“Doctor, will I lose weight with Liposuction?”

“Will I lose weight with liposuction?  No, the answer is NO.  Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure.”  This is a common question asked by almost all patients.  It is important to explain to patients what is the end-point of liposuction: removing unwanted fat deposits from certain areas; sculpt the body, enhancing its shape.

“How many inches will I lose with liposuction?”  This is another common question asked by patients and it is important to explain that results vary from person to person but that this is a realistic and objective measure that can be measured after liposuction surgery.   

The areas of the body to be treated should always be measured as to have a pre and post-operative comparison, as loss in inches, NOT loss in weight, is an accurate way of assessing final results.  Some examples are:

 

 

 

Do not compress any of the areas measured with the tape measurement while measuring.  

All measurements should be taken prior to surgery and at each post-op visit.  Patients will be delighted to see how many inches they have lost and how much better clothes fit in their new sculpted body.

Should the patient’s weight be taken before and after a liposuction surgery?  ABSOLUTELY!  Weight should be documented at the time of the cosmetic consultation, pre-operatively and at each post-operative visit.  Although weight is not an accurate measure of assessing final results, it is a tool for assessing any significant change in gain and/or loss that could influence the assessment of final results. 

In conclusion, measurements and weight are both essential tools in the pre-operative evaluation and the post-operative healing process.

Connect with us at dravellanet.com for more information about our trainings.

Happy Hump Day!  Today we talk about how to take surgical aesthetic photos before and after any aesthetic surgery and the importance behind the art of just taking a photo.  Surgical Aesthetic Photography is the ONLY objective evidence to demonstrate the anatomic alterations in the patient’s body and the ONLY objective method to observe the clinical outcome after any aesthetic surgery.  It is imperative to take good before and after photos in a consistent way. 

There are several factors that that are key when taking surgical aesthetic photographs:

1. Camera: The camera should have the capability of adequately capturing details.
2. Photographer:  Ideally, there should be a designated person in charge of taking all the before and after photos.
3. Area: The photos should always be taken in the same space area, an area designated for procedure photography.
4. Lightening: The photography area should have the same lightening at all times.
5. Background: The background should be of a solid dark color, preferably black or dark blue, so there are no distractions and details are better identified.
6. Disposable underwear: The patients should always wear disposable underwear, preferably black, to keep consistency between photos and avoid distraction away from physical changes.
7. Positioning of the patient: All photos should be taken in the same positions to better asses the progression of physical changes.

The six(6) basic positions used for body contouring procedures include:

– a front picture

– a 45 degrees angle of the front left

– a left 90 degrees angle

– a back picture

– a right 90 degrees angle

– a 45 degrees angle of the right front

Additional, closer photos of the areas for fat transfer should be taken, following the above guidelines depending on the area.

Surgical Aesthetic Photography is critical to the pre-operative evaluation and the post-operative progression of the healing process.  It should become part of the evaluation routine of any aesthetic surgical patient.

It’s not a secret, we ALL forget how we look like before any aesthetic treatment.  So… ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS take photos and learn how to take good ones!  Connect with us at dravellanet.com.

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The Avellanet Surgical Aesthetics Concierge Surgical Training is designed as a totally hands-on experience in the surgical suite, customized to the needs of the aesthetic specialists and their patients.  

We train aesthetic specialists and their staff who want to get started in the world of liposuction and fat transfer and also those who want to continue acquiring new skills to grow their business. 

The one-on-one, on-site surgical training will give aesthetic professionals and support staff the experience of providing body and facial contouring procedures safely in the convenience of their own office and with the participation of their own patients, using avant-garde technology and equipment.

Each surgical training is customized to last between one and three days.  Each training day has a duration of 8 hrs and can include one to two cases per day.

Avellanet Surgical Aesthetics offers a one-on-one, customized, hands-on experience to aesthetic providers that are committed in offering their patients beautiful results that could improve their self-esteem and quality of life.

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When I think about fat, I think about glow and radiance.  When you think about fat, you think, how can I help my patients look gorgeous, lean and healthy?  Well, unwanted pockets of fat can be sculpted and areas with volume loss can be refreshed!  This describes #fatisgold.  Gold is referred as a valuable metal the same way as FAT should be referred as a valuable living tissue.

You and I, as Aesthetic Specialists, let’s start this new year 2021, focused on staying healthy, continuing to be cautious and responsible while protecting us as well as our patients, and remaining resilient and perseverant in our daily lives to keep moving forward towards success.  Let’s also educate our patients  on the importance of self-care and self-love; let’s encourage them to embrace and celebrate anything that makes them feel and look their best.

It’s time to suck some fat!  If lipo is part of your repertoire, I will help you sculpt some more.  If you’re wasting the fat removed, start treating it as gold and let me train you to transfer fat.  If you’re still not part of the lipo and fat transfer world, contact me and let’s get started now!

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The aesthetic world is constantly evolving.  Cosmetic specialists are looking for new technology, treatments and procedures to incorporate into their services.  New aesthetic specialists are identifying those ideal treatments to offer to their patients.  After extensive research and communication with companies that offer aesthetic products and equipment, the cosmetic specialist will eventually decide what bests suits the needs of the patient population they treat.  Acquiring that product and/or equipment will require training on its use and clinical application.

Avellanet Surgical Aesthetics offers consulting and one-on-one surgical training on liposuction/liposculpting and fat transfer techniques for those aesthetic specialists that have already taken the step to offer their patients body contouring surgery.  This personalized experience, in the comfort of your clinic, with your staff, and treating your own patients, will provide the necessary tools to achieve successful outcomes, increase your revenue and have happy and very satisfied patients.

Here the experiences of both Dr. Rudolph Moise and Dr. Rose-May Seide from Comprehensive Medical Aesthetics in Miami, FL.