Los Angeles Smart Lipo doctors

	David A. Bray, Sr., MD Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon 23560 Madison St Ste 102, Torrance		32 answers
	Hisham Seify, MD, PhD Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon 20072 SW Birch St Suite 110, Newport Beach		14 answers
	Steven Teitelbaum, MD Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon 1301 20th St Suite 350, Santa Monica		12 answers
	Brent Moelleken, MD Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon 120 S Spalding Dr Suite 110, Beverly Hills		8 answers
	Raffy Karamanoukian, MD Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon 1301 20th St St. Johns Medical Plaza - Suite 240, Santa Monica		7 answers
	Sanjay Grover MD Orange County Plastic Surgeon 360 San Miguel Drive Suite 507, Newport Beach		5 answers
	David Hansen, MD Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon 9201 W Sunset Blvd Ste. 612, Beverly Hills		5 answers
	S. Sean Younai, MD Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon 16055 Ventura Blvd Suite 100, Encino		4 answers
	Jeffrey D. Hoefflin, MD Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon 9201 Sunset Blvd, Suite 805, Los Angeles		2 answers
	Chase Lay, MD Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon 10050 Bubb Road Suite #1, Cupertino		2 answers
	Gerald Minniti, MD Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon 120 South Spalding Drive Suite 330, Beverly Hills		2 answers
	Lisa B. Cassileth, MD Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon 436 N Bedford Dr Suite 103, Beverly Hills		2 answers
	Chia Chi Kao, MD Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon 1301 20th St Ste 150, Santa Monica		2 answers
	Aaron Stone, MD Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon 120 South Spalding suite 330, Beverly Hills		2 answers

Recent Answers

Does Amount of Fat Removed Affect the Recovery Period After Smart Lipo? I am planning on getting rid of some extra fat that diet and exercise failed to remove, I don't have much. The procedure will be done on upper/lower abdomen, waist and back. I saw a lot of reviews where it states that the recovery time can take up to 8 months, and quite painful. Does it depend on the amount of fat removed? If I get my procedure done in April, would I be able to wear 2 piece bathing suite, lets say in July, or will I still have visible swelling and bruising? Thanks

A: fat

The more fat removed them ore skin tightening is needed. This takes time. It sounds like you just need a little contouring. Although healing will still be going on by July, you will be done with bruising. Y ou may still have some numbness, but, no pain. A two piece is definitely possible.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

3 Months After Smartlipo - (Inner Thigh), is It Normall/usual to Still Have Area of Hardness? 3 Months After Smartlipo - (Inner Thigh), is It Normall/usual to Still Have Area of Hardness?

A: inner thighs

Hardness in the area of lipo suction at threee months can be quiet noemal .Healing is still taking place You need to consult your surgeon and be patient.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

How Much More Do You Usually Pay for a Twilight Sedation Instead of Local Anastasia During Smartlipo? Hi , im scheduled to get liposuction done on my knees calves and ankles in a week. my surgeon is a board certified plastic surgeon and the procedure is preformed in his office under an oral sedation +local anastasia. i have read a lot of reviews and a lot of people seem to feel uncomfortable i dont want to feel a lot of pain and i want the surgeon to be able to give me the best results. what is the best way to go? what is the price difference? can a twilight sedation be done in the office?

A: anethesia

One of the best parts of smart lipo is tha it can be done with very litle in t he way of sedation. Yes you may feel some discomfort but, you will walk out of the procedure. If you want to be more heavily sedated, I think you should have and anethesiologist present for safety. This will cost more perhaps as much as $1,000

