Dr. Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS in Laguna Beach, California

Name: Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation)
Last name: Mowlavi
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2004
Years experience: 19
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Institute (Newport Facility)
Address: 32406 Coast Hwy.
Phone: +1 949-304-5643
City: Laguna Beach
State: California
Zip Code: 92651
Country: US
Additional Address: 26726 Crown Valley Pkwy, Suite 225
Mission Viejo

2121 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 260
Newport Beach

653 Camino De Los Mares, Suite 107
San Clemente

1850 Redondo Ave, Suite 108
Signal Hill
Statement: I am a family man living in Newport Beach with my two children and beautiful wife who supports my practice. I have a passion for music and give back to my community whenever possible. I pride myself on evaluating every patient from both a functional standpoint as well as from an artistic viewpoint.
Consulting Fees: 0$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers:

Offer #1: 25% Off All VASER High Definition Liposuction
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: We are pleased to offer you 25% off all High Definition VASER Liposuction Procedures. You must be a candidate for the procedure. Please contact our office to schedule your Free Consultation.

Offer #2: Breast Implants for Free- $1,500 value
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: – We are pleased to offer you Breast Implants for FREE ($1,500 value). You must be a candidate for the procedure. Please contact our office to schedule your consultation.

Offer #3: FREE BBL with booking of High-Definition 360 Lipo
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: Dr. Mowlavi is offering a completely FREE Brazilian Buttock Lift with the booking of your 360 Liposuction procedure! Add a BBL to your HD Lipo surgery at NO additional cost. Please contact our office to schedule your Free Consultation.

Clinical Privileges:

Long Beach Memorial Hospital, Hoag Presbyterian Hospital, Saddleback Memorial Hospital, Mission Hospital, Mission Hospital Laguna Beach, San Clemente Memorial Hospital

Education:

Undergraduate: BS, Biophysics, University of California, Berkeley
Medical: MD, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS

Postdoc Training:

Residency: Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency, Southern Illinois University

Member of:

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Board Certification:

Arian S. Mowlavi (ABMSUID -843497)

Viewed: 8/15/2008
Day of birth:
2/22/1971

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 11/1/2007 – 12/31/2017
Education: 1998 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: Cosmetic Surgery Clinics31542 Coast HwyLaguna Beach, CA 92651-6987 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 33.491951,-117.733116

Primary location:

Location name: Orange County
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 33.7175,-117.8310013

Treatments:

