Why did he say this?  Probably because he’s very enthusiastic about AquaLipo, the water assisted liposuction method that uses fluid to remove fat in a more gentle and predictable technique.  Although water-assisted liposuction is different than traditional liposuction, the technique still uses the tried and true, proven methods of body contouring that plastic surgeons have been performing for many years.

The key difference with BodyJet, AquaLipo, and other water assisted methods is the reduced trauma to surrounding tissues.  As Dr. Roger Bassin explains, “The system allows the suction cannula to move freely within the fat compartment without causing damage to the fat or any of the surrounding structures.”

While traditional liposuction is not in fact obsolete, water assisted liposuction methods such as Body Jet lipo (a procedure Dr. Gottlieb performs in Seattle) are becoming more popular. If you’re interested in liposuction, choose a board certified plastic surgeon to get the best results.

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The weekend will offer plastic surgeons a chance to attend lectures, view innovative products from over 300 companies, and network with others in the industry.

Panels and lectures related to cosmetic surgery include topics such as “Rejuvenation of the Upper Eyelid: Is Less Really More?” and “Lipoplasty 2009: Technical Advances to Maximize Results.”

Click on the icon above to visit the ASPS home page, where you’ll find resources related to the weekend’s events.

Benefits he explains include…

• reduced bruising and blood loss
• smoother, more efficient removal of fat
• fewer traumatic “strike injuries”

The show’s host, Tanya Rivero mentions an important statistic about water assisted liposuction: 84 percent of patients reported no pain after 4 days of recovery from the procedure.  You can access the segment on the abc news website.

Dr. Gottlieb performs this operation by making an incision in the navel and then creating a “tunnel” through the subcutaneous tissue of the abdomen to the breasts.  The implant is then placed symmetrically behind the nipple, above or below the pectoral muscle.  To provide a view of the patient’s underlying tissues, a tiny fiber optic camera called an endoscope is used.

Some have criticized the transumbilical method for its inherently “remote” technique, which doesn’t allow the surgeon direct access to the breasts.  Although this objection seems reasonable, the results achieved with TUBA breast augmentation say otherwise.  If the patient is safe, satisfied, and the aesthetic results are comparable (or superior) to other breast implant placement methods, the objection doesn’t hold any weight.

Jacob Haiavy MD and William A. Brennan MD published a study in 2007 that analyzed 245 patients of transumbilical breast augmentation, and found that the rate of complications was comparable to other breast implant placement methods.  Furthermore, 1 year after transumbilical breast augmentation, 95 percent of the patients were satisfied with the surgery and 86 percent were satisfied with the implant size chosen.

For more information on transumbilical breast augmentation at Plastic Surgery Seattle, contact the office of Jourdan Gottlieb MD.

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Ability to breast-feed

While uncommon, a certain number of patients do experience a disruption in their ability to breast feed.  Choosing a surgical incision that avoids manipulation of the nipple can decrease this risk.  If breast feeding is likely in your future, you may want to investigate incision techniques such as the inframmary fold incision, transaxillary incision, or transumbilical breast augmentation method.

Although breast feeding is not necessarily compromised by sub-glandular (above the muscle) placement, some surgeons maintain that submuscular breast implant placement reduces the risk as well.

Infant Safety

Research studies published in the late 90s regarding infant safety haven’t found any measurable risks associated with breast implants.  In the late 90s, a study was published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery showing that women with silicone breast implants show comparable levels of silicone (silicon) in their breast milk to women without implants.  It is not known what effect could occur if traces of silicone were to pass through to the infant.

Feel free to speak with Dr. Gottlieb or your OB/GYN if you still have questions and concerns about this topic.  Whether you plan to become pregnant or not, it is best to understand all of the possible breast augmentation risks before proceeding with surgery.

Questions similar to these were asked by researchers during the Beauty for Life survey, a collaborative effort by two of the largest American plastic surgery organizations.  ASAPS President Renato Saltz says the questionnaires were intended to help physicians “understand what patients are most concerned about at different stages of their lives.”

Survey respondents were divided into age groups to determine each generation’s values differences regarding physical appearance of the self and physical appearance of ones partner.

Respondents in their 20s, 30s, and 40s indicated that a “fit, well proportioned body” was what they found most appealing in another person.  But when it came to their own physical characteristics, the same group was most concerned about their own faces.  The abdomen and hips were said to be areas of significant concern (especially in the 30s), but across the board, patients said they were most conscious of their facial appearance.

Reasons given for maintaining an attractive physical appearance included the following:

• Boost self confidence
• Make friends
• Attract partners
• Increase job opportunities

In all age groups, cosmetic procedures ranked fairly high, alongside diet, exercise, and skin care.  Through the link below you can easily view the results (in a pdf file) of the Beauty for Life survey.

http://www.surgery.org/private/download/BFLUserSurvey.pdf

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery produced this educational video, and is devoted entirely to advancing the field of cosmetic plastic surgery through education and research.