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Dr. David Amron | Liposuction Surgeon Beverly Hills
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When I consult with a patient, I am evaluating from a number of different perspectives. I don’t go into my consultation and ask what they would like to treat or what they are here for. Instead I evaluate the entire body from neck down, from all angles and consider the following three factors: disproportion, weight, and laxity.

Disproportion

Is the patient carrying fat disproportionately throughout their body?

Twenty years ago I was featured on The Today Show with the perfect candidate for liposuction: an 18 year old, 110 pound patient—sounds unreasonable, but bear with me. The patient's mother was also on the show, and both mother and daughter shared a genetic disproportion of a thin, bony upper body, with large outer thigh “saddlebags” that were significantly disproportionate to the rest of the body. This is an example of the perfect liposuction patient: regardless of weight fluctuations, the areas of disproportion do not change. These are the areas of fat that are stubborn and do not change regardless of diet or exercise.

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Weight

Is the patient overweight?

I have never been a fan of BMI (body mass index) measurements as they relate to liposuction, as BMI does not differentiate a body that is disproportionate: you may have a high BMI caused by disproportion, when in fact you’re not overweight. Liposuction is not a weight loss technique and if the patient is significantly overweight, other strategies such as diet, lap band, or bypass surgeries may need to be considered first.

Laxity

Is there laxity in the treatment area?

Patients will grab an area of their body they dislike and wiggle and shake it around, which always leads me to ask what they would call the tissue they are grabbing on to. The first answer is always fat. The second answer is skin—but there is actually something else at play—potential laxity of the skin and underlying muscles. 

As we age, muscles can loosen. A good example is diastasis recti in women after childbirth. This is where the muscles of the abdomen have stretched and separated. A patient with this concern may think she needs liposuction but instead requires an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck surgery) to repair the muscle laxity and excess lax skin.

We are pleased to announce that our office is open for surgeries and cosmetic procedures as well as dermatology appointments. We are offering in person and virtual consultations to accommodate our patients locally, nationally and from around the world.

Under the guidance from the CDC and the California Department of Public Health, The Roxbury Institute has put in place specific policies and guidelines to ensure the health and safety of our patients and staff.

Out-of-Town and International Patients

  • We are safely performing surgeries and consultations.
  • We offer comprehensive virtual consultations. You may request your virtual consultation here or by calling 424-394-1610.
  • Rapid COVID-19 tests are available for out of state and international patients to ensure your safety during travel.
  • All surgery patients will be tested for COVID-19 prior to surgery.

Hotels and Dinning

  • Hotels, restaurants and local business have defined safety guidelines in place.
  • Our patient coordinator, Evelyn, can assist with hotel recommendations and reduced rates. You may contact Evelyn by emailing [email protected]
  • Restaurants are offering outdoor seating when applicable and have social distancing parameters between tables.

Transportation to and from the airport and around Los Angeles.

  • Ride share companies like Uber and Lyft are operating in Los Angeles. These companies are practicing safety measures such as requiring passengers and drivers to wear face coverings and keeping the front passenger seat empty. You can find more information about these companies response to COVID-19 by clickinghere (Lyft) and here (Uber).

Air and Long-Distance Traveling

  • We continue to safely see many out of state and international patients.
  • If you live within 8 hours of Los Angeles, we encourage you to drive.
  • If you live further away and need to fly please check with your preferred airline to know what COVID-19 protocols they have in place at the airport and on board.
  • If you live within the United States there is currently no quarantine requirements when you arrive and depart Los Angeles. You may view CDC domestic health notifications by state here for more information.
  • If you are an international patient, please check with your countries quarantine requirements and prepare accordingly for your return home after you visit us. You can view CDC travel notifications here for more information.

If you have any questions or need assistance booking your travel please contact our patient coordinator, Evelyn, by email [email protected] or phone 424-394-1610 option 3.

GENERAL COVID-19 UPDATE

Before your visit

Please let us know if you are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 or have had recent exposure to persons confirmed to be COVID-19 positive

  • Common symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, decreased or altered sense of smell, decreased or altered sense of taste and difficulty breathing.

What we are doing to protect our patients and our staff

  • Our staff will show proof of health and have negative COVID-19 results before returning to work and have daily temperature checks.
  • Staggered appointments to ensure social distancing.
  • Our entire team will be wearing face masks that cover their mouth and nose.
  • Hand sanitizer is available throughout the facility and sneeze guards have been installed.
  • Examination rooms will be sanitized and disinfected with medical grade sanitizers and antibacterial agents after each patient visit.
  • Daily cleaning and disinfecting routines have been increased, included sanitation of all surfaces, doorknobs, etc. throughout the lobby, waiting and clinical areas.

Arriving for your appointment

  • Face masks are required.
  • We will screen our patients for COVID-19 upon arrival and you will have your temperature taken with a non-contact thermometer.
  • To limit the number of people in our office, we are asking patients to come to their appointment alone, or if assistance is necessary, to limit guest to 1 person.
  • Physical contact, such as handshakes or hugs, will be avoided.
  • Please keep a social distance of 6 feet or more from other individuals when in the office.
  • Hand sanitizer is provided when you enter the facility and is located throughout the office.
  • Gloves are provided.

If you need to reschedule your appointment, we ask that you contact us 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment time so we can properly adjust and maintain our COVID-19 protocol and social distancing measures. Please call 424-394-1610 or email [email protected] to reschedule.

We greatly appreciate your cooperation and understating during this difficult time and very much look forward to seeing you soon.

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