Mini Sculpt: Minimally Invasive In-Office Liposculpture

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To reshape several areas throughout your upper or lower body, liposuction is often the best method because larger, multiple areas can be aggressively sculpted using general anesthesia and a surgery center setting. For those seeking smaller refinements, MINI SCUPLT is a fantastic alternative. This minimally-invasive procedure effectively target small pockets of localized fat, and is done in an outpatient setting at our office using local anesthetic.

What is MINI SCULPT?
What areas is MINI SCULPT best suited for?
What is the difference between MINI SCULPT and liposuction?
How much does MINI SCULPT cost?
What can I expect after having MINI SCULPT?

What is MINI SCULPT?
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MINI SCULPT effectively targets small pockets of localized fat using micro-targeted liposuction for smooth results, and less post-operative swelling and recovery time. MINI SCULPT is a minimally-invasive procedure done in an outpatient setting using local anesthetic.

The procedure begins with the doctor carefully marking the pockets of fat that will be targeted. After the marking, the patient is made comfortable on a padded table or reclining chair, and the procedure begins. First, the skin and fat is numbed with a saline based lidocaine solution, called tumescence. After the tissue has been numbed, the solution and the unwanted fat are safely removed using a small wand-type tool called a canula. The canula is inserted using a very tiny incision (approximately the width of an eraser, or less). Generally, the process is not painful, although some patients experience some mild discomfort.

What areas is MINI SCULPT best suited for?
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MINI SCULPT works best for small, targeted areas of fat. If there is too much fat or too many areas to cover in the office, liposuction may be recommended to obtain the best results. The most popular areas for MINI SCULPT are:

Double chin/neck
Love handles
Lower or upper abdomen
Inner or outer thighs
Upper arms
Upper or lower hips
Calves

What is the difference between MINI SCULPT and liposuction?
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Can I get MINI SCULPT elsewhere?
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Dermatologists, gynecologists and other types of doctors can offer procedures similar to MINI SCULPT with as little certification as a weekend training course. At Sunset, our commitment to you is safety and quality, and you can rest assured that one of our two double Board certified surgeons will be doing your procedure. Dr. Svehlak and Dr. Yamini use their years of skills and experience to give you beautiful results, safely and comfortably.

How much does MINI SCULPT cost?
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Pricing for MINI SCULPT starts at only $1,000 per area, and includes the procedure, compression garment(s) and any follow up appointments needed. Prescription medications aren't always needed after having MINI SCULPT, however, they cost extra if needed. The consultation fee is applied toward your procedure.

The price of the first area is at the full price and any additional areas are at the add-on price, usually starting at $750. Not all patients can have unlimited areas treated during one procedure. During your consultation, the doctor will determine how many areas you can have treated at one time for best results.

What can I expect after having MINI SCULPT?
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Once your procedure is finished, the doctor and his staff will apply a compression garment, if needed. This keeps the swelling of the area to a minimum. While some patients do drive themselves home, we recommend having a driver, especially if you are getting more than one area treated so that you don't have to wait for the medication to wear off and can be comfortable and relaxed. For MINI SCULPT, the compression garment only needs to be worn for a week or so (sometimes less). You will experience some swelling as the body heals, however, the majority of the swelling subsides in the first few weeks. Those with non-strenuous jobs can return to work the day after the procedure, or a day or two if multiple areas were treated.

While a follow-up visit is not required, the doctors usually like to see you sometime in the week after your procedure to make sure everything is healing nicely.

Before & After photographs of our Los Angeles liposuction procedure that are shown on this site are patients of Liposuction Specialists Dr. Svehlak's or Dr. Yamini's who have given permission to have their photos published. They are for illustrative purposes only. Individual results for our Beverly Hills liposuction or Liposculpting treatment vary. Reputable surgeons do not guarantee outcomes and no prediction of outcome is implied. Individual healing characteristics and unexpected complications can affect the outcome of any surgery, including our Beverly Hills liposuction & Los Angeles liposuction procedures.