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David M. Amron, MD
Liposuction
DAVID M. AMRON, MD
The Beverly Hills dermatologic surgeon has built his renowned international reputation based on artistic precision and a dedication to the creative process of liposculpture surgery.
In the United States, liposuction is the most frequently performed cosmetic surgery. It is also one of the most commonly redone surgeries, with an approximate 25 percent revision rate. Amidst the glitz and glam of Beverly Hills, one dermatologic surgeon is cutting through the fat and providing solutions for patients who find themselves with less-than-desirable liposuction results.
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With a background in dermatology, Dr. Amron is armed with an in-depth understanding of the skin and how it best responds to this cosmetic procedure. He is a purist, forgoing trendy technologies of melting fat in favor of the tactile sensation of reducing the amount of fat using his own judgment and expertise. For these reasons he is extensively featured on television networks such as CNN, BBC America, and Discovery Health, and in print publications like The Wall Street Journal , People , and Comsopolitan . In this latest edition of Haute MD, the revered dermatologic surgeon, who Entertainment Tonight calls the “Guru of Liposuction,” offers his insights into America’s favorite cosmetic surgery.
Tell us a little about your approach to liposuction surgery.
Dr. David Amron Liposuction surgery is the only major cosmetic surgery that I perform and I believe in getting it right the first time. I think this is an important factor to consider when choosing a cosmetic surgeon, because it is difficult to be a jack-of-all-trades. By limiting my menu of services, it allows me to hyper-focus on my specific liposuction technique. My whole philosophy is based on balancing and creating the proper proportion. Liposuction is a surgery that should be reserved only to target areas of genetic disproportion. Who is a good candidate has little to do with being overweight or out of shape. These are the patient’s responsibility. Mine is to balance and contour their body. The way that I do this is under a local anesthesia with a method I call “pure tumescent liposuction,” originally developed by dermatologic surgeons. I prefer to keep the patient awake during the surgery because it is crucial to have them in the most perfect position while I am contouring and sculpting. When the patient is awake, they are an active participant in their own results. Under general anesthesia the patient can only lie there, with loose muscle tone, and there’s no way to accurately contour the targeted areas. A conscious patient can adjust and shift their body, working with me as I precisely sculpt each area.
HL You are not a proponent of certain technological trends in the industry which claim to melt away fat. Why?
DA One of the problems that I have with some of the newer technologies in the industry, such as lasers and ultrasounds that some doctors boast can melt fat away faster, is that people are putting a lot of trust in the machine and not necessarily in the person behind the machine. That is not what that is about for me. Welldone liposuction is about proper judgment
and perfect technique. It is always about the surgeon’s hands, eyes, judgment, and artistry behind the tools. I find that liposculpture is such a tactile procedure that I don’t trust the aspect of just melting fat. I want to feel exactly how much I’m bringing the areas down.
HL Approximately 40 percent of the surgeries you perform are revision work, repairing or improving on the results done previously by other surgeons. What are some of the most common mistakes that you see?
DA Most often I see patients who have been thrown out of balance and proportion. Frequently patients undergo liposuction surgery for the wrong reasons, such as being overweight, but really, liposuction is a tool to target areas of
genetic disproportion. It is a balancing procedure, so for most revision surgeries that I do, my role is to rebalance the body. Sometimes the first liposuction was not done aggressively enough.
That is fairly easy to adjust by going back in and bringing the area down more. Sometimes the areas were not blended well with the surrounding areas so there can be drop offs or shelves, creating an unnatural look to the border of the
liposuction. In those cases I will go in and blend the areas and smooth things out. I think that one of the biggest mistakes I encounter are surgeons that were too aggressive. Often they dive in and approach it from the standpoint of just sucking
fat out. But there is so much more to it than just sucking fat out. It really is very artistic. And that is a big area of my revision work—treating areas of the skin that have a lot of unevenness. There can be ripples, dents, or pockets of fat remaining—
basically just a lot of irregularities. It is one of the most challenging areas to approach with a liposuction surgery revision.
HL What advice do you have for prospective patients in order to ensure that surgery revision will not be needed?
DA Obviously checking board certification is essential, but another important thing is to pay close attention to the consultation itself. Choose several doctors to consult with and get different opinions. Take your time and see how complete and comprehensive the doctor is being. If you feel like you’re being rushed, it could be a red flag. If you feel like you’re being sold to as opposed to educated and guided, to me that is also a red flag. I really try to approach the patient with complete integrity and I think that makes all the difference in the world.
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Dr. Amron's Discusses the Top Five Liposuction Mistakes
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Dr. Amron's A Cut Above Show moves to KFWB 980 AM this Saturday at 4 pm
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Recovering from rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Here are a few tips to make your recovery from rhinoplasty easier:
• A recliner or pillows are essential as you'll need to sleep elevated for a few days
• Place the items that you’ll need at waist height, that way as you are recovering you won’t have to bend over to pick up things.
Contact Spalding Drive Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology for more information on Rhinoplasty.
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Gift Ideas - for the Graduate, Bride or Mom-To-be with a Spring Skin-Glow Package
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Spalding Drive Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology has a great gift ideas.
Get Your Skin into Shape just in time for Weddings and Graduations. Our Spring Skin-Glow Special offers three treatments (sold as a package) for only $350 (a $450 value). Combine a Micro-Dermabrasion treatment with a Custom Purity Acne Facial or a Nourish and Glow Anti-Oxidant Facial.
Make Your Appointment Now With Our Clinical Licensed Esthetician, Aubrie Cook at (310) 275-2467 and mention the Spring Skin-Glow Special. Aubrie Cook is a licensed esthetician at Spalding Drive Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology. With an interest in improving skin health and treating problematic skin, Aubrie is a dedicated guide when it comes to fully educating patients on their skin care options. While guiding patients, a creative approach is always taken in order to synergistically combine skin care and laser treatments, along with surgery or other procedures performed within the Spalding Drive office. Aubrie strives to help our patients achieve their goals when it comes to the healthy skin they deserve.
The Spring Skin-Glow offer is good Until May 31, 2008.
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Dr. Amron to host a live video chat on liposuction from 6 to 7 pm on Wednesday, May 21
Liposuction
Dr. David Amron will be discussing the Top Five Liposuction Myths and Mistakes in a live chat hosted by Make Me Heal from 6 to 7 pm on Wednesday, May 21 - http://www.makemeheal.com/chats/schedule.php
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Top Five Liposuction Myths
1. Liposuction is Dangerous
Top Five Liposuction Mistakes
1. Liposuction causes dimples and irregularities - This is caused by suctioning to close to the skin or too aggressively.
2. The patient becomes disproportionate - Often too much fat is taken from one or two areas and the doctor does not pay attention to balance when liposuctioning the body.
3. Loose skin - The skin on different parts of the body also behaves differently and needs to be approached on an individual basis. If the skin tone is not goot in one are, the experience of your doctor will be crucial.
4. Fat returns – In some cases this is due to not enough fat removed being removed from the correct areas, it is about making sure the body is in proportion.
5. Incisions improperly positioned or are too large - The key to successful liposuction is to place the incisions in areas that will be less noticeable.
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