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Stubborn belly fat can keep your midsection looking fuller than you would like, even when your weight is stable. Ralph A. Massey, MD offers abdominal liposuction in Santa Monica to reduce this fullness and improve your abdominal shape.
Dr. Massey performs treatment with local anesthesia, so you can stay awake without general anesthesia.
Abdominal liposuction, also called stomach liposuction, removes localized fat beneath the skin of the upper abdomen, lower abdomen, or both. This targeted form of liposuction improves body contour rather than producing significant weight loss.
If belly fat has persisted despite healthy habits, abdominal liposuction might suit your goals. Good candidates generally:
During your consultation, Dr. Massey examines your abdomen and reviews your medical history before recommending treatment. He also considers the source of the fullness, since liposuction does not remove deeper fat surrounding the internal organs.
Dr. Massey marks the areas to be treated, then introduces a tumescent solution containing diluted local anesthetic to numb the abdomen. Minimal, carefully controlled sedation helps keep you comfortable during treatment.
Through small incisions, he inserts thin tubes called cannulas to remove fat and shape the abdomen. He adjusts the treatment to your fat distribution, paying attention to how the treated areas blend with the surrounding contours.
After a monitored recovery period, you return home with an adult who can drive you.
Some swelling, bruising, and soreness are normal during early recovery. You will wear a compression garment to help control swelling and support the treated area.
Time away from work depends on the extent of treatment and your job’s physical demands. Some patients return to desk work within a few days, while others need one to two weeks. Heavy lifting and strenuous exercise require a longer break and Dr. Massey’s clearance.
Gentle walking is encouraged as you recover. We provide individual liposuction aftercare instructions covering garment use, incision care, bathing, medication, and activity.
Abdominal treatment focuses on changes in shape and proportion. Benefits include:
The amount of improvement depends on your starting shape, fat distribution, and skin quality.
Your abdominal contour becomes more defined as swelling settles over the following weeks and months. Allow several months for the treated area to heal and the results to develop.
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Abdominal liposuction cost depends on the size of the treatment area, the amount of contouring needed, and the time required. Treating the upper and lower abdomen together or including the flanks also affects the price. After Dr. Massey establishes your treatment plan, we will provide a personalized estimate.
Dr. Ralph A. Massey has more than 25 years of experience performing and teaching liposuction. He is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained cosmetic surgeon who completed his cosmetic surgery fellowship at Columbia University, where he also taught liposuction techniques to other physicians.
His teaching work continued through UCLA, where he has served as an assistant clinical professor. With much of his clinical work focused on liposuction, Dr. Massey brings extensive experience in fat removal and body contouring to your care.
Our AAAHC-accredited surgery center has dedicated operating and recovery rooms, with trained staff supporting your care. Patient safety and comfort are priorities throughout your experience with us.
Liposuction removes localized fat, while a tummy tuck removes excess skin and can repair separation of the abdominal muscles. If loose skin or muscle separation is your main concern, liposuction alone is unlikely to provide the correction you want.
Yes, abdominal treatment can include love handle liposuction when appropriate. Addressing both areas allows Dr. Massey to contour the front and sides of the midsection together.
Removed fat cells do not return, but the remaining cells can enlarge with weight gain. Maintaining a stable weight helps preserve your abdominal contour over time.
If you are considering abdominal liposuction in Santa Monica, Dr. Massey can help you decide whether fat removal suits your goals. Contact our office to book your consultation and receive clear recommendations based on your shape and the changes you would like to make.
"Dr Massey, you are a rarity today and a fine representation of what a doctor should be… caring for the patient above all else. Thank you most deeply for your beautiful work on my nose. Thank you most especially for seeing me through a very traumatic experience with outstanding care, sensitivity and professionalism."
For Dr. Massey safety is the first priority with any surgery. He has personally performed hundreds of liposuction surgeries, and none of his patients has had any type of serious complication. Indeed in a recent study of over 15,000 patients treated with tumescent liposuction there was not a single serious complication.
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