Liposuction, also known as lipo, lipectomy, liposculpture suction, or lipoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery that extracts the fat from the body after breaking it up. This procedure is usually performed on the back, calves, chin, neck, buttocks, thighs, and abdomen. The fat is extracted through a cannula inserted under the skin. Uses of Liposuction This …
Liposuction has become a widely talked about and popular procedure. However, not everyone knows what liposuction actually entails, and there are many misconceptions about what it is used to do. Here are ten common misconceptions about liposuction that can help you better understand the procedure. Liposuction Is a Weight-Loss Tool Patients should not turn to …
Tired of looking at those love handles or muffin top? Ready to bid that extra fat farewell? Instead of getting rid of unwanted fat pockets, use them to your advantage. With the latest body contouring options, you can take fat from places you don’t want and use it to augment those areas that could use …
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It’s no small wonder why the thought of liposuction can be so alluring. Within a few doctor’s visits and one relatively quick procedure, excess pounds and curves can melt away seemingly overnight. For those that have struggled fruitlessly with dieting and exercise for little change, liposuction can look like an ideal solution – and in …
So many people would like to look trim, slim, and fit, but there’s a little bit of problematic body fat that keeps them away from attaining this goal. They may diet, they may exercise, they may take great care of themselves, but maybe there’s just that one pocket of fat in the love handles or …
Are you looking for the least invasive way to get rid of stubborn areas of fat? Liposuction has been performed for over 30 years, and the latest advancements – such as power-assisted lipoplasty – can now help patients achieve a more toned, sleeker body with improved results, less downtime, and fewer side effects than ever …
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Many women would like to increase the size and improve the shape of their breasts. Breast implants are a great way of achieving this, though some patients complain about results that are less than stellar. Advances in plastic surgery techniques have been constantly evolving, and it’s no different when it comes to breast augmentation. Fat …
There are many great options that are out there if you are looking to enhance your curves and look your absolute best. One of the great treatment options that surgeons have been turning to more and more in recent years involves the careful transfer of a patient’s own fat in order to enhance overall appearance. …
There are many cosmetic flaws that can lead people to seek aesthetic refinement from plastic surgeon Christopher J. Kovanda, but among all the concerns we hear, excess body fat remains at the top of the list. While we are the first to stress the importance of a healthy lifestyle, we are also aware that many …
Liposuction is a very popular cosmetic surgery procedure because of the versatility it offers patients. During the liposuction procedure, Minneapolis plastic surgeon Christopher J. Kovanda can remove excess fat and sculpt areas of the body such as the thighs, stomach, arms, buttocks, and more. This procedure is highly successful in giving patients the results they …
For both men and women, but women especially, the upper arms can be a source of frustration. Exercise and strength training may achieve toned arms in many men and women, but sometimes even exercise and lifting weights cannot provide satisfactory results. Age, weight gain and weight loss, and genetics all play a role in the …
There is no one way to approach body contouring surgery. Each patient has different needs that have to be addressed, and you just can’t treat any surgery as a one-size-fits-all kind of operation. When you meet with Maple Grove and Edina plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher J. Kovanda, he will ensure that your needs are met …
