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A unique procedure called Smart Lipo, a brand name for laser lipo, is different when compared to other fat removal procedures on the market today. The procedure is actually very simple and uses state of the art laser technology. Smart Lipo, also known as laser lipo, liquefies fat deposits which are then removed through a tiny pin point incision made by the cosmetic surgeon. A local anesthetic is used in the area. Smart Lipo is an FDA approved procedure that resuts in minimal bruising or swelling.

The patient must be 18 years of age or older and in good health in order to have the procedure. This type of procedure is not recommended for patients that are twenty five pounds or more over their ideal BMI (body mass index). Smart Lipo is aimed at people who have tried every diet under the sun, have exercised till they have dropped and still find it hard to reduce fat on those stubborn areas. Does this sound like you? If so then this procedure is perfect for you. Afterwards, it is recommended that you enhance the results by continuing your diet and exercise routine.

So where do you start? The answer is to visit GetMeso.com, a Smart Lipo doctor and information site where one can search for laser lipo information and doctors. Here you can visit the doctor profile pages which link to their websites. After you find your nearest doctor, the next step is to set up a consultation. The consultation will give you the chance to find out exactly how you can be helped and will give you the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have about the procedure.

After the procedure, you will usually wait one or two days before you can go back to living your life normally. Depending on your doctor’s instructions, the bandages only have to be kept on for a week or two. You will also find that your skin begins to tighten around the areas that are treated (usually 6 weeks after treatment) unlike traditional liposuction where your skin can remain lax due to large volumes of fat being sucked out. With Smart Lipo this does not happen, because when liquidizing the fatty deposits the laser promotes the skin to repair itself, thus making the skin tighter.

Smartlipo costs are very competitive and average from around $2,000 for small areas to around $5,000 for larger areas. Combinations of areas are usually calculated at a slight discount. Compared to liposuction, Smart Lipo prices are generally thirty percent less than traditional liposuction and in some cases the results may be better.

Many patients are turning to lipodissolve as an alternative to liposuction and other cosmetic surgery procedures. Lipodissolve as a fat removal treatment can accomplish something that many people have been trying to do for years. Women and men all over the world look into the mirror each day and wish they had some “magical” way to solve their weight issues. Lipodissolve has been compared to other successful treatments on the market but this particular treatment when administered properly, has been shown to have a higher success rate where results can last longer. The treatment involves a series of injections to the problem area to remove fat deposits. Most people when they wish to lose weight “magically” go to their cosmetic surgeon for liposuction, excess skin reductions, gastric bands etc. These types of treatments are invasive and require general anesthesia, which can pose a high risk for the patient. Lipodissolve may be the answer for some who do not wish to undergo surgery. The process is simple and quick to perform. You can be in and out during your lunch break at work! Imagine being able to drop a dress size over a very short amount of time, and all in your lunch hour! What an amazing thought! LipoDissolve seems to have achieved these results for many who have received this treatment.

For best results the treatment is usually completed in stages. Treatments are often spaced out over a period of time, with each treatment being given every 2 weeks. The treatments can be helpful if you have problems with your arms, legs, bottom, stomach and love handles. You may experience some slight bruising after each treatment but this is normal and is usually not a problem as these will fade over time. The amount of inches you lose in the treated areas differs from person to person but the results can be quite dramatic.

Lipodissolve compared to other similar treatments on the market is very competitive in cost. Each person who undergoes the treatment receives a personalized plan created for them by their doctor or specialist. The average price is approximately ½ the cost of liposuction and, like other cosmetic procedures, many doctors and specialists will offer credit options to help pay for your treatments.

Many lipo dissolve specialists are so confident of their results that some will actually offer a thirty day, money back guarantee if you do not see any results (measurable ones) after the full amount of treatments have been given. Again, this depends on the doctor or clinic offering the procedure.

Always consult with a lipodissolve doctor or expert before undergoing this procedure. It is important that you know all you know risks and side effects before undergoing any lipodissolve treatement.

Pioneering minds have really opened up the market and produced an amazing safe way for people to enjoy the benefits of liposuction but without the down-time, pain, general anesthetic and cost. They have introduced to the world laser liposuction (also known as the brand name Smart Lipo). A laser is used at a certain frequency to liquefy the fat deposits in areas around your body that are prone to stubborn fat that is hard to remove. Then, under a local anesthetic, this liquid is removed from the area by a small needle which drains it away. The procedure is very painless and the reported results are astounding. Thousands of people are now able to lose weight without weeks of down-time. The total down-time for laser liposuction is usually 1 to 2 days. The bandages are only kept on for a week – possibly two, depending on your healing rate. This means that you are able to go back to work in record time. The cost of the procedure varies from clinic to clinic but on average it is up to 40% cheaper in some areas than the traditional form of liposuction being offered.

