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The key to a sustained fitness regimen is momentum. That’s when fitness activity is consistent day in and day out. The fuel which drives this consistency is experiencing results regularly. Unfortunately, when we embark on a diet and exercise fitness plan, results are often too slow in coming.

We may start with motivation; going to the gym daily, eating superfoods, and drinking protein shakes. However, when there is little to show for this sacrifice, we revert to the habits which gave us the body we are trying to improve. We shy away from our gym’s fitness machines (including the front door) and find ourselves eating fast food and convenient store pastries.

But if it were possible to see an inch or two off the waistline, and fat pads diminished in those trouble areas, encouragement would soon follow. Proper diet and exercise would begin to take on more meaning, and you’d get a good head start on your fitness journey!

Start with Results

Liposuction is an aesthetic procedure which eliminates excess fat pads to improve your body’s contour. It is effective in diminishing pesky bulges around the back, buttocks, abdomen, thighs, love handles, cheeks, and chin.

Combined with a healthy lifestyle, this body shaping procedure can work wonders in providing a body which will turn heads and make you feel sensual and attractive. It can also be a jump start to your fitness efforts by providing quick results and increasing your enthusiasm to get fit.

What Liposuction Is

Liposuction is a minimally invasive cosmetic surgical procedure which is designed to remove unwanted fat from target areas. This outpatient procedure implements a small tube (cannula) through tiny incisions to extract fat by saturation and suction.

The results are a pleasing improvement to reshaping specific areas of the body. Complications are rare, and the surgery is safe when done by a competent board-certified plastic surgeon. Recovery is relatively short, and the desired outcome becomes apparent within a couple of weeks.

What Liposuction Isn’t

Liposuction is not a weight loss treatment. Patients considering liposuction should be within 30% of their normal weight and in good health. The procedure will, however, make the targeted area shapelier for a more pleasing figure.

Enjoying Your Fit and Trim Figure

There has been a recent push of non-surgical procedures to achieve cosmetic goals. With the advent of less invasive procedures like injectables and laser technology, surgery often is seen as a last resort option when looking to improve aesthetic concerns. However, liposuction has seen a significant up tick in popularity over the last couple of years because people are looking for quick results with little downtime.

Liposuction fits this bill and more. It’s minimally-invasive with quick results. These benefits are just what many patients are looking for when seeking an improved body contour. So, when fitting into that special dress or vacation bikini is critically important in a few weeks, liposuction may be a viable solution. But when a commitment to physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle is just as important, liposuction may be crucial.

Think of fitting into those jeans which have been in the back of your closet for years or wearing the flattering dress of your youth. Or maybe regaining the joy of shopping with friends and looking great in the outfit you have desired for months. Liposuction can be the start of regaining that youthful figure you have been trying to achieve for several years.

Where Do You Start

Although liposuction is a minimally invasive aesthetic procedure – It is still surgery. And because of its popularity, many doctors perform the procedure without the proper training or experience. So, to get started you must first find a suitable plastic surgeon to treat you.

Once you find this candidate, schedule a consultation. Here you will be able to learn more about the procedure by asking questions and stating your concerns. You will also be able to get a good idea of how this surgeon can help you attain the body you want. He should be able to provide visible images of how you will look following the procedure.

Why Dr. Dreyfuss?

Dr. Dreyfuss is board-certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons, and a member of The Illinois Plastic Surgery Society.

He also has an extensive list of thousands of satisfied patients in the Chicago area. For more information about Dr. Dreyfuss and his practice call  815-806-9400 or schedule a consultation today.

What do all brides have in common? They all want to look their best for their big day! If your wedding is looming on the horizon, you’ll, therefore, be happy to know there are a number of cosmetic treatments that can quickly and easily enhance your appearance… Regardless of your age. Curious to learn more about how cosmetic procedures can help give you that “wow” factor every bride wants? Read on to discover the five cosmetic procedures every bride should consider before her big day:

Botox

Even if you don’t have visible wrinkles, Botox can help prime your skin so that it’s flawlessly smooth in time for your wedding. Botox removes the forehead lines that even younger people tend to have, for instance, making it easier to apply makeup.

Lip injections

Lip fillers are an excellent choice for many brides to be: Not only do they give you fuller (and more kissable) lips, they can improve the appearance of your smile. If you have a “toothy” smile that tends to show your gums, for example, filling in your lips will change the shape of your smile so that this doesn’t happen… Even when you flash your biggest, brightest smile.

Dermal fillers

If you have visible wrinkles but aren’t ready to have a facelift yet, dermal fillers can be the perfect line-busting complement to Botox injections. Dermal fillers plump up the skin, filling in deep wrinkles and subtly changing the shape of the face so that it looks fuller and more youthful.

