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Dr. Lee Answers the 4 Top Questions About Liposuction…

November 2, 2016

How much weight will I lose with liposuction? Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure. Most people are surprised to learn fat doesn’t weigh very much when compared with skin, muscle and bone. The idea behind liposuction is to remove fat in stubborn areas that do not respond to diet or exercise. It’s designed to…

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4 Major Differences Between SAFELipo® and Traditional Liposuction

November 16, 2016

When choosing a surgeon for liposuction, it’s important to consider not only the talent of the surgeon, but the instruments available to him or her. Think about a chef and the quality of the ingredients he chooses. Or an artist and the brushes he favors. It is no different with the surgeon and liposuction technique.…

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Rebecca’s Mommy Makeover

November 28, 2016

“Now I have what I used to admire about others…a new sense of self-worth.”   Rebecca admits she never had a great deal of self-esteem. The confidence she sensed in others was something she couldn’t relate to even through her teens and 20’s. By her 30’s, Rebecca was a wife and mother. Over time, the…

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Mary’s Liposuction

November 28, 2016

“I decided it comes down to how I feel about my body, not how people see me.”   Celebrating a 50th birthday and three grown children, Mary decided to have liposuction done. Considering the latest statistics from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery–she is in good company. Liposuction was ranked the number one cosmetic…

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How SAFELipo® Influences Fat Grafting

December 18, 2016

Plastic surgeons like predictability, which is why many continue to have a love/hate relationship with fat. We love the idea of using a patient’s own material but historically, it has been difficult to guarantee how much of a fat graft will “take.” The evolution of certain techniques such as SAFELipo® has certainly influenced my confidence…

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Trimming your Tummy: When Diet and Exercise Fall Short

January 2, 2017

You’ve been watching what you eat. You’re going to the gym on a regular basis. Maybe you are even close to your pre-baby weight. But shape is another matter. Loose skin and stubborn fat pockets can discourage even the most disciplined fitness fanatic. I see many women in consultation with as many questions as misconceptions…

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Saying, “I Do” to Cosmetic Enhancement Before the Big Day

February 2, 2017

Here comes the bride. Congratulations. The ring is on and the date is set. One of the biggest days of your life is now circled on the calendar. You want to look your best. But what if you are considering a bit more change to your appearance than can be realized with a low calorie…

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Jessica’s Lipo & Fat Grafting

February 13, 2017

“Now, not only do I feel amazing in my clothes, but I love trying on new pieces that I would have never even considered before.” Sometimes what might seem to others to be quite a subtle change in appearance can be the tipping point for the person looking in the mirror. Jessica’s quest began with…

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Jane’s Breast Lift & Liposuction

April 27, 2017

“My bras resembled soup bowls and my waist was gone. I wanted my figure back.” At 62, Jane was feeling the effects of menopause. “I looked in the mirror and all I saw were breasts and a thick waist. Nothing was working for me. None of my clothes fit…I felt frumpy and matronly.”The breast implants…

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Teresa’s Liposuction

August 24, 2017

“Recognize that a procedure, treatment or technique is only as good as the surgeon performing it. Liposuction is not a magic wand unless it is in the hands of an artist, so really get to know whose hands you are trusting.” On paper, at 5’8” and 124lbs. Teresa seems an unlikely candidate for liposuction. In…

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