Contact Dr. Yee in Little Rock, Arkansas for body contouring and ultrasound liposuction using LipoSelection by VASER®
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Little Rock, Arkansas 72223
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Dr. Suzanne Yee – Little Rock, Arkansas – Body Contouring with Liposuction/Liposelection
Liposuction
At one time or another, most of us have noticed areas on our bodies that are resistant to weight loss. Any personal trainer will tell you that the only way to lose fat is over the entire body, through proper diet and aerobic exercise. For patients who have tried dieting and exercise, but still have stubborn fatty deposits, surgical body contouring is the most effective solution. At our Little Rock, Arkansas practice, we offer body contouring with ultrasound liposuction. Body contouring from Dr. Yee can target localized fatty deposits that diet and exercise can’t target or eliminate.
Liposuction involves a small incision near the problem area, where a device called a cannula is inserted and used to suction out stubborn fat cells. Liposuction is an effective way to sculpt problem areas, but at our Little Rock, Arkansas practice, we advise patients that body contouring with liposuction is not a treatment for obesity or a substitute for diet and exercise.
LipoSelection
At our Little Rock, Arkansas practice, Dr. Yee performs ultrasonic liposuction for body contouring purposes using the LipoSelection system by VASER®. The VASER® system uses ultrasound energy to break up and emulsify fat, but it leaves nerve tissue, blood vessels, and connective tissue relatively intact. Patients who undergo liposelection with the VASER® system at our Little Rock, Arkansas practice report less pain and bruising than those who receive traditional liposuction. The LipoSelection procedure also allows Dr. Yee to shape delicate areas like the inner thighs, arms, chin, and neck with greater precision.
Another advantage of LipoSelection at our Little Rock, Arkansas practice as opposed to traditional body contouring with liposuction is that the VASER® system makes it easier to smooth skin. Traditional liposuction may have a negative impact on tissues that are critical to smooth results, while the VASER® system can specifically target fat cells, leaving other tissues necessary for smoothness intact.
SmartLipo
SmartLipo is the first laser assisted liposuction procedure. A carefully calibrated laser is used to liquefy fat deposits through the top layers of the patient's skin. The laser energy also interacts with the dermis resulting in collagen shrinkage to help smooth and tighten the skin to decrease the looseness that is sometimes evident with traditional liposuction. There is less swelling, bleeding and bruising than with traditional liposuction, thus promoting a quicker recovery and fewer complications.
VASER Hi Def™
A sculpted, natural, athletic appearance is the end-result of Hi Def Liposculpture achieved by removing superficial and deep fat around muscle groups. Once the fat is removed, the underlying musculature is more visible. It requires advanced training and Dr. Yee is one of 12 surgeons in the country specially trained to perform this aggressive approach to body contouring.
In cases where the patient has a protruding or bulging abdomen, liposuction may be performed in conjunction with an abdominoplasty procedure at our Arkansas office.
ZERONA™
ZERONA™ is a revolutionary, FDA approved and non invasive body slimming laser with proven ability to remove up to 9 inches of excess body fat in just two weeks.
Dr Suzanne Yee, an educator and experienced professional, has been restoring the beauty of her patients for more than 20 years. Now, she is able to offer help to those who are not willing to have invasive surgery to lose inches or excess body fat. The new technology can eliminate inches of fat from areas such as the abdomen, back, hips, thighs, waist, buttocks, chin, neck and arms. It has been proven that the ZERONA™ therapy program, has a systematic cascade effect, which means it also treats cells outside the specific target areas resulting in a consistent reduction of fat in other parts of the body. ZERONA™ simply reshapes a person’s silhouette while tightening and toning loose skin.
Unlike invasive or minimally invasive procedures, ZERONA™ is applied to the body externally. This revolutionary method provides results without the dangers associated with surgery, while at the same time allowing patients to remain active during treatment. The ZERONA™ protocol utilizes the Erchonia® Laser Scanner, the safest and most researched low level laser in the world.
