Shapewear as an Alternative to Liposuction

If you’ve been considering liposuction, but aren’t quite ready to make the leap, shapewear may be a good option for you. Shape wear can instantly slim you without plastic surgery. And because shapewear comes in many different styles, it can help you target your problem areas.

A bodyshaper is a bra and girdle all in one. A body shaper lifts the breasts, while slimming the waist and belly, giving you that hourglass figure you’ve been longing for. It also lifts the buttocks, giving it a firmer appearance.

A waist cincher is a smaller shapewear garment that fits like a girdle. It’s designed to define the waist and trim the abdominal area.

A thigh shaper fits over the upper thighs, buttocks, and stomach. Its purpose is to make those areas look slimmer.

Shape wear is designed to be worn comfortably under just about any type of clothing.  But still you might still have questions about whether shapewear is for you or not.

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With swimsuit season in full swing, you may be considering liposuction to get rid of those unsightly bumps and bulges. But should you go with a laser liposuction procedure or a traditional liposuction procedure? You may be tempted to choose laser liposuction over traditional liposuction because it’s less expensive and recovery time is quicker, but before you make such a big decision, it’s important to know the facts.

Laser liposuction, also known as Smart Lipo, or laser-assisted lypolysis, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that melts away fat through the use of lasers. During laser liposuction, tiny incisions are made in the skin through which a laser is inserted. When the laser is fired, it melts fat and tightens the surrounding skin.

But unlike traditional liposuction, laser liposuction is not intended to be used on large areas like the stomach or hips. It is, however, useful for people who want to have small pockets of fat in the face, neck, arms, or breasts removed.

Before scheduling your liposuction procedure, consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine which type of liposuction is best for you.

Once you have decided which liposuction technique meets your requirements, you will need to prepare for your liposuction recovery. This will include the purchase of a liposuction compression garment. If you are undergoing traditional liposuction, you will need an abdominal binder, girdle, or body shaper.

For laser-assisted lipolysis, the type of recovery garment you need will depend on the area being treated. For liposuction of the breast or arm, you will want to purchase a compression vest, or a post-surgical bra. For liposuction of the face and neck, a facial compression wrap is the compression garment of choice.