After Your Liposuction Procedure

Following your procedure, we will explain your healing process and how to achieve max results.  We will also provide you with all your medications and first garment at no additional charge.  Since liposculpture is minimally invasive and performed under a local anesthetic, you will be able to return to your normal routine.  You do not want to do any heavy lifting or working out for 4-6 weeks after your procedure.  Expect to have drainage from your incisions for a few days.  No stitches are necessary.  We recommend you have a driver so that you can kick your feet up and relax!

Follow up appointments are free and highly encouraged.  Our team at Pacific Lipo would like to see you during your recovery process and make sure you are getting the best results possible.  Patients usually return 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after their procedure.  If you are coming from out of town, that is not a problem!  Most follow up appointments can be done virtually through email with photos and phone calls.

Any questions or concerns you may have during your recovery can be addressed by a Medical Assistant, Patient Coordinator, or our Director of Surgery.  Don’t hesitate to call, our team would love to hear from you and we are happy to answer any questions you may have!

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Prepare For Your Liposculpture Procedure

Preparation for your procedure is smooth and effortless.  At your consultation you will have the opportunity to learn about liposculpture and if this procedure is right for you.  You will meet with our Director of Surgery, Rod Davis, PA-C, who performs all of our procedure here at Pacific Lipo.  We will be happy to answer any questions that you may have.  Our patients are provided with a list of products to avoid prior to their procedure; following this list can help your healing and recovery process.  Since liposculpture is a minimally invasive procedure most patients will not need any lab tests or blood work.

On the day of the procedure, you are able to eat a light meal, drink fluids, and even wear makeup.  Loose fitting clothing is the best attire to wear on the day of your procedure so that you are comfortable afterwards.  If you happen to bring a friend or family member with you, we will accommodate them with a private room where they may relax until your procedure has been completed and you are ready to go home.

Consults are free and offer you the opportunity to learn what this procedure can do for you.

Rodney Davis and the whole staff at Pacific Lipo have been awesome! Very friendly and informative throughout the process!  If you are considering liposculpture, I highly recommend checking out Pacific Lipo!  You won’t be disappointed.   -C.M. from San Diego, CA

What do you have to lose, besides inches?

Call a patient coordinator to get started today (858) 427-8899

Medical Director - Dr. Harrison Robbins

Dr. Harrison Robbins, M.D, DMD, is Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery with more than 30 years of experience as a licensed physician in the state of California. Dr. Robbins, along with his highly trained liposculpture team, will help to minimize your risks while offering you the best possible care all under local anesthesia! Because of Dr. Robbins' training and expertise in liposuction technology, Pacific Lipo's procedures significantly reduce pain, swelling and bruising, while providing you with smoother results, tighter skin, and permanent contour improvements.

Dr. Robbins is an officer of the Board of Directors of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and served as Chair of its Examination Section for seven years. As a member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, he was Chair of Education and Publication Committees. He was Founding Editor of Cosmetic Surgery Newsline and a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. He served as President of the American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery. He recently served as Editor of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians and Investigators (APPI) section of its journal Monitor, and on the Editorial Advisory Board for the Academy of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). He currently serves as member of the Institutional Review Board for Scripps Health La Jolla and its San Diego Hospitals. He is also a member of the Research Committee of the Cosmetic Surgery Foundation. He received the 1st Annual Award for Best Scholarly Article published by the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery for his article, The First Facelift, and has published 4 additional articles on clinical trial research.

Dr. Robbins is currently President of the California Academy of Cosmetic Surgery elected to a 2 year term. He represents CACS on the 7-member Advisory Committee of the Medical Board of California for Physician Responsibility of Supervision of Affiliated Medical Care Providers. This Advisory Committee currently concentrates on Medical Spa regulation and regulation of Corporate Practice of Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Robbins is Board-certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Dr. Robbins supervises a team of highly trained liposuctionists with combined experience of well over 15,000 lipo procedures. Members of his team have participated in the liposculpture training of physicians and have authored several articles on various subjects from advanced lipo techniques to health and wellness. Share your treatment goals with one of Dr. Robbins' specialists so that you gain the knowledge that one needs to make the most informed decisions regarding your cosmetic surgery needs.

As Medical Director of Pacific Lipo, Dr. Harrison Robbins offers patients a lifetime of experience and knowledge in a state-of-the-art outpatient lipo center.

Inner Knee Lipo

Are you bothered by the fatty bulge on the inside of your knees?

The inner knee is another area that is near impossible to get rid of through diet and exercise alone. This isolated area can accumulate a pocket of fat and may give the appearance of "chunky" thighs or knees. Removing the stubborn fat from this area can have a large impact on your legs’ overall appearance.

The inner knee liposculpture procedure takes approximately 60-90 minutes and is often combined with inner thigh liposculpture for smoother, slender legs.

