Category Archives: Liposuction

3 Most Common Areas to Have Laser Liposuction

As liposuction continues to increase in popularity among existing cosmetic procedures, the procedure itself continues to evolve and improve. Traditional lipo is quickly being replaced by laser liposuction – a procedure that provides smoother results, less downtime, and less pain. Laser lipo is an all-around hit in the Long Beach and Greater Los Angeles areas. [...]

Recovery Period for Laser Liposuction

Traditional liposuction is being phased out for many valid reasons. The safeness, effectiveness and recovery time of this traditional procedure are inferior to laser liposuction and other procedures. This new and improved replacement for the liposuction is the VASER® Liposuction System. This groundbreaking ultrasonic energy laser liposuction technology specifically targets stubborn fat pockets while leaving [...]

Liposuction Before or After Pregnancy?

Getting liposuction after pregnancy is very common and works wonders on a post-pregnancy body, but undergoing the procedure before pregnancy might prove to be a better idea. Be sure to consult with your cosmetic dermatologist to explore the best options for you. The Pre-Pregnancy Argument Some people are simply susceptible to isolated pockets of fat [...]

Laser vs. Traditional Liposuction

In Long Beach there is quite the buzz surrounding a new laser liposuction technology. Traditional lipo is not the only option anymore and fortunately, more people are finding out about this exciting new development. As a quick overview, traditional lipo uses a cannula (a hollow, stainless steel tube) attached to a powerful vacuum to extract [...]

3 Reasons Why Laser Liposuction is Better

Liposuction procedures have come a long way in the last decade. Here in Long Beach, our cosmetic dermatologists recommend laser liposuction over the traditional way for several reasons. Less Invasive Traditional liposuction involves making bigger incisions compared to incisions needed for laser liposuction. The reason for this is that with traditional liposuction, the doctor would [...]

New Vaser Liposuction Treatment

The next generation in fat removal for body contouring is tumescent laser liposuction. Tumescent liposuction, which has been available since the 1980s, is a popular elective treatment for fat removal without general anesthesia. At Ulmer Dermatology, we use a cutting edge, patented laser liposuction technology called The VASER® Lipo System, because it is safer and [...]