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Discover the Power of Liposonix®: A Non-Surgical Solution to Unwanted Fat
- Tuesday, 30 May 2023 09:15
- Dr. Robert M. Kimmel
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Are you tired of struggling with stubborn body fat that just won’t budge, even with a dedicated workout routine? You may find Liposonix® the answer you’ve been seeking if you are seeking an alternative to liposuction. This innovative treatment uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to permanently destroy unwanted fat cells, leaving the overlying skin unharmed. Learn more about this revolutionary procedure and how it can help you achieve your desired body contours.
What is Liposonix®?
Liposonix® is a non-surgical fat reduction treatment that uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) technology to target and destroy fat cells beneath the skin’s surface. This treatment is performed in a comfortable office setting, resulting in slimmer, more defined skin. Patients can experience a reduction of one pant or dress size in just one hour-long session.
Benefits of Liposonix®
Liposonix® offers myriad benefits for those looking to slim down and reshape their problem areas. Some key advantages include the following:
- Non-invasive: Unlike traditional liposuction, Liposonix® is a non-surgical procedure, which means no incisions, anesthesia, or lengthy recovery time.
- Quick and effective: A single Liposonix® treatment lasts only one hour and can reduce one pant or dress size.
- Versatile: Though commonly used for tummy and waist contouring, Liposonix® can also target the hips, thighs, buttocks, arms, back, knees, and calves.
- Immediate return to daily activities: No special care is required following a Liposonix® treatment, allowing patients to resume their normal routine without interruption.
- Boosts self-confidence: A slimmer, more toned appearance can enhance your self-esteem and improve overall quality of life.
Choosing the Right Provider: Dr. Robert Kimmel
When considering Liposonix® or any cosmetic procedure, selecting a qualified, experienced plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) is crucial. Dr. Robert Kimmel is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 15 years of clinical experience. He is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS). Plus, Dr. Kimmel is dedicated to helping patients achieve their goals and enjoy a happier, more confident lifestyle.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
If you’re ready to explore the benefits of Liposonix® and see if it’s the right solution, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation with Dr. Robert Kimmel. Discover how this revolutionary, non-surgical treatment can help you achieve the body contours you’ve always desired and regain your confidence. You can reach our Pottsville location at 570-622-2900, while our Hazleton location can be reached at 570-455-4252.
Why Velashape may be Your Pre-Summer BFF
- Friday, 30 March 2018 07:27
- Dr. Robert M. Kimmel
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As summer approaches, many people start to sweat. Not because of the rising temperature, but because of their concerns related to unwanted fat and dreaded cellulite. You don’t have to sweat it out this summer. With the development of various non-surgical body contouring devices, it is more possible than ever to get the body you want well in advance of Bikini Season.
What is Velashape and Why Should You Care?
Velashape is a non-surgical body contouring treatment that is unique in its ability to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Many energy-based body treatments have been developed in recent years, but most are limited to the improvement in body circumference and the overall tightness of the skin. Cellulite is its unique beast, related neither solely to fat nor to laxity in the skin. Cellulite is a subdermal problem that occurs when fat (not excess fat, just normal fat) presses against the connective tissue just beneath the surface.
Benefits of Velashape include:
- Proven results. We could talk about the fact that Velashape is great because it doesn’t involve the usual risks and side effects of surgery. But you already know that. What we want to point out is that this particular device has demonstrated outstanding clinical effectiveness. After four treatments, patients noticed up to 3 inches in circumferential reduction. Even more exciting, cellulite reduction reached as much as 63%. Results are amplified due to the combined use of infrared light, bi-polar radio frequency energy and vacuum in each treatment.
- One of the disadvantages of some other non-surgical body-contouring devices is that they are designed for specific use. Velashape can treat large and smaller areas including the thighs, buttocks, flanks, stomach, arms, and neck.
- Combined treatments. Velashape is a great standalone treatment but is also suitable for combination with liposuction for more dramatic results.
- No downtime. Patients describe their VelaShape treatments as comfortable both during and after their visit. Side effects are mild and limited to short-term tenderness. In some cases, bruising may occur. However, it is possible to immediately resume normal activities.
Summer is quickly approaching, but we’re here to help you get a head start on your preparation. Contact our Pottsville or Hazleton office for a personal consultation to discuss your ideal body and how to achieve it.
Cellulite: It’s a Sticky Subject but We’ve Got to Talk about it!
- Saturday, 30 September 2017 08:19
- Dr. Robert M. Kimmel
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Cellulite is a huge problem for women, yet it is a condition that we don’t understand quite as well as we’d like. As many studies have been conducted on this cosmetic topic, findings provide minimal insight. The good news is that we are moving in the right direction when it comes to helping women overcome the problem of cellulite. Some of the details that have been extracted from the research include:
- Cellulite is not a skin problem. What studies have found is that cellulite occurs when fat pushes up to the surface of the skin through septae, which are the bands of tissue that run beneath the skin.
- Cellulite is not a fat problem. Yes, obesity can make dimpling more prominent. However, there are plenty of “skinny girls” who feel the frustration of cottage cheese thighs. All it takes is a small amount of fat, and women carry more on their frame than their male counterparts.
