If you have never been happy with the size, shape, or proportions of your breasts, we can change that. At Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, we offer breast augmentation, an elective cosmetic procedure that can help you achieve perfect breasts. No matter why you want to enhance your bustline, we can design the perfect treatment plan to help you reach all of your aesthetic goals. What Is the Difference Between a Breast Augmentation and Implants? Breast augmentation is an elective cosmetic surgical procedure that aims to improve the size and shape of the breasts. It can also correct breast imperfections, including symmetry or other similar issues. There are different ways to perform this procedure, and the use of implants is one of the most popular ways. Augmentation With Implants Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that improves the shape, size, and proportions of the breasts. The most common method used to perform an augmentation is by inserting an implant onto the chest wall. Implants are used to change the shape, size, and fullness of the breasts, and the entire procedure can be completely customized to the patient’s preferences. There are different types of implants, and they are made of different materials. Each has its advantages, and when it comes down to it, choosing the right one is a matter of preference. Augmentation With a Fat Transfer While the use of an implant is the most common method used to perform an augmentation, there is another way to increase the size of the breasts during augmentation, and that is with a fat transfer. A fat transfer involves the removal of unwanted fat cells from a donor site, also known as a problem area with liposuction. Then, the fat cells are carefully examined and prepared in an injectable form so that they can be administered to different areas of the breasts to create natural fullness. This is typically an option preferred by women who don’t want to significantly change the size of their breasts but do want added natural fullness. The Types of Implants Different patients have different goals regarding their breast augmentation. For that reason, we offer different implant types that are suitable for different patients. Typically, you can choose from three different types of implants: saline, structured, and silicone. Saline Implants Saline implants are implants that contain saline, also known as saltwater. When they are used during an augmentation, the surgeon inserts them into the desired location while empty. Then, once they are properly situated on the chest wall, they are filled with saline fluid. The implant material itself is made of silicone, but the contents of the implant consist of pure saltwater. These implants come in different shapes and sizes and are available and smooth or textured exterior shells. Saline implants have been used for over 60 years during breast augmentations and help create a natural feel. Saline implants are a suitable option for patients over the age of 18 who want to enhance their bustline. Silicone implants Silicone implants are made of silicone and are pre-filled with a gel-like substance. They come in different shapes and sizes, and one of the most popular types of silicone implants is a variation called gummy bear implants. These implants look and feel completely natural and can help meet the goals of those who want to enhance their breast size and shape yet achieve natural-looking results. Silicone implants are a popular choice among women who choose to undergo this elective procedure because they feel very similar to human fat and replicate the feel of natural breast tissue. Structured Implants Structured implants are a newer and more innovative type of breast implant that contain internal structure and support systems that help restrict the saline solution from moving around freely throughout the implant. Structured implants are essentially a more advanced version of saline implants and create more support throughout the implant to deliver the most natural-looking appearance. Customizing Your Augmentation Since there are different implant types, sizes, and shapes to choose from, it’s important that you first schedule a consultation to speak with our surgeon and design your procedure. During this consultation, Dr. Kadz will first confirm that you are a good candidate for breast augmentation. He will review your medical background and ensure that you are healthy and do not have any medical conditions that could pose a risk during the surgical procedure. Determining the Type, Size, and Shape of Your Implant Once he confirms that you are eligible for the procedure, he will move forward and customize your augmentation. This process involves choosing the right size, shape, and proportions for your new breasts. This consultation is the time to address any concerns you may have regarding your breasts so that Dr. Katz can perform the necessary techniques during the procedure to correct any imperfections. Many women have breasts that lack symmetry, making them feel self-conscious or can even cause them pain. This procedure not only can improve the appearance of the breasts but can correct symmetry issues and, in doing so, increase your confidence in the appearance of your breasts and alleviate any chronic pain. Once you experience perfect breasts that are completely symmetrical and don’t cause you any pain, you’ll be amazed at how your life changes. Adding a Breast Lift to Your Procedure Another way to customize your breast augmentation is by adding a breast lift to your procedure. A breast lift is a procedure designed to lift the