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Jan 27, 2021
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Summer’s almost here and the hotter temperatures demand that we discard our winter clothes and show some skin. Some of us might have more than that to discard, especially if we put on some extra weight during the cold months spent indoors. There are lots of ways to get your body looking its best for summer, like eating healthy and exercise, but these methods don’t work for everybody, and they’re certainly not quick. So it’s no surprise that online searches for elective surgeries like liposuction skyrocket this time every year.
Liposuction procedures boast fast fat reduction and body slimming, but it’s important to know that although the surgery is fast, the recovery time definitely isn’t. If you’ve been planning to head out in a bikini this summer, liposuction may have you hiding under your clothes until Fall. Here’s the low-down on liposuction recovery, and why an alternative non-invasive treatment might be your best option.
People who are considering liposuction in the spring to be bikini-ready by summer are going to be disappointed. While liposuction isn’t as invasive as other cosmetic procedures such as tummy tucks, it’s still surgery and therefore requires a lengthy recovery period. In order to perform liposuction, doctors need to make one or more small incisions in the area to be treated. Many people think they only need to wait for the incision to heal before they can enjoy the results, but the reality is more complicated than that.
Though liposuction seems like a simple procedure, there are a variety of different factors that need to be factored in to give an accurate idea of its aftereffects. Recovery from liposuction depends on the amount of fat removed, the treated areas, and skin laxity. Additionally, different doctors use different methods and technologies, with various outcomes that can affect downtimes, swelling, bruising, and more.
Due to the traumatic nature of the procedure, which requires a length of the tube to be inserted under the skin to apply suction, people usually experience an immediate inflammatory response and swelling directly after liposuction, which can take months to completely resolve. Some areas of the body take longer to recover than others, and these tend to be the ones that people most often seek the surgery for, like the flanks, abdomen, and thighs.
Because liposuction displaces fatty tissue, patients have to go through a worse-before-better period as this tissue swells and resettles. It also takes time for the skin of the affected area to snap back into shape, as skin elasticity adjusts to the new contours of the body. Most patients will have to wear an uncomfortable compression garment for the first few weeks of healing to make sure the skin conforms correctly to its new shape.
Long story short, recovering fully from a liposuction procedure can take up to two to three months—as long as there are no complications, like an infection.
If your goal is a smooth, sculpted appearance, there are non-surgical treatments that reduce inches and tighten areas of the body with great results, without the added recovery time. Venus Bliss™ uses non-invasive lipolysis, a process that involves using laser energy to target hard-to-budge fat cells that tend to accumulate in the flanks and abdomen. This is a fat reduction solution that’s non-invasive and suitable for all skin types, with no downtime. Best of all, many people see visible results after just one session, which generally lasts between 15-30 minutes.
The perfect option for people with busy lifestyles who want to achieve their body goals before summer, the treatments are also an excellent choice for anyone who has tried diet and exercise but still has a few stubborn areas that they want to see perfected. The diode laser technology and radiofrequency energy work together to combat hard-to-beat fat, reduce cellulite, and create a leaner appearance for life, without the recovery time a more invasive procedure would require. Not only can Venus Bliss™ deliver the same great results without the pain, cost, scarring, and recovery time of lipolysis, it is often far more affordable as well. Many people see visible results after just one session, and unlike with a surgical procedure, you can return to work right after—or head straight to the beach.
Enjoy summer feeling confident about how you look instead of recovering from painful surgery. Contact a qualified provider today to discuss your goals and create a customized aesthetic plan using the search field below.
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Venus Bliss™ is cleared by the FDA and licensed by Health Canada for non-invasive lipolysis of the abdomen and flanks in individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or less, with the diode laser applicators. The (MP)2 applicator is cleared by the FDA for temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and licensed by Health Canada for temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and temporary cellulite reduction. Venus Bliss™ has CE Mark as a non-invasive medical aesthetic device enabling a comprehensive approach leading to body contouring, addressing fat reduction, skin tightening, circumference reduction, and cellulite reduction.
Venus Versa™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark as a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions and treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions. The HR650/HR650XL and HR690/HR690XL applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The AC Dual applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators on the Venus Versa™ system are cleared by the FDA for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The OctiPolar™ applicator on the Venus Versa™ system is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for temporary body contouring via skin tightening, circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction. The NanoFractional RF™ (Viva) applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.
NeoGraft® is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use in suction-assisted follicular extraction and re-implantation. It is an auto-graft system and can be used on both male and female patients.
ARTAS iX™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use for harvesting hair follicles from the scalp in men diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) who have black or brown straight hair. ARTAS iX™ is intended to assist physicians in identifying and extracting hair follicular units from the scalp during hair transplantation; creating recipient sites; and implanting harvested hair follicles.
Venus Legacy™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV with the OctiPolar™ and DiamondPolar™ applicators, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite with the 4D Body (LB2) and 4D Face (LF2) applicators. It is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, temporary cellulite reduction, and temporary wrinkle reduction.
Venus Velocity™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types.
Venus Fiore™ received regulatory approval in Israel for aesthetic and functional treatment of the vagina, labia and mons pubis. Venus Fiore™ is available for sale in India, Hong Kong, and other selected Asian countries.
Venus Viva™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the treatment of moderate to severe wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.
Venus Freeze Plus™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze Plus™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.
Venus Heal™ is licensed by Health Canada and can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal system, such as muscle spasms, back pain, and soft tissue injuries, and results in effects such as pain relief, myorelaxation, increase of local blood circulation, and edema reduction. In the U.S., Venus Heal™ is cleared by the FDA for the relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, and temporary improvement of local blood circulation. These indications enable the treatment of certain soft tissue injuries and conditions.
Venus Glow™ is cleared by the FDA as a Class I motorized dermabrasion device. It provides a dermal rejuvenation treatment that works to open up and deep-clean pores. Venus Concept is the exclusive distributor for Venus Glow™.
Venus Epileve™ is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types. Venus Epileve™ is also CE-Marked for hirsutism.
Venus Freeze™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.
Venus Swan™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and licensed by Health Canada for the non-invasive treatment of cellulite reduction, skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of stretch marks.
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