WHAT IS LIPOSUCTION?

Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the world, due to its ability to deliver dramatic, long-lasting results.

It removes stubborn fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise, enhancing your body's natural contours. By carefully targeting and extracting excess fat cells from specific problem areas, liposuction helps create smoother, more refined body lines.

At his Beverly Hills liposuction practice, Dr. Jaime Schwartz specializes in SmoothLipo, his signature liposuction technique designed for superior precision and gentler recovery.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF LIPOSUCTION?

Liposuction offers numerous benefits that extend beyond simply removing unwanted fat.

Key benefits include:

1. Permanent fat removal – Liposuction eliminates targeted fat cells for good, ensuring long-lasting results when combined with a healthy lifestyle.
2. Precision sculpting – Specific body areas, like thighs, arms, abdomen, or face, can be precisely reshaped for optimal contour.
3. Minimal scarring – Small, discreet incisions help ensure scars are virtually unnoticeable once healed.
4. Enhanced confidence – Many patients report increased self-esteem and comfort in their own bodies following treatment.
5. Rapid recovery – Using advanced techniques like SmoothLipo, downtime is minimized, allowing most patients to return to daily activities within days.
6. Versatile and complementary – Liposuction pairs effectively with other cosmetic procedures, including tummy tucks, lifts, and breast augmentation, to achieve comprehensive rejuvenation.

HOW IS LIPOSUCTION (SMOOTHLIPO) PERFORMED?

Dr. Schwartz performs two types of SmoothLipo at his Beverly Hills location.

1. TUMESCENT “SUPER-WET”

Tumescent liposuction or "super-wet" liposuction involves injecting large volumes of fluid, which is a combination of saline and a local anesthetic, into the targeted treatment area before suctioning out the fatty tissues. Clients that would benefit from tumescent liposuction typically have larger areas being treated, such as the abdomen, hips, or thighs, and are looking for smoother results with minimal pain.

Depending on the areas being treated with liposuction, this tumescent fluid allows Dr. Schwartz to perform the plastic surgery using IV sedation (TIVA). Because this is a gentler type of general anesthesia, it speeds up your recovery time significantly.

2. SUCTION-ASSISTED LIPOSUCTION

In suction-assisted lipoplasty (SAL), Dr. Schwartz uses a small diameter tube or cannula to suction the fat and fluid by moving the tube in a gentle fashion in and out of the fatty area while also constantly feeling the suctioned area to compare thickness and smoothness. Clients that would benefit from suction-assisted liposuction typically have a smaller volume of fat being removed and want a more precise, sculpted result.

During your liposuction consultation at our Beverly Hills or Dubai offices, Dr. Schwartz will review the different liposuction options, and together, you can form a plan of treatment that makes sense for you.

HOW LONG DOES LIPOSUCTION TAKE?

The length of your liposuction procedure may range from a few minutes (facial) to a couple hours for small extremities like upper arms, and several hours for large extremities, such as the thighs.

The length of your procedure and the type of anesthesia used will be discussed in your consultation with Dr. Schwartz. Each patient has a unique set of goals, which results in a different length of time for each SmoothLipo procedure.

WHAT RESULTS CAN I EXPECT FROM SMOOTHLIPO LIPOSUCTION?

Compared to traditional liposuction techniques, you can expect a significantly smoother and faster recovery.

After SmoothLipo surgery, you will likely experience some fluid drainage from the small incisions. Dr. Schwartz may fit you with a snug elastic garment to wear over the treated area for a few weeks to control swelling and to help your skin better conform to its new contours.

Dr. Schwartz will give you instructions for showering and changing the dressing, and you'll be seen in the office for a follow-up in a few days after surgery. Healing is a gradual process, and Dr. Schwartz recommends that you start walking and moving around as soon as possible to reduce swelling and to help prevent blood clots from forming.

You will begin to feel better after about a week or two, and you should be back at work within a few days following your procedure.

AM I A CANDIDATE FOR LIPOSUCTION?