breasts higher on the chest wall. An augmentation will only change the size, shape, and proportions of your breasts. However, a breast lift will improve the position of the breasts on the chest wall to create a perfectly proportioned and lifted appearance. A breast lift is often a good option for women who have skin laxity or have excess skin that has caused their breasts to droop or sag. The aging process, significant weight loss, or multiple pregnancies and nursing can cause the breasts to droop. Adding a breast lift to your procedure can make the most significant difference in your results, especially if you struggle with excess skin. Combining Procedures While this procedure is extremely popular, it is also quite versatile. It can be performed in conjunction with other cosmetic procedures so that you can reach all your body goals at once. For example, many women schedule the mommy makeover, a procedure that can help revamp your body post-pregnancy and birth. It typically involves liposuction, a tummy tuck, breast implants, and other procedures based on your body goals. If you want to address and improve more than just your breasts, we can help you do just that. We offer many different body makeover procedures that can help transform your appearance and increase your confidence. If you want to address your stomach, eliminate excess fat, and improve the appearance of your breasts, you don’t need to schedule multiple procedures to do so. You can do it all during one procedure and save yourself time, money, and multiple recoveries. Am I a Candidate? The best candidates for any elective cosmetic procedure are individuals who are in good health. Your consultation is so important because it determines your eligibility for the procedure. It’s important that we know the details about your medical history, any medications you are taking, and any procedures you have had in the past, as well as any health conditions you have. This consultation will provide us with the most comprehensive understanding of you and your medical background so that we can determine whether this procedure is a safe option. Who Qualifies as a Good Candidate? Women who want to correct breast imperfections, increase their breast size, or restore breasts after undergoing cancer treatment are good candidates for this procedure. Young women, middle-aged women, and even older women schedule this procedure to achieve the breasts of their dreams so that they can feel more confident in whatever they choose to wear. Once you finally take this step and invest in yourself, you will love your results. Schedule Your Initial Consultation If you’re looking for a plastic surgeon who you can trust to perform a perfect breast augmentation and help you achieve all of your aesthetic goals, you can’t go wrong with Dr. Kadz. Our team of experienced professionals is ready to help you reach all of your body goals. Contact us today at Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, to learn more about this procedure and schedule your initial consultation.  

Do you have excess abdominal fat that you just can’t budge? Do you wish it was possible to target regions of your body for fat removal? You probably know that you can’t spot-reduce fat regardless of what you eat or what type of exercise you do. However, with lipo at the office of Dr. Bruce Kadz in Beverly Hills, CA, you can target areas of your body for fat removal. Today, we’re looking at whether this procedure can provide you with a flat stomach.    Can You Get a Flat Stomach From Lipo? Yes, it is possible to get a flat stomach from lipo. However, it is not a guarantee. This procedure can only remove around a third of the fat in a large targeted area, like the abdomen. Also, it is possible that the only way to achieve a flat stomach is receiving a tummy tuck. Sometimes, during pregnancy, the lower abdominal muscles become so damaged that they stick out, creating a “pouch.” How Soon Can You See the Results From This Procedure?  You can expect to see the final results of your procedure after roughly one to three months post-op. Even though the excess fat cells are suctioned out of your body through a cannula at the time of your procedure, your skin needs time to adjust to your new contours. How quickly your skin adjusts to your new contours depends on the elasticity of your skin. To see your results as quickly as possible, focus on drinking lots of water and eating nutritiously. How Long Do the Results of This Procedure Last?  The fat removal results of this procedure are permanent, but you will have to be conscious of your caloric intake if you want to keep your flat stomach. While removing roughly one-third of your abdominal fat may be enough to flatten your stomach, you should not forget the two-thirds of your abdominal fat that this operation leaves behind. These fat cells are unharmed by the procedure and fully capable of storing excess energy in a caloric surplus. Therefore, it is imperative that you do a good job of maintaining your weight following your procedure. Steps you can take to maintain your weight include drinking plenty of water, eating plenty of protein, walking, and rowing indoors on an ergometer. Drinking Plenty of Water One of the easiest steps you can take to maintain your weight for the rest of your life is to ensure that you remain hydrated. A good rule of thumb is for women to drink around 64 ounces of hydrating fluids daily and men to drink double this amount. However, this varies significantly based on one’s weight, activity level, and diet. You may need to drink more than the average person if you are more