Have you heard that muscle weighs more than fat? Well, sort of. Actually, a pound is a pound, but muscle is denser, so fat takes up more space. In fact, a pound of fat is probably bigger than you think – about the size of a coffee cup. That means, a liposuction treatment might only get rid of 5-8 pounds of unwanted fat, but because liposuction only removes fat, you will see a big difference in your shape. So don’t think of it in terms of how much weight you will lose. Instead, focus on inches and how much slimmer your body will be.

Like any surgery, liposuction carries risks. You will be under anesthesia during the procedure, and you will need to plan for recovery, including a few days of rest and a couple weeks of taking it easy. You will also wear a compression garment for a few weeks. I am very careful about only performing liposuction and other procedures on patients best suited to have them. I also take great care to provide patients with reasonable expectations and ask that they are willing to do their part to ensure a great result.