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Thigh Liposuction vs. Thigh Lift: Which is right for you?
When it comes to you and your appearance, a healthy diet and regular exercise can do a lot. But unfortunately, lean and sculpted legs are not always the end result. In fact, when it comes your thighs, sometimes genetics make it nearly impossible to have the size and shape that you want. Fortunately you’re not without options, thanks to plastic surgery!
There is much debate over whether a Thigh Lift or Liposuction produces a better end result for your thighs. In the end, it seems neither one procedure is better than the other and that the decision of which option is better for you is completely up to you and your doctor after thoroughly considering your health and overall situation.
LIPO VS. LIFT?
The only way to know which procedure is right for you is to talk to a board-certified plastic surgeon. Dr. Law says, “Procedure selection really boils down to the nature of one’s skin in the treatment areas. Youthful elastic skin will tolerate a significant amount of fat removal by liposuction without resulting in unfavorable skin laxity. As degrees of skin laxity increase, the amount of liposuction that can be performed decreases, and with significant degrees of skin laxity, liposuction alone is not a good option.”
If a healthy diet and regular exercise have not gotten rid of any stubborn or disproportionate pockets of fat, your weight is stable, and you’re close to your ideal weight, you might be a good candidate for one or both of these procedures. In general, “lipo” has an easier recovery than a thigh lift surgery but sometimes liposuction alone is not sufficient to achieve the desired results. In either case, it’s crucial to seek evaluation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who is experienced with liposuction and thigh lift surgery. Dr. Law says, “There is no substitute for experience and expertise in the process of determining whether a patient should undergo liposuction versus thigh lift surgery, or a combination of the two as a single procedure or as staged procedures.”
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Got Rid of My Bulge with Cool Sculpting
The More Natural Solution: CoolSculpting®
Cryolipolysis® popularly know as Coolsculpting is the non-invasive cooling of adipose tissue to induce lipolysis – the breaking down of fat cells – to reduce body fat.
Developed by Harvard scientists, the FDA-cleared, patented procedure uses a targeted cooling process that kills the fat cells underneath the skin, literally freezing them to the point of elimination, and requiring no knives, suction hoses, needles, or scars. Because only fat cells are frozen, your healthy skin cells also remain healthy. Once crystallized, the fat cells die and are naturally eliminated from your body.
Check out this article posted on Smart Beauty Guide to hear form a patient who’s satisfied with her CoolSculpting results:
“I was able to pick out a fat area that I didn’t like, starting with the saggy area on my back because I hated it. My doctor set me up the next week, each side took about an hour. I wasn’t uncomfortable in any way, shape, or form,” says Belinda.
Coolsculpting is a nonsurgical body contouring procedure that uses controlled cooling in an attempt reduce fat. The human body will then naturally flush out the treated fat cells. However, Coolsculpting does not produce the same results as liposuction.
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Learn more about Coolsculpting by Usha Rajagopal, MD and the San Francisco Plastic Surgery and Laser Center.
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Why It’s Great To Have A Big Butt
In the past, media primarily focused on small waists and big breasts. In 2015, Brazilian Butt Lifts and Gummy Bear Breast implants are sculpting and contouring women to appear natural and proportionate in size. Dr. Usha Rajagopal and staff at the San Francisco Plastic Surgery and Laser Center believe that a curvy behind represents femininity and strength!
Men and women can benefit from devine derrières alike. Think of all the great athletes of the world – they all had great glutes! From football players to ballet dancers, a firm and balanced behind represented strength and beauty. Divas like Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez are well recognized for representing women in the music and entertainment business and both have beautiful proportionate behinds to match their big personalities!
A beautiful behind represents femininity and youthfulness! As a person ages, certain things may not sit in the same place as years prior. A Brazilian Butt Lift can reverse the effects of aging on the derrière. A firm and perky behind fits better in clothes – from jeans to dresses and bikinis! Think of Marilyn Monroe and how she was praised for her classic measurements of 36-24-36. Men and women adored her, her femininity and classic curves!
It’s never too late to live life in the body you love!
Hollywood & Cosmetic Surgery
The key to having a good operation is finding the right surgeon, that has the knowledge and experience in his or her field. In previous years, there has been a stigma around cosmetic surgery. Now, it is common for mothers to consider cosmetic surgery and have mommy makeovers. At the San Francisco Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Center, Dr. Usha Rajagopal has 20 years experience in cosmetic surgery. Dr. Rajagopal uses techniques such as fat transfer and fat grafting to create a more natural aesthetically pleasing appearance. We love that society is more accepting of fuller figured women who look natural. Dr. Rajagopal also performs procedures such as Brazilian butt lifts instead of butt implants to create a more natural figure. We want to acknowledge celebrities who support cosmetic surgery in society and the benefits of it.
Voluptuous actress, Scarlett Johansson has recently told Marie Claire – 2015 that she definitely believes in plastic surgery. Johansson is an example of a talented and beautiful individual who supports cosmetic surgery and we admire her honesty.
Actress and comedian, Sophia Vergara openly supports cosmetic surgery. Vergara has told Redbook that in the future she may see what procedures may benefit her as she ages. We admire Vergara’s open-mindedness and the fact that she acknowledges the benefits of cosmetic surgery.
Sweetheart and playboy model, Holly Madison has told E! News -2009 that she has undergone breast augmentation and rhinoplasty. Years later, she looks gorgeous as ever and her results are an example of what cosmetic surgery has to offer in the long run.
Todays Trend: Thigh Gap
as posted on Smart Beauty Guide
It is interesting to see how trends have changed over time. Society’s idea of what we find attractive consistently changes. For example in the 1950s, the full-figured look was desired. Through the ’60s and ’70s the ideal body was very thin. The ’80s were characterized by an athletic shape. Most recently women have been striving for a very natural look.
However, the latest obsession in the female figure is the “thigh gap.” The thigh gap is the desire to have a separation between the upper inner thighs.
At the San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center Dr. Usha Rajagopal counsels her patients about balance and achieving a natural look. The goal of any contouring procedure should be to bring out the best shape for that individual. When evaluating someone for plastic surgery there is no “generic body image”. Contact us to set up a consultation to discuss our procedures aimed at improving the appearance of your body.
