Liposuction
Even with healthy eating and regular exercise, certain areas of stubborn fat can be difficult to change. Liposuction is designed to remove localized fat deposits that resist your best efforts, helping create smoother, more balanced body contours without serving as a weight loss procedure.
At Couture Plastic Surgery, every liposuction procedure is customized to your body, your goals, and your lifestyle. Dr. Ashley Jordan takes a thoughtful, artistic approach to body contouring, combining advanced surgical techniques with personalized care to achieve natural-looking results that enhance your unique shape.
Outpatient surgical body contouring
Return to light daily activities in 5–7 days; full physical workout release in 4–6 weeks
Typically 1 to 3 hours, depending on the number of areas treated
Noticeable refinement once initial swelling subsides, with final contoured results at 3–6 months
Liposuction is one of the most effective procedures for refining body contours and removing stubborn fat that does not respond to diet and exercise. This body contouring surgery helps create a smoother, more defined figure by targeting localized fat deposits in areas such as the abdomen, thighs, arms, hips, and neck.
At our Jacksonville plastic surgery practice, liposuction is performed with precision and artistry. Each treatment plan is carefully tailored to enhance your body’s natural proportions while maintaining a balanced, harmonious appearance.
A Tailored Approach
At our Jacksonville practice, each liposuction treatment plan is customized to align with your body type and goals. We focus on precision and artistry, ensuring a natural, sculpted result that enhances your silhouette without looking overdone.
Our approach prioritizes patient safety, comfort, and personalized results. From consultation through recovery, you will receive attentive care and guidance from our experienced team.
Liposuction is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to permanently remove fat cells from targeted areas of the body. It is not a weight-loss method, but rather a contouring procedure that sculpts and refines your shape.
Liposuction is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes unwanted fat deposits from specific areas of the body to improve overall shape and proportion. Rather than serving as a method for weight loss, liposuction is a body contouring procedure designed for patients who are close to their ideal weight but struggle with stubborn areas of fat that do not respond to diet and exercise.
Several liposuction techniques are available, including traditional suction-assisted liposuction, which uses a thin tube to remove fat through controlled suction; power-assisted liposuction (PAL), which uses rapid cannula movement to help remove excess fat more efficiently; tumescent liposuction, in which the surgeon injects a sterile solution to reduce bleeding and make fat removal easier; ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL), which uses ultrasound energy, or sound wave energy, to liquefy fat before removal; and laser-assisted liposuction, often called smart lipo, which uses laser energy to liquefy fat. These types of liposuction can also include water-assisted methods, which use a jet of water to remove fat. The most appropriate technique depends on the treatment area, your anatomy, and your cosmetic goals. During your consultation, Dr. Jordan will recommend the approach that offers the safest and most effective outcome for your individual needs.
Liposuction is often performed on its own or combined with procedures such as a tummy tuck, fat grafting, breast surgery, or other body contouring procedures to create more comprehensive results.
What to Expect with Liposuction Surgery
Liposuction is typically performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation, depending on the treatment area and your preferences. During the procedure, small incisions are made near the target areas, and a fine cannula is used to gently remove unwanted fat while preserving surrounding tissues.
Depending on your treatment plan, advanced techniques such as power-assisted or ultrasound-assisted liposuction may be used to improve precision and efficiency, and experienced cosmetic surgeons tailor these methods to the patient and the procedure. Surgery time varies depending on the number of areas treated but generally lasts one to three hours. Most patients return home the same day.
Once the desired contour has been achieved, the small incisions are closed or allowed to drain naturally, and you'll be fitted with a compression garment to minimize swelling and support healing. Most patients return home the same day with detailed postoperative instructions.
After surgery, you can expect mild swelling and bruising that gradually improve over several weeks. Compression garments are worn to support healing and maintain new contours.
Liposuction can improve many common concerns caused by localized fat deposits, including:
Liposuction is not intended to treat obesity, significant loose skin, or replace healthy weight management.
Liposuction can be performed on many areas of the body, including the abdomen, waist, flanks, hips, thighs, buttocks, upper arms, back, chest, neck, and beneath the chin. Dr. Jordan develops a customized treatment plan to improve balance and proportion while maintaining natural-looking contours.
Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure designed to remove excess fat and refine body proportion by sculpting areas that have been resistant to healthy lifestyle changes. Because fat cells removed during surgery do not regenerate, patients can enjoy long-lasting improvements when they maintain a stable weight.
Liposuction offers:
Many patients also find that clothing fits better and they feel more comfortable wearing swimsuits, athletic wear, and fitted clothing. Rather than dramatically changing your appearance, liposuction enhances your natural shape by highlighting the contours already present beneath stubborn fat deposits.
Liposuction can also complement other cosmetic procedures, creating more harmonious results when combined with tummy tuck surgery, breast procedures, or fat grafting, and it may pair well with other plastic surgery procedures when a broader contouring plan is appropriate.
Good candidates for liposuction:
Important: Candidates must be non-smokers (or willing to stop completely weeks before and after surgery) to ensure proper blood flow and safe tissue healing.
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Most patients experience mild swelling, bruising, and soreness for several days following liposuction. You'll wear a compression garment for several weeks to reduce swelling, support the tissues, and encourage smooth healing. Walking is encouraged shortly after surgery to promote healthy circulation, while strenuous exercise should be avoided until cleared by Dr. Jordan.
Most patients return to light activities and desk work within a few days and resume exercise in about two to four weeks. Swelling continues to improve for several months, revealing a slimmer and more defined contour.
Many patients return to normal within a few days, although recovery varies depending on the number of areas treated and the amount of fat removed. Following your postoperative instructions carefully helps optimize your final results.
Many patients notice an immediate improvement in their body contours, although swelling initially hides some of the final definition. As swelling gradually resolves over the next several weeks and months, smoother, slimmer contours become increasingly visible. Final results are typically appreciated within three to six months. The results of liposuction are long-lasting, as fat cells removed during the procedure do not return, but results are best maintained when patients do not gain weight after surgery.
The procedure is designed to remove fat cells permanently. While remaining fat cells can still enlarge with significant weight gain, maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise helps preserve your results for years to come.
Body contouring is both a science and an art. At Couture Plastic Surgery, Dr. Ashley Jordan takes time to understand your goals before creating a personalized surgical plan designed around your unique anatomy and proportions.
When evaluating providers, look for plastic surgeons with strong training and affiliations, as surgeons affiliated with major medical centers often deliver better results.
Our boutique practice offers an experience that feels personal from start to finish. You'll receive attentive care, direct communication, and thoughtful guidance throughout every step of your journey, allowing you to feel confident, informed, and genuinely cared for while pursuing your body contouring goals.
No. Liposuction is a body contouring treatment that removes localized fat deposits and sculpts the body for a more refined shape.
Results are permanent as long as you maintain a stable weight and healthy lifestyle.
Incisions are very small and strategically placed in natural creases to minimize visibility.
Initial improvements are noticeable within a few weeks, with full results appearing after three to six months as swelling subsides.
Yes. Liposuction is often combined with procedures such as tummy tuck, body lift, or fat grafting for more comprehensive results.
