Procedures for liposuction have been extensively studied and our Newport Beach surgeons have made numerous adjustments to the surgical procedure to significantly reduced the risk of most complications. However, it’s still important to understand the risks involved with liposuction and make an educated and informed decision.

Possible Liposuction Complications:

• Infection
• Burns
• Nerve compression
• Edema
• Cardiac arrhythmia

Swelling and bruising are common after liposuction and may cause some discomfort after your procedure. However, your ability to return to work and other activities will be determined by how many areas of the body you elected to have liposuction. Recovery time will vary from patient to patient.

Moderate soreness is normal after liposuction. But my patients’ comfort is a major concern of mine, and most patients experience very little discomfort after their procedure.  This is especially true with Tumescent liposuctions.

It’s important to understand that liposuction cannot replace diet and exercise in an attempt to lose weight. Rather, liposuction is a tool for people who want to remove small amounts of fat in areas that are resistant to diet and exercise.  In fact, the face is a common problem area for many people – that stubborn double chin – which can be addressed with liposuction. Breast enhancements, such as reduction surgeries can also be avoided with liposuction.  In fact, it’s very unusual to remove more than ten pounds of fat during a liposuction in our Newport Beach facility.

Liposuction is for people who are already fairly lean but need a solution for stubborn problem areas. Everyone has a place on their body that they wish could be different. When you really become committed to tackling that problem area, that’s where liposuction surgery and other cosmetic procedures come in. During the traditional liposuction procedure, fat is literally removed using suction.   It should be noted that with this procedure a compression garment will need to be worn post-operative.  We can discuss these matters in detail during your liposuction consultation in our Newport Beach office.

Tumescent liposuction involves poking tiny holes in the skin through which a straw-like microcannulae, only an eighth of an inch in diameter, will be placed. Some of the major benefits are that anesthesia is not required, stitches are not needed and, only tiny scars remain. Additionally, patients heal rapidly and experience very little discomfort.  We will discuss which liposuction procedure is appropriate for you during our consultations.

While I enjoy every facet of my practice, I have found that liposuction is a very powerful tool whether used alone or in conjunction with other aesthetic procedures.  For example, many patients who come in in for breast augmentations also choose to have liposuction performed on the localized fat deposits beneath their chin or neck.  A woman who wants to have a nose job performed will many times elect to also have the fat removed from beneath her chin or neck.

Many women share one common frustration – stubborn fat on the back of the upper arm and bra line that is resistant to diet and exercise. Liposuction of the upper arm and bra fat can be very rewarding to the patient who is the right candidate.  Significant changes after liposuction can be readily seen within 4 weeks post-operative and continue to improve over many months, stabilizing at one year.  Liposuction is an excellent adjunct to breast augmentation, breast lifts, rhinoplasty, and abdominoplasty.

These types of combination procedures are very effective when performed in the same aesthetic region, such as the rhinoplasty and neck/chin liposuction or the breast lift with liposuction of the bra fat.

The decision to have liposuction is not to be taken lightly and should be made with the help of a doctor. Before you decide to have liposuction it is highly recommended that you have a consultation to discuss your goals and the details of liposuction procedures.  Newport Beach is full of excellent plastic surgeons.  The only way to know which one is right for your surgery is to meet with them personally.  You want to make sure that you feel comfortable and safe with the plastic surgeon you choose.

If you decide to move forward with liposuction after your initial consultation, you can schedule your pre-operative appointment and procedure.  Our facility is located in Newport Beach, making it convenient for the follow up appointments.  After your procedure, follow up is necessary to prevent complications and ensure the best results.  Your satisfaction can only be achieved if your liposuction is both safe and effective.  This is my primary objective.