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Dr. David Amron | Liposuction Surgeon Beverly Hills
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Initial consultation

Before you decide on surgery, the first step is scheduling a consultation with Dr. Amron. There are several purposes to this consultation, including:

  • Determining candidacy for surgery
  • Establishing your cosmetic goals
  • Examination so Dr. Amron can gather necessary data to establish a treatment plan

This comprehensive procedure also allows Dr. Amron to determine any alternative options to give you similar results. He will not perform a procedure unless a patient truly needs it, or he may recommend a less invasive form of treatment. By performing this thorough consultation, Dr. Amron is able to ensure his own motivation for surgery as well as establish how the patient will benefit. During this time, a quote is given for the procedure.

Pre-op visit

Several weeks prior to surgery, the patient comes in for a medical evaluation. We take a medical history and conduct blood work to ensure the patient can undergo surgery. Additionally, we take photographs to compare before and after surgery. We use this time to handle all other logistics of surgery, including paperwork, prescriptions and pre-op instructions. Any final questions or concerns can be addressed at this time.

Day of surgery

On the day of surgery, Dr. Amron begins by marking treatment areas and taking pre-op photos. He numbs the incision points, also known as access points. He then applies local anesthetic and uses a drug called dilute epinephrine, which shrinks capillaries to prevent blood loss.

Next, Dr. Amron begins the liposuction. He inserts a cannula into the incision to access the underlying fat layer. With a back and forth motion, he breaks up the fat, allowing it to be suctioned through the cannula. Dr. Amron’s technique is typically to start in the deeper layers of fat and gradually move toward the surface. As he moves toward the surface, he uses smaller and flatter cannulas to ensure he gets all possible fat.

In order to get the best possible result, Dr. Amron uses crossing patterns with the cannula from multiple access points. By approaching the treatment area from multiple incisions, he can ensure a smooth texture and natural-looking result. During the procedure, patients are fully awake, allowing Dr. Amron to shift their position to achieve the optimal result.

As a final step, Dr. Amron and his assistants gently massage the treatment area to allow the removal of excess fluids. Patients will then spend time relaxing in our comfortable recovery room until they feel well enough to go home.

Recovery

After surgery, our patients must have a friend or family member bring them home. They can immediately resume a normal diet and may take our prescribed antibiotics. Because Dr. Amron’s approach to liposuction is so gentle, only one in ten patients take painkillers following surgery. The local anesthetic from the surgery remains active for up to 24 hours after surgery, causing minimal discomfort and pain.

After surgery, most patients are alert and experience no nausea, grogginess or any other feeling that generally comes with general anesthesia. The incision points are usually left open to drain excess fluid, which is typically gone within a day. Patients are encouraged to take a long walk the day after surgery to promote faster healing. A compression garment is usually worn for about a week following surgery.

Each aspect of your recovery will be thoroughly reviewed with Dr. Amron prior to surgery. He will make sure you have everything you need to stay comfortable.

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Follow-up visit

Dr. Amron usually sees his patients one week following surgery to check on the incisions and overall healing process. Patients should know that most bruising is gone after three weeks, at which point the results will really begin to show. At the six-month mark, patients will come back to the office to take post-op photos for comparison. At this point, patients have usually achieved 75% of their final results.

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As you can see, liposuction is a fairly comprehensive procedure. At the office of Dr. Amron, we ensure each step is met with total care and compassion. By attending to every little detail, we help our patients not only remain comfortable, but also see the best results possible from liposuction. If you would like to set an appointment for your initial consultation, please call us today.

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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