Stubborn Fat Deposits
Removes inherited fat deposits on the abdomen, flanks, and thighs that resist consistent diet and exercise.
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Liposuction removes localized fat deposits that do not respond to diet or exercise, reshaping the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, back, and chest. Performed by board-certified plastic surgeons at our Brentwood, TN surgical center.
Most patients return to work within one to two weeks.
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Swelling and bruising resolve in as little as one month, with contour continuing to improve for up to six months as the skin retracts.
Liposuction reshapes the body by permanently removing localized fat deposits — addressing concerns that diet and exercise alone can’t.
Removes inherited fat deposits on the abdomen, flanks, and thighs that resist consistent diet and exercise.
Reshapes rather than shrinks. Most patients lose only a few pounds while changing one or more clothing sizes.
Fat cells removed during liposuction do not grow back. Results last as long as weight stays stable.
Several areas can be treated in a single procedure, meaning one anesthesia and one recovery period.
Liposuction is performed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia at our Brentwood, TN surgical center. The procedure typically lasts one to two hours, though it can be longer depending on the number of areas treated.
A sterile solution of saline, local anesthetic, and epinephrine is infiltrated into the treatment area to firm the tissue, limit bruising, and provide lasting numbness after surgery.
Abdomen, flanks, back, inner and outer thighs, upper arms, and the male chest — see gynecomastia surgery. Submental fullness is treated on our chin and neck liposuction page.
Small incisions of three to four millimeters are placed in natural creases. A thin cannula removes fat in a controlled crosshatch pattern to preserve a smooth, even contour.
When loose skin or separated abdominal muscles are also present, liposuction is often combined with a tummy tuck in Nashville or performed as part of a Mommy Makeover. Patients with significant skin laxity on the arms or thighs may be better served by an arm lift or thigh lift.
Rest quietly for the first 24 hours. Most patients return to work within one to two weeks. Compression is worn for six weeks — see our liposuction post-op instructions and compression garment guide.
Risks are low but include poor skin contouring, transient skin numbness, and localized collection of blood. Other risks may include asymmetry, rippling or bagginess of skin, pigmentation changes, skin injury, fluid retention, skin infection, and excessive fluid loss. If a later revision is needed, we advise waiting at least six months. Liposuction removes fat but does not tighten loose skin or treat cellulite — patients with significant skin laxity are often better served by a tummy tuck, arm lift, or thigh lift. Your surgeon will discuss which risks apply to you at consultation.
Liposuction is performed by board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Konrad Sarosiek and Dr. John Moore at our accredited Brentwood, TN surgical center. Financing is available through PatientFi and CareCredit.
Actual liposuction results from our board-certified plastic surgeons. Swipe to see more cases.
Individual results vary. Photos are of actual CSPS patients.
Cost depends on how many areas are treated and whether liposuction is combined with another procedure. Because cost varies with each treatment plan, we provide an exact quote at your consultation rather than a general figure. Financing is available through PatientFi and CareCredit.
Most patients are back to work within one to two weeks. You will rest quietly for the first 24 hours and wear a compression garment afterward. Swelling and bruising resolve in as little as one month, with contour continuing to improve for up to six months.
You are fitted with a compression garment immediately after surgery and should not remove or loosen it until your surgeon directs you to. The stage one garment is typically worn for 7 to 10 days, after which you may be cleared to switch to a stage two garment. We ask patients to wear some form of compression for six weeks.
Liposuction removes fat but does not tighten skin or repair muscle. A tummy tuck removes excess skin and repairs separated abdominal muscles. Patients with good skin tone and isolated fat are candidates for liposuction alone, while those with loose skin or muscle separation usually need a tummy tuck, often combined with liposuction.
Fat cells removed during liposuction do not grow back. Remaining fat cells in untreated areas can still enlarge with weight gain, so maintaining a stable weight preserves your result long term.
The best candidates are within about 30 percent of their goal weight, have firm skin with good elasticity, and have specific areas that have not responded to diet and exercise. Liposuction is a contouring procedure rather than a weight-loss procedure. If you have significant loose skin, a tummy tuck or body lift may give you a better result.
Tell us your goals and we’ll build a personalized liposuction plan at the Nashville-area location most convenient for you.
Book a non-surgical appointment online at any of our four locations, or request a consultation with our board-certified plastic surgeons — combining surgical expertise with a full team of licensed nurse injectors and medical aestheticians.
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