David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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	“My Results from Smart Lipo - Beverly...” I had smart lipo and wanted to post before and after pictures. Over the last few years had let myself go and decided on a quick fix. My pictures tell the story. Pictures taken 8 weeks post op.I just went in for my inner thighs and feel no pain whatsoever. I will say doing my abdomen was much mor challenging and I did get some bruising but had been taking Arnica Montana which I think helped. ... more
	“Smart Lipo Progress Report -...” I am trying to be completely honest in my postings and am not going to gloss over any of my recovery. I am now in my fourth week post procedure. I am a 49-year old woman. I had my abs, flanks and bra strap area done on May 3, 2011. Still no 'real' weight loss to report. I've dropped 2-3 lbs. so far. I have noticed that my waist, abs and hip measurements have reduced... more
	“Very Nervous! - Los Angeles, CA” Well I am a 43 year old women who works out about 3-5 times a week,have had 3 children. About 5'3" .I weigh approx 137 (have been down as low as 112) I also have scoliosis ( a curvature of the spine) My whole life I have had alot of extra fat on my left side of my back(bra roll) and am very self concious of this (it is even there at my lowest weight!)so after many years of wearing big... more
	“Smart Lipo Was Definately Worth It -...” I am 20 years old 5'5 and 165 pounds. i had tumescent lipo suction done awhile ago but was not happy with the results because i ended up with alot of lumps and bumps. my back rolls were still present and i had ALOT of loose skin around the abdomin. so i saved money and after researching i wanted to do smart lipo. i ended up booking an appointment for lipo in the abdomen area, back... more
	“The Procedure is Painful - Sherman Oaks” Hello, I had smart lipo on my abdomen and flanks just yesterday morning. The numbing process was painful. First a small cut is made (no numbing). Then the huge needle looking thing is inserted to numb the stomach area. I felt the whole thing going in and out my stomach until it became numb. I thought it was a horrible experience and this is coming from someone who has high tolerance of... more
	“Abs, Love Handles, Flanks, Thighs......” After lurking on the board reading other people's experiences and reviews, I got a little nervous about my SmartLipo procedure on March 31st. In the past, I had liposuction performed, on my inner and outer thighs and knees. I was unhappy with the results of my liposuction and had gained weight in my stomach and "muffin top". I was also unhappy with the scars left behind fro more
	“Had Smart Lipo on Tummy About 2...” I am a 26 yr old female, and I had SmartLipo about 2 weeks ago. I have to admit the experience during the procedure was a bit uncomfortable but nothing more than some pinching and stinging. I am still a little bruised, but I bruise very easily.I was in a lot of pain the first day but with the pain Rx I was perfectly content. EVERY day I get smaller and smaller. From reading the other reviews... more
	“Laserp Lipo- Abs and Flanks” I had laser lipo on my abs and flanks one month ago. I still have a spare tire appearance around my lower abs and flanks area. It feels hard and a little lumpy.When can I expect to see this go away, or will it go away? My doctor said he is fully confident that it will tighten and appear flat in 2-3 more months....I just can't see it happening. please help with some advice!!!! thank you more
	“Smart Lipo - Inner/outer Thighs,...” I just had the smartlipo procedure done 5 days ago. My doctor put me under general anesthesia and did all areas in one session: inner/outer thighs, arms & small bra roll, and abdomen.I have very large (covers almost half my thigh) purple/red bruises on both my outher thighs, is this normal? also how long do I have to wear the arm compression garment? and the lower body ga more
	“Questioning my Choice on SmartLipo” I have contemplated on this procedure for about a year now, I researched several places and decided to have this done on 11/11/09.The procedure itself was not painful to me at all. I spoke with the doctor and staff the whole time. Discomfort followed the day after and continues until today (day 3). The compression garment is so uncomfortable, I can't tolerate sitting for long periods of time... more
	“SmartLipo - Liposuction Was the...” Don’t risk the quality of your life with this unnecessary medical procedure!I had smart lipo in Costa Mesa,CA, and I have had nothing but trouble. Infection, very painful, horrible brusing and within one month of the procedure on my lower abs I developed a double hernia, which required more operations. I have many new spider veins and cherry more
	“SmartLipo: Real Results, Really Happy!!” I had my love handles done 3 weeks ago and my lower abs/tummy done one week ago today. I read all the reviews on this site, researched the facility & doctors and decided to move forward.My discomfort during and after the procedure was higher than I had expected. I talked to a lot of patients who've had this and they had very little discomfort. I think I have a high tolerance for drugs... more
