Fat is the word!
The “Hot” topic in plastic surgery is “Fat.” We can suck fat, we can melt it with a laser or ultrasound, splash it around with a jet of water, or we can dissolve it with an injection. The BIG question is, “is there a “best” technology for this process?”
To date we do not have sufficient data and information to support whether skin tightening is any better with these new energy releasing technologies. There is no scientific evidence to show any substantial difference or improvement in pain, recovery or appearance between any of these methods despite heavy marketing and advertising pressure from the manufacturers of these products.
As is always the case, it is far better for patients to spend their time and energy selecting the surgeon. This is counter to manufacturers who want the patients to stampede into your office asking for a specific device. Unfortunately, as I’ve mentioned, there is usually no difference between all of these machines, and because they don’t have access to the same research results as plastic surgeons, it is not possible for the typical patient to be able to decide the best choice for their problem.
Therefore, I will say again for emphasis: “PICK THE SURGEON FIRST”. By doing so, you will get the best advice from the person most capable to give you a recommendation. Remember, it is the Indian, not the Arrow. Michelangelo with a chisel can do far more than a monkey with a laser.
The “Hot” topic in plastic surgery is “Fat.” We can suck fat, we can melt it with a laser or ultrasound, splash it around with a jet of water, or we can dissolve it with an injection. The BIG question is, “is there a ‘best’ technology for this process?”
To date we do not have sufficient data and information to support whether skin tightening is any better with these new energy releasing technologies. There is no scientific evidence to show any substantial difference or improvement in pain, recovery or appearance between any of these methods despite heavy marketing and advertising pressure from the manufacturers of these products.
As is always the case, it is far better for patients to spend their time and energy selecting the surgeon. This is counter to manufacturers who want the patients to stampede into your office asking for a specific device. Unfortunately, as I’ve mentioned, there is usually no difference between all of these machines, and because they don’t have access to the same research results as plastic surgeons, it is not possible for the typical patient to be able to decide the best choice for their problem.
Therefore, I will say again for emphasis: “PICK THE SURGEON FIRST”. By doing so, you will get the best advice from the person most capable to give you a recommendation. Remember, it is the Indian, not the Arrow. Michelangelo with a chisel can do far more than a monkey with a laser.
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