Body Services in Beverly Hills: Compare Treatments, Timelines
By Plastic Surgery Art and Science Institute: Dr. David Sahar, MD | September 28, 2026
I hear this a lot: “I had my original augmentation here almost 20 years ago… I knew exactly where to go.” That kind of long-term trust matters when you’re comparing body services in Beverly Hills.
Body services in Beverly Hills include surgical procedures (like liposuction, BBL, and a tummy tuck), and recovery-focused care. The right choice comes down to your goal, your downtime, your timeline, and how quickly you want to see change. I’ll walk you through the options, typical timing, and how I help you plan around real life in the Golden Triangle and Downtown Beverly Hills near North Bedford Drive and Santa Monica Boulevard.
The real reason people book body work (it’s rarely “just vanity”)
Most people aren’t looking for “more.” They’re looking for themselves again. Post-pregnancy changes. Post-weight-loss skin. A stubborn area that will not move no matter what you do. Or they’ve got an event coming up and want to look polished in fitted clothes and swimwear.
Busy schedules play a big role too. In Beverly Hills, a lot of my patients want a plan that fits into a workday, a shopping day, or a short visit while they’re staying nearby. That means getting realistic about timelines instead of chasing last-minute fixes that can’t deliver safely.
Quick sorting rule: If your issue is mostly fat, contouring or liposuction may help. If it’s mostly loose skin or muscle separation, that’s where surgery like abdominoplasty becomes the more direct option.
Body surgery options I perform here (and what each one is best for)
These are the core body procedures people ask about most. I’m going to keep it plainspoken so you can compare options without getting lost in jargon.
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
A tummy tuck reshapes the abdomen by removing excess skin and fat, tightening the abdominal muscles, and repositioning the belly button so the result looks natural. I’ll talk with you about incision placement and the look you want, because details like a low incision and a natural belly button matter.
Best for: loose skin, stretch marks on excess skin, “apron belly, ” or muscle separation after pregnancy or weight loss.
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Revision
Revision work is for specific problems after a prior tummy tuck, like persistent loose skin, contour irregularities, dog-ears at the ends of the incision, or a belly button that doesn’t look right. Depending on what you’re dealing with, I may use the original incision, extend it, or create a new plan and add liposuction to smooth and refine.
Best for: “pretty good but not finished” results that still bother you in clothes or swimwear.
Mommy Makeover
A mommy makeover isn’t one surgery. It’s a combination based on what pregnancy changed for you. Many people pair a tummy tuck with breast surgery and liposuction. We can do it in one session or stage it, depending on your goals, safety, and how much downtime you can actually take.
Best for: a coordinated “reset” when your abdomen and breasts both changed and you want one plan instead of piecemeal fixes.
Liposuction
Liposuction removes stubborn fat through small incisions. I inject a tumescent solution (saline with local anesthetic and epinephrine), then use a thin cannula to break up and suction out fat. Liposuction can treat areas like the abdomen, flanks, back, arms, thighs, and neck.
Best for: shape refinement when your skin has decent snap and you’re bothered by specific pockets of fat.
BBL, Brazilian Butt Lift (Gluteal Fat Transfer)
A BBL uses your own fat to improve buttock shape and volume. I harvest fat with liposuction, process it, then inject it in layers through small incisions. I perform uBBL (ultrasound guided BBL) for every patient, using ultrasound guidance to reduce the risk of fat being injected into muscle or large vessels.
Best for: adding projection and improving the waist-to-hip ratio using your own tissue, not implants.
Thigh Lift (Thighplasty)
A thigh lift removes excess skin and fat and tightens the underlying tissue for a more toned contour. Inner thigh lifts often address rubbing and loose skin. Outer thigh lifts focus on laxity on the sides of the thighs and the buttock area.
Best for: skin laxity after weight loss or aging when exercise can’t tighten skin.
Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
Brachioplasty removes excess skin and fat from the upper arms, using liposuction, surgical removal, or both. If the skin gets in the way of daily movement or you hate how it looks in sleeveless clothes, this can be a very direct fix.
Best for: loose upper-arm skin that won’t tighten with exercise, often after significant weight change.
Waist Reduction Surgery
Waist reduction is about redefining the waistline. Liposuction usually does most of the sculpting, and if you have significant laxity (common after weight loss) we may remove skin as well. Tightening the abdominal muscles can sharpen definition further.
