Cosmetic surgery procedure
Liposuction
Liposuction removes stubborn, diet-resistant fat from the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, and neck to reveal smoother, more defined contours, with lipo 360 and high-definition options tailored to your goals.
Liposuction in Sherman Oaks and Pasadena
Even with a healthy diet and consistent exercise, many people carry pockets of fat that simply will not budge. Liposuction remains one of the most trusted ways to remove that stubborn fat and reveal the smoother, more defined shape underneath. At Cosmetic Doc, Dr. Husam Elias, a triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon, performs liposuction with an artist's eye for proportion, sculpting results that look natural and balanced rather than simply smaller. Patients visit us from across the San Fernando Valley, the San Gabriel Valley, and greater Los Angeles for body contouring. If diet-resistant fat is keeping you from feeling confident in your own body, we invite you to schedule a consultation at our Pasadena or Sherman Oaks office.
What Is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a body contouring procedure that removes localized fat deposits through small, discreet incisions. Dr. Elias uses the tumescent technique, in which the treatment area is first infused with a dilute anesthetic solution. This minimizes bleeding, improves comfort, and allows fat to be removed smoothly and evenly with a thin cannula. Common treatment areas include the abdomen, flanks (love handles), back, inner and outer thighs, upper arms, and the chin and neck.
It is important to understand that liposuction is a contouring procedure, not a weight loss method. The ideal candidate is at or near a stable weight and has good skin elasticity, since skin that retracts well produces the smoothest result. During your consultation, Dr. Elias evaluates your skin quality honestly and will tell you if a skin-tightening procedure would serve you better, either alone or in combination with liposuction.
Lipo 360, High-Definition Contouring, and Fat Transfer
- Lipo 360: rather than treating one spot in isolation, lipo 360 contours the entire midsection, including the abdomen, flanks, and lower back, in a single session so your waistline looks balanced from every angle.
- High-definition liposuction: for patients who are already fit, this advanced approach removes fat more precisely around the natural muscle anatomy to enhance athletic definition.
- Fat transfer: the fat we remove does not have to go to waste. It can be purified and used to add volume elsewhere, such as in a Brazilian butt lift or facial fat grafting.
What patients gain
Benefits of Liposuction
Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the world for good reason. Here is what it can do for you.
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Target Stubborn Fat
Remove diet-resistant fat deposits that ignore even your most disciplined efforts in the gym and kitchen, from love handles to a double chin.
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Sculpt Natural Contours
Dr. Elias contours each area with attention to your overall proportions, so the result looks like a naturally fitter version of you, not an operated one.
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Treat Multiple Areas
Address the abdomen, flanks, back, thighs, arms, or neck in one session, or choose lipo 360 for complete contouring of the midsection.
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Enjoy Lasting Results
The fat cells removed during liposuction do not grow back. With a stable weight and healthy habits, your improved contours can last for many years.
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Put Fat to Work
Harvested fat can be purified and transferred to enhance the buttocks or restore youthful facial volume, giving you two improvements from one procedure.
The Liposuction Experience at Cosmetic Doc
Your journey begins with a one-on-one consultation, where Dr. Elias listens to your goals, examines the areas that bother you, and assesses your skin quality. We use detailed photographic analysis and digital planning to map your treatment areas and preview how contouring can improve your proportions. On surgery day, your procedure is performed under local anesthesia, IV sedation, or general anesthesia with hospital-grade monitoring, depending on the extent of treatment. Most sessions take one to three hours. Afterward, you will wear a compression garment to support your new contours and minimize swelling. Many patients return to desk work within about a week and resume light exercise within two weeks. Your refined shape continues to emerge over the following two to three months as residual swelling resolves.
How Much Does Liposuction Cost in Los Angeles?
Liposuction is a personalized procedure, so pricing varies from patient to patient. The main factors include:
- Treatment areas: the number and size of the areas treated, from a single zone to full lipo 360.
- Technique: standard tumescent liposuction versus high-definition contouring or liposuction combined with fat transfer.
- Anesthesia: whether your plan calls for local anesthesia, IV sedation, or general anesthesia.
- Facility: office-based treatment versus a procedure in our accredited surgery center.
You will receive a personalized quote at your consultation, and financing options are available to make your procedure fit comfortably into your budget.
Schedule Your Liposuction Consultation
If stubborn fat is standing between you and the shape you want, we are here to help. Contact Cosmetic Doc to schedule your liposuction consultation with Dr. Elias at our Sherman Oaks office at (818) 789-6622 or our Pasadena office at (626) 440-0099. We proudly serve the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, and all of greater Los Angeles.
Questions patients ask
Liposuction FAQs
Is liposuction a good way to lose weight?
No. Liposuction is a contouring procedure, not a weight loss treatment. It works best for patients at or near a stable weight who have localized fat deposits that resist diet and exercise. Removing those pockets refines your shape, but overall weight change is typically modest.
What is the difference between lipo 360 and regular liposuction?
Traditional liposuction treats one or two specific areas. Lipo 360 contours the entire circumference of the midsection, including the abdomen, flanks, and lower back, in a single session. Treating the waistline as a whole often produces a more balanced, harmonious result than treating spots in isolation.
Does liposuction hurt during recovery?
Most patients describe the first several days as sore and tender, similar to an intense workout, rather than sharply painful. Discomfort is typically well controlled with medication and a compression garment. Soreness fades steadily over the first one to two weeks as you return to normal activity.
Will the fat come back after liposuction?
The fat cells removed during liposuction are gone permanently. However, the remaining fat cells can still enlarge with significant weight gain, which may affect your result. Patients who maintain a stable weight with healthy habits typically enjoy their improved contours for many years.
Am I a candidate for liposuction if I have loose skin?
Skin quality matters. Liposuction reduces volume, but it relies on your skin to retract over the new contour. If you have significant laxity, Dr. Elias will discuss options honestly at your consultation, which may include skin-tightening procedures alone or combined with liposuction for a smoother result.
When will I see my final liposuction results?
You will notice a slimmer contour once early swelling improves, usually within a few weeks. Results continue to refine as swelling fully resolves and the skin settles, with most patients seeing their final shape around three months and subtle improvements continuing up to six months.
Your surgeon
Meet Your Surgeon
Dr. Husam Elias
MD, DMD, FACS
Your liposuction results depend on the eye and hand of your surgeon. Meet Dr. Husam Elias, the triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon behind Cosmetic Doc.
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Your Choice for Expert Cosmetic Surgery in Pasadena & Sherman Oaks
Cosmetic Doc delivers board-certified cosmetic surgery with care, compassion, and artistry. From facelifts and rhinoplasty to body contouring, Dr. Husam Elias pairs dual MD/DMD training with an on-site AAAHC-accredited surgery center for the safest, most natural-looking results. Contact our Pasadena or Sherman Oaks office today to schedule your consultation.