Radaronline.com is featuring an article about Kim Kardashian and her new lips that includes some professional insight from Harry T. Haramis, MD, Director of Sleek Surgical & MedSpa.  check out the article HERE.

The article features some photos of Kim, and the doctor comments that "it certainly looks like Ms Kardashian has plumped up her lips.  Both the upper and lower lips look markedly enhanced.  Likely  with fillers such as Juvaderm or similar.  Both lips appear much fuller- especially the mucosal or red portion of the lips.  The upper has a fuller cupid's bow as well."

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Lipo Redux
Harry T. Haramis, M.D, a plastic surgeon in private practice in Manhattan (at the Sleek Surgical and MedSpa), has seen more than his share of botched liposuction work. This most typically manifests as bumps (rather than smooth postsurgical skin) and leftover fat in key areas- in fact, "The worst thing is when people can tell a patient has had lipo, but they look worse after the procedure," says Dr. Haramis.

"In some of my corrective work, I see ridges, bumps, and depressions that are the mark of inadequately trained surgeons." How to avoid this? The doctor advises, "See an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon first and foremost. Even if you have less than ideal results, an experienced plastic surgeon should have better outcomes now in the days of smart lipo."

To achieve optimal results, either in corrective work or in first-time liposuction patients, Dr. Haramis uses the Vaser, a patented ultrasound machine that has been on the market for about two years. Through high frequency sound waves, it selectively targets fatty tissue without damaging nerves or blood vessels; this is because the sound waves melt and liquefy fat, allowing for more uniform removal and a better result.

The previous liposuction technique was essentially akin to a vacuum cleaner and required general anesthesia; by contrast, the Vaser allows for a gentler procedure, with the patient awake, needing only local anesthetic only. The Vaser technique results in less bruising and swelling.

"What this means for a patient is a much shorter healing time," Dr. Haramas notes. "As before, we advise that he or she wear a surgical compression garment afterward, though typically only for a week or two," as opposed to the longer times previously required. In fact, in most cases, he or she can go back to work in the next day or two- though, of course, you should refrain from heavy lifting.

"For many patients," says Dr. Haramis, "the combination of Vaser technology and power liposuction is a remarkably effective method, especially those for those on whom I’m performing ’redo’ work."

"Depending upon the areas involved and the patient’s desires, Vaser-based lipo typically starts around $3600 per area."