Abdominal Etching
African American Rhinoplasty
Arm Lift
Asclera
Asian Rhinoplasty
Belly Button Surgery
Belotero
Biocorneum
Blue Peel
Body Lift
Body-Jet Liposuction
BodyTite
Botox
Botox for Gummy Smile
Brazilian Butt Lift
Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
Breast Augmentation
Breast Fat Transfer
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Implant Revision
Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Breast Lift with Implants
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reconstruction Revision
Breast Reconstruction with DIEP Flap
Breast Reconstruction with Fat Transfer
Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap
Breast Reconstruction with SGAP Flap
Breast Reconstruction with TRAM Flap
Breast Reduction
BroadBand Light (BBL)
Brow Lift
Buccal Fat Removal
Butt Augmentation
Butt Implant Removal
Butt Implants
Butt Lift
Calf Implant
Calf Reduction
Cellfina
Cellulaze
Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Lift
Chemical Peel
Chin Filler
Chin Implant
Chin Liposuction
Clear and Brilliant
Cleft Lip And Palate Repair
Clitoral Hood Reduction
CO2 Laser
Collagen Injection
Contour Thread Lift
Coolaser
CoolMini
CoolSculpting
CoolTone
Derma Roller
Dermabrasion
Dermal Fillers
Dimple Surgery
Double Eyelid Surgery
Drainless Tummy Tuck
Dysport
Ear Surgery
Earfold
Earlobe Repair
Electrolysis
Embrace Scar Therapy
Emsculpt
Eurosilicone Breast Implants
Exilis
Eyelid Retraction Repair
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facelift Revision
FaceTite
Facial
Facial Fat Transfer
Facial Feminization Surgery
Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Feminizing Top Surgery
Forehead Reduction
Fractional Laser
Fractora RF
Fraxel Laser
Fraxel Repair
Genioplasty
Glycolic Peel
Gynecomastia Surgery
Hair Loss Treatment
Hand Reconstructive Surgery
Hand Rejuvenation
Hip Augmentation
i-Lipo
Ideal Implant
Inspira Breast Implants
Inverted Nipple Surgery
IPL
Jessner Peel
JuVaShape
Juvederm
Kybella
Labia Puffing
Labiaplasty
Laser Genesis
Laser Hair Removal
Laser Liposuction
Laser Peel
Laser Resurfacing
Latisse
Lifestyle Lift
Lip Blushing
Lip Fillers
Lip Implants
Lip Lift
Lip Reduction
Lip Repositioning
Lip Surgery
Lip Threading
Lipodissolve
Lipoma Removal
Liposculpture
Liposonix
Liposuction
Liposuction Revision
Liquid Facelift
Lower Facelift
Lumpectomy
Lymphatic Massage
MACS Facelift
Male Tummy Tuck
Masculinizing Top Surgery
Mastectomy
Melanotan
Microblading
Microdermabrasion
Microneedling
Mini Facelift
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mohs Surgery
Mole Removal
Mommy Makeover
Monsplasty
Motiva Breast Implants
Nagor Breast Implants
Natrelle Breast Implants
Neck Lift
Nipple Reduction
Nipple Surgery
Nonsurgical Breast Lift
Nonsurgical Butt Lift
Nonsurgical Facelift
Nonsurgical Neck Lift
Nonsurgical Nose Job
Panniculectomy
Pec Implants
Pelleve
Ptosis Surgery
Radiesse
Renuvion
Restylane
Restylane Defyne
Restylane Kysse
Restylane Lyft
Restylane Refyne
Restylane Silk
Retin-A
Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Scar Removal
Sclerotherapy
Sculptra
Septoplasty
Sientra Breast Implants
Silicone Injection Removal
Silicone Injections
Silikon 1000
Sinus Surgery
Skin Rejuvenation
Skin Tightening
SlimLipo
Smart Lipo
SmartSkin
SmartXide
SMAS Facelift
Tattoo Removal
TCA Peel
ThermiTight
Thigh Lift
Thread Lift
Tickle Lipo
Transgender Body Contouring
Transgender Facial Feminization Surgery
truFlex
truSculpt
Tumescent Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Revision
Ultherapy
UltraShape
UltraShape Power
UltraSlim
Umbilical Hernia Repair
Vaginal Rejuvenation
Vaginoplasty
Vampire Facelift
Vanquish
Vaser Liposuction
VI Peel
Volbella
Vollure
Voluma
Votiva
Xeomin

RealSelf Info

Awards:

Gaspar Anastasi Award, Mowlavi A, Massouem S, Neumeister MW
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 2003 – Present

Rating: 4.8
Profile views: 169688
Answer count: 12248
Review count: 312
1 star count: 8
3 star count: 2
4 star count: 1
5 star count: 29
Total star count: 40
Star rating: 3.5617551696221
Anonymous votes: 5
Offer count: 3
Profile created: Dec 6, 2007
Profile modified: Apr 10, 2023
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Dec 30, 2022
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

Anaheim, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 33.8343,-117.9189987
Laguna Beach, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 33.5414,-117.7600021
Los Angeles, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.0522,-118.2429962
Newport Beach, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 33.6213,-117.9309998
Riverside, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 33.9474,-117.4000015
San Diego, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 32.7188,-117.1640015
Orange County, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 33.7175,-117.8310013

Latest ratings of treatments

Brazilian Butt Lift (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 1/5
Breast Implant Revision (Jun 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Body Lift (Aug 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Brazilian Butt Lift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Brazilian Butt Lift (May 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Natrelle Breast Implants (Aug 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
Mastectomy (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2019) – Overall rating: 1/5
Liposuction (May 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
Mohs Surgery (Aug 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
Mommy Makeover (Jun 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Vaser Liposuction (Jun 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Lift with Implants (Mar 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Mommy Makeover (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Mommy Makeover (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Lift with Implants (Jan 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposuction Revision (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Brazilian Butt Lift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Brazilian Butt Lift Prices

