Archive for August, 2010

Brazilian Buttock Lift

Brazilian Butt Lift Photo

One of the basic science innovations seen with Vaser lipo is the knowledge that stem cells and viable adipocytes (fat cells) can be harvested from the fluid aspirated during the liposuction procedure. Transferring the enriched cells has been found to be great for enlarging the size of the buttock region.  The recovery is a few days of tender sitting and the enhancement lasts years! No implant is used and the incisions are 2 to 3mm in several sites.  Older fat transfer techniques have a lower likelihood of “graft take” because the harvest method is not as gentle or specific. The patient has one area treated with Vaser technique and then the cells are immediately processed and transferred to the area of the gluteal region.  A compression garment is worn for 6 weeks and one can shower the next day.  The final result manifests at about 3 months and is likely stable for years afterward.  Fat does not grow back from the donor site, so patients can expect a beautiful result in 2 areas!

PS It is ill advised presently to recommend fat transfers to the breast because it may interfere with mammogram interpretation. 

 Bottom too flat?

Women who have waited for decades after their children are born, hoping that their stomachs will flatten or their breasts will “come back up”, share a common sentiment- they are thrilled to hear that my practice can really make that happen!  No matter how many children you’ve had, each may take its toll on different body areas.  Weight gain and loss from pregnancy can contribute to the loss of muscle tone and elasticity of the tummy area which doesn’t always respond to exercise and diet.  This problem is correctible with a combination of Vaser lipo and a tummy tuck.  After breast feeding, some women dramatically deflate their breasts and lose shape which is readily remediated with a breast lift and sometimes an augmentation to restore them to pre-pregnancy shape.  Summer styles highlight thoughts of “time to get that done.” 

P.S.  71% of women surveyed who have had children agreed that they would undergo a cosmetic procedure to improve a change they experienced as a result of their pregnancy. 

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