Liposuction
Liposuction is a surgical body contouring procedure that removes localized deposits of fat through a thin tube (cannula) connected to a suction device.
Definition
Liposuction is a surgical body contouring procedure that removes localized deposits of fat through a thin tube (cannula) connected to a suction device.
In-Depth
What You Need to Know
Liposuction is designed to sculpt specific body areas resistant to diet and exercise, not as a weight-loss method. Common areas include the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, chin/neck, back, and male chest (gynecomastia). Modern techniques include tumescent liposuction (the gold standard, using dilute anesthetic solution), ultrasound-assisted (VASER, which emulsifies fat before removal), power-assisted (PAL, using vibrating cannula), and laser-assisted (SmartLipo). The harvested fat can often be purified and transferred to enhance areas like the buttocks (BBL), breasts, face, or hands. Recovery involves wearing a compression garment for 4-6 weeks, with final results visible at 3-6 months.
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What Patients Ask
Common phone questions about liposuction — and how Front Desk handles scheduling and call routing automatically.
Common Patient Questions
- 1How much fat can be removed with liposuction?
- 2Is liposuction permanent?
- 3What is VASER lipo?
- 4What is recovery time for liposuction?
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Front Desk answers questions about liposuction techniques available at the practice, provides pricing by area, and schedules consultations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about liposuction.
Liposuction is a surgical body contouring procedure that removes localized deposits of fat through a thin tube (cannula) connected to a suction device. Liposuction is designed to sculpt specific body areas resistant to diet and exercise, not as a weight-loss method. Common areas include the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, chin/neck, back, and male chest (gynecomastia).
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about liposuction techniques available at the practice, provides pricing by area, and schedules consultations.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about liposuction techniques available at the practice, provides pricing by area, and schedules consultations.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about liposuction techniques available at the practice, provides pricing by area, and schedules consultations.
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