$23000 – May 9, 2019
$26000 – Aug 5, 2020
$10000 – Oct 26, 2016 – Laguna Beach, CA
$25000 – Apr 18, 2020
$26000 – Aug 5, 2020
$23000 – May 9, 2019
$26000 – Aug 5, 2020
$26000 – Aug 5, 2020
$26000 – Aug 5, 2020
$26000 – Aug 5, 2020
$26000 – Aug 5, 2020
$13350 – Jun 11, 2020
$13350 – Jun 11, 2020
$13350 – Jun 11, 2020
$13350 – Jun 11, 2020
$25000 – Apr 18, 2020
$25000 – Apr 18, 2020
$25000 – Apr 18, 2020
$23000 – May 9, 2019
$23000 – May 9, 2019

Breast Implant Revision Prices

$5700 – Jun 29, 2017 – Newport Beach, CA

Body Lift Prices

$25000 – Feb 27, 2017
$10000 – Sep 2023 – Laguna Beach, CA
$31000 – Nov 30, 2015 – Laguna Beach, CA
$10000 – May 2022 – Laguna Beach, CA
$25000 – Feb 27, 2017
$24000 – Feb 19, 2015 – Laguna Beach, CA

Liposuction Prices

$30000 – Jun 2021
$30000 – Jun 2021
$30000 – Jun 2021

Breast Augmentation Prices

$7500 – Sep 30, 2019
$5500 – Nov 15, 2018
$7500 – Sep 30, 2019
$7500 – Sep 30, 2019
$7500 – Sep 30, 2019
$7500 – Sep 30, 2019
$6499 – May 22, 2021
$6499 – May 22, 2021
$6499 – May 22, 2021
$6499 – May 22, 2021
$6499 – May 22, 2021
$6499 – May 22, 2021
$6500 – May 22, 2021
$5500 – Nov 15, 2018
$5500 – Nov 15, 2018
$5500 – Nov 15, 2018

Natrelle Breast Implants Prices

$5200 – Aug 4, 2017
$7500 – Apr 19, 2016 – Laguna Beach, CA
$7500 – Apr 19, 2016 – Laguna Beach, CA

Mommy Makeover Prices

$30000 – Apr 26, 2021
$15000 – Jun 21, 2017 – Laguna Beach, CA
$12500 – Jan 14, 2016 – Orange County, CA
$12000 – Feb 7, 2013 – Laguna Beach, CA
$13000 – Apr 1, 2015 – Laguna Beach, CA
$35000 – Jun 2, 2022
$35000 – Jun 2, 2022
$35000 – Jun 2, 2022
$15000 – Jun 21, 2017 – Laguna Beach, CA
$28001 – Apr 16, 2021
$30000 – Apr 26, 2021
$28000 – Apr 16, 2021
$28000 – Apr 16, 2021
$30000 – Dec 10, 2020
$30000 – Dec 10, 2020
$30000 – Dec 10, 2020

Vaser Liposuction Prices

$12000 – Oct 26, 2017 – Laguna Beach, CA
$28000 – Mar 8, 2022
$28000 – Mar 8, 2022
$28000 – Mar 8, 2022
$12501 – Jan 20, 2018 – Laguna Beach, CA
$24999 – Jan 23, 2020
$13350 – Jun 11, 2020
$25000 – Jan 23, 2020

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

$7900 – Feb 18, 2016 – Laguna Beach, CA
$9000 – May 1, 2020
$9000 – May 1, 2020
$9000 – May 1, 2020
$9000 – May 1, 2020
$9000 – May 1, 2020
$9000 – May 1, 2020
$9000 – May 1, 2020
$9000 – May 1, 2020
$9000 – May 1, 2020
$9000 – May 1, 2020
$9000 – May 1, 2020
$9000 – May 1, 2020

Tummy Tuck Revision Prices

$25000 – Jan 30, 2020
$25000 – Jan 30, 2020
$25000 – Jan 30, 2020
$20 – Jan 30, 2020
$20 – Jan 30, 2020
$20 – Jan 30, 2020
$20 – Jan 30, 2020
$20 – Jan 30, 2020

