Liposuction

What Is UltraSlim®, and How Can It Help Me Reduce Fat?

What if you could lose excess weight in “trouble areas” quickly and painlessly using a non-surgical treatment? UltraSlim® is an innovative technology that is designed to do that. At our state-of-the-art practice, plastic surgeon Mark Richards, MD offers FDA-approved UltraSlim® as a noninvasive option to reduce unwanted fatty tissue from the face and body with ...
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How Can a Mommy Makeover Change the Way I Look?

Becoming a mom is a life-changing decision, but your daily routine isn’t the only thing that will undergo an overhaul. Many women experience noticeable and long-lasting changes in the shape of their bodies as well. While pregnancy and childbirth should be celebrated, many women are unsatisfied with the way their breasts and body look after ...
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Should I Get Liposuction or a Tummy Tuck?

One of the hardest areas of the body to tone is the abdomen. Fortunately, there are a number of advanced procedures that can help contour the stomach with beautiful results. Tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) and liposuction from our board certified plastic surgeon are designed to address a wide range of common concerns affecting this region. ...
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How Do I Know If I Have Gynecomastia?

While you may not be familiar with the medical term, gynecomastia, enlarged breasts in men is more common than you may realize. This condition can occur in boys and men of all ages, and it can also be the source of extreme discomfort and self-consciousness. There are many causes of male breast development, including hormonal ...
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What Is a Minimally Invasive Arm Lift?

After significant weight loss, due to either bariatric surgery or dedicated adherence to a diet and exercise regimen, you should feel great accomplishment. However, skin laxity, particularly in the arms, often can limit appreciation for all your hard work and even make you feel self conscious about wearing certain clothes. Dr. Mark Richards, our skilled ...
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VASER® LipoSelection® Vs. Traditional Liposuction

Liposuction is one of the top five most popular plastic surgery procedures in the nation, and many patients choose the innovative body contouring method to help enhance their silhouette and reduce excess fat. The VASER® LipoSelection® technology allows qualified candidates to remove pockets of fat resistant to diet and exercise from almost anywhere on the ...
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What Is VASER® LipoSelection®?

Even with strict diet and exercise, many of our patients express concern about stubborn pockets of fat that never seem to disappear. At our plastic surgery practice, Dr. Mark Richards offers an innovative procedure to help treat these persistent fatty deposits and help to contour the body for a firmer, more youthful appearance. VASER® LipoSelection® ...
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