active. You may need to drink less than the average person if your diet contains a lot of foods that have a high water content, like fruits, most vegetables, and broth-based soup. Note, you should not count on your thirst to be a good indicator of hydration. People only feel thirsty after they have been dehydrated for quite a while. Also, thirst cues are often mistaken for hunger cues. How Drinking Water Helps You Maintain Your Weight Drinking enough water and other hydrating fluids, like black coffee and unsweetened tea, will help you maintain your weight for a couple of reasons. First, as stated above, people often feel thirsty but mistake their thirst cues for hunger cues. This causes them to consume more calories than they need to maintain their weight, resulting in fat gain. Second, hydration is crucial for the efficiency of your fat metabolism. If you are dehydrated, your fat metabolism cannot operate as efficiently as it should, so you will burn less fat than you should. Also, people who are dehydrated often feel tired and consume sugary foods and drinks for a quick energy boost. This often results in excess calorie consumption. Additionally, water, black coffee, and unsweetened tea will help you feel full without taking up any room in your daily calorie budget so you can eat more food daily. Eating Plenty of Protein Eating plenty of protein is another great way to make weight maintenance easier. This is because protein is so satiating without being calorie-dense. Some people find healthy fats to be satiating, but dietary fat contains nine calories per gram while protein only contains four calories per gram. Like hydration needs, individual protein needs vary. However, sedentary women should aim to consume at least 46 grams of protein daily. The average sedentary man typically needs to consume 56 grams of protein daily. If you’re trying to increase your muscle mass, you will need to eat more protein. However, even if you are sedentary and only consume around 50 to 60 grams of protein per day, there is a reduced chance that you will overeat because you will feel fuller for longer while consuming fewer calories than people with fat-laden diets.   Walking Generally, you should get at least 2.5 hours of moderate exercise weekly for your health. If you are trying to lose weight, you should be getting at least five hours of moderate exercise weekly. If you don’t have time to get five hours of moderate exercise weekly, you should perform at least 2.5 hours of vigorous exercise. Walking is one of the best ways to get in the exercise you need for your health and boost your metabolism due to its accessibility. As an added bonus, studies suggest that walking is a short-term appetite suppressant. Therefore, if you go on a 30-minute walk before dinner, you may consume fewer calories because you won’t have as much of an appetite. Rowing Indoors Walking is a great way to help you maintain your weight because it is accessible and may act as an appetite suppressant. However, it is by no means the most efficient way to boost your metabolism. For the ultimate calorie-torcher, you’ll want to join your nearest gym with an ergometer or purchase to keep in your home gym. Swimming is often regarded as an excellent way to burn calories quickly. However, the average person only burns between 360 and 600 calories per hour swimming depending on the stroke and intensity. On the other hand, it is possible to burn 800 calories per hour on an ergometer. Also, indoor rowing, like swimming, is a low-impact activity so your joints will thank you if you opt for this calorie-burning method over running. Additionally, indoor rowing is simple once you get the hang of proper form. Here’s how to row properly. The Catch “The catch” is the first phase of indoor rowing. This phase starts with you sitting with your shins vertical. If your ankles aren’t flexible enough to allow for vertical shins, make sure your shins are as close to vertical as you can get them. You should be leaned forward at the hips with your extended arms parallel to the floor. Also, your back should be straight, and your head should be neutral. The Drive “The drive” is the second phase of indoor rowing. It involves pushing with your legs until they are fully extended. Once your legs are extended completely, you should lean backwards from your hips until your shoulders are aligned vertically with your hips. The Finish “The finish” is the third phase of indoor rowing. It involves leaning backwards from your hips until your back is at approximately a 45-degree angle. Then you should pull the handle to your ribcage with your lats. Finally, you should reverse the rowing processing to return to the catch. Is a Tummy Tuck Right for Me?  During your initial consultation, Dr. Bruce Kadz will meet with, evaluate your abdominal region, and discuss your aesthetic goals. To reiterate, if you don’t have a lot of lower abdominal fat and you have severely damaged abdominal muscles, a tummy tuck is the only way to achieve the flat stomach you desire. Also, a tummy tuck may be required to achieve a flat stomach if you have excess skin or loose, sagging, wrinkled skin. Schedule Your Initial Lipo Consultation Today It is possible that lipo can give you the flat stomach you desire. However, if your lower abdominal muscles were injured and are now distended, a tummy tuck may be necessary in lieu of or in addition to a fat removal procedure. To find out how you can finally achieve the flat stomach you desire, contact us today at the office of Dr. Bruce Kadz in Beverly Hills, CA to schedule your initial body contouring consultation.

