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Understanding Liposuction

You deserve to feel confident in your body. Many of our clients are frustrated by pockets of fat that have accumulated over time and don't respond to healthy lifestyle changes. Liposuction, or lipoplasty, can reshape and tone these problem areas with less discomfort and shorter recovery times than traditional plastic surgery, making it one of the more popular cosmetic surgery procedures we offer.

Our skilled plastic surgeons are trained in a variety of state-of-the-art techniques to remove excess fat and reshape the chin, neck, arms, stomach, bra roll, hips, buttocks, legs, or ankles. While it doesn't change your natural shape or remove excess skin, liposuction can improve skin elasticity, and body parts often appear "lifted" when the weight of fatty tissue is removed.

Summary

Procedure time
30 mins. to 4 hours
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Overnight stay
No
Anesthetic
Anesthetic
Varies
Recovery time
Recovery time
Varies

Types of Liposuction Treatments

Treatment Areas

Liposuction is most frequently used to remove fat from the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks. However, our surgeons can perform liposuction procedures for any area of concern, including the chin, neck, arms, bra roll, hips, legs, or ankles. 

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Traditional Liposuction

Suction-assisted, or “traditional” liposuction involves making a small incision and removing fatty tissue by inserting a cannula (thin, surgical tube) attached to a vacuum into the fat layer beneath the skin. The cannula is then moved around to break up fatty tissue, which is then suctioned out of the body.

Plastic surgery doctor draw lines with marker on patient stomach
Power-Assisted Liposuction

Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL) uses a machine-powered cannula (tube) that produces small, rapid vibrations to break up fat, facilitating easier suction. PAL is particularly effective for treating areas that can be difficult to sculpt, like the belly button and inner thighs. Our plastic surgeons are highly skilled in this type of liposuction, which offers numerous benefits, including smaller incisions, more targeted fat removal, shorter procedure time, fewer complications, faster recovery, and smoother results. 

doctor preparing for liposuction
Laser-Assisted Liposuction

One of the most significant advances in liposuction technology involves using medical lasers to essentially "melt" fatty tissue before it's suctioned from the body. Laser-assisted liposuction is recommended for small treatment areas, and its benefits include decreased body trauma, visible skin-tightening, and shorter recovery time. 

Laser-Assisted Liposuction
Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction

Like laser-assisted liposuction, ultrasound (ultrasonic waves) can also liquefy fat before removing it from the body. Ultrasound liposuction can be targeted internally through a small incision or externally with a paddle-like tool that emits ultrasonic waves through the skin. 

Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction
Radiofrequency-Assisted Liposuction

Radiofrequency-assisted liposuction is a minimally invasive option for targeted fat removal and impressive skin tightening. Using carefully placed electrodes, our highly-skilled surgeons can employ thermal energy to dissolve fat and promote collagen production for visibly younger-looking skin. Requiring only minimal incisions, this procedure can be performed under local anesthesia, reducing the risks of complications.

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Am I a

Candidate for Liposuction Surgery?

It’s important to have realistic expectations if you are considering liposuction to reduce undesirable areas of body fat. While some weight loss may occur, the primary goal is to improve visual appearance. You are likely a good candidate for liposuction if you have a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly, with a few persistent problem areas. Clients who are at a stable weight before the procedure and maintain an active lifestyle enjoy the best long-term results.

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Consultation

Our liposuction experts are available for consultations at all Plastic Surgery Center locations. During your initial visit, one of our highly-skilled surgeons will review your medical history and discuss your ideal outcomes to determine if you are a candidate. If liposuction is recommended, your procedure will be tailored specifically to suit your needs and to achieve your ideal body image. We can also provide a simulated image of your desired results with computer-assisted technology. 

Questions
about this procedure?

Liposuction: An Essential Guide to Surgery and Recovery

What to Expect

Depending on the liposuction procedure recommended for your desired outcome, our expert staff and physicians will provide detailed information about what you can expect before, during, and after a liposuction procedure.

 

Your surgeon will consider your health history, how much fat is being removed, and any previous or complementary procedures you want to have done to determine our best recommendations.

Recovery &
Results

Each person's healing process is unique. Your recovery following liposuction surgery will depend on the scope of treatment areas, how much fat is removed, and the type of anesthesia involved. By using state-of-the-art technology, we can reduce the amount of bruising and post-operative discomfort; however, recovery varies widely.

Immediately following surgery, you can expect to feel some soreness and tenderness, similar to the pain you would experience with bruising. Your surgeon will likely send you home with a compression garment or elastic bandage. It’s recommended that someone drive you home following your procedure and assist with care tasks as needed. Most clients return to work and regular activities within one - two weeks or sooner. 

