American Society of Plastic Surgeons

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Share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community or post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons

or share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community

or post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Liposuction

Lipoplasty

Liposuction, sometimes referred to as "lipo" by patients, is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of excess fat from specific areas of the body.

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Before & After Photos

Liposuction Before & After Photos

View before and after photos of liposuction performed by members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Liposuction Before Photo by Michael Frederick, MD; Fort Lauderdale, FL - Case 39976

Liposuction After Photo by Michael Frederick, MD; Fort Lauderdale, FL - Case 39976

Michael Frederick, MD

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Liposuction Before Photo by Karol Gutowski, MD, FACS; Glenview, IL - Case 39243

Liposuction After Photo by Karol Gutowski, MD, FACS; Glenview, IL - Case 39243

Karol Gutowski, MD, FACS

Glenview, IL

Liposuction Before Photo by Marvin Shienbaum, MD; Brandon, FL - Case 30415

Liposuction After Photo by Marvin Shienbaum, MD; Brandon, FL - Case 30415

Marvin Shienbaum, MD

Brandon, FL

Liposuction Before Photo by Michael Frederick, MD; Fort Lauderdale, FL - Case 36012

Liposuction After Photo by Michael Frederick, MD; Fort Lauderdale, FL - Case 36012

Michael Frederick, MD

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Liposuction Before Photo by Munique Maia, MD; Tysons Corner, VA - Case 48852

Liposuction After Photo by Munique Maia, MD; Tysons Corner, VA - Case 48852

Munique Maia, MD

Tysons Corner, VA

Liposuction Before Photo by Karol Gutowski, MD, FACS; Glenview, IL - Case 39221

Liposuction After Photo by Karol Gutowski, MD, FACS; Glenview, IL - Case 39221

Karol Gutowski, MD, FACS

Glenview, IL

Liposuction Before Photo by Keshav Magge, MD; Bethesda, MD - Case 45617

Liposuction After Photo by Keshav Magge, MD; Bethesda, MD - Case 45617

Keshav Magge, MD

Bethesda, MD

Liposuction Before Photo by Lisa Bootstaylor, MD; Atlanta, GA - Case 7914

Liposuction After Photo by Lisa Bootstaylor, MD; Atlanta, GA - Case 7914

Lisa Bootstaylor, MD

Atlanta, GA

Liposuction Before Photo by Keshav Magge, MD; Bethesda, MD - Case 47342

Liposuction After Photo by Keshav Magge, MD; Bethesda, MD - Case 47342

Keshav Magge, MD

Bethesda, MD

Liposuction Before Photo by David Rapaport, MD; New York, NY - Case 40486

Liposuction After Photo by David Rapaport, MD; New York, NY - Case 40486

David Rapaport, MD

New York, NY

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