Body Contouring /Liposuction

Liposuction, thigh lifts, and buttock lifts provide an option for removing stubborn fat deposits that resist reduction through diet and exercise. These procedures can also be used to change general body contours. Usually performed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia in 1 to 3 hours, body contouring procedures are considered cosmetic and not covered by insurance.

Liposuction, or lipo sculpture, may be desirable if you have excess subcutaneous fat which is resistant to diet or exercise or if you wish to change the contour of your body. We strongly feel that liposuction is not a procedure for weight loss. Commonly involved areas are the neck or beneath the chin, upper arms, chest, breast, trunk, abdomen, hips, waist, thighs, inner knees, calves and ankles. Ideally, patients are near normal weight and desire some form of permanent contour change. The desired results are permanent improvement in the contour and proportion of the treated areas for a more flattering figure or physique in or out of clothing. The procedure has an operative time of 1 to 3 hours and is usually done on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia for better safety and comfort.