Best

Liposuction Surgeons in NJ

Our board-certified plastic surgeons are highly trained in the most advanced liposuction procedures. We combine extensive, specialized surgical training with decades of experience to ensure safety and satisfaction for each patient. We pride ourselves in world-class care and surgical outcomes that will exceed your expectations.

Michael Rose
PHYSICIAN

Michael Rose

MD, FACS
Matthew  Kaufman
PHYSICIAN

Matthew Kaufman

MD, FACS
Tushar Patel
PHYSICIAN

Tushar Patel

MD, FACS
Russell Ashinoff
PHYSICIAN

Russell Ashinoff

MD, FACS
Adam Saad
PHYSICIAN

Adam Saad

MD, FACS
Eric Wimmers
PHYSICIAN

Eric Wimmers

MD, FACS
Hamid Abdollahi
PHYSICIAN

Hamid Abdollahi

MD, FACS
Zuhaib Ibrahim
PHYSICIAN

Zuhaib Ibrahim

MD, FACS
Eric I.  Chang
PHYSICIAN

Eric I. Chang

MD, FACS
Kari L.  Colen
PHYSICIAN

Kari L. Colen

MD, FACS
Sean Herman
PHYSICIAN

Sean Herman

MD, FACS
Hakan Usal
PHYSICIAN

Hakan Usal

MD
Ritwik Grover
PHYSICIAN

Ritwik Grover

MD
Ahmed Nasser
PHYSICIAN

Ahmed Nasser

MD
Tzvi Small
PHYSICIAN

Tzvi Small

MD, FACS
David Rayfield
PHYSICIAN

David Rayfield

MD

Financing & Insurance

Because liposuction is considered a cosmetic procedure, most insurance providers will not cover the cost of treatment. Coverage may be available in some cases, such as following bariatric surgery or other corrective procedures. Benefits vary according to the individual policy and may require pre-authorization. Our team will guide you through estimated costs and coverage.

Our Process

01
schedule
Schedule a Consultation

During your consultation, our expert surgeons will listen and work with you to fully understand the look you wish to achieve.

02
explore-options
Explore
Your Options

We will review and explain all of your cosmetic options and identify which procedure is right for you.

03
transforamation
Start Your Transformation

Our friendly and compassionate staff and physicians will guide you through the entire process, answer all of your questions and alleviate any concerns.

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Map of Locations

Liposuction Procedure in NJ

Shrewsbury 535 Sycamore Ave Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
Flemington 194 NJ-31, Pavilion 2, Suite 102 Flemington, NJ 08822
Hackettstown 57 Route 46E, Suite 201 Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Lehigh Valley 1401 Fairmont Street Whitehall, PA 18052
Montclair 1 Bay Avenue, Suite 4 Montclair , NJ 07028
Phoenixville 826 Main Street, Suite 203 Phoenixville, PA 19460
Brick 74 Brick Boulevard, Building 4, Suite 205 Brick, NJ 08723
East Brunswick 192 Summer Hill Rd, Suite 201 East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Florham Park 83 Hanover Road, Suite 260 Florham Park, NJ 07932
Hopewell 2 Capital Way , Suite 390, 3rd Floor Hopewell, NJ 08534
New York City 635 Madison Ave, 14th Floor New York City , NY 10022
Rockland County 257 Lafayette Ave , Suite 200 Suffern, NY 10901
Edison 102 James Street, Suite 202 Edison, NJ 08820
Freehold 3499 Route 9 North, Building 2, Suite 2C-2 Freehold, NJ 07728
Egg Harbor Township 4096 English Creek Ave Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Hackensack 20 Prospect Ave, Suite 903, 9th Floor Hackensack, NJ 07601
Jersey City 377 Jersey City, Suite 220 Jersey City, NJ 07302
Montgomery 700 W Germantown Pike, Suite 200 Montgomery, PA 19401
Union 950 West Chestnut St, Suite 102 Union, NJ 07083
Marlton 11 Eves Drive, Suite 170 Marlton, NJ 08053
Linwood 222 New Road, Suite 6 Linwood, NJ 08221
Abington 2701 Blair Mill Road, Suite 10 Willow Grove, PA 19090
Manahawkin 1100 Route 72 West, 3rd Floor, Suite 306A Manahawkin, NJ 08050

Financing & Insurance

Plastic surgery is an investment. Our dedicated staff is happy to help patientsnavigate insurance coverage and understand the costs and financing of care.

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