Liposuction

Liposuction remains one of the most popular procedures performed in the world today. Liposuction can be used to eliminate fat and abnormal contours in areas that are resistant to diet and exercise. Liposuction can be used to treat almost any problem area in the body, and is often combined with other procedures such as facelifts, breast surgery, and abdominoplasty.

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Dr. Schwartz is an expert in body contouring. He is a national speaker for Mentor Corporation’s advisory council, and speaks across the country teaching other physicians about Ultrasound Liposuction.

Your First Consultation

The most important visit with your plastic surgeon besides the surgery itself is your initial consultation. You will be able to discuss your goals, concerns and specific desires. You will discuss the specific details of your surgery.

You should also be interviewing your prospective surgeon. You should feel your surgeon would care for you as if you were part of his own family. That your surgery was the most important, and that you are unique. It may never be truer that you get what you pay for. Do not shop for price alone. Ask your friends, and doctors you know and trust for a referral.

Liposuction Procedure

TREATMENT AREAS – Liposuction today can be performed on almost any part of the body with excess or troublesome areas of fat. This includes the abdomen, flanks, bra line, chest, thighs, knees, calf and ankles. It can also be used on the face and neck.

Liposuction uses small hidden incisions to remove fat with numbing medicine and small cannulas. The fat is suctioned out to improve the shape of each area. For many patients, Dr. Schwartz also uses Ultrasound Liposuction. This advanced treatment uses sound waves to melt the fat like an airbrush before it is removed. This helps to treat more difficult areas, patients who have had liposuction before, and may also help to shrink the skin.

SURGERY LOCATION – Your surgery will be performed at our new AAAASF accredited Westlake Cosmetic Surgery Center facility. This state of the art surgical center provides the highest standard of care, safety and privacy. Dr. Schwartz also has privileges to perform procedures at Los Robles Regional Medical center, Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital, and both St. Johns Regional Medical center, and Pleasant Valley Hospitals.

ANESTHESIA – Liposuction is performed with general anesthesia. Dr. Schwartz only works with Board Certified Physician (M.D.) anesthesiologists who are always present for your entire procedure.

Liposuction Recovery

Liposuction usually requires 1-2 hours of surgery as an outpatient. You will be seen the second or third day after surgery, and can usually shower at that time. Many patients will only require Motrin or Advil for pain control, but stronger medications are available if needed.
A special compression garment is used to minimize bruising and swelling. This is worn full time for the first two weeks, and part time for an additional two more. Patients can usually drive and return to work in one week or less.

Any normal activity can be resumed as soon as each patient is comfortable. This includes exercise and work.

Liposuction Risks

While every procedure has risks, it is Dr. Schwartz goal to minimize every possibility of this during your care. You will receive extensive consultation regarding your surgery and any risks during your consultation and pre-op appointments.