	“Smartlipo - Fat on Belly” I had a smarlipo four days ago. I have swelling and bruising now. But I don't feel any pain. I'm wearing compression garment. I just hope time goes fast. I had a smartlipo 4 days ago. I'm a little tiny woman, but I had a fat on belly. As soon as the operation done, the liquid came out from the little hole, but after coming home I didn't have any leaking. I am concerne more
	“Smart Lipo in Outter Thigh and Under...” Ihad smart lipo two years ago on my outter thighs and under my butt, I was at my ideal body weight, I only had small fat pockets that I could not get rid of no matter what I did.The first treamtment was $3500 and he only took out half a litre of fat... I knew that was not enough. 3 months later at my check up the doctor wanted to redew, but I was 5 weeks pregnant. So I waited until about 5... more
	“SmartLipo on Upper/lower Belly and...” I will be turning 40 this summer so I decided to get the smart lipo as a 40th B-day present to myself. The actual procedure (which took about 3 hours for 3 spots--upper and lower belly and love handles). I though this would be consired 1 area but I guess they consider this 3 areas (hence they got away with charging me for 3 areas).The actual procedure was not that painful (although the numbing... more
	“Exactly What I've Been Looking For!” I'm 5'5'' and weigh about 127. I work out pretty hard at least 4 times a week and eat relatively healthy. My friends would have never thought I would need a procedure like this, but I never felt totally comfortable with my love handles. My lower abdomen was also just protruded a little and was very difficult to get ride of it through diet and excercise alone. After doing a lot of research, I... more
	“Smart Lipo... So Far So Good” I had smart Lipo done about 12 days ago... went in for my one week follow up and am feeling pretty good. I had my upper and lower abs done and things are definitely flatter. However, yesterday I began to notice the hard lumpiness that some people have described and I want to know what I can do to help it move along. Pain wise I'd have to give it a mild for the procedure and for 2-3 days... more
	“Couldn't Be Happier!” I have always eaten healthy and exercised daily but just couldn't get rid of my love handles. So I had smart lipo done and it absolutely helped me. The "hate" handles are gone and it was completely painless. The area was left tighter then it was before which is better results than regular liposuction that leaves the skin saggy. Since the skin became tighter in that area my tummy... more
	“Looked OK for Awhile, but Not...” I got 8 liters of fat lipo's out of my abdomen the first time, and I got arm lipo the second time. I am not satisfied with either result. My stomach lipo came out all lumpy and took away my curves (I wanted some waist definition and it totally made me look like a boy!). My belly button sticks straight up in the air when I lay on my back, which is weird. I don't think the... more
	“We Will See in Time!!!” I initially had lipo dissolve in my lower tummy....I work-out and had a little bit of fat...people at the gym would think and have been told I have a nice body.....didn't need to do it...really!!!!! Well I did and had a bad result....lumpy, uneven, couple of dents...If you don't know what it is well it is an injection of mulitple vitimins etc that are suppose to dissolve the fat and you... more
	“Smartlipo - Thigh Touch Up” I had the saddlebag and banana roll procedure performed 4/08. The banana roll was a success, but my legs looked terribly deformed. I was aware that a touch-up or two is sometimes required, and I was assured my legs would heal a good deal and if necessary, touch-up would be performed in 3 months to fix it. Although swollen, I looked great... more
	“Upper and Lower Abs~Smart Lipo...” I had my smart lipo procedure done on Thursday September 25, 2008. The procedure took about 2 hours because my doctor was so precise. I went to an all women's surgery center in Los Angeles, and I could not recommend a better place. Not only was the staff and the doctor extremely professional, but they were all VERY warm, kind and caring. I had been to 4 other plastic surgeons in the Los... more
	“Have No Clue Yet, but Will Keep Posting” I just had my procedure today, september 16, and it really wasnt bad. I had laser lipo on my chin, loves, and then regular lipo on my inner thighs. I was and am still nervous about the regular lipo on my inner thighs but my surgeon prefers regular lipo on inner thighs. The procedure was for the most part uncomfortable but tolerable. There were some points of a pinching... more
	“What a Difference !” Hello, I am a male about 30 years old and had this procedure under my chin and on my jawline. I'm 5'9' and 155 pounds with a 30 inch waist. I am 10 days out and I am still swollen and numb and I'm not sure if my skin is sagging and I look very bad but anyway... Has anyone had this procedure on "these areas" and become close to suicidal ? I'll be alright, but I just feel so sad all... more
	“Smartlipo Arms” About 4 weeks ago I underwent smartlipo or my arms. I would encouage anyone who was interested to not hesitate. It was perhaps one of the best decisions I have made. I am a practicing lawyer and I would never entrust my body to just anyone. By the very nature of my profession I scrutinize everything, and do not take anyone's word without evidence. I did my research... more