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As we age, it becomes difficult to lose fat in certain areas in our body, usually abdomen, flanks, back, and hips.  Liposuction removes fat in these annoying areas effectively.  Performing these procedures in an office setting is not only safe but more economical.

“Tumescent anesthesia allows the surgeon to do liposuction with the patient awake and allows a better approach to liposuction since the patient can move easily in order to removed difficult areas where fat accumulates,” Dr. Randy Birken said.  “Patients are comfortable, relaxed, and find the in-office setting to be less anxiety provoking as well as financial more acceptable.”

Dr. Birken is a board certified physician and has trained with the National Society of  Cosmetic Physicians  and the International Society for  Cosmetogynecologists.  He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and has his medical office in The Woodlands, Texas.

To view a video on in-office tumescent liposuction, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynFGm0CVQ8E

To find out more about Dr. Birken’s in-office tumescent liposuction, call 281-419-3231 or email at [email protected]

Is in-office liposuction better than traditional liposuction?

“There are several advantages,” Dr. Randy Birken said, founder of Birken Medical Aesthetics.  “First, there’s no general anesthesia, making the procedure safe.  And secondly, the surgeon can do more fat sculpturing since the patient can turn and even stand, exposing areas of fat that may be missed when the patient is sleep.”

In-office liposuction is less costly as well, since there are no anesthesia or hospital facility fees.  Done with tumescent local anesthesia, the patient experiences no pain during the procedure and can even watch as fat is reduced and suctioned away.

“It really is the way to do liposuction today,” Dr. Birken says.  “More effective, safer, and less expensive.  The Awake laser liposuction, using tumescent anesthesia, is preferred by most patients.”

Dr. Birken is a board certified gynecologist and member of both the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons and the American Academy of Cosmetic Gynecologists.

To view a video on in-office tumescent liposuction, click the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynFGm0CVQ8E

To find out more about Dr. Birken’s in-office laser liposuction, call 281-419-3231 or email at [email protected]

Liposuction is usually done under a general anesthetic. But some physicians perform the procedure with laser and while the patient is awake in an office setting.

“By using the tumescent anesthetic technique, the patient is awake and recovers quicker, ” Dr. Randy Birken, a board certified physician said.  “Not only is it an easier procedure on the patient, but we can sculpture the fat better by having the patient turn and even standup.”

Dr. Birken uses laser to help improve healing and skin tightening.

“Fat has to be suctioned thoroughly,” Dr. Birken continued.  “But the laser adds a nice touch to the results.”

To watch a video on tumescent liposuction, click the following link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynFGm0CVQ8E

To find out more about awake, in-office laser liposuction for fat reduction, call 281-419-3231 or email at [email protected]

Is it possible to reduce fat and softened cellulite without surgery?

“Yes,” Dr. Randy Birken, a board certified physician, said.  “Mesotherapy, or lipodissolve, has been used world-wide for over 50 years.  But now with the no needle technique, there is no pain, swelling, or bruising.”

For more information, call 281-419-3231 or email at

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Dr. Randy Birken, founder of Birken Medical Aesthetics of The Woodlands, offers needle free cellulite/fat reduction.  The Transermal Ionto uses dermatoelectroporation to delivery the same solutions used in lipodissolve (mesotherapy), a technique used in Euorpe for over 5 years.

“The results are very rewarding,” Dr. Birken said.  “We get the same results in reduction of cellulite and fate without the pain, bruising, or inflammation from traditional mesotherapy.”

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Dr. Randy Birken, founder of Birken Medical Aesthetics and board certified gynecologist, now offers no-needle mesotherapy or lipodissolve for fat and cellulite reduction.

“I’m please to offer the Transdermal Ionto to Houston-The Woodlands and South Texas,” Dr. Birken said.  “This advanced transdermal device delivers solutions without needles into unwanted fat without the trauma, bruising, swelling, or pain associated with injections.”

Dr. Birken can use the Transdermal Ionto to deliver collage to the face to reduce wrinkles and “plump up” the skin without needles as required for Restylane or Juvederm.

“This advanced technique is an huge advantage over traditional injectables,” Dr. Birken said.

For more information, call Liz at 281-419-3231 or email at

[email protected]

Dr. Randy Birken, founder of Birken Medical Aesthetics and board certified gynecologist, now offers no-needle mesotherapy or lipodissolve for fat and cellulite reduction.

“I’m please to offer the Transdermal Ionto to Houston-The Woodlands and South Texas,” Dr. Birken said.  “This advanced transdermal device delivers solutions without needles into unwanted fat without the trauma, bruising, swelling, or pain associated with injections.”

Dr. Birken can use the Transdermal Ionto to deliver collage to the face to reduce wrinkles and “plump up” the skin without needles as required for Restylane or Juvederm.

“This advanced technique is an huge advantage over traditional injectables,” Dr. Birken said.

For more information, call Liz at 281-419-3231 or email at

[email protected]

Interesting article on in-office tumescent liposuction.

Tumescent Liposuction

Ron M Shelton, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine; Director, The New York Aesthetic Consultants, LLP

Liposuction is the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the United States. It is also referred to as liposculpture, lipoplasty, and suction-assisted lipectomy. The ideal candidate is physically fit and eats well-balanced meals but is unable to reduce a fatty deposit that is well localized and often seems to involve a genetic susceptibility.

In the past, the surgery required blood transfusions because blood loss in the aspirate was significant. Dr Jeffrey Klein, a dermatologic surgeon, is credited as the originator of the tumescent technique, which has allowed liposuction to be performed with the patient under local anesthesia while minimizing blood loss and the risks of general anesthesia. Since its inception, liposuction performed with the tumescent technique has had an excellent safety profile.

For more information, call Liz at 281-419-3231 or email at

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Dr. Randy Birken, founder of Birken Medical Aesthetics and board certified gynecologist, now offers no-needle mesotherapy or lipodissolve for fat and cellulite reduction.

“I’m please to offer the Transdermal Ionto to Houston-The Woodlands and South Texas,” Dr. Birken said.  “This advanced transdermal device delivers solutions without needles into unwanted fat without the trauma, bruising, swelling, or pain associated with injections.”

Dr. Birken can use the Transdermal Ionto to deliver collage to the face to reduce wrinkles and “plump up” the skin without needles as required for Restylane or Juvederm.

“This advanced technique is an huge advantage over traditional injectables,” Dr. Birken said.

For more information, call Liz at 281-419-3231 or email at

[email protected]

What is mesotherapy and how does it work?

“Mesotherapy was developed in the early 1950′s and is used widely in Europe and gaining popularity in the U.S.,” Dr. Randy Birken, founder of Birken Medical Aesthetics, said.  “The science is fascinating.  Solutions are either injected or applied without needles through a transdermal technique.  Fat is slowly absorbed into the blood and excreted in the urine and stool.”

Dr. Birken has been performing mesotherapy for many years with great success.

“You must be patient,” he continued.  “It takes several sessions to reduce fat to a clinically acceptable level; but now with a no-needle approach, treatment is simple, safe, and without pain.”

For more information, call Liz at 281-419-3231 or email at

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