Actor Blair Underwood of NBC's The Event was recently on The Doctors show asking the universal question that many men have "how do I maintain my six pack abs as I age?"  The surgeons at bod:evolve have made plastic surgery for men become increasingly popular, and more accepted, because of procedures such as VASER Hi Def lipo, a body sculpting technique that brings out the underlying muscle structure that is being covered by a layer of fat. 

" I think male body contouring is becoming more popular because the knowledge that this procedure exists is finally getting out to the community.  One person tells the next, and it spreads.  With VASER Hi Def, the way that we approach the patient is a bit different, because we are trying to bring out anatomical detail," explains Dr. Broadway in an American Health and Beauty article.  More and more men are choosing to have plastic surgery because technology has advanced, allowing body contouring procedures to be taken to the next level.

Lipo is no longer only for the patient who is looking to jump start their weight loss program.  Many of the our male bod:evolve patients are currently physically fit, but are having a difficult time removing that last little bit of fat from a specific area of the body. The bod:evolve surgeons can literally sculpt the ideal physique men might be looking for.  VASER ultrasound lipo offers fat reduction and precision sculpting to highlight muscles, and our Pure Graft system offers cell enriched fat to be transferred back into the male pecs enhancing the pectoralis major muscle.

With summer right the corner, this is an excellent time to schedule your consultation with Dr. Broadway to learn more about plastic surgery options for men, including gynecomastia.  Our office is gender friendly, with male patients constantly walking through our door.  You won't feel out of place when you come to bod:evolve!

To view the American Health and Beauty article featuring Dr. Broadway please click here.

Ahh.... a chilly February 1st.   The thought of getting bikini body ready seems hopeless with snow on the ground, and temperatures dipping below zero.  But what do we all know and love about Colorado......warm weather and sunshine are merely right around the corner.   

This is the year to make the change to your body that has been hovering in the back of your mind.  Whether it's breast augmentation to add volume to your bikini top, or VASER Hi Def lipo to help highlight the abs you work so hard for, Dr. Broadway @ bodevolve is the triple board certified plastic surgeon to help you make this change in 2011.

Actual VASER Hi Def Patient of Dr. David Broadway.  Abdomen and Flanks

Dr. Broadway is one of the first surgeons in Colorado to offer his plastic surgery patients cell-enriched fat transfer surgeries, as well as the option of fat cell preservation for future fat transfer procedures.  Always a leader in offering the most advanced technologies, Dr. Broadway offers his patients cutting edge techniques to shape the most ideal physique. 

From enhancing to sculpting, injecting to preserving, Dr. Broadway is the one best in the business for a reason.   Currently booking into late April for most consultations, don't wait another day to take the first step toward your 2011 plastic surgery procedure.  You might miss the boat for a beautiful bikini body!

Dr. Broadway was featured in the September/October Aesthetic Guide Clinical Roundtable discussion, offering answers to some of the most commonly asked questions in regard to the newest version of the VASER 2.0 lipo system. During the round table 7 plastic surgeons share their knowledge and clinical expereince with the VASER ultrasound technology, autologous fat grafting,  and the VASER Hi Def technique.  

The VASER lipo system has been a popular choice for plastic surgeons because the ultrasound technology preserves connective tissue which makes for an easier recovery.  The system can be used on bigger patients that need large volume debulking, as well as very lean and fit patients who are looking to take their body to the optimal athletic physique.

  VASER technology has opened the door to a completely new demographic of patients, and plastic surgeons can now cater to more men who are looking to eliminate their gut or looking to optimize their six pack abs.  Women can expect a beautiful, lean silhouette, and use the fat taken from their abdomen or flanks and transfer it back into their buttocks.  You could never do that with traditional tumescent liposuction.  The fat was destroyed and lost it's viability to survive.

To learn more about VASER and other Denver lipo options please contact our office to schedule your consultation with one of the best lipo surgeons in Colorado, Dr. David Broadway.

Recently I have noticed that many our of Denver lipo patients are confused about the different lipo technologies, and which method is best for them.  Patients usually come to the consultation believing they want SmartLipo laser technology, which Dr. Broadway offers his cosmetic surgery patients, but often times these patients are not fully educated as to what they are asking for, and what limitations they face utilizing laser technology vs. VASER ultrasound technology.  I'm not writing this blog to state one is better than the other, but to merely let patients understand the uniqueness of each technology so they can make the best decisions for their upcoming lipo surgery.

The SmartLipo laser is an advanced piece of equipment that has been marketed by the manufacturer as a less invasive form of lipo.  Traditional lipo did not melt the fat but instead the surgeon was aspirating larger chunks of fat, which intern caused disruption of  connective tissue and blood vessels. This caused more internal bleeding and more bruising for the patient.  The result debulked patients, but they had a tougher recovery, and limited skin contraction. In 2006 the FDA approved the SmartLipo machine created by Cynosure.  This cutting edge technology allowed the surgeon to use a much smaller cannula which melts the fat into more of a liquid consistency, allowing for easier aspiration and less damage to vital connective tissue.  The patient experiences less bruising, swelling and will achieve overall better skin contraction.

The laser lipo is a great option for patients who have one localized area of fat, such as the abdomen.  This procedure can be performed under LOCAL sedation, and because it's one small surface area, the recovery can be a little easier and a little quicker.  The Laser technology offers good skin contraction in the weeks following the procedure, and Hi Def techniques can be offered.  However, if patients are looking to have more than one surface area sculpted, such as the abdomen and the flanks, we can no longer offer the procedure under LOCAL sedation.  If the procedure is longer than 3 hours, Dr. Broadway will perform the surgery in the main OR under IV sedation with a walking epidural, and will at this point recommend using VASER technology.

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Dr. Broadway patient- VASER Hi abdomen and flanks with fat transfer to buttocks.

VASER ultrasound technology is the number one lipo technology that Dr. Broadway offers his Lone Tree lipo patients.  The ultrasonic waves break up and separate the fat cells, which like laser lipo, makes the aspiration much easier for the surgeon, and causes less damage to the internal tissue.  This ultrasound technology is often coupled with the Hi Def technique to give patients a highly sculpted, athletic physique.  Another big benefit of VASER vs. SmartLipo is that the ultrasound technology does not destroy the fat.  The process allows the fat to maintain it's viability so that it can be transferred back into areas such as the buttocks, face, breasts, or traumatic scars.  Dr. Broadway performs almost one fat transfer procedure per week, with the most popular being the fat transfer to the buttocks, and the fat transfer to the face in conjunction with a facelift.

Again, this blog is to give a very brief explanation of the difference lipo technologies.  Both are cutting edge, and both offer their own unique qualities.  A consultation with Dr. Broadway is the best way to learn which treatment is best for you so that you can achive YOUR most desired result.