Liposuction targets stubborn fat deposits that don’t respond to diet or exercise — commonly the abdomen, flanks, thighs or arms. At La Vie Clinic, our board-certified plastic surgeon uses liposuction to fine-tune and reshape these areas, usually as part of a whole-body contouring plan.

It’s worth being clear about what liposuction is and isn’t: it’s a body-contouring procedure, not a weight-loss treatment, and works best for patients already close to their target weight who want to address specific problem areas. We discuss this openly during your consultation, so expectations are realistic from the start.

Most procedures are performed under general anesthesia. Compression garments are worn during recovery to support healing and help the skin retract smoothly.