There are several places on the body that this treatment can be used including the stomach, hips, love handles, bottom, face, chin, neck, arms and even fat removal in the area commonly referred as “manboobs”. There are some limitations to those who can actually have this procedure done. It is advised that laser lipo should only be carried out on patients that are no more than approximately 25 to 35 lbs over their target recommended Body Mass Indexed (BMI) weight. It is designed and marketed to people who eat well and exercise often but still find that they cannot get rid of fat in stubborn areas. This procedure is perfectly suited for the person who already exercises and is aware that this is not a miracle treatment. It does require a healthy regimen to maintain the results achieved by the procedure.

The results achieved after the procedure will last as long as you allow it to last. If you gain weight significantly, then you will find that the problem will return so you have to make sure you maintain a healthy routine. People who are in bad health, who have kidney and liver problems, diabetes, heart issues, cancer, certain skin disorders and are 25 – 35 lbs overweight should not undergo laser liposuction.

Laser liposuction can remove fat within a thirty to forty minute session, with approximately two weeks between each session to allow time to heal. The number of sessions required will be determined by your doctor.

The following results were presented at The Endocrine Society’s 91st Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. (ANI)

Researchers have revealed that measuring vitamin D levels before the start of a low-calorie diet can help predict weight loss success. The study suggests a possible role for vitamin D in weight loss.

“Vitamin D deficiency is associated with obesity, but it is not clear if inadequate vitamin D causes obesity or the other way around,” said the study’s lead author, Dr Shalamar Sibley, MPH, an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Minnesota.

During the study, the authors attempted to determine whether baseline vitamin D levels before calorie restriction affect subsequent weight loss.

They measured the circulating blood levels of vitamin D in 38 overweight men and women before and after the subjects followed a diet plan for 11 weeks consisting of 750 calories a day fewer than their estimated total needs.

The authors found that baseline, or pre-diet, vitamin D levels predicted weight loss in a linear relationship.

“Our results suggest the possibility that the addition of vitamin D to a reduced-calorie diet will lead to better weight loss,” said Sibley.

She cautioned, however, that more research is needed.

“Our findings,” she said, “need to be followed up by the right kind of controlled clinical trial to determine if there is a role for vitamin D supplementation in helping people lose weight when they attempt to cut back on what they eat.”

When it comes to foods and supplements, the term “vitamin D” refers to two inactive precursors to this hormone-like nutrient, called D3 (cholecalciferol, obtainable only from animal foods) and D2 (ergocalciferol, made from yeast).
 
The D3 form — which is produced in the skin on exposure to UV sunrays and is abundant only in fatty fish — appears to be more effective at raising body levels of vitamin D.
 
Winter sunrays in northern latitudes are so weak that many people make no vitamin D at all during these short, dim days. And darker-skinned people are the least able to make vitamin D when sunrays are weak.
 
This means that dietary supplements, fatty fish, and tanning lamps are the only ways to boost vitamin D levels.
 
Vitamin D deficiency can cause or exacerbate osteoporosis and fractures and appears to promote common cancers, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, type 1 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
 
Most experts have urged the Institute of Medicine to quickly raise the adult RDA from 200 IU (birth to age 50) or 400 IU (aged 51-plus) to at least 1,000 IU … preferably to 2,000 IU or more.
 
The current officially recommended upper daily limit is 2,000 IU … a level vitamin D researchers decry as wholly unfounded and misleading, since all the published evidence shows that adults can very safely consume at least 10,000 IU per day.
 
Due to their low body weight, children should not exceed 2,000 IU of supplemental vitamin D per day, unless approved by a doctor.
 
Fatty fish are the only rich food sources of vitamin D3, and tuna and wild salmon top that list, providing about 200 IU (king salmon) to 600 IU (albacore tuna and sockeye salmon) per 3.5 oz (100 gram) serving.
 
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines vitamin D deficiency as having blood levels below 15 nanograms per liter (ng/mL) and states that anything less than 20 ng/mL is inadequate for bone and overall health.  NIH sets 30 ng/mL as the minimum needed for good overall health.
 
According to NIH, up to 45 percent of Americans fall below the sufficiency level (20 ng/mL), and 50-78 percent have blood levels that fall below the recommended sufficiency level (30 ng/mL or more).
 
Vitamin D experts recommend a target of 30 to 100 ng/mL based on good evidence that rates of major diseases drop when blood levels rise into this range (Klein GL et al 2009).
 
Only blood levels that consistently test higher than 200 ng/mL (i.e., 500 nanomoles per liter) are considered potentially toxic.

Get Meso is a mesotherapy, lipodissolve , laser lipo and weight loss  doctor directory and information site.

