and liposuction remains in the top five. There was a slight reduction in the number of procedures performed last year, largely due to the pandemic, with liposuction being the only body contouring procedure to make the top five.

By the numbers, the most popular plastic surgery procedures in 2020 were:

SAFELipo is among the most advanced liposuction techniques available today. Designed specifically to reduce trauma while simultaneously enhancing results, SAFELipo is able to produce a smooth, ideally contoured appearance to nearly any area of the body.

The SAFELipo procedure has three steps:

There are several butt lift workouts available online and through various retail establishments. These workouts are typically high intensity, focusing on the buttocks, abs, hips, and waist. They can be very effective for weight loss and muscle building. They can do wonders for core strength and balance. They can help you feel more energetic and healthier.

Love handles is the name given to those stubborn deposits of fat around the hips, lower back, and abdomen. A result of fat accumulation, love handles can make the midsection look uneven or bulky. They can interfere with clothing options, make certain types of activities uncomfortable, and result in emotional dissatisfaction with the body.

A casual glance around any public area can show that a softer midsection is fairly common in men, particularly with age. Of course, there is nothing inherently wrong with a bit of bulge around the belly and, if it doesn’t bother you, there may seem to be no reason to address it. No reason, that is, except avoiding a premature death.

Liposuction removes fat deposits that may prove unresponsive to diet and exercise. Once this fat is removed, it cannot grow back, which makes liposuction “permanent.”

Recently, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) released the statistics they collected from 2016 regarding the number and types of procedures performed during the last year. It is not surprising that breast augmentation is still the most popular procedure. Last year 290,467 breast augmentations were performed.

Cellulite is a subcutaneous fat that causes skin to look lumpy or uneven. It can occur at nearly any stage of adulthood and is not necessarily related to weight fluctuations. This means that even people who have never been overweight may have cellulite.

Liposuction works on deep layers of fatty tissue, removing stubborn deposits to produce a more contoured look. However, even advanced methods such as Smartlipo™ are not typically effective at reducing cellulite.

Smart liposuction is more precise, enabling Boston plastic surgeon George Chatson to significantly reduce damage to tissue surrounding the surgical site. With SmartLipo™, a laser is used to emulsify fat cells, allowing for full removal without additional force or friction, a technique that can allow for incredibly swift recovery.

What You can Expect

Smart liposuction, more commonly known as SmartLipo™, is a laser-assisted liposuction technique. Smart liposuction is less invasive and more effective than traditional methods, largely due to the use of lasers to emulsify fat cells prior to their removal. This advanced technology allows for more complete removal of fatty deposits while minimizing trauma to surrounding tissue and helping reduce many of the surgical risks common with older techniques.