Fat can be a dirty word. But it is what makes a great steak taste great. And it does serve a purpose in our bodies when we’re stranded on a desert island with only leaves to eat. But for the rest of us, unwanted fat is the bane of our bodies. Losing fat overall is […]
Archive | Liposuction
Three Types of Liposuction
Do you have those areas of fat that are very determined? No matter what you do — exercise like an Olympian in training, or diet like Richard Simmons after 13 double lattes — the fat remains. Short of a hunger strike, most people have certain areas on their body that have a little excess fat. […]
Fat is Stubborn, Like Your Mother-in-Law
Certain things in life can be very stubborn. Your mother-in-law, a two-year-old having a tantrum in the middle of the supermarket, your dog who continues to pee in the exact same spot of your lawn every day, and your boss, among many others. Pockets of body fat can join that list. But Dr. Ip isn’t […]
Three Ways We Perform Liposuction
Liposuction is the most popular cosmetic surgery for one reason — it is incredibly effective. If you have a fat pocket that you just can’t get rid of with changes in diet or exercise regimens, liposuction can get rid of it. Here are the three specialized techniques that Dr. Ip uses when he performs liposuction: […]
Finding Their Way in a Woman’s World: Liposuction for Men
When you think of plastic surgery, do you generally think more about men or women? Thanks to breast lifts, mommy makeovers, and the high beauty standards placed on women, chances are you associate cosmetic surgeries more with the curvier and fairer sex. However, women are not and should not be the only people entitled to […]