Less Than Perfect Lipo Results

There are many different reasons that someone may end up with less than perfect results from a lipo procedure. He or she may have looser skin or pre-existing stretch marks which is a sign that the desired amount of post-liposuction skin tightening may not be possible. Some people may have had prior surgeries with large amounts of scarring which could significantly limit the potential for smoothness after a lipo procedure. Some patients may not have followed important aftercare instructions or follow-up regularly with office visits/phone calls as instructed. Some patients do not continue to exercise or diet afterwards to ensure optimal results. As with any procedure in any office, results may vary.

Check out Pacific Lipo's gallery of before and after photos to get a better idea of how results do vary for patients with different body types, prior surgical scars, varying degrees of skin laxity, etc. Although results may vary, one can still appreciate the significant improvement that may be achieved when the procedure is performed by an experienced liposuction specialist. That being said, patients must keep in mind that not everyone will be completely thrilled with their results, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that the technique used by the liposuctionist was poor. Sometimes our bodies don’t heal as nicely as we would all hope. The goal of any lipo procedure is to help every patient look much better but unfortunately not every patient will feel better despite all reasonable efforts.

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Coolsculpting vs Liposculpture

Coolsculpting or "Cryolipolysis" is a process by which cold paddles are placed on a patient's skin in an effort to destroy fat cells by "freezing" them. Patients are told that over time, their layer of fat will reduce in size and thus provide them with a more pleasing shape. Although the Coolsculpting procedure itself is usually performed in about an hour, patients are told that results may take 6-16 weeks to be appreciated. The results can be mixed from no visible changes to subtle changes. The cost can be significant ranging from $750 - $7,500 depending on the number of areas to be treated and how many sessions your medical office recommends. As with many other methods that are advertised as "non-invasive" quick fixes, most patients spend money on multiple sessions which can quickly increase costs.

In recent months, many people have contacted our office, Pacific Lipo in San Diego, California, to inquire about the benefits of Coolsculpting vs. liposculpture. After a brief discussion via consultation, nearly every client chooses liposculpture over coolsculpting. The most common reason for their selection is that most people understand that although "sculpting" is a key part of the word "Cool-sculpting", there is virtually little to no sculpting being performed by the artist. The artist I'm referring to is the medical provider who is controlling the instrument. Every patient needs to be sculpted to varying degrees by an artist who can see and feel the changes as they are occurring. Relying on a machine to freeze tissue without a sculptor or artist in control can potentially lead to unwanted changes. See this short news video of a patient who had a Coolsculpting procedure performed and his opinion regarding his outcome.

Unfortunately, those that are interested in the latest, often over-stated trends such as Coolsculpting are lured in with biased ads or articles that promise a newer, more painless, and completely non-invasive technology. However, liposculpture is considered the "gold standard" in the industry for a reason.

Liposculpture can be performed while awake and the results can be very dramatic, depending on the experience of the medical provider who is performing it. Technology has been extremely beneficial to all industries, but when it comes to cosmetic procedures, choosing the right artist is the most important decision you will make in the entire process.

Pacific Lipo is a 5-star company located in San Diego, CA.  View before and after photos of actual Pacific Lipo patients who underwent our liposculpture.

Consultations are free and pricing is all-inclusive.

Rod Davis, is a Nationally Certified Professional Physicians Assistant (PA). In his role with the San Diego, California-based clinic, he performs consultations; engages in various outpatient liposuction procedures; liaises between directors, physicians, and staff; and generally manages the Pacific Lipo surgical department as it's Director of Surgery. Board certified as a PA for over ten years, Rodney Davis Physician Assistant has been licensed to practice in both California and New York State, and has trained other medical providers on the art of liposculpture/liposuction.

Variation in Liposuction Results

Author: Rod Davis, PA-C 

There are many different reasons that someone may end up with less than perfect results from a lipo procedure. He or she may have looser skin or pre-existing stretch marks which is a sign that the desired amount of post-liposuction skin tightening may not be possible. Some people may have had prior surgeries with large amounts of scarring which could significantly limit the potential for smoothness after a lipo procedure. Some patients may not have followed important aftercare instructions or follow-up regularly with office visits/phone calls as instructed. Some patients do not continue to exercise or diet afterwards to ensure optimal results. As with any procedure in any office, results may vary.

I invite anyone to view Pacific Lipo's Before and After Gallery to get a better idea of how results do vary for patients with different body types, prior surgical scars, varying degrees of skin laxity, etc. Although results may vary, one can still appreciate the significant improvement that may be achieved when the procedure is performed by an experienced liposuction specialist. That being said, patients must keep in mind that not everyone will be completely thrilled with their results, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that the technique used by the liposuctionist was poor. Sometimes our bodies don’t heal as nicely as we would all hope. The goal of any lipo procedure is to help every patient look much better but unfortunately not every patient will feel better despite all reasonable efforts.

Contact Pacific Lipo for a free consultation with our specialist Rod Davis, PA, Director of Surgery. 

There is only one Pacific Lipo and we are located in San Diego, CA. So don’t be fooled by our competitors! Call today to speak with one of our patient coordinators. 858.427.8899

Rod Davis is the Director of Surgery at Pacific Liposculpture in La Jolla, California. To view before/after photos of Rod’s work, visit the photo gallery at www.pacificlipo.com.  Videos of Rod Davis, PA-C, performing the procedure can also be found on Pacific Lipo's YouTube Channel.