With nearly 90% of Americans reporting frustration with excess body fat, it’s no surprise that the popularity of liposuction continues to rise – the number of liposuction procedures in 2016 increased by 6% from 2015*. At the same time, non-surgical alternatives to liposuction, such as CoolSculpting and SculpSure, are becoming increasingly popular, seeing a 50% year-to-year increase. These treatments are being used more and more to reduce stubborn fat deposits that do not respond to diet and exercises. At Premier Vein & Body by Schwartz, located in Leawood, KS, we offer both minimally-invasive liposuction, as well as non-surgical body contouring procedures, such as SculpSure and CoolSculpting. As these very different types of procedures have a few similarities, as well as many differences, patients are often, understandably, confused about their fat reduction options.
Liposuction & Body Contouring Similarities:
There are many similarities between minimally-invasive liposuction and non-surgical body contouring, as they both:
- Destroy fat cells in stubborn pockets of fat
- Can be used in various areas, such as the stomach, flanks, thighs, buttocks, chin, arms and around the knees
- Complement a healthy lifestyle with diet and exercise
- Are performed right in the comfort and convenience of our medical practice – NO HOSPITAL
- Do not require the use of general anesthesia
- Have options that use different types of energy (laser, ultrasound, cryolipolysis, etc.)
- Provide optimal results in patients with good skin elasticity
