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Fat Removal and Body Contouring Techniques

There are several fat removal and body contouring techniques that are promoted as non-invasive or minimally invasive body contouring procedures or alternatives to liposuction. These techniques may not involve surgery, but they don’t produce as dramatic results as well.

plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides non-surgical body contouring and fat reduction alternatives to liposuction to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding locations.

Liposuction Alternatives

Body fat is targeted using energy in most newer techniques. This is typically delivered as cold or heat for damaging and shrinking fat cells. The following are examples of noninvasive body fat reducing methods:

Choosing a Liposuction Alternative

Liposuction alternative is not meant for people that are overweight. Instead, it is for patients of a normal weight that are generally overall healthy with a few specific pockets of stubborn fat that is not responsive to diet and exercise.

These techniques may be a good option for people that cannot get liposuction because of conditions that may complicate surgery. You should keep in mind that results may vary according to the technique and individual. Complications are possible and multiple treatment sessions may be required.

You should speak with your doctor if you are interested in noninvasive alternatives to liposuction. Don’t abandon exercising and healthy eating in the meantime. This is still one of the best ways of reducing excess fat from the body.

Non-surgical Fat Reduction vs. Liposuction

There are benefits and limitations to both noninvasive body contouring and liposuction. These are described in detail below:

Invasiveness

Liposuction creates trauma in the treatment area and is an aggressive method of fat reduction. Patients tend to experience bruising, soreness, and swelling for up to 10 days following the procedure. SculpSure, TruSculpt, and CoolSculpting treatments are generally gentler with next to no discomfort, during and after the procedure.

Results

Liposuction results are usually visible once the swelling goes down and the area has healed. Final results can take up to 6 months and more. However, it takes even longer to see results from noninvasive fat reduction treatments, such as CoolSculpting.

The results become noticeable only after a few weeks or months following the treatment. In addition, liposuction offers a more significant and longer-lasting outcome as compared to other nonsurgical body contouring procedures.

Downtime

Liposuction healing process requires patients to use caution while restarting exercise and has an extended healing period. This is not the case with nonsurgical alternatives to liposuction. However, you should expect mild swelling and soreness.

Liposuction vs. Non-surgical Body Contouring

Liposuction is an excellent procedure for reducing large portions of excess fat. It can improve your body contours significantly. However, the benefits come with greater risk and higher cost as compared to nonsurgical techniques.

You may benefit from nonsurgical fat reduction if you are already at an ideal weight and want to target smaller trouble spots of stubborn fat. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for non-surgical fat reduction and body contouring alternatives to liposuction.

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Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction

Tummy tuck vs. liposuction distinction is important to understand when you are thinking of getting a body contouring cosmetic surgery procedure for restoring a youthful appearance. Liposuction is a highly customizable and versatile fat reduction surgery which can be performed as a standalone procedure or in combination with other procedures.

On the other hand, tummy tuck procedure is a specific plastic surgery designed for correcting a sagging abdominal appearance and creating a flatter and firmer mid-body appearance. plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides tummy tuck and liposuction body contouring surgeries to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding communities.

Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction – Procedure

Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction – Results

Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction – Recovery

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for liposuction fat reduction and tummy tuck body contouring surgery.

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Liposuction

Liposuction removes unwanted fat from the body immediately. However, the results of this cosmetic surgery are not immediately visible. You would need to give your body time to heal from the surgery. You can determine whether the surgery is right for you by knowing what to expect from the procedure and the time taken to notice results.

plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides liposuction body contouring surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding locations.

Liposuction Results

Following liposuction plastic surgery, the improved body contours will quickly become visible as the initial swelling gets resolved. However, you may need to give your body up to a year to notice full results of liposuction. The time taken before results show themselves differs from patient to patient. Few patients notice dramatic improvements by 3 – 6 months following the procedure.

Many people assume that they have seen the final results by that time only to realize that more results become apparent as time passes. Initial reduction may seem to fade because of swelling. You should be able to notice results as soon as the swelling subsides.

You should wait at least a year if you are not happy with the surgery or think that you would require an additional procedure for getting rid of the extra fat. It is not recommended to have revision surgery before this period.

Improving Results

There are a lot of things you can do to improve the results following liposuction and making them more visible. The best way to improve results following your liposuction treatment is to wear compression garment as instructed by your surgeon. Elastic compression garment does a good job of holding everything in place following the liposuction procedure.

It can help improve the shape of your body. Compression garment helps in minimizing swelling and can reduce pain and discomfort. You may want to avoid strenuous exercises for a while following the surgery. It’s crucial that you not lead a sedentary life while recovering. You should take regular walks, which will help you get back to a normal routine more quickly.

