What’s the difference between getting liposuction done at a med spa or a chain of clinics and getting it done at a privately owned clinic? The answer lies in the level of attention and the quality of work that a patient receives. At general plastic surgery office, a surgeon may only perform a handful of...

Education is the best tool when it comes to liposuction. There are tons of new devices being hyped as the latest and greatest way to eliminate those extra bumps and lumps but these unproven methods can wind up being a waste of money and with bad results or very little change in your shape. Sure...

Let’s be honest, finding time to exercise is easier said than done. Between work, errands, the kids and keeping up with the house it seems like you don’t even have time to sleep, let alone hit the gym. Eating better can definitely give you an energy boost and help you to drop those unwanted pounds,...

The media reports daily on new trends and technologies to help you lose that extra inch or three, but not all laser and light lunch-time lipo techniques will leave you with the body you want. Sometimes it’s a combination of art and science that can get you the best results says Dr. Su. Dr. Su...

Why do we all believe in the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus when we are young? Because someone we trust told us they were real. I see that same sort of belief with adults when it comes to the cosmetic industry. Pills that target belly fat as seen in Vogue! How does the pill know...

Working in a doctor’s office I constantly fight the temptation of all the sweets that are given to our office during the holidays. It’s ironic since we are a Liposuction Specialty clinic. Boxes of candy, trays of cupcakes, homemade baklava and baskets of goodies all start to arrive from well-intentioned patients and other physicians. So...

I do best with key points on a subject, so here are the main points if you are considering liposuction: You should be in good health Your weight should be stable. If you are at your highest weight and still gaining you should get that under control, even if you only lose 5-10 pounds before...

The great debate is on; does the removal of fat have a health benefit as well as an aesthetic benefit of being shapelier and having a more youthful appearance? With a background in Pharmaceutical sales for Pfizer Pharmaceutical, I am always skeptical when reading clinical studies. I know that the data during clinical trials often...

It is not your imagination! If you have hit menopause your metabolism slows 5 to 10 %. Your BMI that was 23 or 24 is now 27 or 28.The same calorie intake will cause you to gain weight, and the same exercise regimen is just not enough anymore. I understand because I am right there...

Due to changes at different stages in our lives our fat cells get bigger. You can make them smaller with diet and exercise, but you can’t get rid of them completely. Having a baby, health issues that don’t allow you to exercise, hormone issues, or just good old fashioned sedentary lifestyle are all common causes...