While liposuction and body contouring may seem like modern developments in the cosmetic world, the concept of body contouring has existed for nearly a century. In the early 1900s, a French surgeon first developed and performed the basics of what would become modern liposuction. But of course, the procedure has changed quite significantly since then.
Why Liposuction?
Concerns over body contours are not new, either. Because certain types of fat are more resistant to traditional weight loss methods like diet and exercise, individuals seeking that sleek and streamlined figure may consider body contouring. Liposuction offers a happy medium between sweating over hundreds of crunches for minimal results and more involved procedures like a body lift, which not every patient needs.
Modern Developments
Today, liposuction barely resembles those early incarnations of body contouring. Targeting pockets of fat with liposuction has become more effective, more precise and much more risk-free.* Some modern techniques make use of ultrasound energy to target and destroy fat cells, while others use a tumescent fluid to break down fat cells for easy removal.* Developments in liposuction mean that each patient can customize the procedure for their own problem areas.
Surgical Skill
Regardless of the particular liposuction technique you choose, the most important element in getting the best results lies in surgical skill.* A board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in body contouring will have undergone extensive training, gained more experience and overall have a better understanding of how to create your desired results.* With the development of liposuction and its increasing popularity, finding a liposuction specialist shouldn’t be too challenging, and can certainly be worth the time and effort.
*This information is for education only, and is not meant as a guarantee of results. Your results may vary.
Author: Dr. Francesco Campanile
Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Francesco Campanile is a cosmetic surgeon in Denver who is focused on body contouring and breast enhancement. Time and time again, the women and men who choose Dr. Campanile say that they’ve found “the whole package” – a doctor who cares deeply about the quality of their results and has the skill to achieve excellence.
