Liposuction in Newport Beach, Orange County CA
Ever since its introduction, liposuction for body sculpting has remained one of the most highly sought procedures in the world. This is due to Board Certified Plastic Surgeons being able to target fatty deposits that may not react to exercise or diet no matter how hard someone tries. Fatty deposits that are generally localized affect both men and women of all body types, ages and fitness levels. Liposuction is typically performed to sculpt the body and reduce unwanted fat from areas such as: hips, buttocks, thighs, abdomen, knees, upper arms, cheeks, chin and neck. There have been many advancements with technology and new types of liposuction have be used with great success. Tumescent liposuction and other liposuction techniques are providing quicker recovery times and more pinpoint accuracy.
Learn more about Liposuction at our Newport Beach, Orange County office.

It is not uncommon for a patient to request liposuction to multiple areas of their body at the same time. Some patients opt to have a portion of the fat transferred to other areas of the body to help contour their shape or fill in areas missing the volume that they desire. Fat transfer procedures are extremely popular and include the Brazilian butt lift, fat transfer to sunken under eyes, nasalabial folds (smile lines) and also for scar revision to camouflage previous injuries or procedures.
Who is Liposuction Recommended for?
The best candidates for liposuction are those who are close to their ideal weight and have fatty areas that are unresponsive to exercise and diet. The best time to consider liposuction is after a patient has stabilized their weight. For those patients that are moderately overweight, liposuction could be an incentive for additional weight loss through proper diet and exercise. Liposuction alone should not be a substitute for a healthy lifestyle. Ideal liposuction patients have good skin tone and good skin elasticity, clear of stretch marks, thus allowing skin to properly tighten after the removal of fat without leaving results of any skin looseness or bagginess.


Addressing Your Concerns
Pre-Operation
How can I prepare for Liposuction surgery?
As for any surgery, a patients’ health and well-being is our main priority. We require that patients who are undergoing surgery be healthy with normal lab work (your labs will be performed within 2 weeks of surgery). Furthermore, Dr. Bandy provides patients with a vitamin protocol to being before surgery to aid in the recovery and healing process. During your consultation 2 weeks before surgery, our staff will thoroughly review with you all important information that needs to be completed prior to surgery in order to ensure the best outcome and easiest recovery possible.
Will anesthesia be administered for Liposuction surgery?
Yes, the procedure will be performed under a general anesthetic.
Is Liposuction surgery painful?
A bruising period can last for several weeks and is not uncommon for bruising to last for a month. Pain can be controlled by medication that is prescribed at the time of the patients pre-operative appointment usually 1-2 weeks prior to a patients scheduled surgical date
What if I am sick before my Liposuction procedure?
If a patient is noted to be sick prior to a procedure, it is advised to contact Dr. Bandy’s office immediately to discuss the best way to move forward.
How long before I see results of Liposuction?
Results of liposuction typically take at least 4-6 weeks (and possibly longer) to be seen, as swelling and discoloration take time to resolve.
Post-Operation
Is scarring expected after Liposuction surgery?
Typically incision sites for liposuction are extremely small and are hidden in natural folds or inconspicuous areas of the body. Incisions typically heal well and scarring is minimal.
Can I drive home after my Liposuction surgery?
If you are having surgery under a general anesthetic, you will need someone to drive you home after surgery.
Should I try avoiding touching the area after Liposuction surgery?
After surgery it is advised to avoid touching the incision areas as they will be covered with steri-strips.
What activity should I refrain from after Liposuction Surgery?
Following liposuction, patients are advised to try to avoid placing direct pressure on the buttocks area. Patients are also advised to limit going up and down stairs to once a day for 2 weeks. While climbing stairs, you are to do it slowly, one step at a time. DO NOT stay in bed or be sedentary for prolonged periods of time as this increases your risk of blood clots. Do not over exert yourself. Avoid strenuous activity and exertional exercise for at least 3 weeks. No lifting over 5 pounds for 2 weeks.
Do I need to take any medication after Liposuction Surgery?
A patient is usually prescribed an antibiotic and a pain medication. If a patient is undergoing a general anesthesia, sometimes they are prescribed an anti-nausea medication to combat any feelings of nausea that some patients experience after having a general anesthesia.
Costs
What is the average cost for Liposuction?
The cost of liposuction depends on how many areas are being treated and the complexity of the case. In order to obtain an accurate price for your surgery we advise meeting with Dr. Bandy for a consultation.
Are there financing options for Liposuction?
The patient has multiple financing options. For example, the patient can pay for the surgery on credit card, and make monthly payments back to their credit card. Additionally, CareCredit is a financing company specific for cosmetic surgery; patients can apply for CareCredit, and there are multiple options for CareCredit. Sometimes, patients opt to make payments directly to the office. This is a prepayment plan where a patient would pay until he or she pays the entire balance for the surgery; then, they would have their surgery.
Recovery
What is the recovery time and the healing process?
Patients that undergo a liposuction procedure are usually required to wear a specialty compression garment for several weeks to achieve maximum results. These garments provide firm compression and support to suctioned areas, also allowing for skin retraction to optimize final body contour. The garments used are required to be worn on a continuous basis day and night, however will be removed for bathing. Dr. Bandy does provide these garments for her patients, however additional garment purchase is recommended and can be purchased at an additional cost from our office. The amount of time a patient is required to wear this specialty garment is determined by Dr. Bandy and varies depending on the area(s) that are treated, how much fatty tissue is suctioned and how the patient is healing. Recovery is dependent on which area(s) are being suctioned as well as if multiple areas are suctioned simultaneously. Patients should expect significant bruising to certain areas of the body. A bruising period can last for several weeks and is not uncommon for bruising to last for a month. Pain can be controlled by medication that is prescribed at the time of the patients pre-operative appointment usually 1-2 weeks prior to a patients scheduled surgical date.
Is there a post-operative recovery facility that you recommend?
We do have a post operative recovery facility that we refer our patients to in Orange County, CA and Los Angeles, CA. In these situations, they will be picked up by the post operative care facility from our recovery room and brought to the recovery center where they are recovered overnight, and then brought back the next day for their follow up appointment.
– Dr. Amy Bandy, Over 20 Years of Experience