Microdermabrasion treatments or chemical peels

Both microdermabrasion treatments and chemical peels remove the top layer of the skin and therefore also remove fine lines, scars, age spots, and other minor imperfections. Peels force your skin to grow a fresh, glowing new surface layer that’s sure to dazzle in pictures.

Liposuction

Most brides diet and exercise religiously before their big day… Only to discover that all the healthy eating and cardio in the world won’t banish those last few patches of stubborn fat around their abdomen. Fortunately, if you’re losing an uphill battle against genetics, there’s a quick, easy alternative: Liposuction. Liposuction is the ideal solution for rapidly destroying stubborn fat deposits… And with proper maintenance, the results should last for the rest of your life.

Let us help you look and feel your best for your big day! Contact Dreyfuss Plastic Surgery for a consultation today.

 

Do you have stubborn pockets of fat that are almost impossible to eliminate? Have you tried committing to a particular diet or exercise, but you still haven’t achieved the body you desire? Due to aging and genetics, there are cases when body fat is difficult to destroy. It can be frustrating for people who want to look and feel good inside and out. Fortunately, today’s technology equipped us with powerful tools to help us achieve our life goals. Dr. Dreyfuss performs CoolSculpting and liposuction, two incredibly different procedures that are amazing for eliminating fat. Let’s find out which technique is best for you:

Would I Prefer a Surgical or a Non-Surgical Treatment?

CoolSculpting and liposuction are as different as treatments can be. CoolSculpting is a non-surgical procedure that can permanently eliminate fat without a single incision. CoolSculpting® works through a mechanism called fat freezing, which uses low temperatures that are cold enough to freeze fat, but not surrounding tissues. Fat freezing can specifically target fat for elimination. The treatment involves a few short relaxing sessions that eliminates these fat cells, which are then naturally flushed by the body. However, CoolSculpting® may require multiple sessions.

 

On the other hand, liposuction is a popular surgical technique for body contouring. During the procedure, a very small incision will be made so that a small tube called a cannula can enter the body. The cannula manipulates the tissue and removes fat using suction. Dr. Dreyfuss will make the procedure as comfortable as possible for the patient by using anesthetic and a tumescent solution that makes it easier to extract fat. Liposuction’s results are permanent, and only needs one treatment.

Do I Want to Eliminate My Body Fat in One Take or in Multiple Sessions?

Dr. Dreyfuss carefully plans every liposuction procedure to make sure the results satisfy the patient. In one attempt, unwanted body fat can be instantly eliminated through liposuction. Because liposuction is a surgical approach, it has an inevitable recovery process and healing process. Because of this, patients are more likely to maintain their results.

CoolSculpting® is a comfortable treatment that requires no downtime or recovery. It uses low temperatures that target fat for elimination; however, sometimes a treatment does not result in enough fat elimination. Sometimes patients need multiple treatments to get the perfect figure they desire.

When Do I Want to See Results?

As previously mentioned, liposuction is a surgical treatment that needs downtime to fully heal. The swelling reduces and the body contours begin to appear after a few weeks. Typically, the final result of liposuction can be seen in three months.

With CoolSculpting®, patients normally undergo a few sessions to see the full effect of the procedure. After the first treatment, changes in the body will appear as soon as 3 weeks. However, the first session is typically followed by more. The most remarkable CoolSculpting® results often appear 2 months after a treatment.

Learn the Best Treatment for You!

Feel like there’s more you need to know? Dr. Dreyfuss and his team of highly skilled experts will be glad to help you choose between CoolSculpting and Liposuction. Schedule a consultation, and start your transformation by giving Dreyfuss Plastic Surgery a call today!

Millions of body-conscious Americans try to slim down every year, and many succeed with diet and exercise.  However, most people still exhibit a few problem areas of stubborn fat.  These days, getting the body you want often requires more than just sweating to the oldies at the YMCA; it requires some smart technology and a good surgeon.

The problem is, a shift occurs at a certain age that affects weight fluctuations and it doesn’t seem to matter what we do – those stubborn saddlebags won’t go away.  Fortunately, liposuction can slim down fat deposits in many areas such as the back, thighs, buttocks, tummy, and elsewhere.

There are many new liposuction devices on the market that may or may not be as effective as advertised, from laser assisted lipolysis, to ultrasonic, soundwave assisted liposuction.  Whatever the case, tumescent liposuction is still considered the gold standard for many surgeons.

If you want to learn more about slimming down with liposuction, contact Doctor Dreyfuss. Also, see our liposuction before and after photos to get an idea of the results that can be achieved.