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By now, you’ve considered what you want in a surgeon, make a list of local liposuction surgeons, and narrowed the list down to doctors you most want to speak to. Now, it’s time to prepare for your consultation. Step Four: Create your list of questions. During your initial consultation, you’ll want to ask a prospective […]

So you’re thinking about having liposuction. An exciting choice! But no two liposuction surgeons are exactly the same–and to get the results you want, you’re going to need a surgeon you can trust. Here’s how to start finding the right surgeon for you. Step One: Set your standards. Start by building a mental “database” of […]

Although liposuction techniques have resulted in a less invasive procedure over the years, liposuction–like any surgery–has certain risks. And like any other surgery, it is not a good choice for people with certain health conditions. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, an ideal liposuction candidate is an adult who: Is within 30% of […]

The human body needs energy in order to run its various organs, maintain its internal temperature, get rid of waste products, and produce your thoughts and feelings. In other words, you need energy to live. Human bodies have developed ways to use and to store multiple forms of energy. The body relies on three primary […]

A December 2012 article in Nature suggests that for many decades, our view of fat loss and obesity has been too simple. While “calories in, calories out” has been the mantra, research on fat’s role in the body suggests that fat loss is not simple physics. Rather, it is a question of physiology. Fat is […]