Lipo Ex Specialists, Laser Skin Solutions,  located in Lake Worth, Florida, now offer a radio frequency  fat removal procedure called Lipo Ex.  Lipo-Ex™ is the next generation technology that offers an effective non-surgical, no downtime and painless treatment for Cellulite and Body Contouring. Lipo-Ex™ is a simple technique using bi-polar radio frequency to increase the body’s core temperature to dissolve fat cells without affecting any other structures in the body. In essence, it melts fat and eliminates it through the body’s natural elimination processes.

Lipo-Ex™ feels like a hot stone massage while it contours, shapes and slims the body. Many patients actually fall asleep during treatment.

 Lipo-Ex™ is the first technology to ever melt the unhealthy and dangerous visceral fat located behind the muscle wall. CT scans, body circumference and weight measurements confirm that Lipo-Ex™ offers a reduction of 2-3 inches and up to 10 lbs, in just 6-8 weekly treatments.

Getmeso.com welcomes Dr. Dave David of Medical Face & Body Aesthetics, located in Dedham, Massachussetts.  Dr. Dave is a physician and surgeon who has over 30 years experience having trained with  Dr. Pierre Fournier in Paris and Dr. Giorgio Fischer in Rome (the two pioneers in the field of liposuction surgery) in the mid 1980’s.  Additonally, he was personally taught the art by the renowned Newport Beach cosmetic surgeon Dr. Michael Elam, who has to his credit  the surgical makeovers of many of the most well known Hollywood celebrities.  Around this time, Dr. David became certified in liposuction and joined the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and The American Liposuction Surgery Society (of which Dr. Elam was president, at the time).

Dr David is an expert in Smart Lipo and VASER lipo, two very popular procedures offered by doctors listed at Getmeso.com.  Now patients looking for Smart Lipo & Vaser Lipo in Boston can view Dr. David’s profile at Get Meso..

Medical Face and Body Aesthetics offers also offers very specific non-surgical solutions to very specific areas of concern about your face and body. View a video of Dr David discussing non surgical procedures such as mesotherapy and lipodissolve.

Mesotherapy is still one of the most popular procedures for cellulite removal. Mesotherapy is a non surgical, natural way of targeting the fat layers under the skin. With mesotherapy, a qualified practitioner will use a needle to inject a natural solution just under the skin. This solution helps your body remove cellulite creating smoother skin. It can work on the arms, belly, chin, and  love handle. Mesotherapy helps your body to detoxify, since many of your toxins are stored in your fat cells.

Mesotherapy has been featured on television shows such as 48 Hours, The View, 20/20, and in national newspapers such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, and USA Today, as well as many woman’s magazines including People Magazine, W Magazine, Allure, Elle, among others.

With the explosion in awareness about cosmetic enhancement many people are looking for a kinder, gentler way.  Less is more.

Mesotherapy seems to fit that bill.

Smart Lipo (Smartlipo) is gentler than traditional liposuction. Most doctors state patients have less blood loss, down time and only need a local anesthetic. The biggest bonus appears to be that Smartlipo promotes skin tightening. Within the next 6-8 weeks, the skin and surrounding areas will remodel and adjust to the body contour. This is a gradual process and the best results are seen after 2 months. The downtime is minimal and the patient can usually return to work within 24 hours.

Smart Lipo Costs

The SmartLipo (Smart Lipo) cost will depend on the size of the area being treated and the number of areas treated in one session. Price is something that you will need to work out with your physician at the time of your consultation. Costs can range from $3000-$4000 for an area.

Dr. Kendrick Ng, los angeles laser liposuction (Smart Lipo) expert, states:

Laser Liposuction, also known as Smart Lipo, is the most advance laser that vaporizes fat by using a tiny laser tip probe that dissolves fat without the need to perform painful suctioning. The procedure is bloodless, allows skin retraction and is performed under local anesthesia. No stitches are required and therefore virtually no unsightly scars. Laser Lipo sculpts fat bulges such as eye bags, tummy, love handles, thighs, bra bulges, double chin, upper-arms and unsightly cellulite. Laser lipo can also remove excess fat in your face!

Laser lipo treats:

1. Extra fat in cheeks and jowls
2. Double chin
3. Remove extra fat in body
4. Tighten skin in any parts of body without surgery
5. Permanently decrease excessive sweating in arm pits.

View Dr. Ng’s Laser liposuction before and after photos below:

Is Kelly Clarkson pregnant? After Kelly Clarkson appeared on American Idol last time, many are left wondering is Kelly Clarkson pregnant? Just because Kelly Clarkson is not stick thin America automatically assumes she is pregnant. I do not believe she is pregnant or has any intentions of getting pregnant anytime soon. Kelly Clarkson gave an interview to USA today and stated the fact she did not want any children. When asked about wanting children she said “Oh, my God, I have no desire.” This article was just published on March 8, 2009, I think that confirms the fact Kelly Clarkson is not pregnant.
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