Tummy Tuck Prices

$25000 – Nov 3, 2018
$7799 – Sep 2023 – Laguna Beach, CA
$20000 – Aug 23, 2021
$11000 – Dec 13, 2022
$11000 – Dec 13, 2022
$11000 – Dec 13, 2022
$11000 – Dec 13, 2022
$11000 – Dec 13, 2022
$11000 – Dec 13, 2022
$11000 – Dec 13, 2022
$20000 – Aug 23, 2021
$20000 – Aug 23, 2021
$20000 – Aug 23, 2021

Liposuction Revision Prices

$35000 – Aug 31, 2018 – Laguna Beach

Brazilian Butt Lift Revision Prices

$25000 – Nov 17, 2020

Breast Reduction Prices

$7000 – Apr 20, 2016 – Laguna Beach, CA
$4500 – Feb 4, 2015 – Laguna Beach, CA
$4500 – Feb 4, 2015 – Laguna Beach, CA

Butt Implants Prices

$115000 – Mar 1, 2018
$26000 – Jun 2, 2016 – Laguna Beach, CA
$9500 – Aug 2022
$9500 – Nov 2020
$9500 – Oct 2020

Botox for Migraines Prices

$100 – Mar 15, 2018 – Laguna Beach, CA
$300 – Sep 29, 2016 – Laguna Beach, CA
$100 – Mar 15, 2018 – Laguna Beach, CA

Breast Implant Removal Prices

$27000 – Dec 28, 2015 – Laguna Beach, CA
$25000 – Oct 9, 2021
$25000 – Oct 9, 2021
$25000 – Oct 9, 2021
$25000 – Oct 9, 2021
$25000 – Oct 9, 2021
$25000 – Oct 9, 2021
$25000 – Oct 9, 2021
$25000 – Oct 9, 2021

Male Tummy Tuck Prices

$7000 – Sep 2023
$7000 – Jul 2022

Breast Reconstruction Prices

$8000 – Nov 12, 2012 – Laguna Beach, CA

Accutane Prices

$1200 – Sep 2023 – Laguna Beach, CA

Botox Prices

$50 – Sep 2, 2016 – Laguna Beach, CA
$50 – Sep 2, 2016 – Laguna Beach, CA

Neck Lift Prices

$8000 – Oct 13, 2015 – Laguna Beach, CA

Botox for TMJ Prices

$3000 – Jan 1, 2022 – Laguna Beach
$3000 – Jan 1, 2022 – Laguna Beach
$3000 – Jan 1, 2022 – Laguna Beach

Inspira Breast Implants Prices

$5200 – Feb 15, 2017 – Orange County, CA

Practice Locations

Name & Website

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Institute, https://drlaguna.com/

Address

32406 Pacific Coast Hwy.Ste. #1, Laguna Beach, California, US, 92651 (GPS coordinates: 33.491951,-117.733116)

Phone

(949) 499-5152

Working Hours

Mon: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Tue: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Wed: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Thu: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Fri: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Created / Modified

Aug 12, 2016 / Oct 12, 2022

Name & Website

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Institute, https://cosmeticplasticsurgeryintitute.com/

Address

2001 Westcliff DriveSte 206, Newport Beach, California, US, 92660 (GPS coordinates: 33.6275135,-117.908291)

Phone

(949) 499-4147

Working Hours

Mon: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Tue: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Wed: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Thu: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Fri: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Created / Modified

Apr 7, 2017 / Oct 12, 2022

Name & Website

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Institute, https://drmowlavi.com/

Address

18064 Wika Rd.Ste. 103, Apple Valley, California, US, 92307 (GPS coordinates: 34.5409595,-117.269862)

Phone

(949) 536-7455

Working Hours

Mon: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Tue: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Wed: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Thu: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Fri: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Created / Modified

Apr 7, 2017 / Oct 12, 2022

Name & Website

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Institute, https://drlaguna.com/

Address

2080 Century Park E.Ste. 1508, Los Angeles, California, US, 90067 (GPS coordinates: 34.0593428,-118.4112215)

Phone

(949) 536-7455

Working Hours

Mon: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Tue: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Wed: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Thu: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Fri: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Created / Modified

Jun 27, 2018 / Oct 12, 2022

Special Offers

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Treatments

FREE BBL with booking of High-Definition 360 Lipo
Jan 13, 2020 /
May 17, 2033

Dr. Mowlavi is offering a completely FREE Brazilian Buttock Lift with the booking of your 360 Liposuction procedure! Add a BBL to your HD Lipo surgery at NO additional cost. Please contact our office to schedule your Free Consultation.

