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liposuction in Santa Monica

When is Liposuction a Good Idea?

If you’ve thought about getting liposuction in Santa Barbara, you’re probably wondering whether the procedure makes sense for you. For a lot of people, liposuction can be an extremely gratifying experience that helps them get rid of those last few pounds that have stopped responding to diet and exercise. However, many people make the mistake…

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Santa Monica Lipo

Time Committed to Your Liposuction Procedure

Liposuction is something you can’t decide to do on a whim and be perfectly recovered from within a few days. It’s a surgical procedure that requires the careful hand of a skilled plastic surgeon. If you’ve been contemplating liposuction for a while, but you’re worried about how long the whole process will take — from…

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Venice Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Giuffrida’s Monthly Q&A: August 2015

I want my abs to look more defined.  How can I achieve this look with lipo? Great question! Many people wrongly assume that liposuction is a weight loss treatment. This isn’t actually the case. Liposuction, when done correctly, should remove no more than two to five pounds of fat. The procedure is actually meant to…

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VASER liposuction Los Angeles

VASER Liposuction vs. Laser Liposuction

One of the most common questions I get relates to the differences between VASER lipo and laser liposuction. Different plastic surgeons have their preferred form of liposuction, and that’s usually based on what they were originally trained to do. Many plastic surgeons see liposuction as a basic procedure that doesn’t require any sort of finesse.…

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Pre Lipo

Your Ultimate Pre-Liposuction Checklist

When getting ready for a liposuction procedure, there are a few simple things you can do to help improve your experience and ensure that your recovery goes smoothly. These are my top five preparatory liposuction tips for a safe and successful procedure: Quit smoking We all know that smoking is bad for your health, and…

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Venice Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction: 5 Insider Tips from Dr. Giuffrida

There are a lot of misconceptions floating around about liposuction. Many people think that it is a weight loss procedure akin to gastric bypass surgery. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Other people think that liposuction is a run-of-the-mill procedure that can be performed just as well buy one plastic surgeon as the next.…

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VASER liposuction Los Angeles

Conquer Bulky Belly Bulge with Male Liposuction

Many of my male patients are interested in ridding their bodies of fat that has stopped responding to exercise and diet alone. Hard-to-burn fat deposits get more common as we grow older, and sometimes our genetics cause us to put on excess pounds that simply won’t come off. Fortunately, there is a simple and effective…

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