"Rod finished up with the thighs and then moved onto my abs. The procedure was about two hours, when I stood up and look down at my body, I was shocked that I looked sooo slim, my abs and my legs looked awesome!"  -Brooke M. from San Diego, CA

See more Before & After Images of Inner Knees from Pacific Lipo.

Today's Tumescent Liposculpture Vs. Traditional Liposuction

Author: Rodney Davis, Physician Assistant

Not very long ago, getting the shape that you always wanted required invasive surgery that almost certainly resulted in significant postoperative pain, obvious bruising, an increased risk of complications – not to mention an extended recovery time. Yesterday’s liposuction was risky, difficult, and surprisingly is still practiced  by most plastic surgeons who offer liposuction as just one of the several different procedures that they try to squeeze into an already exhaustive list of other cosmetic services. Liposuction is considered a major surgery, sometimes resulting in serious complications in the operating room, causes major bruising, and unsightly scars. This was and remains an aggressive procedure that produces deep bruises and sometimes requires stitches. This in turn can lead to increased scar formation.

Today’s tumescent liposuction, also known as Liposculpture, is a much safer procedure with minimal downtime.  Liposculpture is an advanced form of liposuction that leads to gentler body sculpting and more precise results. Unlike traditional liposuction with general anesthesia, liposculpture patients remain awake while their fat is removed with very tiny instruments. And, because Liposculpture doesn’t use the same heavy sedatives as traditional liposuction, most patients are able to walk out of the treatment offices immediately following the procedure. A good portion of liposculpture patients are able to return to most activities in 1 to 2 days. The tumescent liposuction procedure also stimulates the collagen-producing agents in skin, leaving skin firmer and smoother.

Liposculpture is less invasive. Most areas of the body require only 1 to 2 tiny incisions. The cannula, or straw-like tool that is used to suck out fat, is only 2-3 millimeters wide –that’s about the size of a cooked piece of spaghetti. The incisions resulting from the procedure are barely noticeable after only a few weeks. Because the cannulas are so much smaller than the ones used in traditional liposuction, you won’t experience the unsightly scars that sometimes accompany traditional liposuction.

Liposculpture is more gentle. When using larger instruments in
traditional liposuction, providers generally make larger, more aggressive strokes while removing fat. Liposculpture uses smaller cannulas, all procedures are performed with shorter, gentler strokes. Patients usually experience only mild soreness the day after the procedure – something equivalent to post-exercise muscle ache. Tumescent liposuction may take longer than traditional liposuction, but the procedure leaves minimal bruising and pain. With today’s Liposculpture, you get the same results as traditional liposuction without all of the bruising and scarring.

Liposculpture is not considered a major surgery, it is a completely outpatient procedure.  Some patients even drive themselves home from the procedure. Many of the serious complications associated with traditional liposuction occurred because the patient was under heavy anesthesia. Patients under heavy anesthesia are unable to tell their provider if the procedure is too aggressive or causing unusual amounts of pain.  With Tumescent Liposuction, complications due to general anesthesia are eliminated. Patients remain awake under light or no sedation, and always able to communicate anything they are feeling. And, because Liposculpture uses only local anesthetic, patients are less likely to experience adverse reactions. Gentle and minimally invasive, most patients are on their feet the next day, and enjoying their new body in no time.

For more information on Liposculpture, contact Pacific Lipo at (858) 427-8899. To ask Rod Davis, Physician Assistant a question – email rod@pacificlipo.com.

Consultation With Rodney Davis, PA-C

A consultation with Pacific Lipo gives you the opportunity to see the facility where your procedure will be performed, meet the staff, and learn more about the liposculpture procedure.  At a consultation, you will be able to meet with Director of Surgery, Rod Davis, PA-Certified,  who can help you to determine if you are a good candidate for this procedure and what you can expect for results.

Consultations are pressure-free with no obligation, they are available to help you confidently make a decision and prepare you for your procedure. So get to know more about Pacific Lipo and book your consultation.

To book your Complimentary Consultation do one of the following:

• Call 858.427.8899 to talk to a Patient Coordinator
• Submit the Time to Get Started contact form
• Complete a Virtual Consultation
• Visit Pacific Lipo's Contact Page

Consultations are available Monday – Friday and occasional Saturdays.  We look forward to meeting you soon! 

Inner Thigh Lipo

When stubborn fat accumulates between the thighs, this can lead to uncomfortable rubbing and chafing. It can also be a problem on the outer thighs or "saddlebags", making it difficult for the individual to find clothing that they fit comfortably into. The patient in this set of photos treated her inner thighs with liposculpture. There is a noticeable improvement in her shape and skin just 4 days and 4 weeks after her procedure.

For more information about the liposculpture procedure and if it is right for you call (858) 427-8899.  Ask for a complimentary consultation with liposculpture specialist, Rod Davis, PA-C.