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Effects of adipose tissue removal on cardiometabolic risk

Excess weight, one of the major components of cardiometabolic disorders, can be managed by liposuction to remove excess adipose tissue. Here's what to say when patients ask whether liposuction will improve their lipid profiles and blood glucose levels.

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Water-assisted liposuction device yields viable lipo-aspirate for fat grafting

For many cosmetic surgeons, water-assisted liposuction devices are the preferred liposuction devices on the market today. Body-Jet appears to demonstrate superiority in novel irrigation and aspiration functions, as well as in the high-quality lipo-aspirate it yields.

Brachioplasties rely on optimal scar placement, incision closure

The growth in brachioplasty surgery has paralleled the evolution of weight loss surgery; as the number of massive weight loss patients has soared, so has the frequency with which brachioplasty is performed.

Buttock suspension provides a complete 'gluteoplasty'

A buttocks suspension technique that lifts and compacts adipose tissue using polypropylene threads also generates new collagen formation.

Internal temperature monitoring for laser lipolysis

Internal temperature monitoring devices enable surgeons to attain the best skin tightening and the desired amount of fat removal during laser lipolysis.

Results for cryolipolysis impressive

Cryolipolysis is picking up steam in the U.S. market. The technology, marketed as Zeltiq, recently received FDA approval for temporary reduction of cellulite and for skin cooling during laser and dermatologic treatments.