Is lipo…back?
And its significant rise in popularity could be a telling signal of how body inclusivity and acceptance is evolving.
This year it hasn’t just held on to that position, it has dug its heels in deep.
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A 23% increase may not sound like a lot, but its actually a big jump.
Specifically with lipo, though, there are a few things going on, he says.
More and more, its a part of multiple combined operations.
Julius Few, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Chicago, wasnt surprised by lipos leap last year.
Lipo is the gold standard for a reason and I think it will remain that way.
Its something that has been around for more than 30 years.
you could get results with lipo that you never could have gotten 20 years ago, says Dr. Few.
It becomes a compelling option for lots of people.
Or maybe youve encountered the return of super-low-rise jeans and their accompanying super-flat, nearly concave abs.
Do these cosmetic enhancements signal a return to the Y2K mindset of skinny over everything?
The answer, of course, is complicated.
And now, perhaps more than ever, patients are coming in prepared.
They are continuing to ask the right questions, says Dr. Williams.
Of course, if someone wants to get liposuction, thats their prerogative.
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