Liposuction performed by Dr. Schwartz in Beverly Hills is ideal if you're at or near a healthy weight but struggle with stubborn fat pockets that persist despite consistent exercise and proper nutrition.

To achieve the best possible outcome, ideal candidates should:

• Have good skin elasticity – Liposuction targets fat but doesn't significantly tighten loose or sagging skin.
• Maintain overall good health – Being generally healthy ensures smoother healing and better results.
• Be at a stable weight – Maintaining your weight before and after the procedure will maximize your long-term outcome.
• Be a non-smoker – Smoking can negatively impact healing and affect final results.
• Have realistic expectations – Liposuction improves body contours and proportions but isn't a treatment for cellulite or significant skin laxity.
• Be emotionally ready – The best candidates have clear motivations, positive outlooks, and realistic goals for their cosmetic improvements.

Additionally, women considering liposuction typically achieve optimal results after they're finished having children, as future pregnancies can compromise the procedure's outcome.

During your personalized consultation, Dr. Schwartz will carefully evaluate your goals, thoroughly discuss what you can expect, and help you determine if liposuction aligns perfectly with your vision for a refreshed, confident physique.

Ready to explore liposuction in Beverly Hills? Our clinic is conveniently located off Wilshire and San Vicente in Beverly Hills.

240 S La Cienega Blvd #200
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

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THE SIGNATURE TUMMY TUCK PROCEDURE

Dr. Schwartz's signature tummy tuck is a body contouring procedure best known for creating a contoured waistline while also defining the natural curves of the abdomen and the belly button.

Candidates who would benefit from a tummy tuck have either lost a lot of weight or have stretched out their abdominal skin and muscles due to pregnancy. Patients should have some skin laxity above and below the belly button. With a standard tummy tuck, Dr. Schwartz can remove as much skin as possible while tightening the abdominal wall muscles, giving you a shapelier waistline.

A Fleur De Lis tummy tuck may be performed for patients who experienced a significant amount of weight loss and have large folds of excess skin. Named for the floral shape of the incision pattern on the abdomen, the advantage of a Fleur De Lis tummy tuck is that the entire torso can be tightened up by removing a larger amount of loose skin.

THE SIGNATURE MINI TUMMY TUCK PROCEDURE

Candidates for a mini tummy tuck have lost a lot of weight or have skin laxity from pregnancy. However, the excess skin is mainly below the belly button. With this procedure, Dr. Jaime Schwartz can keep the scar very low on the abdomen, similar to the kind made in a C-section. Excess skin is then excised, and the lower abdominal wall muscles may also be tightened if necessary.

THE SIGNATURE EXTENDED TUMMY TUCK PROCEDURE

For clients with skin laxity above and below the belly button, as well as around the hips and waist, an extended tummy tuck may be the best procedure. During an extended tummy tuck, Dr. Schwartz extends the incision to the back to remove as much skin as possible from the abdomen, waist, and hips. The muscles of the abdomen can also be tightened if needed.

THE FLEUR DE LIS TUMMY TUCK TECHNIQUE

This incision technique allows us to help patients with a significant amount of sagging skin on their stomachs and around the waistline. During your procedure, we make a traditional tummy tuck incision, which runs horizontally just above the pubic area, and a vertical incision that goes up the middle of your stomach. A Fleur de Lis tummy tuck is designed to remove excess skin on the tummy, whereas an extended tummy tuck removes saggy skin from the love handles and sides. Based on your needs, Dr. Schwartz will determine the best technique for you.

THE INTERNAL WAIST TRAINER SIGNATURE TECHNIQUE

Dr. Schwartz is the creator of the Internal Waist Trainer, a technique designed to complement a traditional tummy tuck by correcting the underlying muscles. Typically surgeons will remove the strong connective tissue (also called the Scarpa's Fascia) during a tummy tuck. However, with Dr. Schwartz's signature approach, he uses this layer to create the Internal Waist Trainer, which restructures the waist for a more desired contour. We also lift the lower region of the abdomen for an added pubic and thigh lift, resulting in a complete and permanent re-shape of the midsection.

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