Liposuction / Lipo 360

The liposuction cost will vary based on the technique used, the number of areas being addressed, and the volume of fat to remove. During your consultation, Dr. Vinyard will develop your personal liposuction surgical plan based on your needs and goals. Once your plan is developed, Dr. Vinyard will discuss the estimated costs. Your liposuction quote includes Dr. Vinyard's professional fee (including your initial consultation, pre-op visit, and all follow-up visits), anesthesia fees, facility fees, and a compression garment. To make your surgery affordable, VIPS accepts many payment options, and we can help you find low-interest financing.

Thanks to modern advancements in plastic surgery, there are many non-surgical options to reduce fat. While non-surgical treatments may help reduce small amounts of fat, liposuction is the best option for most patients. Liposuction delivers consistent and dramatic results. Talk to Dr. Vinyard about non-surgical possibilities during your consultation. He will go over the benefits and drawbacks of both methods and help you decide.

Surgical liposuction only addresses excess fat in the body. Dr. Vinyard may suggest combining liposuction with a surgical body lift if you have loose skin. Liposuction is often performed with skin tightening surgery, such as a tummy tuck, arm lift, or thighplasty, to produce outstanding results. For cellulite, there are several non-surgical and minimally invasive treatment options. In your consultation, tell Dr. Vinyard about your concerns, like loose skin and cellulite, to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.

Since liposuction is a surgical procedure, incisions will be made and stitched. This will cause scars, but Dr. Vinyard does his best to minimize their appearance. This includes making thin incisions in the natural folds of your body or less visible areas. After your surgery, Dr. Vinyard or a team member will teach you how to care for your stitches so they heal flat and eventually fade.

Before liposuction surgery, you must be committed to maintaining your results. While liposuction reduces the number of fat cells in your body, you can still gain and lose weight. Dr. Vinyard recommends that you be at or near your ideal weight before having liposuction surgery. Afterward, staying within 5-10 pounds of your post-surgical weight is best. Pregnancy after liposuction will also alter your results; however, a second surgery or mommy makeover can be performed to refresh your appearance.

Liposuction can be performed on many “problem” areas. The upper and lower abdomen, flanks (“love handles”), and outer thighs are commonly treated. Many areas of the body can be stubborn despite your efforts to work out and eat a healthy diet.

While you may notice some changes immediately after your liposuction procedure, the final results typically become apparent after a few months. This is because swelling can take several weeks to subside, and your body needs time to adjust to its new contours. Most patients see significant improvement within 3 to 6 months, with ongoing refinement as the swelling continues to diminish.

Liposuction is highly effective for removing localized fat deposits, but it is not designed to tighten loose skin or reduce the appearance of cellulite. In some cases, if you have good skin elasticity, your skin may naturally contract to fit your new contours after the procedure. However, if you are concerned about loose skin or cellulite, additional treatments such as skin tightening procedures or cellulite reduction therapies might be recommended to achieve the best overall results.