This will prevent the formation of blood clots and other complications. You will also get back into the swing of exercising by going on walks during the initial recovery.

Maintaining Liposuction Results

Liposuction surgery is not a permanent weight loss method even though the fat taken away during the surgery is gone for good. Remaining fat cells tend to expand if you gain weight at a later stage. This may undo the results following the procedure. It is recommended that you stick to a healthy exercise routine and diet following the surgery. This will help you get the most out of your results.

You will be given specific advice by your surgeon on exercising and eating. Eating fewer calories every day and getting more exercise can help in maintaining the results of liposuction for years to come. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for liposuction fat reduction and body contouring surgery.

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Lipo 

Liposuction is not a particularly painful procedure. You would most likely be placed under tumescent anesthesia or general anesthesia following the procedure. You may experience a mild form of discomfort upon waking up from the surgery. This pain generally subsides within 2 to 3 days.

Your treatment provider will prescribe pain medications to make you more comfortable. plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides liposuction body contouring surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding communities.

Soreness and Tenderness

The degree of swelling and soreness following liposuction plastic surgery depends on the type of aftercare procedures employed. Soreness is most intense in the 2 to 4 days following the liposuction before decreasing steadily. Typically, the soreness and tenderness are bothersome for up to 4 weeks. It gradually subsides in the next 4 to 8 weeks.

Quality of Pain Following Tumescent Liposuction

Local anesthesia persists for 12 to 24 hours following tumescent liposuction. The only discomfort described in this type of liposuction is soreness and tenderness. The quality of pain following the procedure is that of muscle soreness or sunburn. This is similar to having worked-out too vigorously. This pain doesn’t require anything more than Tylenol or acetaminophen.

Intensity of Pain Following Liposuction

Patients have less discomfort following liposuction cosmetic surgery when performed by skilled surgeons using local anesthesia. Patients generally don’t require anything stronger than Tylenol or acetaminophen following liposuction by local anesthesia.

Post-operative pain and discomfort may sometimes be more intense in case of general anesthesia. This is generally true when the general anesthesia is not used along with sufficient local anesthetic in the form of lidocaine in the tumescent solution. The pain becomes more acute and requires narcotic analgesics.

Post-op Pain Management with Compression Garments

Post-liposuction pain can be decreased with elastic compression garments if they are employed along with open-drainage technique. This technique refers to not closing the small incisions made by the surgeon. When the tiny incisions are not closed, they maximize drainage of the inflammation-causing blood-tinged anesthetic solution.

Elastic garments when worn immediately after the surgery encourage in maximizing the amount of blood-tinged anesthetic solution drainage. This in turn helps in reducing pain. Many patients continue wearing the compression garment for restricting jiggling and movements of the treated areas. This helps in providing a sense of security by reducing discomfort.

Minimizing Soreness and Swelling Following Liposuction

Most soreness and swelling following liposuction is because of residual blood tinged anesthetic solution which remains trapped under the skin. Inflammation is caused by red blood cells that have leaked out of blood vessels or fragments of fatty tissues which escape suction and remain under the skin. Inflammation causes pain and swelling.

You can minimize soreness and swelling following liposuction by encouraging the complete drainage of the blood-tinged anesthetic solution. Complete drainage is maximized by not wearing elastic compression garment and leaving the incision site open. The surgeon should not use stitches to close the site of incision.

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for liposuction fat reduction and body contouring surgery.

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Liposuction

Liposuction is a commonly applied procedure for treating stubborn fat deposits in abdominal area, back, thighs, buttocks, hips, chest, arms, calves, inner knee, chin, ankles, and cheeks among other areas in the body. Liposuction may be advised as an independent procedure by your plastic surgeon depending on your unique needs.

They may also recommend getting a liposuction along with other procedures, such as breast lift, tummy tuck or facelift. plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides liposuction body contouring surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding locations.

Liposuction is Not a Weight Loss Procedure

A common misconception that many people have about liposuction is that it is a weight loss procedure. In fact, liposuction is meant to reduce excess fat pockets in specific areas of the body. It is useful for enhancing contours and improves body proportion and balance.

Your plastic surgeon may recommend other procedures that are specifically designed for weight loss. Liposuction cosmetic surgery may be used as an add-on procedure for improving the body contours at a later stage, if you undergo massive weight loss.

