Liposuction | Tummy Tuck | Medical Spa Procedures


Liposuction


From the overweight to the relatively thin, numerous American men and women struggle with their body image everyday. Individuals who are physically fit and eat healthy, but still have problem areas that do not respond to natural weight loss methods may want to consider liposuction. This cosmetic surgery procedure is also known as "lipoplasty" or "suction-assisted lipectomy." It can help to improve certain areas of the body by removing unwanted fat from specific areas, including the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, chin, cheeks and neck. Although considered a successful method toward removing unwanted fatty tissue, liposuction should never act as a substitute for dieting and exercising.

Although there are a number of liposuction techniques and options for patients to consider, the final decision rests in your hands. With years of experience, Newport Beach plastic surgeon Dr. Dubrow regularly performs power-assisted liposuction (PAL) with the tumescent technique for optimal results. This method involves the removal of fat in specific areas with a "powered" cannula, in which a rapid, vibrating speed is produced at the tip of the suction tube. This helps to successfully loosen the fat cells so that they can be suctioned in a gentle manner with little trauma to the surrounding tissues. PAL is typically performed using the tumescent technique, which involves infusing large volumes of saline, local anesthesia and adrenaline. Our Orange County liposuction doctor utilizes the PAL method and the tumescent technique to help ensure effective fat removal and patient comfort.

Considerably, liposuction can last anywhere from one to four hours; although the length of time depends on a variety of factors, such as the area being suctioned, the amount of fat being removed, and the type of anesthesia and technique used. Please continue to search our site for more information about your options with cosmetic surgery.

Tummy Tuck


Everyone desires a trim midsection, and when dieting and exercise seem to affect every other body part except your "pooch stomach," you may want to consider "abdominoplasty" or a tummy tuck. Dr. Dubrow is skilled in giving patients an image to be proud of. This procedure can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen, which both men and women are susceptible to. However, tummy tucks are extremely common among women who have had multiple pregnancies and are now left with stretched abdominal muscles and skin. Older patients and those who suffer from slight obesity may also have a loss of elasticity in this area. To attain a sleeker look, a tummy tuck can boost a patient's self-esteem and successfully contribute to an improved body contour.

This is a major surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen, and then tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. Tummy tucks produce a long scar that runs from hip-to-hip just above the pubic area. Depending on a patient's condition, he or may choose to undergo a partial tummy tuck, in which the incision would be much shorter and the incisions around the navel can be avoided. With both methods, Dr. Dubrow will tighten the muscles, pulling them close together and stitching them into their new position. Patients can look forward to a firmer abdominal wall and narrower waistline.

Depending on a patient's condition and the extent of the surgery, a tummy tuck can last anywhere between two to five hours, while partial abdominoplasty may take less time. This procedure can provide a long-lasting solution to the annoyance of a flabby midsection, especially after abdominal exercises and healthy eating have done little to improve its condition. Most doctors warn against this procedure if a patient is planning future pregnancies, because the vertical muscles that get tightened will only separate again after giving birth. To gain more information about a procedure you're considering, feel free to call our office to make an appointment with Orange County tummy tuck surgeon Dr. Dubrow at his practice in Newport Beach.

Medical Spa Procedures

At the Newport Beach office of Dr. Terry Dubrow, we offer more than plastic surgery procedures to enhance your appearance. Our medical spa services include a variety of treatments and procedures designed to rejuvenate your image through less-invasive methods. In the care of our attentive medical staff, your queries and concerns about how to maintain great skin can be answered. Just as it is important to become familiar with the nutrients your body needs, you may also want to gain insight on the great techniques that will enhance your skin's condition.

Laser Hair Removal
Tired of waxing, electrolysis or razors? Removing more than one hair at a time, laser hair removal may be just what you need after all. It is an effective, non-invasive solution to permanently rid the body of any unwanted facial or body hair – leaving the skin looking smoother and silkier. This treatment offers minimal discomfort and as an ongoing process, requires multiple sessions. Laser hair removal can take anywhere from several minutes to several hours, depending on the area of the body involved.

Fraxel Laser
Pixel-by-pixel, spot-by-spot, Fraxel™ Laser Treatment is a safe, non-invasive procedure that will help to rebuild the fresh skin you adored in your youth. We can treat your entire face in about 30 minutes with Fraxel™ Laser treatment, improving the appearance of wrinkles around your eyes, age and sun spots, or even sun damaged skin. In turn, you will emerge with the fresh skin that you deserve. With minimal downtime, many patients are able to return to routine activities the same day of treatment.

Fotofacial
Through pulses of visible light, Fotofacial™ treatments can effectively improve unwanted qualities like facial redness, flushing, sun damage, and aging. With little discomfort and no downtime, Fotofacial™ treatments can give you healthier, more youthful-looking skin. This has proven to be a great option for individuals who do not want a lengthy recovery process from other procedures like laser resurfacing or chemical peels.

Chemical Peels
Nothing can compare to beautiful skin. This is why many people seek the non-invasive method of chemical peels as a great way to promote cell growth and smoother, clearer skin. This facial treatment can help to restore a more youthful appearance to skin that is wrinkled, unevenly pigmented, sun-damaged, or blotchy. Our physician will determine which chemical mix or degree to use for your condition: light (Alphahydroxy acids or AHAs), medium (Trichloroacetic acids orTCA), or deep (Phenol acid).

Tattoo Removals
You may have loved tattoos as a teenager or as a young adult. But do they still feel just as trendy and fashionable as you once thought? Whatever reasons you deem important, tattoo removal may be an option worth considering if this past passion does not fit your lifestyle or career choice anymore. The method for removal depends on a variety of factors, such as the size of the tattoo, its location, and the length of time it has been on the skin. After discussing each method with your doctor and learning what is offered at the office of Dr. Dubrow, some of your options may include laser removal, Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (IPL), excision, or dermabrasion.