Ditesheim Cosmetic Surgery is the only plastic surgery practice in Charlotte with AquaShape™ liposuction. Why? Because it's better.
Here's why:
AquaShape gently removes excess fat through tiny incisions to sculpt a more attractive shape. Less trauma to the body means minimal swelling, minimal bruising and quicker and predictable recovery. In fact, the technique is so gentle that the fat can be used in fat grafting for facial rejuvenation or even breast and buttock augmentation.
The precise contouring possible with AquaShape makes it perfect for sculpting an improved contour throughout the body, helping to remove love handles, muffin tops and saddlebags. This versatile procedure can be used to reduce unwanted fat nearly anywhere on the body, including:
AquaShape is also ideal for the delicate face and neck areas, beautifully defining the jawline with virtually undetectable scarring. This versatile procedure can be used to reduce unwanted fat nearly anywhere on the body, including smaller areas, such as under the chin or knees.
Women who are healthy, exercise and take care of their bodies but have extra fat in the tummy, thighs, hips, back-bra roll or arms are excellent candidates for AquaShape.
Dr. Ditesheim has one of the largest experiences with AquaShape, with 642 procedures in the last seven years. The majority were women (68%) ranging in age from 19 to 73.
Dr. Ditesheim was looking for a technology that was different from all other liposuction; one that would deliver sculpted results and a faster recovery. AquaShape also provides the option to have a liposuction procedure without general anesthesia. Many physicians perform liposuction, some are plastic surgeons, others are not. Many do not think of fat removal as a "real procedure," and they promote unsafe techniques at discount prices. Poorly executed, liposuction can be dangerous and the results disfiguring. AquaShape liposuction is a sculpting tool that creates more feminine curves, with minimal scaring and an easier recovery.
Using a focused water jet, unwanted fat is separated and then permanently removed from the body through a long hollow tube (cannula). There are usually two to five shallow skin incisions and there is minimal to no collateral damage to the nerves and blood vessels.
AquaShape is unique in using water pressure to free up and remove fat. This is a gentler approach to permanent fat removal. Traditional liposuction often uses large, sharp destructive cannulas to remove the fat. Other popular liposuction techniques use heat or supplemental energy to destroy fat before removal which creates more bruising and swelling.
"Non-surgical" approaches include laser (SculpSure™), chemical injection (Kybella™) or freezing (Coolsculpting). These methods destroy very small amounts of fat but create significant bruising, swelling and possible permanent nerve injury. Non-surgical fat treatments do not produce the same sculpted results as AquaShape.
Because AquaShape is a gentler technique, it is reasonable to have the procedure while awake. For women who had AquaShape liposuction as the sole procedure, 40% were performed while the women were awake (without general anesthesia). This allows patients to return to work the same or next day or after the weekend.
For smaller areas, returning to work in one to three days is expected. When more fat is removed, five to seven days may be needed to return to work.
For most women, the AquaShape investment starts at $4,500. The cost depends on your areas of frustration and your body. For example, AquaShape for the lower tummy without general anesthesia will start at $4,500 for a 1-hour procedure.
Want to learn more about AquaShape? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Ditesheim and his team. He will answer your questions, examine you and give you a customized plan to best achieve your goals.
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