A Brazilian butt lift can give you the firm, perky, shapely butt you’ve always dreamed of. But are you wondering what it’s like to recover after the procedure? Here at Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, Dr. Bruce Kadz will provide you with all the care and guidance you need for a smooth recovery. A few weeks after the surgery, you should be able to sit as normal and enjoy your new body shape. When Can You Sit After a Brazilian Butt Lift? Dr. Kadz recommends that you avoid sitting for about two to three weeks after the surgery. To get the best results, you’ll need to set aside ample time for your recovery. It can be challenging, but with the right preparation and support from loved ones, you’ll get through the recovery period smoothly. The best possible results from the fat grafting process can be achieved if you avoid sitting for up to six weeks. Before you can sit and apply pressure on your buttocks, Dr. Bruce Kadz recommends that you lie down on your stomach when resting. You may also remain standing for your daily activities. Basically, you’ll need to prevent putting direct pressure on your butt during the entire recovery period. In doing so, you’ll get the best results and have a perkier, rounder butt. What To Do When You Have To Sit? Sitting after your Brazilian butt lift is sometimes unavoidable. However, on the few occasions where you really need to sit, you can take some steps to avoid disrupting your recovery process. For example, you can help keep pressure off your butt by placing a pillow below the buttocks and on the upper thighs. Cylindrical pillows will provide you with good support if you ever need to remain seated on specific activities, such as driving. Can You Sleep on Your Back? Are you used to sleeping on your back? This sleeping position may not put as much pressure on your butt when compared to sitting, but it would still be best if you sleep on your stomach for at least six weeks. Another way you can sleep comfortably is by lying on your side and placing a pillow against your upper thigh. Tips for a Faster and Smoother Recovery To get the best results from your surgery, you’ll need to focus on your recovery, be patient, and carefully follow Dr. Kadz’s post-operative recommendations. When you do so, your final results will be amazing. Dr. Kadz can answer all your concerns during your recovery process. Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle It’s no secret that maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important. When you’re recovering after a Brazilian butt lift procedure, making the right health and lifestyle choices becomes even more important. For example, switching to a well-balanced diet will help your body get all the necessary nutrients to recover smoothly. You’ll need essential vitamins, minerals, and enzymes for nourishment. Wear Compression Garments Because you need to avoid sitting after a butt lift, you’ll likely find yourself standing more often than you used to. For much-needed support, you can wear compression garments that will help with blood circulation. It’s a good idea to keep using a compression garment for your legs throughout your entire recovery period. Engage in Low-Intensity Activities Do you love working out? After your butt lift, you may be excited to hit the gym again. However, it’s best to avoid strenuous and high-impact physical activities while you are recovering. Vigorous exercises may interfere with your healing process and compromise your results. Dr. Bruce Kadz recommends that you engage in low-intensity physical activities to keep yourself healthy. Exercises that do not exert too much pressure on your lower body are ideal. Brisk walking is a good example. As soon as you have completed the recovery period, you can then resume more intense workouts. Avoid Pools and Baths Dr. Bruce Kadz will advise you to refrain from bathing in pools, beaches, and hot tubs before you are completely healed. These places can compromise your healing process. It’s best to focus on getting adequate rest first. Soon, you’ll be able to flaunt your amazing results! Get a Healing Massage Getting a relaxing massage is a good way to enhance your comfort during the recovery process. By promoting blood flow, massages can also help speed up healing. Therapeutic massages, such as a lymphatic massage, can promote healing and enhance your skin condition. What Happens During Your Surgery? Each butt lift procedure is customized to meet your aesthetic goals. Dr. Bruce Kadz will also consider your unique anatomy when creating your treatment plan. Generally, the surgery consists of two major steps such as fat extraction and fat injection. How Is a Butt Lift Performed? Dr. Bruce Kadz starts the procedure by performing liposuction. The goal of a butt lift is to extract fat from a specific area of your body (harvest site) and then inject this same fat into your buttocks. It’s possible to choose from more than one area of the body for fa collection. Dr. Bruce Kadz considers your unique anatomy and cosmetic goals when choosing the harvest site. How Long Does It Take? Numerous factors can affect the length of the procedure. For example, how many areas are involved in the removal of excess fat? How much fat will be injected into your buttocks? Will other cosmetic procedures be performed? On average, the overall time it takes to complete the surgery is three to four hours. You’ll need to allow additional time to prepare before and after the butt lift. A Brazilian butt lift is performed as an outpatient procedure, so you