How is the technique that Dr. Ashworth uses different?
Dr. Ashworth’s techniques are more advanced than the liposuction often seen on television or performed in many other centers. Not only does the LipoSculpture remove fat in one session, but the entire protocol is geared toward promoting skin tightening for better contouring and smoother results than traditional liposuction. The instruments are smaller and more refined and use very small skin incisions, so there are no stitches or scars. Patients are given oral medications such as valium and lortab to relax and help with moderate discomfort that occurs during the numbing process. All patients are entirely awake and require only locally infiltrated anesthesia. Patients remain comfortable and enjoy talking or listening to music. By using small instruments in a more gentle fashion, most patients do not have any significant bruising and many patients are able to return to work or normal activities 24 to 48 hours after the procedure. What areas of the body can be treated? Almost any area of t
