Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Vicki Belo talks about the wonders of liposuction, the now-popular weight-loss treatment, this Sunday Nov. 23 in Salamat Dok, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on ABS-CBN.

Dr. Vicki Belo (right) with "Salamat Dok" host Cheryl Cosim

Liposuction has become the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the United States to date. In the Philippines, liposuction was introduced by the Belo Medical Group. From the traditional liposuction to the tumescent technique, the procedure has evolved through the years and liposuction has become a popular cosmetic surgery trend.

Today, it has become even better and more sophisticated with SmartLipo, a state-of-the-art procedure that uses laser on the surface of the body part where there is unwanted fat.

Recently, Belo also introduced a new service called Aqua-Lipo, which makes use of the new breakthrough water-assisted jet liposuction technique. With Katrina Halili as image model, aqua-Lipo was developed by German plastic surgeon Hartmut Meyer in Hamburg. He was looking for an innovative method to remove fat easily and painlessly.

Salamat Dok provides information on medical concerns, with free on-air consultation with the guest physician. Every third Sunday of the month, Dr. Belo guests in the program and discusses the latest treatments and procedures being offered by the Belo Medical Group. Cheryl Cosim hosts the program.

As part of our 18th year celebration, we are rolling back the price of our very popular liposuction procedures to what it was 18 years ago! Avail of our laser-assisted SmartLipo™ and water-assisted AquaLipo™ for only P30,000 for the first area and P15,000 for every succeeding area.

Liposuction has become the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the United States. In the Philippines, liposuction was introduced by the Belo Medical Group, led by noted cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Vicki Belo.

From the traditional liposuction to the tumescent technique, the procedure has evolved through the years and has become a popular cosmetic surgery trend. Belo helped revolutionize liposuction in the country. Today, it has become even better and more sophisticated with SmartLipo, a bloodless, state-of-the-art procedure that uses laser on the surface of the body part where there is unwanted fat.

The technology was acquired by Dr. Belo after returning from a trip to Milan, Italy. The laser goes through the skin and makes the fat cells burst, melt and become loose, making the unwanted fat easier to get rid of. The laser, which seals the blood vessels, also allows skin contraction so there’s no more loose skin after the procedure.

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