Liposuction

For the third straight year, liposuction is the second most-performed plastic surgery procedure in the U.S. According to stats from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), there were 246,354 liposuction procedures performed last year, a five percent increase from 2016.

In this short video, board-certified Denver plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Zwiebel answers the question, “Is liposuction painful?” along with methods of controlling discomfort during and after your procedure.

Is there a difference between a tummy tuck and liposuction? Yes, a few substantial difference in fact. In the short video below, board-certified Denver plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Zwiebel discusses the basics of these procedures to help clarify the issue.

Love handles are deposits of excess fat that accumulate in the waist. Often stubbornly resistant to diet and exercise, love handles can be a source of embarrassment, limit clothing options, and may even increase your risks for a number of serious illnesses and diseases.

In this short video, board-certified Denver plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Zwiebel discusses the important role compression garments play during the initial stages of liposuction recovery.

Oftentimes, liposuction is done as part of the Mommy Makeover to best address the needs of each individual

I am frequently asked about two new less invasive technologies for liposuction and body contouring: Zerona and Zeltiq. I have been following them closely to see if Denver body contouring patients and Denver lipouction patients might benefit.

Dr. Zwiebel explains the difference between these two popular procedures and describes which situations may make one or the other ideal for a patient. If you are interested in learning more about either of these procedures, we invite you to call us for a personal consultation at 303-470-3400. We would be happy to meet with you.

The New Year is a time to make resolutions, get a “new start,” and promise to do things we‘ve been postponing. It’s common to include health and fitness in our resolve for the New Year.

I am frequently asked about two new less invasive technologies for liposuction and body contouring: Zerona and Zeltiq. I have been following them closely to see if Denver body contouring patients and Denver liposuction patients might benefit. Zerona uses a laser applied to the body surface to reduce fat without incisions or recovery time by leaking fat from fat cells. The treatments are about 45 minutes long and should be done at least twice a week for 4 to 6 weeks.