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Liposuction method promises less pain.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)

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| March 01, 2002 | Buckley, Cara | COPYRIGHT 2002 Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

MIAMI BEACH _ Dr. Helena Igra's patient opted for tumescent liposuction because it promises a quick recovery and minimal bruising. No one would know except for his wife, and, besides, she had her saddlebags and thighs done a year ago, right there in Igra's office.

Not bad for $1,800 apiece, roughly on par with what a plastic surgeon would charge.

"Patients that come to see us don't want major surgery or major scars," said Igra, a member of several medical boards, including the American Medical Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Academy of Dermatologic Surgery. "Traditional liposuction usually involves general anesthesia, ...

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