Remove Stubborn Fat. Enhance Your Natural Shape. Reveal Your Confidence.
Even with a healthy diet and regular exercise, some areas of stubborn fat can be difficult to eliminate. Liposuction is a highly effective body contouring procedure designed to remove unwanted fat deposits and create smoother, more balanced body contours.
At Chicago Cosmetic Surgery & Dermatology, our board-certified plastic surgeons customize every liposuction procedure to complement your natural anatomy and aesthetic goals. Whether you're looking to contour your abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, neck, or other areas, liposuction can help refine your silhouette and enhance the results of your healthy lifestyle.
What Is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a surgical body contouring procedure that removes localized pockets of excess fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. Using specialized techniques, unwanted fat is gently removed to sculpt and reshape targeted areas of the body, creating smoother, more proportional contours.
While liposuction is not a weight-loss procedure, it is an excellent option for patients who are near their ideal weight but want to improve body definition by addressing stubborn fat deposits.
What Areas Can Be Treated?
Liposuction can effectively contour many areas of the body, including:
Abdomen
Reduce stubborn abdominal fat to create a flatter, more defined midsection.
Flanks ("Love Handles")
Improve waistline definition by removing excess fat around the sides of the torso.
Thighs
Contour the inner and outer thighs to create smoother leg proportions.
Hips
Refine the hips for a more balanced silhouette.
Arms
Reduce excess upper arm fat for slimmer, more toned-looking arms.
Back & Bra Line
Improve contour by reducing unwanted fat along the upper and lower back.
Chin & Neck
Enhance jawline definition by removing excess fat beneath the chin and along the neck. Chin liposuction can be performed in-office.
Knees & Calves
Target smaller areas of localized fat to improve lower-body proportions.
Benefits of Liposuction
Liposuction offers numerous aesthetic and lifestyle benefits, including:
What Happens During Liposuction?
Liposuction is performed using small, carefully placed incisions through which a thin tube called a cannula is inserted to gently remove unwanted fat. Your surgeon carefully sculpts the treatment area to create smooth, natural-looking contours while preserving harmony with the rest of your body.
Depending on the extent of treatment, liposuction may be performed on one or multiple areas during the same procedure.
Recovery After Liposuction
Recovery varies depending on the number of areas treated and the extent of your procedure.
Most patients can expect:
- Mild swelling and bruising
- Compression garments to support healing
- Walking encouraged shortly after surgery
- Return to light activities within several days
- Gradual improvement as swelling subsides
While you'll notice an improvement soon after treatment, your final results continue to develop over several months as your body heals.
FAQ's for Liposuction
Is liposuction a weight-loss procedure?
Is liposuction a weight-loss procedure?
No. Liposuction is intended to remove localized fat deposits and improve body contour. It is best suited for patients who are already near their ideal weight.
Is liposuction a weight-loss procedure?
Is liposuction a weight-loss procedure?
No. Liposuction is intended to remove localized fat deposits and improve body contour. It is best suited for patients who are already near their ideal weight.
What are the differences between Liposuction and Weight Loss?
What are the differences between Liposuction and Weight Loss?
Liposuction is designed to reshape and contour the body—not serve as a weight-loss solution. The procedure removes stubborn fat cells from specific areas that are resistant to lifestyle changes, helping create a more sculpted appearance. Patients achieve the best long-term results by maintaining a stable weight through healthy eating and regular exercise.
What are the differences between Liposuction and Non-Surgical Body Contouring?
What are the differences between Liposuction and Non-Surgical Body Contouring?
Both liposuction and non-surgical body contouring treatments can reduce unwanted fat, but they are designed for different goals.
Liposuction physically removes fat cells, allowing for more dramatic contouring and precise sculpting in a single procedure. Non-surgical treatments can reduce smaller fat deposits with little to no downtime but often require multiple sessions and produce more gradual results.
During your consultation, our surgeons will recommend the treatment option that best aligns with your anatomy and desired outcome.
Will the fat come back?
Will the fat come back?
The fat cells removed during liposuction are permanently eliminated. However, remaining fat cells can enlarge if significant weight is gained, so maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important for long-lasting results.
How long is recovery?
How long is recovery?
Most patients return to light daily activities within several days, although full healing and final results may take several months.
Will there be scars?
Will there be scars?
Liposuction is performed through very small incisions that are strategically placed and typically heal with minimal visible scarring.
Can liposuction be combined with other procedures?
Can liposuction be combined with other procedures?
Yes. Liposuction is often combined with procedures such as tummy tuck, body lift, arm lift, thigh lift, breast surgery, or fat transfer to create more comprehensive body contouring results.
Schedule Your Liposuction Consultation in Chicago
If you're ready to eliminate stubborn fat and achieve a more sculpted silhouette, liposuction may be the solution you've been looking for.
Schedule a consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons to learn how a personalized body contouring plan can help you achieve smoother, more balanced, and more confident results.