Best for: wanting a clearer waistline and better proportion, especially when fat and loose skin both play a role.
Rectus Diastasis Repair
Diastasis recti is a separation of the abdominal muscles, commonly after pregnancy, that can leave the midsection bulging and the core feeling weak. Repair brings the muscles back together to restore alignment and strength. If you also have skin laxity, we may remove excess skin during the same operation.
Best for: a persistent “pooch” plus core weakness that exercise hasn’t corrected.
Scar Revision
Scar revision depends on the scar. Sometimes that means excision and precise closure for a thinner line. Other times it means techniques like Z-plasty or W-plasty, laser for redness, steroid injections for raised scars, fillers for depressed scars, or microneedling for texture.
Best for: scars that pull, widen, stay raised, stay red, or distract from an otherwise great result.
Results people actually talk about after a tummy tuck, lipo, or BBL
When people describe their results to me later, they don’t usually lead with “I removed X cc’s of fat.” They talk about very specific wins: a flatter abdomen after an apron belly, a belly button that looks right, and clothes that suddenly fit the way they expected them to.
One of the most common themes I hear after body contouring surgery is confidence returning fast. I’ve had patients tell me their natural curves were enhanced, their abdomen looked flat, and they finally felt comfortable in a bikini because the incision was placed low enough to stay hidden.
“My natural curves were enhanced and my abdomen is now flat! He got rid of my apron belly and now I feel 1000% more confident.”
From a patient
And not every “result” is purely visual. I’ve also had patients report immediate relief in back and neck pain and improved posture after surgery that changed their proportions. That’s the part that tends to surprise people, because they came in focused on appearance and walked out feeling better in their body day to day.
How I plan your timeline: consult first, then we work backward from your date
When you sit down with me, the first thing I want to know is your goal and your deadline. Vacation. Wedding. A big work moment. Or just being ready for summer in Los Angeles. Then we talk about what’s realistic and what’s not, because good results take planning.
For surgical procedures like a tummy tuck operation, liposuction, or a tummy tuck mommy makeover, I’ll review what recovery generally looks like and how to set up support at home. My team is known for being communicative, and patients regularly mention how helpful it is to have questions answered quickly instead of feeling like they’re bothering us.
If you’re coming in from West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Culver City, Bel Air, or another part of Los Angeles, we’ll also talk logistics like follow-up timing so you’re not driving back and forth more than you need to.
Downtime and “when will I look normal?” for tummy tuck and liposuction
Online, you’ll see a lot of vague promises. In real life, swelling is part of the process. That’s true for liposuction and it’s true for abdominoplasty too. The early phase is about healing and comfort. The next phase is about swelling settling and shape refining.
Liposuction results usually start showing as swelling goes down over the first few weeks. Compression garments are part of that, and I’ll tell you exactly how long I want you in them based on what we treated. Most people can return to work sooner after liposuction than after a full tummy tuck, but “return to work” depends on what you do all day. Desk work and physically demanding work are not the same.
Planning tip for Beverly Hills schedules: If you want to look your best for a major event, it’s smart to start the conversation early. For surgery, give yourself weeks, not days.
Why people come back to me for a second procedure (and send friends)
I’m three years into this practice, and I take the “small stuff” seriously because it’s not small to you. People consistently point out how I explain options clearly, encourage questions, and give a recommendation only when you ask for it. They also mention my team by name, which tells you a lot about how you’re treated here day to day.
“Dr. Sahar has done 2 of my surgeries… My scars are invisible! … He even checked up on me by calling several times after my most recent surgery to follow up.”
From one of our regulars
If you’re in the Golden Triangle and Downtown Beverly Hills near North Bedford Drive and Santa Monica Boulevard, you’ll appreciate the practical side too. If you’re considering plastic surgery tummy tuck or a bigger plan like a tummy tuck mommy makeover, start with a consult. Tell me what you want to change, what you want to keep, and what your calendar looks like. We’ll map it out with clarity.
Ready to talk specifics? Call +12139003182 or email hello@freetothrivemedia.com. If you’re visiting from Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Culver City, Bel Air, or elsewhere in Los Angeles, let us know your travel window and we’ll plan around it.
Address: 416 North Bedford Drive #400b, Beverly Hills, CA 90210