Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon - Dr. Karamanoukian

Our office is a comprehensive plastic and reconstructive surgery center specializing in cosmetic plastic surgery in Los Angeles. Dr. Karamanoukian is a double board certified plastic surgeon and surgical director of our AAAHC accredited surgical suite.

COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY

Body contouring is a surgical subspecialty that focuses on sculpting the body through liposuction and/or abdominoplasty. Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian is a double board certified cosmetic plastic surgeon who focuses on body contouring procedures in Los Angeles. He performs Micro-Sculpt Liposuction, Mommy-Makeovers, Abdominoplasty, and post-Bariatric Surgery body contouring.

MICRO-SCULPT LIPOSUCTION - A TECHNIQUE FOR MINIMAL-SCAR LIPOSUCTION

There are many techniques used to perform liposuction on the body. Dr. Karamanoukian has developed a less-invasive body sculpting technique known as Micro-Sculpt Liposuction, which utilizes micro-cannulas to remove unwanted fat from the arms, waist, hips, and thighs without significant downtime. The technique can be performed in an outpatient setting using local anesthesia in an accredited surgical facility located in Beverly Hills or Santa Monica. Micro-Sculpt Liposuction is performed as an outpatient procedure, often without general anesthesia. Tumescent anesthesia techniques allow patients to recover faster and resume normal activities soon after surgery. Patients are often able to return to work within days after liposuction and resume normal activities within one week of surgery.

TUMMY TUCK AND ABDOMINOPLASTY IN LOS ANGELES

Micro-Sculpt Liposuction is a safe alternative to large volume liposuction. Patients in our practice often choose liposuction to improve specific target areas on the body that have excessive fat. By targeting specific areas of the body, surgical time is reduced and safety is maximized. We advise patients to undergo Micro-Sculpt Liposuction as an adjunct to proper diet and exercise.

POST-BARIATRIC BODY LIFT- BODY CONTOURING AFTER WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY

Advancements in bariatric surgery (Gastric bypass, O Band, Lap Band, and Gastric stapling) has allowed millions of obese patients to lose significant amounts of weight. The benefits of weight loss are enormous, with reduction in heart disease risk, longevity, and emotional well-being. In many cases, however, post-bariatric surgery patients begin to notice increased laxity of the remaining skin. This skin and fat redundancy is most noticeable along the lower abdomen, waist, and along the arms, thighs, and breasts. The tissue may cause undue irritation, skin chaffing, skin maceration, and chronic skin infections. In addition, patients may request cosmetic improvement in their body contour.

Patients with significant weight loss may be candidates for post-bariatric body lifting, including Arm Lift Surgery, Breast Reduction or Breast Lift, Abdominoplasty, Body Lift Surgery, or Thigh Lift Surgery. Dr. Karamanoukian is an expert in post-Bariatric plastic surgery.

MOMMY MAKEOVER

The Mommy Makeover receives a considerable amount of press attention. The technique combines an abdominoplasty or mini-abdominoplasty with breast enhancement, breast lift, or liposuction. By combining two procedures, body contouring is maximized in the areas that are most affected by pregnancy, the waistline and the breasts. Dr. Karamanoukian performs Mommy Makeovers that are individualized for the patients. The selection of a full abdominoplasty or mini-abdominoplasty depends on the unique characteristics of each patient. Likewise, not all patients will need simultaneous breast enhancements, as some patients may only need a shor-scar breast lift without breast implants. .

BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON IN LOS ANGELES - DR. KARAMANOUKIAN

As a board-certified cosmetic plastic surgeon, Dr. Karamanoukian offers the full spectrum of procedures for body sculpting, including Tumescent Liposuction, Micro-Sculpt Liposuction, Abdominoplasty, Mini-Abdominoplasty, Mommy Makeover, and Post-Bariatric Body Contouring. Dr. Karamanoukian has been featured on many popular television and media programs, including Associated Press, Fox TV, Good Day LA, and The Doctors.

During your consultation, Dr. Karamanoukian will discuss all of your options for body contouring, including the different types of laser and ultrasound liposuction, mommy makeover surgery, tummy tuck surgery, or post weight-loss body lift surgery. Dr. Karamanoukian is surgical director of a AAAHC-accredited ambulatory surgical center that specializes in outpatient cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Karamanoukian serves the Greater Los Angeles areas, including Manhattan Beach, Marina Del Rey, Santa Monica, Brentwood, West Hollywood, Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Agoura, Moorpark, Westlake Village, Chatsworth, Woodland Hills, Northridge, Encino, Calabasas, Tarzana, Hidden Hills, Canoga Park, Valencia, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, and the San Fernando Valley. Schedule a consultation today.