Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery procedure that can address excess body fat. It involves the removal of fat cells that build up in pockets and remain resistant to diet and exercise. With this procedure, you can achieve a slim and contoured figure that aligns with the work that you have put in to lose weight.

Diet and exercise-resistant fat cells in the body can be highly difficult to burn off. Even if you keep a diligent routine, excess fat can stubbornly remain in key areas like the abdomen, chest, buttocks, back, upper arms, thighs, and calves. This can keep people who have put in the work to lose weight from achieving the body of their dreams. Receiving a liposuction procedure from a plastic surgeon can combat this issue directly, providing a slimmer, more toned, and better-contoured body you can be proud of.

At Atlantic Center for Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, we offer a variety of different liposuction techniques that can be customized to fit the unique needs of each patient. A typical liposuction procedure involves the injection of tumescent fluid into the targeted fat pockets prior to the surgery. This fluid is a mixture of saline, lidocaine a local anesthetic, and epinephrine a medication that contracts blood vessels. This makes it easier for Dr. Davoudi to remove the fat cells, reduces blood loss, and provides anesthesia during and after surgery. It also makes the liposuction process less intensive for the patient’s body and can reduce recovery time.

Once the tumescent fluid has taken effect, Dr. Davoudi makes small incisions in the skin near the pockets of fat. Through these incisions, he inserts a narrow tube called a cannula to break up the fat and remove it using suction. He can remove precise amounts of fat cells from particular parts of the treatment area to provide natural-looking contours that accentuate your figure.

Candidates for liposuction are men and women who have persistent fatty pockets but who are otherwise in good health. It is not a weight loss solution, and you should be close to your target weight before considering the surgery. You should also have healthy and elastic skin, otherwise you may need to receive an additional body contouring procedure to remove resultant excess and sagging skin. Having a positive attitude and realistic expectations will help us bring you the best care we can. Individuals with certain medical conditions may not be suitable for liposuction surgery. To determine your eligibility, we will discuss this and other topics at your consultation.

Recovery from liposuction may require one to two weeks of downtime, depending on the amount of fat that we remove. We will give you compression garments to wear around your treatment area to minimize swelling. You will also be taking prescribed antibiotics to prevent infection as you heal. It is normal to experience some initial discomfort, swelling, and temporary numbness during this period of healing.

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A New Approach to Facial Balancing

Facial balancing is an advanced approach to facial aesthetics that focuses on achieving harmony and proportion across the face. It’s a concept that perfectly describes what we’ve been practicing at Blue Water Spa for over twenty years—creating subtle, natural enhancements that make the face appear more youthful, refreshed, and beautifully balanced.

True facial balancing requires a careful, methodical assessment of the face as a whole. Unfortunately, many people mistake it for overfilling. In reality, when facial balancing is performed by a skilled aesthetic professional, the results should be seamless and undetectable—patients simply look like the best version of themselves.

The process begins with an analysis of the entire face, followed by an evaluation of how the upper (forehead and eyes), middle (cheeks and midface), and lower (mouth, chin, and jawline) sections align in proportion and harmony. For example, a midface that appears flat compared to the brows or jawline can be enhanced with carefully placed filler to restore balance and create natural facial symmetry.

Facial balancing also considers harmony within each facial region. Subtle hollowness in the temples or brow–upper eyelid junction can make otherwise youthful eyes appear tired or aged. Restoring gentle volume to these areas rejuvenates the eyes in a way that feels both subtle and transformative.

Similarly, a thin upper lip may seem out of balance with a fuller lower lip. A conservative enhancement using filler and a neuromodulator—such as Botox® or Dysport®—can restore proportion and definition. While others may not notice any specific treatment, they will perceive a more youthful, attractive, and harmonious facial appearance.

Both genetics and aging play a role in diminishing facial balance. A naturally small chin, for example, can make the lower face appear recessed. Strategic filler placement can enhance chin and jawline projection, allowing the lower third of the face to complement the midface and eyes.

Some treatments focus on restoring a more youthful expression—softening forehead lines or lifting the corners of the mouth by treating the depressor anguli oris (DAO) muscles. When performed with precision and artistry, these enhancements can make the face look happier and more relaxed. However, overcorrection or poor technique can lead to unnatural or “frozen” results, underscoring the importance of experience and skill.

Aging affects facial balance through both volume changes and loss of skin tone. The upper cheek fat pads tend to deflate over time, while the lower pads may become heavier or more pronounced. Mild to moderate cases can often be corrected non-surgically with injectable treatments by a skilled nurse injector, whereas advanced changes may require surgical intervention for optimal results.

At Blue Water Spa, facial balancing may be achieved through either non-surgical treatments in our medical spa or surgical procedures in the operating room. Our aesthetic experts will guide you through what can be accomplished with injectables and complementary treatments—and when a surgical option, such as a chin implant, may provide the most balanced and long-lasting result.

A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that both tightens stomach muscles and removes excess skin and fat from the abdominal region. Tummy tuck surgery is considered a major body contouring surgery. As such, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. R. Morgan Davoudi performs the tummy tuck procedure in outpatient surgery centers attached to hospitals, for your ultimate safety.

The abdomen can undergo significant changes due to factors like pregnancy, weight fluctuations, or aging. These changes can result in excess skin, weakened abdominal muscles, and stubborn fat deposits that may not respond to diet and exercise. Abdominoplasty is a surgical body enhancement procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen while tightening the underlying muscles. Through meticulous techniques tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy, Dr. Davoudi can help achieve a firmer, more toned midsection and improve overall body proportion.

During the tummy tuck procedure, an incision is strategically placed along the lower abdomen to allow for the removal of excess skin and fat. The abdominal muscles are then tightened to create a flatter, more sculpted abdominal profile.

Diastasis Recti, commonly known as abdominal separation, is a condition that affects the rectus abdominis muscles, causing them to stretch and separate. Up to 95% of women experience this condition in late pregnancy and up to 68% experience it postpartum. This separation can lead to a postpartum belly bulge, core muscle weakness, and even abdominal wall hernias if left untreated. Dr. Davoudi specializes in diastasis recti repair as part of the tummy tuck procedure, offering patients a holistic approach to restoring core strength and abdominal aesthetics.

Types of Tummy Tuck

Complete Tummy Tuck

In a complete tummy tuck surgery, Dr. Davoudi makes an incision from hip bone to hip bone along the lower pubic area so the resulting scar is hidden by bathing suits or undergarments. He then lifts the loose skin off the abdominal wall, then tightens the underlying rectus muscles, which give the abdomen strength. He pulls the skin down and removes excess skin. Dr. Davoudi disconnects the umbilicus or “belly button” from the abdomen, reconstructs it, and reattaches it after removing loose skin.

Mini Tummy Tuck

A partial or mini tummy tuck abdominoplasty is a skin-only tuck and is also an option for patients who want a less extensive procedure. No muscle plication is performed with these options. During mini abdominoplasty, Dr. Davoudi makes an incision that generally spans only the width of the pubic area and is similar to the incision associated with Cesarean delivery.

The best candidates for an abdominoplasty procedure are healthy people who have stubborn fatty pockets -fat deposits in the abdominal area that they would like eliminated to help change their appearance. A tummy tuck is not appropriate for people with serious health conditions or overweight or obese people who want to lose weight. Abdominoplasty is not a weight-loss surgery, so patients should have a BMI of 30 or below, as the risk of blood clots increases for those with a higher BMI. Regarding pregnancy, women should no longer be considering additional pregnancies following a tummy tuck because they may need a second procedure to achieve the same result

Dr. Davoudi devotes a considerable amount of time to patient education and communication to ensure that his patients are fully info