SAFELipo Archives - Virginia Center for Plastic Surgery

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How Is SAFELipo Different From Traditional Liposuction?

Body contouring with liposuction remains one of the most sought-after cosmetic procedures in the United States. Every year, hundreds of thousands of patients choose this surgery to transform their bodies and remove stubborn, diet- and exercise-resistant fat pockets. If you’re in good overall health and...

Belly Fat? How to Effectively Spot Reduce Stubborn Fat Deposits

Belly fat is something many people struggle with, even those who maintain a healthy lifestyle. When you need a little extra help achieving your ideal shape, procedures like liposuction and tummy tuck surgery can achieve what diet and exercise can’t. Dr. Eric Desman offers some...

What is SAFELipo® and Why is it Different Than Other Forms of Liposuction?

SAFELipo® is a technique of liposuction that builds on our expanding knowledge of liposuction from the past decade. The SAFE is actually an acronym that stands for: Separate Aspirate Fat Equalization In traditional liposuction, the hollow tube (cannula) that sucks out the fat is attached...