can return home and start your recovery right after you receive our care instructions. How To Prepare for a Butt Lift The best way to recover smoothly and get amazing results from your butt lift is by being physically and mentally prepared for your surgery. As you approach the date of your procedure, Dr. Bruce Kadz recommends making the following lifestyle changes. Eat Healthily Eat healthy foods and maintain a balanced diet before your surgery. Your body will need all the support to fight off infections and heal properly. Avoiding processed food and choosing fresh, natural options can help your body reduce swelling and inflammation as you recover. Additionally, keeping your body hydrated and drinking lots of water will boost your health. Stock Up on Supplies For a smooth and comfortable recovery, make sure you have all the personal items and medical supplies you’ll need. Antibacterial soaps, ice packs, pillows, and healthy snacks are great items to have on your bedside. You’ll also be spending weeks recovering and refraining from performing strenuous activities, so plan ahead and think about what can keep you entertained and occupied during your recovery. Practice Relaxation Techniques Preparing your mind for surgery is just as important as keeping your body healthy. Deep breathing exercises are a great way to reduce anxiety and clear your mind. You’ll need to be mentally strong and balanced during your recovery and focus on the benefits and amazing results you’ll enjoy after. Stay Active Before your surgery, you’ll need to be close to your ideal body weight for a smoother and faster recovery. Exercising and being physically active is a great way to tone your muscles and keep your body in good shape. Additionally, having an exercise routine before your surgery makes it easier to adopt a more active lifestyle later on. Quit Smoking Dr. Bruce Kadz recommends that you refrain from smoking weeks before and after the procedure. Smoking is an unhealthy habit that causes blood vessels to narrow down, thus restricting blood flow and affecting your healing process. Cosmetic surgeries require ample blood supply to be successful. To make sure you’ll heal smoothly and have a positive experience during the surgery, you must avoid smoking. Staying away from nicotine products is one of the best things you can do to prepare for your butt lift. Get the Best Care You Deserve Getting a Brazilian butt lift can change the way you feel about your body. Are you ready to attain your beauty goals and feel more womanly? You deserve the best guidance, care, and support when it comes to enhancing your self-image and boosting your confidence. Contact Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, and schedule your consultation today. You can rely on Dr. Bruce Kadz’s cosmetic and surgical expertise when it comes to helping you achieve your personal goals.

Losing weight is no easy feat. However, after losing a massive amount of weight, you may find that you are displeased with your appearance despite being very pleased with your improved health. At the office of Dr. Bruce Kadz in Beverly Hills, CA, we offer post-weight loss surgery to contour a client’s body following massive weight loss.    How Much Can You Lose With Weight Loss Surgery? While there are several bariatric (weight loss) procedures on the market, they all result in massive weight loss. Gastric bypass surgery usually results in the loss of 30 to 40% of excess body weight in just six months. Gastric banding surgery usually results in the loss of one to two pounds weekly, or 25 to 50 pounds lost in just six months. Just 12 to 18 months after your bariatric surgery, you can expect a weight loss exceeding 100 pounds. What Post-Weight Loss Procedures May Benefit Me?  Abdominoplasty Abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, is one of the most popular post-weight loss surgery options. The scope of this procedure will vary based on your unique needs, but it is always used to improve the abdominal region. If you’ve lost over 100 pounds, you will need excess skin removed, most likely from above and below the navel. Once excess skin is removed, you will find that exercise is far easier because there is no longer excess skin to get in your way when you try to exercise. Also, loose skin can be tightened and a small amount of fat can be excised during this procedure. However, the most incredible benefit of abdominoplasty is loose or torn abdominal walls can be tightened or repaired. This can treat any lower back pain you are experiencing due to poor posture. Liposuction Bariatric procedures result in a massive amount of weight loss, but there is no way to affect where fat is burned from. Also, even after people undergo a bariatric procedure and lose enough weight to reduce their risk of serious medical conditions, there is often too much fat remaining for them to feel self-confident. That’s where liposuction comes in. Liposuction has been the gold standard in fat removal for nearly half of a century because it can remove over a quarter of localized fat deposits from the largest areas of concern. Also, it can remove up to four-fifths of localized fat deposits from smaller areas of concern. Even better, it results in permanent fat removal, something not even bariatric surgery can do. How Liposuction Results in Permanent Fat Loss Liposuction results in permanent fat loss because the human body stops being able to produce fat cells around the age of 25. Liposuction works by suctioning out fat cells through a cannula. Since adults can’t