Marine Makes Tape After Lipo

Rod Davis, PA-C and Director of Surgery at Pacific Lipo, preps a Marine for the liposculpture (lipo) procedure.  This Marine has a tape test that he needs to pass later in the week and has been unable to lose the weight with diet and exercise. The patient is looking for immediate and permanent inch loss that will save his career with the Marine Corps. Davis targets this patient's love handles, upper and lower abdomen to remove inches of fat and get him within measurements.

Pacific Lipo was pleased to hear that this Marine did in fact pass his measurements and his results continued to improve over time.  The video above shows him immediately after his procedure and his progress at 2 months.

Are you active duty military or military spouse?

Call Pacific Lipo today for our military specials

858.427.8899

Are You A Good Candidate For Tumescent Lipo?

Tumescent anesthesia liposuction can be of great benefit for most people who have fatty deposits in areas of their bodies that have not responded well to dieting and exercise. However, the best candidates for tumescent liposuction are active, healthy persons of average weight and good skin tone, and who have never had a lipo procedure to the same body part. Overweight individuals can also benefit from tumescent liposuction, especially if they are in the process of exercising and losing weight. The tumescent liposuction technique should be judiciously used in the morbidly obese. Ideal patients have committed to healthier habits and do not consider liposuction to be a substitute for exercising. Your liposuction specialist should listen to your goals of the treatment to better ascertain whether you have realistic expectations for what liposuction can and cannot do. It is best that liposuction patients have no significant medical problems. Age by itself is not a significant factor in tumescent liposuction.

The best way to know if you are a good candidate for tumescent lipo is to schedule a consultation with a tumescent liposuction specialist.

For more information on Liposuction in San Diego, California, please contact Pacific Lipo at (858) 427-8899.

... MY BODY LOOKS AMAZING. I finally have my confidence back. And feel like a whole new person. I will continue to recommend Pacific Lipo to everyone I know.  -Mandy J. from Irvine, CA

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...Thanks Pacific Lipo for helping me and my husband achieve what was just not going away at the Gym.

-Elena P. from Oceanside, CA

Pacific Liposculpture's body contouring procedures achieve amazing results in a spa-like outpatient setting. Our highly trained experts use instruments so tiny that only a local anesthetic is necessary and no stitching is required! Our goal is for you to remain comfortable and awake during your procedure, recover faster afterward, with minimal scarring, firmer, tighter skin, and smoother overall results.

Liposculpture under local anesthesia is the safest way to have liposuction. However, there are some people who may find it more uncomfortable than most other patients. I once performed a procedure on a patient who shared with me (after starting her procedure) that she always has difficulty when going to her dentist and requires multiple injections of the anesthetic to complete her dental procedures. Such people are commonly referred to as “lidocaine resistant” and may have a more comfortable experience if they were under general anesthesia (sleeping). However, general anesthesia is less safe and much more expensive. There were a handful of times when we stopped for a few minutes to add extra anesthetic during this person’s procedure but this is expected. She was still able to complete her procedure and even drive herself home afterwards. She scheduled another procedure in our office immediately afterwards.

Many members of our staff, including myself, have had a liposculpture procedure. Most patients anticipate that lipo will not be a completely pain-free event for every patient but neither is laser hair removal, waxing, Botox, dental procedures, etc. So like many other procedures, one should have some expectation of momentary discomfort but most patients are pleasantly surprised.

The numbing phase tends to be the only uncomfortable part but normally just last for 5-10 minutes. Anyone can view website videos of actual patients having the same procedure that this person had but they are clearly comfortable and experiencing no pain while having their problem areas reshaped. Please visit Pacific Lipo's YouTube Channel to see patients having a procedure.

As for the incisions, we do not use stitches which allows for a couple of days of drainage (lessens swelling and bruising). Therefore, the incisions are still a little stretched immediately following the procedure. They normally heal about the size of a freckle and sometimes fade significantly but that takes some time. The incisions do shrink, bruising does fade, and the discomfort usually passes after 2-6 weeks. View Before and Photos of what incisions and results may look like immediately after our procedures (1 week later, 1 month, and several months after).

Call to schedule your Complimentary Consultation today!

858.427.8899

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Upper Arm Liposuction - San Diego, California

Are you ready to start wearing sleeveless tops this summer?

You can start now with Pacific Lipo's upper arm slimming procedure. We specialize in liposculpture and it is all we do here in our office. 

Liposculpture is the permanent way to rid yourself of unsightly, flabby arm "wings" that make you appear much older and less healthy than you actually feel. Our arm liposculpture procedure will remove fat and tighten the skin, giving incomparable results. It does not take long to see results from upper arm liposculpture. Many people who have undergone our arm liposculpture procedure experience instant results, only minimal discomfort, and are able to return to work the next day. So call or come in today and get on the road to slimmer, sleeker arms.

To learn more about our procedures, watch a video of a patient who is a former gymnast who turned to liposculpture for help toning her arms. Follow her through her before, during, and after experience.  Pacific Lipo's Director of Surgery Rod Davis, PA-C performs the liposculpture procedure.

