CHICAGO, IL–(Marketwired – Sep 15, 2015) – Sometimes referred to as liposculpting or lipoplasty, liposuction can often be a great option for men and women interested in removing stubborn fat deposits from various body areas, he says Chicago plastic surgeon Lorri Cobbins, MD. Some of the most common treatment areas include — but are not limited to — the abdomen, hips, inner and outer thighs, back, chest, arms and neck, she notes, adding that fatty tissue in these areas spots tend to be resistant to even the healthiest diet and most rigorous exercise routines for many people.
At the Aesthetic Institute of Chicago, Dr. Cobbins and her colleague, Dr Brian Braithwaite, offer several different liposuction techniques, each of which, he says, involves injecting a local anesthetic and saline (a swelling fluid) into the target area to minimize discomfort and post-operative side effects such as bruising. What distinguishes the techniques from one another, he explains, is the technology used to disrupt the fat. For example:
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Traditional Liposuction (SAL) – This method of liposuction disrupts the fat through a cannula connected to a suction device.
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Power-assisted liposuction (PAL) – This liposuction technique also involves the use of a cannula, although the cannula vibrates to disrupt the fat with improved efficiency.
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Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction (UAL) – This approach to liposuction uses targeted sound waves to disrupt the fat.
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Laser liposuction – This liposuction procedure uses laser energy to essentially liquefy the fatty tissue.
Despite these similarities, Dr. Braithwaite notes that each fat reduction method requires several small incisions through which the associated cannula is inserted during the procedure and fat is removed. These incisions usually heal inconspicuously, he adds, and the The results from liposuction can often be permanent as long as the person maintains a relatively stable weight through diet, exercise and an overall healthy lifestyle.
Finally, when considering liposuction, Dr. Braithwaite and Dr. That way, they say the safest, most effective liposuction procedure can be chosen based on the patient’s unique needs and goals.
About Lorri Cobbins, MD
Dr. Cobbins attended Saint Louis University to obtain his medical degree. She then completed a five-year residency in Otolaryngology and her formal training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Louisville Medical Center. In addition to being board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, she remains active in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
About Brian Braithwaite, MD
Dr. Braithwaite earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and then completed his plastic surgery training at the University of Louisville. In addition to being certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, as well as an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Cobbins and Dr. Braithwaite are both available for interview upon request.
For more information, visit aestheticinstitutechicago.com and facebook.com/drbraithwaite.
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