Thinking about liposuction, awake lipo, Lipo 360, or “skinny lipo”? You’re not alone! All are incredibly common procedures and we’re very happy to answer your questions. We pride ourselves on being honest, transparent, ethical, and delivering elite results!
Dr. Torres – Renowned Liposuction Expert
Congrats – you’ve found one of the best! Dr. Torres is indisputably one of the most trusted experts in all varieties of liposuction, including awake lipo, “skinny lipo” and Lipo 360, and many of his patients have traveled from all over the US and other countries to have procedures done. Additionally, he is actively involved in training other physicians in the field of tumescent liposuction. Dr. Torres has certifications in liposculpting and fat transfers, and he uses a state-of-the-art vibratory assisted machine that minimizes tissue trauma, bleeding, and bruising which results in less pain and downtime.
Note: The fat removed during a liposuction procedure can be re-injected into your hip or buttock area to naturally enhance their size without using implants. This popular procedure is called a “Brazilian Butt Lift” – or BBL for short. For more information about BBL, please visit our Brazilian Butt Lift page.
What do liposuction results look like?
Dr. Torres is not only a medical doctor, but equally importantly, he is an artist who strives to transform your body. Using his artistic vision, he specializes in the sculpting of the body by strategically taking, leaving, and transferring fat to sculpt the best possible you. In addition, with vibration assisted cannulas, he is able to enter the body through small incisions to gently remove fat with minimal damage to adjacent muscles, vessels, and connective tissue. This results in less downtime and pain, less scarring, and a smoother, more natural appearance.
How does awake liposuction work?
We are proud to only perform “awake liposuction”, which means we never use general anesthesia. Our awake lipo method applies to all variaties of the procedure that we perform, including “Lipo 360” and “skinny lipo”. Everything occurs while you are awake and watching TV or checking on your social media accounts. Unlike traditional liposuction that uses general anesthesia, Dr. Torres uses a tumescent technique that allows you to be fully awake and experience virtually no pain or very little discomfort. This technique is much safer and results in very little downtime and very little bruising if any at all.
What’s the cost of liposuction?
The price of various lip procedures like Lipo 360 and skinny lipo can be difficult to pinpoint in advance, due to every patient has different needs and a slightly different body. This is why we encourage you to schedule a free virtual consultation with Steve! However, if you have an average BMI, the average cost of 360 liposuction at Skin and Skinnier (abs, flanks, and bra roll) plus a BBL runs around $11,000. Please note there is also a high BMI differential of $1,000 to $2,000 depending on how much additional work is required. Also, the BMI limit is approximately 28, and age limit is approximately 50. The exact price of your liposuction procedure will be determined by Dr. Torres, who will give his best recommendation based on your goals and body type.
Note: Liposuction of the “abdomen” covers everything on the front of your body, from your rib cage to your pubic bone. Liposuction of the “flanks” is essentially the same, but on your back, from your rib cage to the crease of your butt. Liposuction of the “bra roll” includes everything 360 degrees on both sides of your body, from your bra strap to your armpits. These three areas combine to cover your entire torso.
The above prices always include the pre-op physical exam and 10-14 day post-op visit and suture removal. Dr. Torres is very passionate about this procedure and has performed hundreds of great liposuction procedures. And you’ll always have direct messaging access to him post-op for any questions and concerns. Additionally, the quality and safety of the procedure is his highest priority, and I know you’ll love his artistic eye and his gentle and personable bedside personality! He also uses a state-of-the-art machine with vibratory-assisted technology to minimize bruising and tissue damage and to help with a speedy recovery.
We accept all major credit cards. We also accept financing through Care Credit.
What are the advantages of awake liposuction?
Awake liposuction is drastically safer than liposuction with general anesthesia. Unless you are combining liposuction with another surgery such as tummy tuck or breast implants, there is really no good reason to perform liposuction under general anesthesia. With tumescent liposuction you are fully awake. With awake liposuction, Dr. Torres can also stand you up several times during the surgery to see how you look in a more natural stance. He can also pose you in various positions which allows him to better sculpt your body and tighten your waist. Being awake and being able to change positions takes the guessing out of the equation, yielding better results. Less down time and less bruising is also a benefit of awake liposuction because when the tumescent is done properly, there is very little bleeding.
Tummy tuck or not?
Not every woman who has had children or has some loose skin necessarily needs a tummy tuck. Depending on your goals, awake liposuction may be a better alternative to a traditional tummy tuck having to undergo general anesthesia and being left with a scar from hip to hip and the artificial firmness of a tummy tuck. Thanks to Dr. Torres’ special liposuction techniques and equipment, he typically achieves about 20% skin tightening, keeping you looking natural and soft.
How popular is liposuction in San Diego?
Modern liposuction and liposculpting has become incredibly safe and affordable, especially in San Diego, and it’s one of the most popular cosmetic procedures today, especially when combined with a fat transfer to fill in the “hip dips” or naturally augment the buttocks through a full “Brazilian butt lift” (BBL). At Skin ‘n Skinnier in La Jolla, Dr. Torres specializes in body contouring and modern liposculpting using a tumescent technique that allows the patient to be awake during the procedure which makes the procedure much safer than the traditional liposuction in which patients undergo general anesthesia.
Who is a good liposuction candidate?
Patient safety is our highest concern. In addition to the recommendations you see below, the BMI limit is approximately 28 and the age limit is approximately 50. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons guidelines also includes the following:
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- Someone within thirty percent of their ideal body weight
- Someone with elastic skin and good muscle tone
- A generally healthy individual who is free from life-threatening illnesses or conditions
- Non-smoker (or any other nicotine-containing products)
- Individuals with a positive outlook and specific body contouring goals
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What are the main benefits of vibratory tumescent liposuction?
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- NO GENERAL ANESTHESIA NECESSARY!
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In our cozy boutique medical spa setting, we do everything possible to make you comfortable throughout the procedure. You will be awake during the entire time and typically experience very little to no discomfort. One hour prior to the procedure, we administer a light sedative to help you relax, and we use nitrous oxide as needed during the procedure. Most of our patients watch TV, post stories on their social media, or surf the internet while we enhance their figure.
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- NATURAL FAT TRANSFERS
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Since our machine does not freeze, burn or harm the fat, we are able to immediately process the fat and re-inject it into areas to create your best natural shape. Dr. Torres specializes in the Brazilian butt lift (BBL) using your very own fat. Although individual results may vary considerably and are hard to predict, on average our patients retain approximately 50 to 70 percent of fat transferred, although it’s impossible to predict accurately and could be even less under some circumstances. We typically achieve our best results with patients who are ideal candidates (see above).
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- LESS DOWN TIME
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Dr. Torres uses the latest state-of-the-art machine made in Germany with a three dimensional vibratory motion, allowing the cannula to gently remove fat with little adverse impact on adjacent structures (vessels, muscle, and connective tissue), resulting in less down time, pain and bruising. Our average patient is back to work in just a few days.
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*Legal disclaimer: Individual results may vary. Our many 5-star reviews speak for themselves, but Skin and Skinnier is not legally allowed to make any guarantees through this website.