ZERONA™ patients are treated six times over two weeks. Each of the six sessions takes 40 minutes. Treatment is delivered 20 minutes to the front of the body and 20 minutes to the back of the body. During this time the patient relaxes comfortably in a plush reclining chair.
The protocol is completely non-invasive and patients feel nothing during treatment. No downtime or recovery period is needed after treatment. Instead, patients can resume normal activities immediately.
How does it work?
Through clinical studies it has been demonstrated that the ZERONA™ low-level laser stimulates the fat cell to emulsify (liquefy) the fat within the cell. Then the liquefied fat moves from inside the cell through a temporary pore formed in the cell membrane to outside the cell where it is in the interstitial space until absorbed by the lymphatic system. This results in millions of fat cells becoming smaller so inches are reduced off the waist, hips, thighs and other areas of the body. The fat cells are not injured in any way by this process.
What can I expect at my appointments?
You can expect 40 minutes to relax, read or do absolutely nothing. The ZERONA™ treatment is completely painless. There is no heat or any sensation whatsoever while being treated. Each treatment you will be met by one of Dr Suzanne Yee Cosmetic & laser Surgery Center’s friendly technicians who will position the laser at the desired areas of the body, they will step out for 20 minutes while the front of your body is treated and then will return to reset for the backside of your body for an additional 20 minutes. After you are done, you can get back to your normal activities immediately with absolutely no downtime, pain, swelling or any discomfort. This is a symptom-free process, except for losing unwanted inches.
How is it different than liposuction?
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes the entire area of fat cells from deposits beneath the skin using a hollow stainless steel tube (called a cannula) with the assistance of a powerful vacuum. Liposuction can be accomplished either with the use of general anesthesia, or with IV sedation, or totally by local anesthesia. In contrast, the ZERONA™ treatment is a 100% non-invasive that uses a low level laser applied externally to stimulate the fat cell and emulsify and release fat. There is no use of anesthesia, nor any recovery, gels, creams, numbing agents, or needles.
Is there any downtime?
Absolutely ZERO downtime. During the treatment you will feel no discomfort, no anesthesia will be used and you can assume normal activities immediately following each treatment.
Are there any limitations to what I can do if I’m using Zerona?
No. During the 2 week treatment period you can continue your normal activities. It is strongly recommended that you commit to and follow the treatment protocol: stay hydrated (8-10 glasses of water a day), continue to eat healthy and exercise (walk at least 30 minutes a day), and abstain from alcohol and caffeine. Alcohol and caffeine interfere with the lymphatic process to metabolize fat which can decrease your results.
Is it safe?
Yes, there is no risk involved in using the ZERONA™ low-level laser therapy and it is considered a safe alternative to surgical procedures such as tumescent liposuction and lipodissolve and other non-invasive devices which rely on heating the tissue and can cause discomfort. The ZERONA™ treatment is 100% non-invasive and causes no bruising, scarring and zero downtime. During the treatment you will feel no discomfort, no anesthesia will be used and you can assume normal activities immediately following each treatment.
Are there any side effects?
No. The treatment process is completely non-invasive and there are absolutely no side effects beyond loss of inches and fat.
Is it effective?
Yes, with the ZERONA™ treatment and by following the recommended guidelines for success, you can expect to experience a combined loss of 3-9 inches from your waist, hips, thighs and other areas of the body and a reduction in clothes size. Additionally, early patients have noticed an improvement in the appearance of cellulite.
Can I do the procedure multiple times? And, how soon after my last treatment can I do a second treatment?
Yes, with additional treatments you can expect to see improved results. You can start an additional series of ZERONA™ treatments immediately following your last treatment.
How long does it take to begin seeing results?
Some can see results after only a few treatment sessions as their clothes fit more loosely. Many actually see the difference after 4-6 sessions. Family and friends often notice the difference, too, within the 2 week ZERONA™ program.
Is everyone a good candidate for the ZERONA™ treatment?
Most are good candidates. Even people who are not overweight can lose inches. Be sure to discuss your health background with your physician and ask any questions about your particular areas of concern.
Contact our Little Rock, Arkansas practice to learn more about body contouring and liposuction today.