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Liposuction

At times, diet and exercise alone are not enough to remove areas of stubborn fat. Liposuction can help by removing these areas of excess fat, leaving you with beautiful, rejuvenated body contours.

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What is liposuction?

Liposuction, or “lipo” for short, removes areas of stubborn fat, helping to slim and reshape your body. During surgery, a thin tube, called a cannula, is inserted through small incisions. The cannula is carefully passed through the fatty tissue breaking up the fat tissue and suctioning it out. The fat is collected to be disposed of or can be saved and prepared for fat transfer procedures (fat grafting).
 
Liposuction can be done on various parts of the body, including: abdomen, back, waist, thighs, buttocks, arms, and neck
    
At Optum Plastic Surgery, our board-certified plastic surgeons are committed to providing personalized care and will work with you to address all your areas of concern. Liposuction will leave you with a more toned physique, enhancing your natural beauty. Let us help you look as good on the outside as you feel on the inside!
What are the benefits?
What are the benefits?
Our expert surgeons view your body as a canvas. They will apply their surgical artistry to give you a natural, toned outcome.

After liposuction, you can expect:
  • A significant reduction in stubborn body fat
  • Improved body contours and proportion
  • Improved self-confidence
  • Better fitting clothing
  • Beautiful, natural results

I love the results!

Everything was better than expected. The day of surgery was splendid. Everyone made me feel comfortable and secure. Honest, clear, careful and I love the results.

Surgeons who perform this procedure

Dr. Megan Dreveskracht

Dr. Megan Dreveskracht

Dr. Alexander Gougoutas

Dr. Alexander Gougoutas

Dr. Keith Paige

Dr. Keith Paige

Dr. Cindy Wei

Dr. Cindy Wei

FAQs

How is liposuction typically performed?

Liposuction is typically performed through a series of small (~3-4mm) incisions. A canula (hollow tube) is hooked up to a device which produces suction. Excess subcutaneous tissue (fat) is removed by repeatedly passing the cannula through the tissue.

What are the risks associated with liposuction?

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What results can I expect after liposuction?

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