Liposuction in Beverly Hills

Liposuction is a refined body contouring procedure that targets localized fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise. Whether you're seeking a slimmer waist, more sculpted arms, or a refined jawline, today's advanced liposuction techniques offer a customized approach to enhancing your body's natural proportions and achieving smooth, natural-looking contours.

Modern liposuction focuses not only on fat removal but also on precision sculpting, delivering results that improve your silhouette, boost self-confidence, and inspire long-term healthy living. At Dr. Kelly Killeen's Beverly Hills practice, we combine advanced techniques with artistic vision to deliver natural-looking results.

Dr. Killeen's practice is located in the heart of Beverly Hills, with liposuction patients traveling in from across the greater Los Angeles area, including West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Bel Air, Pacific Palisades, Hollywood, Pasadena, Calabasas, and Sherman Oaks. She performs liposuction for patients from across the Los Angeles area, often combining it with tummy tuck, mommy makeover, or fat transfer procedures.

Every liposuction procedure is performed at an accredited facility, either the Quad A (AAAASF) accredited surgery center in Dr. Killeen's Beverly Hills office or Cedars-Sinai, with board-certified anesthesiologists. Patients who stay overnight after surgery at the center recover at a partner recovery facility. For patients traveling from outside the LA area, the team helps coordinate scheduling, recommended recovery accommodations nearby, and post-operative follow-up so the experience feels seamless from consultation through final result.

Procedure type

Body contouring surgery

Duration

About 30 minutes for a small area like the neck, up to a few hours for several areas

Anesthesia

Awake under local anesthesia for smaller areas, or general anesthesia

Recovery

3–7 days for return to work; full activity in 3–4 weeks

Incisions

Small 3–5 mm incisions placed in discreet locations

Results timeline

Initial improvements visible immediately; final results in 3–6 months

Volume limit

Capped at 5 liters per surgery

Also called lipoplasty or suction-assisted lipectomy, liposuction involves the removal of unwanted fat deposits using a thin cannula inserted through tiny incisions.

Every liposuction follows the same basic approach: numbing fluid first, then fat removal through a thin cannula. Devices are added only when they help a specific area.

Branded procedures that advertise lasers or other devices are still liposuction plus an energy source, and they do not make the incisions smaller.

Some areas need extra care. Liposuction across the fold under the buttock can drop the buttock crease, so the banana roll is treated conservatively through an incision hidden in the crease.

Liposuction can offer both aesthetic and practical benefits:

Aesthetic Benefits

• Sculpted Silhouette: Creates a slimmer, more sculpted silhouette
• Enhanced Fit: Enhances clothing fit and comfort
• Smooth Contours: A healthy layer of fat is left under the skin
• Body Proportions: Improves body proportions and balance

Emotional & Functional Benefits

• Boosted Confidence: Boosts self-esteem and confidence
• Healthy Habits: Encourages healthier lifestyle habits
• Small Incisions: A few small incisions placed in discreet spots
• Awake Option: Smaller areas can often be treated under local anesthesia

Fat cells removed do not return, and results stay stable as long as you don't gain a significant amount of weight. If you do gain weight, it tends to show up in new places, which is where the myth that liposuction makes fat move comes from (does fat come back or move). Maintaining your new shape requires:

• Stable Weight: Maintain a consistent, healthy weight
• Healthy Diet: Balanced nutrition and proper hydration
• Regular Exercise: Consistent physical activity routine
• No Smoking: Avoid smoking, which damages skin elasticity
• Skin Care: Protect your skin from the sun

If you lose weight after liposuction, slow and steady loss gives your skin time to recover (losing weight after liposuction).

Here is what to expect on the day of surgery:

1. 1

   Consultation & Planning

   Customized treatment plan based on your goals, anatomy, and skin quality
2. 2

   Anesthesia

   Awake under local anesthesia for smaller areas, or general anesthesia for larger cases
3. 3

   Incisions

   Tiny incisions placed in natural body creases
4. 4

   Numbing Fluid

   Tumescent fluid numbs the area and limits bleeding
5. 5

   Fat Removal

   A cannula is used to sculpt and remove fat, leaving a healthy layer under the skin
6. 6

   Compression Garments

   Applied after surgery to reduce swelling, help prevent fluid build-up, and support the new contour

Removing too much fat and fluid can cause blood loss, fluid shifts that affect heart rhythm, and toxicity from the numbing medicine. Dr. Killeen caps liposuction at 5 liters per surgery, the California limit for outpatient surgery, and for most patients two to three areas at a time is reasonable. Bowel injury is rare, and it is most likely while the numbing fluid goes in, which is why cannula angle, positioning, and keeping still matter (organ injury risk during abdominal liposuction).

Your recovery is carefully guided with comprehensive support at every stage:

1. Day 1–2

   Soreness varies from mild to significant. Start walking the same day, which helps prevent blood clots.
2. Week 1

   Back to work for desk jobs. A compression garment is worn full time, usually for about a month.
3. Weeks 2–4

   Resume light exercise; swelling continues to decrease.
4. 3–6 Months

   The skin shrinks over three to six months as the final contour shows. How much it tightens depends on your skin quality.