Best Outcomes in Normal and Stable Weight Patients

Liposuction is generally recommended when the patient’s body weight is close to the average weight as per their height. Liposuction may not be an ideal choice for you if you suffer from obesity and plan on undergoing a weight loss surgery. A bariatric surgery may provide better results.

Liposuction plastic surgery should be performed only when your weight has stabilized and doesn’t fluctuate. You should not have any foreseeable plans for another weight loss program following the surgery as well.

Losing Weight Before Surgery

Liposuction is well suited for patients that have an average body weight and excellent skin elasticity and muscle tone. In most cases, patients with 30% higher body weight than acceptable levels are not accepted for liposuction. However, excessively obese or overweight patients may need to lose weight before they can be considered for the liposuction procedure.

The weight needs to stabilize to normal levels before the candidate can be considered for liposuction. The surgery, in this case, would need to be combined with a body contouring procedure for removing excess loose skin that results from major weight loss. It is wiser to lose weight through balanced diet and exercise under the supervision of a professional.

Reaction of Fat Cells to Liposuction

Fat cells removed during liposuction will not grow back. Patients that gain a small amount of weight following their liposuction procedure will simply have a larger version of the contoured body. Liposuction doesn’t prevent remaining fat cells in untreated areas of the body from becoming larger with mild weight gain.

Conversely, patients gaining more than 10% of their body weight following the liposuction procedure may grow new fat cells in both treated and untreated body areas. They may gain a significant amount of weight following the procedure counteracting positive liposuction results.

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for liposuction fat reduction and body contouring surgery.

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Liposuction

Liposuction in the lower extremities, in the last two decades, has become increasingly popular as a cosmetic surgery procedure. The procedure used to be linked with unsatisfactory results and complications. However, advances made in surgical techniques have addressed these issues.

There is no area tougher than the calves and ankles when it comes to removing stubborn fatty deposits. Fat accumulation in these two areas is because of genetic predisposition. Cankles or thick calves can be eliminated now with liposuction performed by an experienced cosmetic surgeon.

plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides liposuction body contouring surgery for the calves and ankles to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding communities.

Liposuction Overview

Generally, ankle and calf liposuction are not performed as standalone procedures. Rather, your surgeon will need to re-contour the entire lower leg for appealing results. The surgeon will also need to ensure that lower leg proportions are maintained. This is one of the reasons why calf and ankle liposuction is performed as a single procedure. Knee and thigh liposuction may also be performed by the surgeon to sculpt the entire leg.

Liposuction Procedure

A special cannula is used for performing calf and ankle liposuction. This is a thin steel tube that is delicately inserted into the fat layer of the ankles and calf though small incisions. The surgeon will remain perfectly parallel to the skin while cautiously manipulating the cannula within the fat layer. This will work towards dislodging the fat cells that will subsequently be suctioned out of the body using the cannula.

Calf liposuction is performed using minimally invasive tumescent liposuction plastic surgery. This means the procedure can be performed using local anesthesia. The patient stays awake during the procedure which involves quicker healing and better results in comparison with invasive types of techniques.

Incision placement is an important factor in calf liposuction plastic surgery. The surgeon will create an incision right below the knee towards the top portion of the calf. The entire calf area will be treated through these incisions.

Artistic skills will be used by the surgeon to mold the calf into a desirable and sculpted shape. A similar approach will be used for performing liposuction on the ankles. Incisions will be placed by the surgeon on either side of the ankle to access unwanted fatty deposits. Because the ankle is a small area, you should choose an experienced surgeon that doesn’t accidentally poke the skin resulting in dimpling.

Recovery and Results

Ankle and calf liposuction can reduce excess fatty tissue effectively from the area. Patients are generally left with highly sculpted lower leg that appears more appealing and muscular. Inflammation in lower leg liposuction may remain for much longer as compared to liposuction in the thighs and trunk.

You would be asked to wear a compression hose following the procedure for reducing and managing the inflammation. It can be frustrating to deal with prolonged inflammation. However, most patients consider it worth the trouble.

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for liposuction fat reduction and body contouring surgery for the calves and ankles.

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Liposuction

Buffalo hump refers to the surplus fat behind the shoulders and neck. This is an accumulation of excess fat along the upper neck resulting in a protuberant hump appearance. The fat protrusion can be the result of an underlying health condition or obesity. It can seriously affect a person’s self-confidence.

In general, buffalo hump is not thought to be serious since it doesn’t impact the overall health of a person. However, it can be a frustrating and unappealing aesthetic concern which can cause self-esteem issues. Buffalo hump doesn’t just cause an embarrassing disfigurement – it also restricts neck motion and a range of other movements.

