Liposuction permanently removes fat cells from targeted areas that resist diet and exercise — sculpting and contouring the body rather than reducing overall weight. The ideal candidate is healthy, has good skin laxity, and is close to their desired weight, looking to refine specific stubborn areas: the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, back, or under the chin. Modern tumescent and laser liposuction techniques produce smoother, more natural-looking results with significantly faster recovery than older methods. For Malibu patients considering liposuction, the choice of plastic surgeon — and the depth of expertise that surgeon brings to fat science — matters far more than location alone. Dr. John Anastasatos at Los Angeles Plastic Surgery offers liposuction and liposculpture to Malibu patients at his Beverly Hills office — a short drive from the Malibu coast.

Dr. Anastasatos brings exceptional credentials to liposuction and body contouring surgery for Malibu patients. He has published peer-reviewed academic work on Cell-Assisted Lipotransfer (CAL) — directly relevant to the science of fat behavior, fat survival, and the surgical handling of fat tissue, which is the foundational anatomy behind every liposuction procedure. He trained in plastic surgery under Dr. Luis Vasconez at the University of Alabama at Birmingham — one of history’s foremost plastic surgeons. With over two decades of body contouring expertise in Beverly Hills since 2007, he is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and named by The Luxe Insider as one of the Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in the World.

Types of Liposuction Procedures

There are many types of liposuction treatments available, including non-surgical variations. Dr. Anastasatos offers two main types of surgical liposuction at our clinic, tumescent and laser. Both remove the fat cells from the targeted area in one session at the time of the procedure. This is unlike non-surgical treatments that only destroy fat cells and may take more than one session. If you live in Malibu and would like to find out which liposuction option is better for you, contact us to schedule your liposuction consultation.

Dr. Anastasatos uses the safest and most effective methods for body contouring and fat removal. Both tumescent and laser liposuction can be performed without general anesthesia. Only local anesthesia is needed, and there is little discomfort for the patient.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Liposuction?

Liposuction is not a weight loss solution. In fact, the best candidates for liposuction are those who are within normal weight ranges for their height and frame but have resistant areas of fat they want removed. The fatty areas may be caused by genetics, like a double chin or larger breasts. Liposuction can remove the fat cells permanently. Once they are removed surgically, they will not grow back. Some of the common areas treated with liposuction include:

• Face contouring – cheeks and chin
• Neck
• Upper arms
• Abdomen
• Hips
• Thighs
• Buttocks
• Knees-calves

Almost any area on the body can be reduced and contoured using liposuction. With the methods used by Dr. Anastasatos, there is very little bruising and swelling. Most people return to normal activities within a few days, and the results can be noticeable within a week. The complete results may take up to a few months to be apparent. Dr. Anastasatos offers Malibu patients face and body liposuction at our medical clinic.

Body Contouring with Liposuction

Liposuction can give you a chance to create the body you have always desired. If you have always had heavier thighs, matronly arms or your midsection refuses to let go of those last few pounds, liposuction can contour the shape you desire. Once the fat is removed, it will not return to the same area. Even if you do gain weight, it will be spread to other areas, not in the same spot that was treated with liposuction.

Like most elective cosmetic procedures, liposuction is best performed on healthy individuals who do not smoke. Although the procedure is only minimally-invasive, you should be prepared to have time for recovery to ensure you heal quickly and without any complications.

Are you interested in learning more about the different options in liposuction for face or body contouring? If you live in the Malibu area contact us at Los Angeles Plastic Surgery to schedule your liposculpture consultation with Dr. Anastasatos. There is no time like the present to finally begin your journey to achieving the appearance you desire to feel and look your best.