Liposuction…Not Just for Thighs Anymore – Part 2

In my most recent post, I introduced you to the benefits of liposuction and showed you how they can work on the ABC’s of your body. That post was just the tip of the iceberg regarding the many faces of liposuction. Today, we’re going to work our way down the human body and discover what else this established cosmetic enhancement procedure can do for you.  Liposuction from Head (Almost) to Toe  Neck – Excess neck fat is a hallmark of …

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Liposuction…Not Just for Thighs Anymore – Part 1

Liposuction was created to help men and women achieve proportionate, healthy bodies, with curves in all of the right places.It has been with us since the early 20th Century, but came into its own when Dr. Yves-Gerard Illouz pioneered SAL— Suction Assisted Liposuction—in 1974. The procedure has continued to evolve and improve. Once used primarily on the inner and outer thighs, liposuction today is used for contouring all over the body, including the back fat that can be so troublesome …

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The Right “Fix” for Abdominal Fat

“Dr Norris, will liposuction help me get my figure back, or do I need a tummy tuck?” This excellent question is posed to me frequently, and I’m going to try and answer it today for everyone who is wondering just what the difference is between abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and liposuction. Let me begin by saying that excess skin and fat in the tummy area is a problem for almost everyone. Even the most stringent diet and most rigorous workout schedule …

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Fat Grafting: A Robin Hood-Like Approach to Beauty

In many ways, fat grafting—also known as fat transfer surgery—is the Robin Hood of cosmetic procedures. The lovable scoundrel of Sherwood Forest took from the rich and gave to the poor. With fat grafting, your surgeon takes your own body fat where it is available in excess and transfers it to another part of the body that is in need of plumping. So before you curse the spare tire around your middle or the junk in your trunk, let me …

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Male Breast Reduction – The Time is NOW

Despite all the advancements in cosmetic surgery over the years, many of my male patients at Form and Face in Bondi Junction are self-conscious about male breast reduction surgery. Happily that self-consciousness turns to increased self-esteem when they experience the results of this procedure. Winter presents an outstanding opportunity for cosmetic treatments like male breast reduction (gynaecomastia) that many men would prefer to keep under their hats. Let me explain why. Male Breast Reduction Is NOT Just a Weight Issue …

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