Q1: Buttocks- Does Lipo Work?

What is the procedure and type of surgeon recommended to help reduce the butt size but still look shapely? -Please advise for huge buttocks that are disproportionate to the height and takes away the esthetic curve appeal. Also how much does it cost?

A: buttock liposculpture to shape & reduce buttock size

Liposculpture of the buttocks and the surrounding areas can very effectively shape and reduce the buttock size. It can often do it without compromising on perkiness or shape. The most important factor is to choose a board certified plastic surgeon who is very experienced in liposuction Los Angeles.

Q2: Can Lipo Improve my Silhouette and Reduce my Dress Size?

I had lipo 8 years ago on my stomach, knees and thighs. I was 6/8 before and 4/6 after. I love the new contour of those areas even after gaining weight after my baby. Now I'm 8/10 and hope for 6/8 after lipo. Most of the weight gain showed up in my torso. I used to have slim arms but now I can pinch a lot of fat. I also developed back rolls and big hips. I'm considering lipo in those areas and also the knees again. Judging by my description and pictures do I have realistic expectations?

A: liposuction can create a curvy figure.

Liposuction or liposculpture Los Angeles performed by an experienced board certified plastic surgeon can create a beautiful figure in women with curvy "hour-glass" figure.

Q3: Liposuction Swelling - How Long Until It Goes Down?

I had my saddlebags removed six weeks ago and one of them looks lumpy and looks like if I have something in there that moves. I also had liposuction above my butt, I'm still numb and I now I have a lump. Will this go away? How long does it take for swelling to go away?

A: swelling after liposuction varies depending on the location, compression garment use, and massaging

Swelling after liposuction usually takes 6-12 weeks to subside, but this can vary much depending on the location of liposuction Los Angeles, if patient wears compression garment, and if they massage. Usually the lower extremity liposuction has the longest time for the resolution of swelling. Massaging the areas of liposuction greatly facilities healing and helps to smoothen the areas.

Q4: Double Chin Surgery

What are the benefits of chin liposuction?

A: neck & chin liposuction give great results

Having performed more than 100 neck and face liposuctions over the years, I can tell you that liposuction of the neck (submental) greatly enhances appearance and makes the patient look younger and more refined.

Q5: Lipo for Patient with Mild Sleep Apnea

I have mild sleep apnea. Would I be able to get the fat taken out with Smart Lipo or Laser and tighten skin with medicare & medicaid?

A: Insurance does NOT cover liposuction

Insurance does NOT cover liposuction, even if you have sleep apnea. Large volume liposuction Los Angeles of the abdominal and neck areas can possibly improve breathing for patients with sleep apnea, by removing excess abdominal and chest weight.

Q6: Is Abdominal Liposuction the Same As a Tummy Tuck?

A: Tummy tuck vs Liposuction: Which one is best for you in Los Angeles

As a Plastic Surgeon in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, the most important question that I face from women who consult me for body contouring surgery after pregnancy is: do I need to have a tummy tuck, or can I just get abdominal liposuction. While liposuction Los Angeles removes excess abdominal fat, it cannot remove excess skin. There is some shrinkage of skin with liposuction, but this may not be enough for a woman who has developed great excess of skin after pregnancy.

Patients who have lost considerable amount of weight, either after pregnancy, or with gastric bypass surgery, and an over abundance of excess skin. These patients are better served with a tummy tuck, which is designed to remove excess abdominal skin, and tighten abdominal muscles.

Q7: Lipodissolve vs. Liposuction: Are Results Similar?

Could I get similar results from lipodisolve as under-going liposuction? I surely rather not have invasive surgery!

A: lipodisolve results could be unpredictable and unimpressive

Lipodisolve is the injection of solutions to help dissolve the subcutaneous fat. Unfortunately, this could be very unpredictable. I have corrected several patients who have had multiple big dents as a result of this procedure.

Liposuction Los Angeles is much more predictable and safer procedure.

Q8: Who is qualified to do Liposuction?

Can any doctor do liposuction, or would I need to see a specialist of some kind? Thank you.

