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• Breast Augmentation
• Breast Enlargement
• Breast Reconstruction
• Breast Reduction
• Breast Lift

BODY

• Liposuction
• Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty
• Buttock Augmentation / Fat Transfer
• Upper Arm Lift
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Body Lift

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• Eyelid Surgery
• Brow Lift
• Facelift
• Neck Lift
• Rhinoplasty
• Ear Surgery

FOR MEN

• Male Breast Reduction
• Liposuction
• Facial Procedures
• Poland's Syndrome
• Brow Lift

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Ultrasonic Liposuction

Serving Houston, Pearland, Sugarland and Friendswood

Liposuction is a very popular cosmetic procedure used to remove unwanted fat from areas of the body that are difficult to target. These stubborn areas of fat have been virtually impossible to get rid of through exercise and diet alone. Originally invented in 1974 by an Italian gynecologist, liposuction techniques have been continually updated throughout the years to make them more effective and safe.

When liposuction became widespread in the United States in the 1980s, side effects such as excessive bleeding or a rippling of the skin after surgery were much more common. Since then, techniques like tumescent liposuction and ultrasonic liposuction have been invented to make it easier for cosmetic surgeons to target, break up and remove fat. While tumescent and ultrasonic liposuction are considered to be the two most advanced and effective techniques by today’s standards, the type of fat cells being targeted and their location on the body need to be considered before a choice is made. During your cosmetic procedure consultation, your surgeon can recommend the best choice based on your personal goals and the specific advantages of each technique.

Ultrasonic Liposuction

If you are looking for a non-surgical, non-invasive solution to getting rid of stubborn areas of fat, your solution is now here. Although still in clinical trials, ultrasound liposuction can now be used to melt way fat in your cosmetic surgeon’s office. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Leo Lapuerta, with offices in Pearland, Texas, is proud to announce the latest innovation in fat removal and body contouring.

Although relatively safe, traditional liposuction is a surgical procedure accompanied by the standard risks of surgery and unique complications due to the introduction and removal of fluids. Other risks of liposuction surgery can include burning and scarring. The most frequent complaint of traditional methods of liposuction is the recovery period.

In ultrasound liposuction, fat deposits are broken down with no surgery, no old-fashioned cannula, and most importantly, no downtime. The ultrasound waves specifically target fat cells and leave surrounding tissue unharmed. Your body naturally carries away the unwanted fat. The procedure is virtually painless and requires only local anesthesia. You should be able to return to your normal activities the very same day.

To successfully remove more fibrous fatty tissue on the body — like fatty tissue on the back or the tissue in male breasts — the ultrasonic liposuction technique was invented and uses a specialized cannula that transmits targeted ultrasound vibrations into the body. These vibrations rupture the fat cell walls and liquefy the fat so it can be easily removed using suction.

Please view our before and after liposuction photo gallery.

To learn more about this exciting new method to remove unwanted fat, please contact our cosmetic surgeon today to schedule your initial consultation. Dr. Lapuerta serves patients in Sugarland, Pearland, Houston, Friendswood and surrounding areas of Texas.