liposuction recovery Los Angeles: Once Again on the Rise

Despite a slow economy, the plastic surgery industry is running stronger than ever: the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery revealed that there was a one percent increase in the amount of cosmetic procedures done in 2011 when compared with stats from 2010. Of the most popular types of cosmetic surgeries, liposuction was the most sought after procedure.

A recent study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery found that the great majority of liposuction procedure patients were pleased with their results. This is perhaps due to the fact that liposuction is one of the least invasive cosmetic surgical procedures (incisions from surgery are small and minimal), which leads to evident results without a great deal of post-op pain or recuperation time.

The newer technologies allow for faster, more efficient liposuction procedures, usually needing only one treatment to fix any trouble spot. Smartlipo™ is a recently developed procedure which uses lasers to not only remove fat but to also tighten skin in an area as well as to promote collagen production. VASER® Lipo is another new liposuction method in which ultrasonic waves, rather than via suction or lasers. These newer technologies also allow for faster recovery. Modern amenities in many liposuction recovery Los Angeles locations help speed along the recovery process. As newer technologies in the world of liposuction such as Smartlipo™ and VASER® Lipo become more readily available and as more flexible payment options are offered by doctors’ offices, patients are now able to get their dream cosmetic surgeries.

Another emerging technology in plastic surgeons’ offices these days are three-dimensional photo systems such as Vectra® 3-D imaging. The technology, which until recently was reserved for Hollywood movies, allows patients to view realistic liposuction before and after pictures before they even have the procedure done. By allowing patients to accurately see what they would most likely look like after their procedure, they are more prepared for their changes and are going into their surgeries with more realistic expectations- raising the satisfaction level that is now being associated with liposuction procedures.