Every body.
Every angle.
Targeted fat removal, performed while you're awake. Pick an area, or combine them.
Every area.
All awake.
Abdomen, waist, hips and lower back; upper arms; front and back bra rolls; thighs and knees; chin, neck and jawline; the mons; and the base of the neck.
Awake lipo
questions.
Am I a candidate?
Most people are. Because you're awake under local anesthesia, we have specific safety criteria. Generally, if your BMI is under 38 and you don't have serious medical conditions, you're likely a candidate.
If your BMI is over 38, we can start you on a GLP-1 program, and part of its cost is refundable toward your procedure. Your surgeon makes the final decision at your virtual consultation. If you're not a candidate, we refund your consultation fee.
How much fat do you remove?
Up to five liters of fluid, and that total includes the numbing solution that comes out with the fat. Your surgeon decides the right amount for your body. If a procedure isn't worthwhile for you, they'll tell you.
Will there be scars? I tend to get keloids.
Our entry points are about the size of a pen tip and hidden in natural creases or under your underwear line. They heal to tiny dots, even in patients who scar easily. To date, we haven't seen a keloid from our entry points.
Are the results permanent?
Yes. The fat cells we remove don't grow back. If you gain weight later, treated areas gain proportionally less. Keep a stable weight and your new shape stays.
Can you fix lipo or a BBL I had somewhere else?
Often, yes. Revisions depend on scar tissue, skin elasticity and how much fat is left. Your surgeon will assess you at consultation and tell you honestly. If we can't help, we refund your consultation fee.
Can I have other surgery later?
Yes. A Heart procedure doesn't rule out a tummy tuck, implants or a lift later. Let us know your plans and we'll advise on how long to heal in between. Many patients find they don't need anything more.
Can I do every area in one visit?
No. There's a safe limit on how much fat we can remove, and how much numbing medication we can use, in one procedure. Most plans are a base area (All-Around Abs™ or All-Around Thighs) plus one or two add-ons. If you want more, we'll plan it in stages. Build your plan.
What's your safety record?
We only do awake liposuction and fat transfer, every day, which keeps every part of the practice focused on safety. Staying awake avoids the added risks of general anesthesia.
To date, we have had no infections, seromas, hematomas, fat embolisms or hospitalizations. Normal healing, like swelling, still happens. Ask us about any of it at your consultation.
