Liposuction
A targeted body contouring procedure designed to remove unwanted fat deposits and reveal a refined, balanced, and naturally proportioned silhouette.
A targeted body contouring procedure designed to remove unwanted fat deposits and reveal a refined, balanced, and naturally proportioned silhouette.
Liposuction is one of the most effective aesthetic plastic surgery techniques for those who struggle with localized fat deposits that resist diet and exercise. At Align Plastic Surgery, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Tosan Ehanire performs customized Austin liposuction surgery with an artistic eye for human geometry and a deep respect for body harmony. Dr. Ehanire combines advanced liposuction techniques with evidence-based scar protocols, helping every patient achieve an improved body shape. The goal is for her patients to be able to look in the mirror and think, "I finally feel like me."
Liposuction is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess fat deposits and sculpt a slimmer contour in areas of the body that do not respond to traditional weight loss methods.
It is important to understand that liposuction surgery is a refined body contouring procedure rather than a primary weight loss procedure. Over time, genetic predispositions can cause fatty tissue to accumulate in stubborn areas, disrupting overall physical balance.
During liposuction in Austin, a thin tube called a cannula is inserted through microscopic incisions into the targeted fatty bulges. Using a suction device, your surgeon can safely remove fat cells to re-establish natural proportions. Depending on your anatomical goals, Dr. Ehanire offers multiple modern liposuction techniques, including traditional suction-assisted liposuction, power-assisted liposuction (PAL), ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL), which uses ultrasound energy to liquefy fat, laser-assisted liposuction (such as Smart Lipo), and water-assisted liposuction, to ensure smooth, uniform fat removal with minimal disruption to surrounding blood vessels.
On surgery day, Dr. Ehanire marks the precise areas of the body to be treated while you are comfortably standing, mapping out your natural muscle highlights to ensure smooth, symmetrical contouring. Surgery is performed under general anesthesia. Using the classic tumescent technique, a diluted local anesthetic solution is infiltrated into the fatty tissue to numb the area, shrink local blood vessels, and minimize post-operative bruising. Dr. Ehanire then introduces a specialized thin tube through tiny, discreet incisions, employing gentle power-assisted liposuction to remove unwanted fat deposits. The surgical procedure typically takes 1 to 3 hours, after which a custom compression garment is applied to support the treated area before you return home.
Liposuction can target almost any region where unwanted fat cells accumulate. Common areas of the body include the abdomen, flanks ("love handles"), upper arms, back, inner and outer thighs, hips, knees, neck, and chest.
With liposuction Austin patients are offered transformative physical and aesthetic benefits by permanently removing fat cells and restoring structural balance.
Unlike non-invasive treatments that temporarily shrink fat, liposuction surgery physically removes excess fat deposits. Once removed, those specific fat cells cannot regenerate, offering long-lasting silhouette refinement.
By carefully sculpting around deep muscle groups—such as the stomach muscles—Dr. Ehanire uncovers underlying muscle highlights to reveal a slimmer contour and an improved body shape.
Liposuction seamlessly integrates with other body contouring procedures, such as a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), breast lift, or fat transfer, to deliver comprehensive aesthetic harmony in a single setting.
Ideal candidates for liposuction are healthy men and women near a normal weight who have localized fat deposits and good skin elasticity.
Good Candidates Include:
Who May Not Be an Ideal Candidate:
Recovery from liposuction is straightforward when supported by proper aftercare and targeted compression. Even though liposuction uses tiny incisions, Dr. Ehanire applies her research background in cellular wound recovery to provide step-by-step scar care routines, ensuring incision sites heal as thin, flat, and discreetly as possible across all skin tones.
While initial improvements in your silhouette are visible immediately after surgery, final results unfold gradually over a few weeks to several months as post-operative swelling resolves completely. As the treated area settles, your new, slimmer contour becomes fully defined, revealing smooth and natural proportions.
Because adults do not produce new fat cells, the physical removal of fat deposits during liposuction is permanent. However, if a patient were to gain weight significantly after surgery, remaining fat cells throughout the body could enlarge. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, stable body mass index, and consistent exercise routine ensures your sculpted results remain crisp, balanced, and beautiful for decades to come.
Liposuction requires far more than fat removal—it demands an experienced plastic surgeon with deep anatomical respect, artistic vision, and precise surgical technique. At Align Plastic Surgery, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Tosan Ehanire listens attentively to your goals, evaluating skin elasticity and tissue dynamics with scientific care, and delivers an evidence-based scar recovery experience.
In an outpatient procedure setting, plastic surgeons generally adhere to safety guidelines that limit fat removal to approximately 4 to 5 liters (about 8 to 10 pounds) of fatty tissue during a single surgical session. This prioritizes patient safety, fluid balance, and smooth recovery.
Liposuction removes fat deposits under the skin but has limited ability to tighten significant loose skin or sagging skin. Patients with good skin elasticity will experience natural skin contraction over the treated area, while those with severe skin laxity may benefit from combining liposuction with skin-tightening plastic surgery procedures like a tummy tuck.
Power-assisted liposuction PAL utilizes a specialized vibrating cannula that gently breaks up fat cells with micro-movements. This allows the surgeon to remove fat deposits with greater precision, reduced physical force, less tissue trauma, and shorter recovery times compared to traditional suction-assisted liposuction.
Yes. Liposuction physically removes fat cells from the body, and those cells do not grow back. However, maintaining a stable weight through diet and exercise is essential to prevent remaining fat cells in untreated areas from expanding.
Liposuction cost varies depending on the number of areas treated, surgical complexity, anesthesia fees, and whether it is combined with other cosmetic procedures. During your private consultation at Align Plastic Surgery, our care team will provide a transparent, itemized quote tailored to your personalized surgical plan.
Liposuction is designed to remove deeper fat deposits rather than smooth superficial skin texture. While removing excess fat can improve overall volume and contour, it is not a primary treatment for fibrous skin dimpling or severe cellulite.
