Liposuction – Plastic Surgery for Torrance & Los Angeles

Body Contouring Surgery: Get the Body You’ve Always Wanted

March 25, 2024

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Turning your vision of the perfect body into reality can sometimes require a little extra help. At South Bay Plastic Surgeons, we specialize in providing that help through a range of body contouring procedures designed to meet your aesthetic goals. Body contouring surgery, including tummy tuck surgery, liposuction, and cutting-edge Avéli™ cellulite treatment, can achieve your goals when diet and exercise fall short. Combining these treatments offers multiple benefits. This blog post will explore how these procedures can work together to sculpt a more confident …

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Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction: Which Is Better?

August 15, 2023

By: South Bay Plastic Surgeons

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Are you dealing with persistent fat or sagging abdominal skin resistant to your dedicated diet and exercise routines? We understand your frustration, whether post-childbirth changes or substantial weight loss has resulted in lax abdominal skin or weakened muscles that affect your self-confidence. Selecting the ideal body contouring method might seem daunting. In this blog post, we'll compare tummy tuck surgery and liposuction, two popular body contouring procedures. We aim to provide you with a clearer understanding of each approach and help you make an informed …

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4 Questions To Ask Before Liposuction

June 15, 2023

By: South Bay Plastic Surgeons

4 Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Before Liposuction

is one of the most gratifying cosmetic procedures we perform for our patients. That’s because liposuction can sculpt and slim areas of the body that diet and exercise sometimes can’t. (We all know the frustration of trying to “spot treat” our trouble zones.) With relatively little downtime and results that can last several years, it’s no wonder so many people choose this popular body contouring procedure. Once you’ve decided to have liposuction, it’s important to choose a provider who is qualified to perform your treatment. …

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Ozempic®, Liposuction, or CoolSculpting® Elite: Which Is Right for Your Fat Loss Goals?

March 17, 2023

By: South Bay Plastic Surgeons

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It's nothing new for people to turn to prescription drugs as a quick and easy way to lose unwanted fat. Lately, Ozempic has been the most talked-about option. The FDA approved Novo Nordisk's drug Ozempic for treating Type 2 diabetes, but it has also shown promising results for weight loss. The company now also markets the drug specifically for weight loss as Wegovy®, approved by the FDA in 2021. These drugs aren't your only options for fat reduction, however. Other, longer-lasting treatments are available and …

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Everything You Need To Know About Getting Rid of Your Double Chin With Chin Liposuction!

November 28, 2022

By: South Bay Plastic Surgeons

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If you are finding it difficult to love your double chin, chin liposuction may be the answer. When fat deposits accumulate under the chin area, you lose the contours of your profile and look older. These fat deposits can build up under your chin due to genetics, aging, or weight gain, and they are difficult to target fat through diet and exercise. Liposuction is commonly used to eliminate excess fat in the abdomen, hips, or thighs, but it can work just as well on the …

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How to Prepare Your Body & Mind for Liposuction

February 18, 2021

By: South Bay Plastic Surgeons

Woman in Los Angeles, CA preparing for her liposuction procedure

The countdown to liposuction here in the Manhattan Beach area is an exciting one. Your surgery is on the books, your dream body is within reach, and now all you have to do is get ready for the big day. What exactly belongs on your pre-liposuction to-do list? In this blog post, we’ll share a few steps you can take to feel prepared, empowered, and at ease as you head into your liposuction experience. How to Physically Prepare for Liposuction Follow these tips to get …

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We Answered the Web’s Most Common Liposuction Questions

August 4, 2020

By: South Bay Plastic Surgeons

Woman in Los Angeles, CA finding answers to common questions about liposuction

Trying to learn about liposuction by researching online can be a bit overwhelming because there are so many different techniques. We hear a lot of questions about liposuction from patients who travel from Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and throughout the South Bay to our practice. Even answering the question, "what is liposuction?" isn't as straightforward as it seems because of the different ways the procedure can be performed. In fact, that's one of the benefits of coming to a practice such as South Bay Plastic Surgeons because …

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Should I Get Liposuction? 5 Signs the Surgery is Right for You

April 6, 2020

By: South Bay Plastic Surgeons

Woman in Los Angeles, CA considering getting liposuction

The emergence of nonsurgical fat reduction procedures during the past 5 to 10 years spurs many women and men with unwanted fat to ask if they are good candidates for a treatment such as CoolScultping® or if they need liposuction. Patients from Manhattan Beach and throughout the Los Angeles area who travel to our practice seek the guidance of our providers on this question. In fact, one of the most-searched questions regarding cosmetic surgery is "Should I get liposuction?" That makes sense because liposuction has, …

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Why Liposuction Might Be Your Biggest Fitness Ally

November 7, 2019

By: South Bay Plastic Surgeons

Confident, thin woman exercising with her husband after liposuction

There’s a common misconception that liposuction is a fitness “quick fix”—that it removes large amounts of fat to give people an “easy way out” when it comes to weight loss. This myth couldn’t be less accurate. In reality, liposuction at our Torrance practice near Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, CA, isn’t a weight loss procedure at all. It’s a body contouring boost that doesn’t take the work out of fitness; instead, it highlights the hard work that has already been done. In this blog post, …

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What Should I Look for in Liposuction Before-and-After Photos?

September 30, 2019

By: South Bay Plastic Surgeons

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For men and women considering liposuction in the Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and greater Los Angeles area, looking through before-and-after photos is an essential step in the research process. Photos of a surgeon’s work speak volumes, not only about their skill in a given procedure, but also about considerations such as attention to detail, experience working with diverse body types, and more. In this blog post, we'll share a few key things you should look for as you browse liposuction before-and-after photo galleries while researching …

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