- Cellulite favors the female form. It is pretty rare to see a man with cellulite, regardless of his weight. How unfair! The reason women struggle more with cellulite comes down to simple anatomy. In men, the bands of septae run in a criss-cross pattern. In women, they are more vertical in their path. This allows fat to push through more easily, causing that orange-peel appearance we love to hate.
- Weight loss may help, or it may make cellulite worse. Remember, cellulite is not a fat issue. So, while eating well and exercising is good, don’t expect incredible results regarding dimpling. Don’t give up, either! Studies suggest that muscle toning may improve the appearance of the skin over time.
- Liposuction is not a cellulite treatment. There was a time when it was believed liposuction, by removing excess fat cells, would improve cellulite. History has disproved this theory. To date, cellulite remains a challenge, but new treatments are being developed all the time.
Women in the Allentown, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia areas (to name a few) can find help with cellulite at Keystone Surgery Centers in Pottsville and Hazleton. Velashape multi-dimensional treatment deep-heats fat cells and connective tissue while also stimulating collagen and elastin production with gentle suction. Clinical studies indicate this precise combination of vacuum, radio frequency, and infrared light can significantly improve the texture and structure of the skin.
Contact us to learn more about Velashape and how it can help you love your look.
Velashape for a Smoother Figure
- Friday, 30 January 2015 00:13
- Dr. Robert M. Kimmel
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Are you frustrated with stubborn deposits of fat, cellulite or loose skin around your midsection or other areas of the body? If you’ve been hitting the gym but still struggle with unwanted fat pockets and smooth that needs to be tighter – consider treatment with Velashape.
Velashape is a revolutionary combination of technologies designed to contour, shape and slim the body without surgery. By improving the appearance of your cellulite and reducing circumference in as few as 4 treatment sessions, Velashape offers impressive results without the downtime.
Velashape can be used to effectively treat many areas of the body including the abdomen, buttocks, thighs and arms. Each area takes about 30 minutes to treat.
Dedicated to providing state-of-the-art non-invasive body contouring, Dr. Robert Kimmel, MD, FACS, P.C. is the area’s only Velashape provider. Velashape has been featured on such national network television programs as Rachel Ray, Oprah and The View.
Dr. Robert Kimmel and his staff welcomes the opportunity to help you achieve your goals for cosmetic enhancement and enjoy a happier, more confident lifestyle.
Weighing the Pros and Cons of a Tummy Tuck
- Thursday, 30 January 2014 04:26
- Dr. Robert M. Kimmel
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Like all other types of surgery, a tummy tuck has its own set of risks. However, you can avoid the occurrence of such risks and complications through a careful consideration of the pros and cons. During your initial consultation for a tummy tuck here at our Pottsville plastic surgery practice, we include a thorough discussion of the pros and cons of the procedure, including how it could affect you, given your current lifestyle and physical condition.
The following are the pros and cons of a tummy tuck:
Pros
- Sculpts and contours the abdomen, helping restore your naturally youthful proportions
- Strengthens the abdominal muscles
- You will look better in swimwear and tight-fitting clothes
- Restores your self-confidence resulting to better relationships with others as well as improved quality of life
Cons
- Presence of scar (like all types of surgeries, scar will be present but our highly experienced tummy tuck surgeons will make it as inconspicuous as possible)
- Another pregnancy may cause the abdominal muscles to separate again, compromising the results of your surgery
- Significant weight gain following surgery may have a negative effect on the results
The Need to Choose an Experienced Tummy Tuck Surgeon
When considering a tummy tuck in Pottsville and nearby areas, be sure to select a qualified, experienced plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). As a board certified plastic surgeon with over 15 years of clinical practice experience and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (The Mark of Distinction in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery® ASAPS), Dr. Robert Kimmel welcomes the opportunity to help you achieve your goals and enjoy a happier, more confident lifestyle.
Schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Kimmel by filling out this contact form. You can also reach us at (570)622-2900!
The Best Candidates for a Tummy Tuck at Keystone Surgery Center
- Wednesday, 15 January 2014 04:21
- Dr. Robert M. Kimmel
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There’s actually more to a tummy tuck than helping men and women here at our Pottsville plastic surgery practice achieve a firmer and flatter stomach. Majority of our post-tummy tuck patients also reveal that they actually feel better about themselves and are more motivated to keep their weight down following surgery.
So should you have a tummy tuck, too? If you are frustrated with the appearance of your stomach even after following a rigid diet and exercise routine, a body-contouring procedure such as a tummy tuck may be ideal. However, there are still other factors to consider before finally making the decision to have the surgery with us.
By and large, you are an ideal candidate for a tummy tuck if:
- you are near your ideal body weight but has excess fat and sagging skin in the abdominal area
- you are a woman who just gave birth and is left with stretched abdominal muscles and skin; plans of future pregnancies should be ruled out as another pregnancy may compromise tummy tuck results
- in excellent physical condition
- has realistic expectations of the surgery
- has quit smoking for months before surgery as smoking could significantly delay healing
The first step to figuring out whether or not you are a best candidate for a tummy tuck is to get in touch with us for an initial consultation. Apart from a tummy tuck, we offer several body-contouring options that you might want to look into depending on your cosmetic needs and preferences.
Schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Kimmel by filling out this contact form. You can also reach us at (570)622-2900!