Specific treatments

Breast Implants for Free- $1,500 value
Apr 26, 2017 /
May 17, 2033

– We are pleased to offer you Breast Implants for FREE ($1,500 value). You must be a candidate for the procedure. Please contact our office to schedule your consultation.

Specific treatments

25% Off All VASER High Definition Liposuction
Apr 24, 2017 /
May 17, 2033

We are pleased to offer you 25% off all High Definition VASER Liposuction Procedures. You must be a candidate for the procedure. Please contact our office to schedule your Free Consultation.

Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question

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I am a 22 year old female 5'5, 135 lbs. Maintained a 70 lb weight loss for 2 years now. Would t

MTT V/S TT
Sep 13, 2022

Based on your pictures and your history, you DEFINITIVELY are a candidate for FTT( Full Tummy Tuck)
The good thing with a FTT is that you get rid of the scars below your Belly button as well.You would likely benefit from a high definition tummy tuck using high definition VASER liposuction. The tummy tuck procedure would comprehensively remove excess skin and fat in the abdominal region. The abdominal muscle would also be 'tightened' to create the appearance of a flatter stomach. A Skype or...

29F, 4'11, currently 182lbs - would I still be able to get a tummy tuck around 32.2 BMI?

TT with a BMI of 32
Sep 13, 2022

Yes you can.You would likely benefit from a high definition tummy tuck using high definition VASER liposuction. The tummy tuck procedure would comprehensively remove excess skin and fat in the abdominal region. The abdominal muscle would also be 'tightened' to create the appearance of a flatter stomach. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a tummy tuck specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Seroma Pocket / Swelling - Will I need a mini Tummy Tuck or can Liposuction fix it?

MTT V/S Lipo
Sep 13, 2022

Based on your photos, not only your lower abdomen is bulging but also your incision is too high. Accordingly, the option you have to fix the issue is to do a MTT. The tummy tuck procedure would comprehensively remove excess skin and fat in the abdominal region. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a tummy tuck specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Reverse tummy tuck after botched BodyTite?

Lumpy bumpy after bodytite
Sep 6, 2022

You need an in-person The definitive correction for liposuction deformities requires the advanced technology of ultrasound assisted VASER liposuction. As an official trainer of VASER liposuction, I encounter suboptimal liposuction outcome referrals weekly. VASER liposuction has been the only modality that has consistently corrected liposuction caused deformities. VASER liposuction ensures a smooth contour regardless of severity of contour irregularities by virtue of being able to remove any...

2 c-sections and a belly button piercing scar: do I need a tummy tuck to fix it?

BB piercing scar and loose skin around BB
Sep 6, 2022

Based on your pictures, the best treatment for you is TT.You would likely benefit from a high definition tummy tuck using high definition VASER liposuction. The tummy tuck procedure would comprehensively remove excess skin and fat in the abdominal region. The abdominal muscle would also be 'tightened' to create the appearance of a flatter stomach. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a tummy tuck specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Is a Tummy Tuck the only way to fix my loose skin?

TT and loose skin
Sep 6, 2022

Based on your pictures you are a candidate for a FTT and no other procedure gives you the results a FTT does.
You would likely benefit from a high definition tummy tuck using high definition VASER liposuction. The tummy tuck procedure would comprehensively remove excess skin and fat in the abdominal region. The abdominal muscle would also be 'tightened' to create the appearance of a flatter stomach. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a tummy tuck specialist will help you get an accurate...

Can a tummy tuck be done where the skin under the belly button isn't cut?

