The popularity of awake liposuction has created a problem: not every surgeon offering it necessarily has the expertise to perform it safely. Social media feeds might flaunt impressive before-and-after photos, but these don’t tell you much about the surgeon’s training or experience, let alone their facilities or safety protocols. When you’re trusting someone to sculpt […]
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One of the most common questions Dr. Hakimi hears from explant patients is, “Do I need en bloc capsulectomy?” The short answer is: probably not. While en bloc removal sounds more thorough, it’s typically reserved for specific medical situations, not routine explant surgery. The confusion around these terms can make an already overwhelming decision even […]
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Liposuction can do remarkable things for your body contours. It eliminates stubborn fat that refuses to budge no matter how many sit-ups you do, and some techniques, like Total Definer Liposuction, can even give you a more athletic look by highlighting your musculature. But one thing many patients don’t consider is that less fat doesn’t […]
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For years, you’ve been told the same thing: eat less and exercise more. But no matter how disciplined you are, the fat in your hips, thighs and calves won’t budge. Worse, it hurts. Your legs feel heavy by midday, and clothes that fit your upper body don’t come close to fitting your lower half. If […]
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Fat is all the rage right now. We’re losing it with weight-loss medications, getting rid of it via liposuction, and then scrambling to put it where we actually want it. It’s almost like it’s become less about the fat and more about strategic placement and balanced proportions. Now there’s a new player in the fat […]
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Breast augmentation is one of the most personal decisions you’ll ever make. And yet, so many patients walk into their first consultation focused on one thing: cup size. Yes, cup size is a good starting point, but it’s far from the whole story. The reality is that two women could get the exact same implants […]
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Breast augmentation can improve your body proportions and help you feel more like yourself again. But whether you recently got implants or you’re still researching the procedure, the recovery process can feel like uncharted territory. How much swelling is too much? Why do your breasts sit so high on your chest? And when should you […]
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The breast implant market has evolved slowly compared to other aesthetic technologies. While lasers, skin tightening and minimally invasive procedures have advanced by leaps and bounds, implant design has only seen incremental change. Until now. FDA-approved and trusted in over 80 countries, Motiva’s next-generation implants are an exciting and long-overdue innovation in breast implant technology. […]
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Many patients spend hours researching plastic surgery procedures and daydreaming about their results, but the recovery process? Not so much. Often overlooked and subject to a “we’ll-cross-that-bridge-when-we-come-to-it” mindset, your post-op recovery is one of the most important aspects of your journey. How your body heals and adapts after surgery influences everything from pain levels and […]
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Most people assume that “going under the knife” means, well, going under. But what if it didn’t? At Hakimi Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Hakimi has perfected the awake liposuction technique, a minimally invasive procedure that can sculpt and contour your body with no general anesthesia and just two […]
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