grow new fat cells, there will always be fewer fat cells in the treated area or areas. If you lose fat any other way, be it through diet, exercise, or bariatric surgery, a calorie deficit occurs. Fat stored in fat cells is burned for fuel, but the fat cells remain whole, healthy, and able to store more fat in the future should excess calorie consumption occur. Arm Tuck People who lose a massive amount of weight also often find themselves with excess arm skin. If this is something you can relate to, you may benefit significantly from an arm tuck. An arm tuck is similar to abdominoplasty in that it involves the removal of excess skin, the tightening of loose skin, and the excision of a small amount of fat. If you still have a significant amount of fat in your upper arm region, you may need liposuction in addition to your arm tuck to achieve sleek arms that you can be proud of. However, you should keep in mind that the only way to get the well-defined upper arms you want is to focus on performing tricep exercises past the point of muscle fatigue and eating enough protein. You should also remember that building muscle mass is a slow process. Breast Lift Many women feel like they would benefit from a breast lift following extreme weight loss. A breast lift involves removing excess skin and tightening the remaining skin. Depending on whether you plan to become pregnant and subsequently nurse your infant, the position of your nipples may be changed by detaching the nipple from the underlying skin and repositioning it. Let Dr. Bruce Kadz know during your initial consultation if you would like for your nipple to be repositioned but you plan to breastfeed in the future. He can reposition your nipples without separating the nipples from the skin so there is no chance that your ability to nurse would be affected. Note, following a breast lift, breast volume can decrease by a full cup size, and the shape of the top half of the breasts is not changed. Breast Augmentation Sometimes, women lose too much fat from their chest following extreme weight loss. This can lead to women feeling self-conscious about the appearance of their breasts. In such cases, breast augmentation is required to fill out the upper half of the breasts. Also, breast augmentation is commonly performed in conjunction with a breast lift due to the significant amount of volume lost after removing excess skin. During your initial consultation, Dr. Bruce Kadz will discuss all of your aesthetic goals with you to determine which post-weight loss surgery options are right for you. If breast augmentation is required to restore your self-confidence, he will determine how much of an increase you can get based on your waist and hip measurements and the size of your ribcage. He will also take into account how much volume loss can be expected after a lift. Types of Breast Augmentation Typically, breast augmentation involves the implantation of saline implants into the breasts. However, each type of breast augmentation has its benefits. For example, saline implants are firmer than silicone implants. Also, saline implants are less expensive than alternatives, they are easier to adjust, they are FDA-approved for women under the age of 22, and the incisions used for implantation are usually smaller. Saline implants are not likely to wrinkle or ripple beneath the skin, and many women prefer the soft feel of the silicone to the firm feel of the saline. Also, many people feel that silicone implants look more natural than saline implants. Finally, you will need to consider whether you want gummy bear implants made up of ultra-cohesive silicone gel. Some of the benefits of this implant include: Excellent shape retention No risk of leaking Mitigated risk of capsular contracture Mitigated risk of folding or rippling   Who Is a Good Candidate for Post-Weight Loss Surgery?  Dr. Bruce Kadz will advise you on whether you are a good candidate for post-weight loss body contouring procedures during your initial consultation. As a good general rule of thumb, if you are in fairly good health and concerned about the appearance of one or more regions of your body, you will be considered a good fit. To determine whether you are healthy enough for body contouring procedure, Dr. Bruce Kadz will first review your medical history. Once your medical history has been discussed thoroughly, he will ask you about your current health. If he determines that you are healthy enough for body contouring procedures, he will evaluate your areas of concern and tailor a treatment plan that will allow you to address all of your cosmetic concerns. However, you should be aware that you must be able to follow all preparation instructions to qualify. How Will I Need To Prepare for Body Contouring Procedures?  If you opt for general anesthesia to keep you comfortable during your body contouring procedures, you will need to fast for eight hours prior to your scheduled arrival time at our office. Drinking clear liquids will be okay up until two hours before your scheduled arrival time. Schedule Your Initial Consultation Today You can expect to lose over 100 pounds in only one year following bariatric surgery. However, you should be aware that you will be left with excess skin. We can help. To find out whether you qualify for post-weight loss surgery, contact us today at the office of Dr. Bruce Kadz in Beverly Hills, CA to schedule your initial consultation. We would love to help you achieve the body you have sacrificed so much for so you can finally feel confident in your own skin.