Excess fat under the chin gives the appearance of a double or triple chin. You may develop excess fat in the cheeks as well. This can be corrected with liposuction. plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides liposuction body contouring surgery for the cheeks, chin, and neck to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding locations.

Liposuction to Remove Buffalo Hump

Cosmetic surgery is a poignant option for people that have tried exercise and diet with ineffective results to get rid of unwanted fat pockets. Generally, a plastic surgeon will recommend liposuction when the patient wants to completely eliminate stubborn fatty pockets and smooth out the protrusion on their neck.

There are various types of liposuction procedures that can be used for removing fatty pockets from the chin, upper neck, and cheeks. These techniques have their own set of advantages and limitations. Each one makes use of different instruments for suctioning out fat from beneath the skin’s surface.

Liposuction cannula is generally used by surgeons for dislodging and suctioning out excess fat. Health history and goals should be openly discussed by patients before deciding on specific liposuction procedures.

Tumescent Liposuction

Various surgical techniques can be used for correcting the buffalo hump. Tumescent liposuction is among the most commonly used technique. The procedure can be performed using local anesthesia and is among the safer liposuction methods. It minimizes the risks associated with general anesthesia and prevents excessive blood loss.

The cost of tumescent liposuction is similar to other liposuction plastic surgery techniques. The surgeon will inject considerable amounts of epinephrine within the fat cells in tumescent liposuction. This is a medication that constricts capillaries resulting in minimum blood loss.

People getting buffalo hump surgery performed will experience lesser side effects and more manageable recovery period. Epinephrine injection will help in minimizing the pain, bruising, and inflammation with their ability to reduce the amount of blood loss during the procedure.

Candidacy for Cheeks, Chin and Neck Liposuction

Cheek, chin and neck liposuction is not suitable for obese people. Liposuction candidates should be within 30% of their optimal body weight and in good health according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). This makes liposuction an ideal option for people that are of moderate weight and have developed stubborn fatty tissue in their cheeks, neck and chin which is unresponsive to diet and exercise.

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for liposuction fat reduction and body contouring surgery for the cheeks, chin, and neck area.

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Liposuction 

Women with oversized breasts tend to feel physically constrained. Heavy and pendulous breasts can result in a lifetime of issues. They can restrict sports activity and cause significant spinal problems, back pain, and emotional issues. Men with excess fat in the chest area may want to get a chest liposuction if they feel embarrassed.

Liposuction plastic surgery for the chest or breasts can improve the contours in the upper body with less pain, less scarring, less downtime, and better results.

This procedure in women is a special variation of breast reduction that can reduce the size by up to 3 cups. plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides liposuction body contouring surgery for the chest area to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding communities.

Less Invasive

Mammaplasty or traditional breast reduction surgery involves placing a large T-shaped incision for eliminating excess skin, fat, and glandular tissue. In comparison, the surgeon will only require a tiny incision under the breast fold for performing liposuction breast reduction surgery.

The incision would be large enough to accommodate the tiny cannula used for suctioning out excess fat. Traditional breast reduction cosmetic surgery can take several hours. It needs to be followed with significant recovery time as well. However, liposuction breast reduction surgery can be performed in just an hour. Patients can resume their activities within a week.

Liposuction breast reduction cosmetic surgery is an ideal procedure for many candidates that are dissuaded by loss of sensation in the nipple region or extreme scarring. Liposuction breast reduction involves the removal of fat portion in the breasts. There is no risk of loss of sensation in the nipple region.

Female Breast Tumescent Liposuction

Local anesthesia is used for performing tumescent liposuction for female breast reduction. The procedure results in significant breast reduction and a satisfying, though moderate breast lift. Microcannulas are used in the procedure that allows for breast reduction with quick recovery, minimal post-operative pain, and rapid return to normal activities. There is almost no scarring in this procedure.

Female breast can be decreased by over 50% with liposuction breast reduction. Breasts may also appear lifted because of reduced weight. The reduction in weight allows the natural elastic attributes to constrict and elevate. The shape of your breasts will not change following tumescent liposuction. The breasts will only appear slightly elevated and smaller in size.

Candidacy for Breast Liposuction

The results of breast reduction through liposuction are different for different patients. Local anesthesia is used for performing this procedure. It is only suitable for certain women and can provide gratifying outcomes.

To be a suitable candidate, you should have a large proportion of fat in your breast area. For instance, menopausal women have more fat in the breast area as compared to teenagers.

Post-Surgery

You will be sent home following the liposuction surgery with specific aftercare instructions. You would be given necessary prescriptions and directions for post-op follow-up appointment too. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for liposuction fat reduction and body contouring surgery for the chest area.

