Dr. Mary Kay Ross is the first physician in Georgia to offer "Tickle Lipo" body contouring.

July 21, 2010 - PRLog -- Savannah, GA - A new body contouring procedure offered by Dr. Mary Kay Ross at Live Well M.D. Savannah is leaving patients with a sleeker look and a smile.

"Tickle Lipo" is a safer and quicker procedure than traditional and laser liposuction because it uses a small cannula and low frequency acoustic vibration that does not generate heat, which can damage the skin. Tickle Lipo is also an out-patient procedure that does not require anesthesia. Patients are awake during this procedure and the cannulas infiltrate the anesthetic solution as they melt and suck out the fat - it is quick and  virtually painless

Tickle Lipo employs a unique rotating moving cannula for the liposuction process.The vibration of the cannula interferes with the brain’s pain receptors in the same way that scratching relieves an itch. Results are realized almost immediately.

Benefits to the patient include:
Less bruising
Little or no pain during the procedure
Quick recovery time
Precise body contouring

Unlike other Liposuction techniques that utilize the heat of laser or ultrasound energy, the surgical cannula used in Tickle Lipo stays cool, eliminating the risk of heat injury to tissue. Tickle Lipo can be used to safely and more effectively perfrom "high-definition" sculpting. The physician can also harvest the patient’s fat which is removed during liposuction for use as a long lasting natural facial filler instead of using synthetic injectables.  

The Tickle Lipo device was developed in Belgium. It works by using acoustic waves to break up the fat cells, combined with gyrational motion of the tip that revolves 10 times per second and does not generate heat. The little tubes (cannulas) are also only the size of an IV, so it’s much less invasive than traditional lipo.

About Dr. Mary Kay Ross:
Dr. Ross is the founder and owner of Live Well M.D. Savannah, a medical practice specializing in anti-aging procedures, minimally invasive aesthetic medicine and bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Ross has extensive experience and training in both emergency room procedures and age medicine management. Her combined knowledge has allowed her to provide patients with relief from the signs and symptoms of aging, menopause and male andropause.

A graduate of the University of Louisville, Dr. Ross is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians and is board certified in emergency medicine. She is also a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, The North American Menopause Society, and the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery.

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