Cutting the skin above BB
Sep 6, 2022

Yes. There is a procedure called reverse TT but it is NOT indicated on you. you need a FTT.You would likely benefit from a high definition tummy tuck using high definition VASER liposuction. The tummy tuck procedure would comprehensively remove excess skin and fat in the abdominal region. The abdominal muscle would also be 'tightened' to create the appearance of a flatter stomach. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a tummy tuck specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and...

Surgeon pushed for full tummy tuck. Is this wrong?

FTT
Sep 6, 2022

By telling you that you are a mother of two, he/she means you might need a muscle tightening which is not usually a part of MTT.
Based on your pictures, you may or may not be a candidate for MTT. It needs consultation to be clarified.

Umbilical float (FAB) abdominoplasty - Pros and cons?

MTT and umblical float
Sep 6, 2022

Umbilical float is a subcategory of MTT in which the belly button is detached from the abdominal wall from the inside, without any cut or scar externally around the BB, and pull it down for 2-3 cm and fix it to the abdominal wall internally. It gives good results in patients with no upper abdominal skin laxity, no need for muscle repair, and high set BB preoperatively. The recovery is not much different from MTT.
Based on your pictures, you have some upper abdominal skin laxity and BB is not...

Am I a good candidate for just liposuction or do I need tummy tuck?

TT v/s lipo
Sep 2, 2022

While you may get a good result from a lipo alone your best bet is TT and you get an EXCELLENT result from it.You would likely benefit from a high definition tummy tuck using high definition VASER liposuction. The tummy tuck procedure would comprehensively remove excess skin and fat in the abdominal region. The abdominal muscle would also be 'tightened' to create the appearance of a flatter stomach. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a tummy tuck specialist will help you get an accurate...

Is hourglass shape TT possible w/out mesh?

TT without mesh
Sep 2, 2022

The significant majority of TT is done without mesh with outstanding results.You would likely benefit from a high definition tummy tuck using high definition VASER liposuction. The tummy tuck procedure would comprehensively remove excess skin and fat in the abdominal region. The abdominal muscle would also be 'tightened' to create the appearance of a flatter stomach. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a tummy tuck specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Etching or implants for a sharper six-pack look?

Natural yet Profound Results
Jul 27, 2022

The Gold Standard for superior liposuction results that permit the unveiling of sharp and profound abdominal muscle highlights requires use of the advanced technology of ultrasound-assisted VASER liposuction. As an official trainer of VASER liposuction, I perform full body liposuction cases every week. VASER liposuction has beenn the only modality that has consistently resulted in outstanding liposuction and abdominal etching outcomes. VASER liposuction ensures a smooth contour regardless of...

120 pounds and 5'1"tall: should I gain weight before my Brazilian Butt Lift procedure?

BBL Optimal Outcomes
Jul 27, 2022

I recommend that my patients maintain a stable weight prior to having surgery as it permits a safe recovery and minimizes postoperative changes secondary to fast weight gain or weight loss after your results. If you are a good candidate (less than 5L of fat) for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), the optimal outcomes are achieved with: 1) use of VASER liposuction to harvest the fat, 2) a closed looped system such as Puregraft to process the fat, and 3) strategic micro-packet transplant technique....

Would I be a good candidate for a BBL if I have a missing disc in my spine (Pars Defect)?

Missing Disk and BBL
Jul 26, 2022

Missing disk is not a contraindication to BBL surgery since we do not typically get near the spine with both the liposuction as well as the fat transfer. Please consider a virtual consutlation with a BBL provider to get a comprehensive evaluation and recommendation.

If my lab work comes back and my hemoglobin and TSH are still high will I still be able to get

BBL with low Hb
Jul 26, 2022

You should consider iron infusions to get your Hb up. From your photos you might need a tummy tuck in the front which can be done safely to mininiize blood loss by doing it as an ex-vivo fat harvest. Please consider a virtual consultation with a high definition BBL specialist prior to proceeding.

Latest Before And After Photos

29 Year Old Man Treated With Abdominal Etching Candidate With Dr. Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license On Probation), Laguna Beach, California

Dr. Mowlavi, Laguna Beach, California (92651) 27 Year Old Man Treated With Abdominal Etching

32 Year Old Man Treated With Liposculpture By Doctor Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license On Probation), Laguna Beach, California

Last updated on 11/21/2023