Advanced Lipedema Treatment
At The Roxbury Institute, our Department of Surgery represents the pinnacle of surgical excellence, combining decades of expertise with the latest innovations in surgical technique and technology.


The Mission of ALT

We believe that exceptional surgery results from the perfect marriage of technical precision, artistic vision, and deep understanding of human anatomy.
Our surgeons take time to understand your individual goals, concerns, and expectations, creating personalized treatment plans that deliver results that look natural and feel authentic to who you are.



Meet Our Advanced Lipedema Treatment Team
Our surgeons are recognized leaders in their specialized fields with distinguished backgrounds in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.
Aria Vazirnia, MD
Dr. Aria Vazirnia, MD, MAS, FAAD, is a Harvard-trained, double board-certified dermatologic surgeon. Building on his esteemed Harvard fellowship, Dr. Aria has established himself as a leading Lipedema Surgeon with the Advanced Lipedema Treatment (ALT) Program at The Roxbury Institute, treating patients in Los Angeles, CA, and Salt Lake City, Utah.


Aria Vazirnia, MD
Dr. Aria Vazirnia, MD, MAS, FAAD, is a Harvard-trained, double board-certified dermatologic surgeon. Building on his esteemed Harvard fellowship, Dr. Aria has established himself as a leading Lipedema Surgeon with the Advanced Lipedema Treatment (ALT) Program at The Roxbury Institute, treating patients in Los Angeles, CA, and Salt Lake City, Utah.
David Amron, MD
Board-certified dermatologic surgeon and the pioneer of lipedema surgery in the United States. Dr. Amron's innovative techniques and dedication to advancing medical knowledge have established him as a global leader in his field. As founder of The Roxbury Institute and star of Netflix's "Celebrity Plastic Surgeons of Beverly Hills," he has dedicated his career to setting new standards in patient care and surgical excellence.


David Amron, MD
Board-certified dermatologic surgeon and the pioneer of lipedema surgery in the United States. Dr. Amron's innovative techniques and dedication to advancing medical knowledge have established him as a global leader in his field. As founder of The Roxbury Institute and star of Netflix's "Celebrity Plastic Surgeons of Beverly Hills," he has dedicated his career to setting new standards in patient care and surgical excellence.
David Smart, MD
Dr. David Smart is a distinguished board-certified dermatologic surgeon bringing exceptional expertise to the Advanced Lipedema Treatment (ALT) program at The Roxbury Institute in Salt Lake City.


David Smart, MD
Dr. David Smart is a distinguished board-certified dermatologic surgeon bringing exceptional expertise to the Advanced Lipedema Treatment (ALT) program at The Roxbury Institute in Salt Lake City.
Rodney Schmelzer, MD
Dr. Schmelzer specializes in bodily plastic and reconstructive surgery, working closely with lipedema surgeons Dr. David Smart and Dr. David Amron at The Roxbury Institute surgical center in Salt Lake City, Utah.


Rodney Schmelzer, MD
Dr. Schmelzer specializes in bodily plastic and reconstructive surgery, working closely with lipedema surgeons Dr. David Smart and Dr. David Amron at The Roxbury Institute surgical center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Shawn Moshrefi, MD
Dr. Shawn Moshrefi, Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon at The Roxbury Institute in Los Angeles, is a Stanford-trained, board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with a distinguished background. Renowned for his proficiency in addressing Lipedema patients and performing lymphatic surgery, Dr. Moshrefi was handpicked by Dr. David Amron to join the Advanced Lipedema Treatment (ALT) program.


Shawn Moshrefi, MD
Dr. Shawn Moshrefi, Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon at The Roxbury Institute in Los Angeles, is a Stanford-trained, board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with a distinguished background. Renowned for his proficiency in addressing Lipedema patients and performing lymphatic surgery, Dr. Moshrefi was handpicked by Dr. David Amron to join the Advanced Lipedema Treatment (ALT) program.
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