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Liposuction

The amount of strength training or cardio performed by a person in the gym ceases to matter where stubborn back fat is concerned. The fat is squeezed under the bra line for women. When seen from behind it makes the body look unshapely and poorly toned.

Bra or back fat liposuction delivers significantly noticeable improvements. The procedure is better for patients that have not lost a significant amount of weight. plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides liposuction body contouring surgery for back fat and bra fat to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding communities.

Types of Back Fat

Back fat can be classified according to the location:

What is the Infra-scapular Back?

This is the region right below the bra on the back. The fat present in this area is in the form of a subcutaneous layer that doesn’t have well-defined deeper fat compartments. The area bulges more conspicuously when one wears a bra.

Some women are genetically predisposed to collecting fat in this area. Obesity can cause the back to store more fat and the skin to bunch into parallel rolls of fat. Tumescent liposuction cosmetic surgery with microcannulas can remove this unappealing localized bra fat.

Liposuction Procedure

Series of tiny incisions will be made by the surgeon at the target area. Cannula will be inserted in the incision area to gently suction fat out of the body. In some cases, vibration or UV light may be used for heating and melting the fat. Heating also helps in tightening the skin.

Patients generally get this procedure done with regional or local anesthesia. It takes about 1 – 2 hours to complete the fat reduction plastic surgery procedure depending on the amount of fat that needs to be removed.

Post-Operative Care

Post-operative care only involves covering with super-absorbent pads. These will be held in place using torso compression garment. You won’t need extra tight compression. Residual blood-tinged anesthetic solution will be expelled during respiration and other routine activities.

Suitable Candidates

Ideal candidates would be in good overall health. They would preferably not be smokers. Liposuction for eliminating back fat is neither a skin tightening procedure, nor a weight loss procedure. Fat is eliminated from specific body areas for creating a more sculpted and toned body shape.

Patients with excess skin as a result of rapid weight loss may want to consider another procedure for skin tightening. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for liposuction fat reduction and body contouring surgery for the back fat and bra fat.

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Liposuction

Most individuals have excess fatty deposits along the back of their arm. These can be challenging to reduce with exercise and diet alone. Liposuction plastic surgery is an effective solution for people that are unhappy with the appearance of unsightly fat bulges in the upper arms.

The procedure can get rid of excess skin and fat from the upper area region. An experienced surgeon will also be able to tone the inner and outer arm area along with the biceps and shoulders. plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides liposuction body contouring surgery for the upper arms to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding communities.

Choosing Upper Arm Liposuction

Patients seek upper arm liposuction plastic surgery for a wide variety of reasons, such as:

Treatment and Anesthesia Experience

Upper arm liposuction is performed under general, local, or twilight sleep anesthesia. Generally, local anesthesia is used to make the patient comfortable. You will experience a stinging sensation when the anesthesia is injected in your body.

Your arms will freeze or become numb. You will not experience any discomfort during the procedure when the arms become numb. However, you may experience some sort of sensitivity. Liposuction under local anesthesia is described by patients as being tolerable, though not delightful.

General anesthesia or twilight anesthesia may be recommended for patients that don’t want to remember or feel anything. However, these procedures may leave you with a temporary feeling of grogginess when you come out of the anesthesia.

Upper Arm Liposuction Techniques

Excess fat is removed by liposuction cosmetic surgery. It doesn’t tone, firm or eliminate hanging, and sagging skin. Some patients may have sufficient elasticity for allowing their skin to tighten, others may require a tuck.

Laser liposuction has become a popular alternative to regular liposuction. This is generally a better and safer option as compared to other liposuction techniques. Laser liposuction doesn’t tighten the skin like traditional liposuction.

Upper arm plastic surgery can effectively create toned and sleek looking arms. However, patients should realize that the experience and skills of the operating surgeon is a primary factor in determining the results.

Experienced cosmetic surgeons will make use of techniques that are suitable to the needs of the patient. This is important for accomplishing excellent results.

Downtime and Recovery

You will be sent home with aftercare instructions, follow-up appointment and prescriptions. After-effects of the liposuction include bruising, swelling and altered sensation. This can be in the form of tingling or numbness.

Every patient experiences a different form of recovery after liposuction. However, most patients return to work within a few days. Bruising from the procedure will also resolve within 2 – 4 weeks. However, the inflammation will take 1 – 2 months to subside completely.

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for liposuction fat reduction and body contouring surgery for the upper arms.

Schedule a Consultation with Beverly Hills California Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kim

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