Aesthetic Medical Center
Cosmetic Surgery
&
Advanced Aesthetic Medicine in Myrtle Beach
911 Medical Circle, Myrtle Beach SC 29572
Beautiful Body Contouring with Local Tumescent Anesthesia
If diet and exercise have not eliminated stubborn fat deposits, liposuction may help restore smoother, more balanced body contours. Liposuction is a precise surgical technique that removes unwanted fat deposits located between the skin and muscle. When combined with liposculpture, it’s not just about removing fat—it’s about sculpting your natural shape for balanced, natural-looking results.
At Aesthetic Medical Center, Dr. Marcovici performs all body contouring procedures using only Local Tumescent Anesthesia, one of the safest techniques available today. This advanced method eliminates the need for general anesthesia, IV sedation, or narcotic pain medications. Most patients experience a comfortable procedure, minimal downtime, and are back to their normal routine within 2–3 days.
✨ Targeted fat removal. Natural contours. Faster recovery.
📞 Call (843) 945-9990 to schedule your personalized consultation today.
Liposuction & Liposculpture in Myrtle Beach
Sculpt Your Body, Not Just Lose Weight
Areas We Can Sculpt
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Abdomen
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Waist & flanks
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Thighs
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Arms
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Back
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Chin/neck
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Other localized areas
Liposuction removes unwanted localized fat.
Liposculpture takes the process a step further by strategically shaping the body and, when appropriate, using harvested fat for fat grafting to another area.
Interested in Liposuction or Liposculpture?
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843.945.9990
Why Patients Choose Dr. Marcovici
• More than 35 years of medical experience
• More than 15 years performing cosmetic surgery
• Former faculty appointments at Yale, the University of Michigan, and the University of Connecticut
• More than 40 scientific publications
• Office-based procedures in a private surgical suite
• Personalized treatment plans
• Focus on natural-looking results
• Local tumescent anesthesia for many procedures
WHAT IS LIPOSUCTION and WHO IS A CANDIDATE?
Liposuction is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to reshape and contour specific areas of the body by removing localized deposits of excess fat. It is a highly popular option for targeting stubborn fat that resists traditional diet and exercise efforts.
During the procedure, Dr. Marcovici makes small, inconspicuous incisions in the target area. A thin, hollow tube called a cannula is inserted through these incisions. The surgeon moves the cannula back and forth to break up the fat deposits, which are then permanently suctioned out of the body using a surgical vacuum or syringe.
It is crucial to understand that liposuction is strictly a body-contouring method, not a weight-loss procedure or a treatment for obesity. It cannot substitute for proper diet and exercise, nor can it eliminate cellulite, stretch marks, or significantly saggy skin. Instead, it accomplishes a more sculpted silhouette by altering the body's proportions in areas like the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks, arms, or under the chin.
Ideal candidates for liposuction are adults who are within 30% of their ideal body weight and have firm, elastic skin with good muscle tone. They should be in good overall health, free from life-threatening illnesses or medical conditions that could impair healing. Successful candidates are non-smokers who maintain stable weights and possess realistic goals about what the surgery can achieve for their appearance.
Why Dr. Marcovici uses ONLY Local Tumescent Anesthesia for all of his
Cosmetic Surgery Procedures?
Local tumescent anesthesia offers significantly lower surgical risks, minimal bleeding, faster recovery times, and reduced costs compared to general anesthesia. The procedure involves injecting a large volume of a highly diluted local anesthetic (typically lidocaine) combined with epinephrine and sodium bicarbonate directly into subcutaneous tissue. This creates a "tumescent" (firm and swollen) state that numbs the targeted region while keeping the patient completely awake.
The primary clinical advantages of utilizing local tumescent anesthesia instead of general anesthesia include:
1. Enhanced Patient Safety:
No airway management risks because patients under Local tumescent anesthesia maintain their own independent airway function. This completely eliminates the need for paralytic drugs, mechanical ventilators, or endotracheal intubation tubes down the throat.
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The risks of nausea, vomiting, and deep vein thrombosis, are greatly reduced.
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Reduced systemic toxicity because local tumescent anesthesia uses a very slow tissue absorption rate that acts like a depot injection. This allows the liver to safely clear the medication and avoid dangerous blood toxicity spikes.
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2. Drastically Lower Blood Loss
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Epinephrine-induced vasoconstriction: The addition of epinephrine shrinks local blood vessels. This minimizes bruising and intraoperative bleeding.
⏱️ 3. Accelerated Recovery & Post-Op Comfort
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4. Extended pain relief: The slow subcutaneous absorption provides prolonged localized numbness that stretches many hours into the postoperative period.
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5. No systemic "hangover": Patients completely avoid the grogginess, severe headaches, and sore throats frequently triggered by general anesthesia gases.
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6. Immediate mobility: Because patients are fully awake and alert, they can safely walk and return home a few hours after an outpatient procedure. This bypasses the overnight hospital stays often required to recover from general anesthesia.
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7. Outpatient convenience: Procedures can be smoothly performed in a standard outpatient surgical center or clinic setting rather than an advanced hospital operating theater.
Body Contouring - Real Patients Photo Gallery
Liposuction and Fat grafting to Breasts
Man-Love Handles liposuction
Underchin Liposuction done with Tumescent Local Anesthesia
Posterior arms Liposuction
Abdominal Liposuction
Abdominal and Love Handles Liposuction
Body Contouring - Liposuction
Abdominal Liposuction
Breast Reduction with Liposuction -anterior view
A happy patient: 73 years old - posterior arm liposuction
Patient had serial Liposuction of her tights-the harvested fat was grafted to the breasts
Ready to Learn if Liposuction Is Right for You?
Whether your goal is refining your waistline, improving body proportions, or removing stubborn fat that has not responded to diet and exercise, we are here to help. Schedule a personalized consultation to discuss your goals and determine the treatment plan best suited to you.
📍 Aesthetic Medical Center
911 Medical Circle
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
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