…my body is totally transformed! I was always very active and had good muscle tone. (But covered by layers of fat). Now I have a very sexy hour glass shape and can finally see the definition in my arms! -Katie H. from San Diego, CA

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Products To Avoid

There are products known to thin the blood, slowing the clotting process.  Other products are potentially harmful because of MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitory effects.  Some have the effect of lowering serum potassium levels, which can cause abnormal heart rhythms.  Some products impact the liver when general anesthesia is used.  Therefore, starting two weeks before surgery and ending two weeks after, surgery, please do not use the following:

PRODUCTS CONTAINING ASPIRIN

Alka-Seltzer, Anacin, Ascriptin, Bufferin, Contac, Darvon, Ecotrin, Empirin, Excedrin, Fiorinal, Midol, Norgesic, Percodan, Triaminic Vanquish

NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PRODUCTS

Advil, Aleve, Anaprox, Cataflam, Clinorial, Daypro, Dolobid, Duract, Ecotrin, Feldene, Ibuprofen, Indocin, Lodine, Medipren, Motrin, Nalfon, Naprelan, Naproxen, Naprosyn, Nuprin, Orudis, Oruvail, Ponstel, Relafen, Tolectin, Toradol, Voltaren

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS AND FOODS

Aloe (ingested), Bilberry, Cayenne, Echinacea, Garlic, Ginger, Gingko, PC-SPES, Protein powders containing Vitamin E, Red wine, St John's wort, Vitamin E (Vitamin E is ok in a multiple vitamin, but please do not take extra), Yohimbe

There may be other products that you may need to avoid.  Please contact the office before taking any medications two weeks prior and two weeks after surgery.

Acetaminophen (like Tylenol) is acceptable for headache and pain relief.

Arnica montana (homeopathic medicine) is acceptable for postoperative bruising and swelling.  If Arnica is used, please start after surgery as it thins the blood. Melatonin (hormone) 3mg is acceptable to use as a sleep aide after surgery. Take at bedtime. 

DAY OF PROCEDURE

Eat a light breakfast and/or lunch on the day of your procedure; avoid caffeinated products such as coffee, tea, or energy drinks.  It is recommended that patients wear or bring loose and comfortable clothing the day of procedure. 

Male patients should shave hair covering the abdomen and chest prior to an abdominal lipo procedure..

Please call Pacific Lipo at (858) 427-8899 for any questions.  Visit our website to learn more about our office and procedures www.pacificlipo.com.

FAQ - How Much Pain Is There?

It's one of the most common questions we hear before a procedure... "does it hurt?" So we've decided to let our patients answer the question "What can I expect during lipo?" Follow 5 Pacific Lipo patients during their procedure to see how they are feeling while the fat is being suctioned out. 

Liposculpture (lipo) procedures are performed by Pacific Lipo's Director of Surgery, Rod Davis, PA-C.  The procedure is done under local anesthesia which minimizes the patient's discomfort and maximizes safety. 

Visit www.pacificlipo.com to view more videos and photos of Davis's patients at Pacific Lipo.

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Benefits of Liposculpture Under Local Anesthesia vs General Anesthesia

by Rod Davis, PA-C

Director of Surgery, Pacific Liposculpture

Liposculpture under local anesthesia is the safest way to have liposuction. However, there are some people who may find it more uncomfortable than most other patients. I once performed a procedure on a patient who shared with me (after starting her procedure) that she always has difficulty when going to her dentist and requires multiple injections of the anesthetic to complete her dental procedures. Such people are commonly referred to as “lidocaine resistant” and may have a more comfortable experience if they were under general anesthesia (sleeping). However, general anesthesia is less safe and much more expensive. There were a handful of times when we stopped for a few minutes to add extra anesthetic during this person’s procedure but this is expected. She was still able to complete her procedure and even drive herself home afterwards. She scheduled another procedure in our office immediately afterwards : )

Many members of our staff, including myself, have had a lipoosculpture procedure. Most patients anticipate that lipo will not be a completely pain-free event for every patient but neither is laser hair removal, waxing, Botox, dental procedures, etc. So like many other procedures, one should have some expectation of momentary discomfort but most patients are pleasantly surprised.

The numbing phase tends to be the only uncomfortable part but normally just last for 5-10 minutes. Anyone can view website videos of actual patients having the same procedure that this person had but they are clearly comfortable and experiencing no pain while having their problem areas reshaped. Please visit Pacific Lipo's YouTube Channel to see patients having a procedure.

As for the incisions, we do not use stitches which allows for a couple of days of drainage (lessens swelling and bruising). Therefore, the incisions are still a little stretched immediately following the procedure. They normally heal about the size of a freckle and sometimes fade significantly but that takes some time. The incisions do shrink, bruising does fade, and the discomfort usually passes after a 2-6 weeks. To view before and photos of what incisions and results may look like immediately after our procedures (1 week later, 1 month, and several months after) , please visit www.PacificLipo.com.

Call Today for a Complimentary Consultation (858) 427-8899

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