Body Contouring Procedures
in La Jolla and San Diego

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) is surgical procedure commonly known as "tummy tuck." It is performed on men and women to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen, and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall, often separated after childbirth in women. This surgery reduces the appearance of a protruding abdomen, and is especially helpful to men and women who are healthy and in fairly good shape, but have a large amount of fat and loose skin in the abdominal area that will not respond to diet or exercise. Loss of skin elasticity in older patients or in patients who have lost a considerable amount of weight can be corrected through an abdomino plasty.

Arm-Buttocks-Thigh Lifts

Arm, Buttock, and Thigh Lifts are performed to reduce the amount of tissue on arms, buttocks, and thighs that often remain after significant weight loss, or from aging and physical changes. These procedures can effectively address areas that cannot be solved by diet, exercise, or liposuction when they cause discomfort and/or embarrassment to the patient.

Liposuction

Liposuction (also called lipoplasty, suction-assisted lipectomy, or Tumescent Liposuction) is a surgical procedure designed to improved body shape and proportion by removing fat deposits that are resistant to both diet and exercise. Common locations for liposuction include chin, cheek, neck, upper arms, axilla (arm pits), upper arms, abdomen, flanks/back, buttocks, hips, thighs, knees, calves, and ankles. Liposuction is also beneficial in treating gynecomastia (male breast enlargement) which frequently occurs in teen and adult males. It can restore balance to bodies that are physically fit, but out of proportion in a few areas. It is most effective for patients who fall within the normal weight range for age and height.

Thigh Lift

A thigh lift reshapes the thighs by reducing excess skin, and in some cases fat, resulting in smoother skin and better-proportioned contours of the thighs and lower body.

VASER® Ultrasonic Liposuction

The VASER® Lipo System is a versatile body contouring technology for whatever your work of art requires. VASER's third-generation ultrasound technology is designed to selectively emulsify fat cells while preserving other tissues, providing physicians the tool to accurately sculpt the body with minimal surgeon effort and fast patient recovery.