A: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Unfortunately, many doctors call themselves liposuction specialist when they are not even a plastic surgeon. A doctor might be able to learn how to do simple liposuction with short training, outside a qualified residency program, but they would not certainly have the depth of training and knowledge to handle problems and questions adequately.

You wouldn't take your car to any mechanic! You might want to also be diligent about how is going to perform surgery on you. Liposuction Los Angeles is a real surgery with real potential risks and complications. Therefore, I recommend a board certified plastic surgeon, at a minimum.

Q9: How Much is Liposuction?

Just wondering what the cost of lipo might be approximately...

A: Liposuction cost depends on the number of areas involved

The cost of liposuction Los Angeles varies depending on the number of areas liposuctions, the type of area, and the overall time that surgery takes. The cost of surgery facility varies. There are examples of costs of different areas of liposuction on the financing part of my web site.

Q10: Liposuction for Men

Online I keep finding info about women who had liposuction. Thats fine, but I would be very interested in doing something about my love handles and stomach roll. Is it common to do male liposuction to improve body contours? Are the risks of liposuction for men the same as for women?

A: Men liposuction is different than women liposuction

I perform many liposuctions on men, as well as women. Most men are concerned with excess fat of the flanks, love handles and the lower abdomen. Unlike women who developed many stretch marks from pregnancy, men usually don't develop stretch marks, and therefore tend to get a better result with liposuction Los Angeles. This is because their skin has better elasticity.

Q11: Burning Sensation Normal Weeks After Lipo and Tummy Tuck?

I'm 5 weeks post op with Tummy Tuck and Liposuction. Is it normal to feel like the inside of me is raw or burning? How long will it take it before it's safe to go without the compression garment on? Some days, when I feel as if the compression garment is rubbing me raw, I check my skin and all is fine. My back is really sore from the liposuction and I can still feel where the liposuction was inserted. Also, should I massage my skin more often in a day?

A: Tingling, Burning, etc is Normal- NEURONTIN might help

What you are describing is a very normal and expected occurrence after tummy tuck and liposuction Los Angeles and it can continue to a different degree up to 6-8 months.

Keeping your skin very lubricated with Vaseline helps much. In a severe case I have been able to successfully treat patients with Neurontin which helps to "soothe" irritated nerves.

Q12: Weight Gain after Liposuction

After I had Liposuction surgery done a year ago, I feel I've been constantly gaining weight. I hardly have any bad eating habits, so I don't understand the weight gain after Liposuction. Why is this happening, and what can I do about it?

A: Change in Metabolism and Habits

It is not unusual to see people gain weight after liposuction Los Angeles. This is usually because once they lose the excess fat; they let their guard down and don't watch their diet.

At times, changes in metabolism with aging also contribute to this weight gain. Some doctors believe that after weight loss by liposuction body tries to conserve energy and fat. At that point the best way to maintain weight is to increase your metabolism by increasing your activity level.

Q13: Liposuction Drainage

I have an appt scheduled in late Jan to get liposuction on my abs and flanks done, then soon after I'll be going back for my inner and outer thighs...I am past being worried about the pain (thanks to all of these informational posts) I am now concerned with the drainage.

Can someone tell me what to expect? Is there a lot of fluid? How often do you have to change the dressing?

A: Drainage after liposuction is temporary and it is not a big deal

Patients drain bloody tinged fluid from the very small incisions after liposuction Los Angeles for about 8-48 hours. This is a good thing because it lessens the bruising and the chance of fluid build-up under the skin.

We place absorbent dressing over all wounds, and we ask patients not to remove their dressings for two days, after which point there is no more drainage. They can shower regularly and wear a T-shirt under their compression garment.

Q14: Liposuction Recovery Using Compression Garments or Spanx?

Can I use Spanx instead regular compression garments during my recovery from liposuction?

A: Good Post-Lipo Compression Garment is a MUST!

Take it from a plastic surgeon who has done more than 1000 liposuctions. A good Post-liposuction Compression Garment is a must! this is because it helps to

•Reduce excessive swelling
•Reduces incidence of seroma or fluid collection
•Give abdominal and support for posture
•Reduces bruising

I found spandexes to be usesless and if you are going to wear a spandex, you might as well not wear anything.