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 Katerina Gallus, MD, FACS; San Diego, CA - Case 45505

Liposuction After Photo by Katerina Gallus, MD, FACS; San Diego, CA - Case 45505

Katerina Gallus, MD, FACS

San Diego, CA

Liposuction Before Photo by Ellen Mahony, MD; Westport, CT - Case 46284

Liposuction After Photo by Ellen Mahony, MD; Westport, CT - Case 46284

Ellen Mahony, MD

Westport, CT

Liposuction Before Photo by Wendell Perry, MD; Alexandria, VA - Case 27749

Liposuction After Photo by Wendell Perry, MD; Alexandria, VA - Case 27749

Wendell Perry, MD

Alexandria, VA

Liposuction Before Photo by Karol Gutowski, MD, FACS; Glenview, IL - Case 39163

Liposuction After Photo by Karol Gutowski, MD, FACS; Glenview, IL - Case 39163

Karol Gutowski, MD, FACS

Glenview, IL

Liposuction Before Photo by Richard Reish, MD, FACS; New York, NY - Case 30893

Liposuction After Photo by Richard Reish, MD, FACS; New York, NY - Case 30893

Richard Reish, MD, FACS

New York, NY

Liposuction Before Photo by Munique Maia, MD; Tysons Corner, VA - Case 48879

Liposuction After Photo by Munique Maia, MD; Tysons Corner, VA - Case 48879

Munique Maia, MD

Tysons Corner, VA

Liposuction Before Photo by David Rapaport, MD; New York, NY - Case 40442

Liposuction After Photo by David Rapaport, MD; New York, NY - Case 40442

David Rapaport, MD

New York, NY

Liposuction Before Photo by Steve Laverson, MD, FACS; Rancho Santa Fe, CA - Case 38656

Liposuction After Photo by Steve Laverson, MD, FACS; Rancho Santa Fe, CA - Case 38656

Steve Laverson, MD, FACS

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Liposuction Before Photo by Michael Frederick, MD; Fort Lauderdale, FL - Case 36054

Liposuction After Photo by Michael Frederick, MD; Fort Lauderdale, FL - Case 36054

Michael Frederick, MD

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Liposuction Before Photo by Ellen Janetzke, MD; Bloomfield Hills, MI - Case 47213

Liposuction After Photo by Ellen Janetzke, MD; Bloomfield Hills, MI - Case 47213

Ellen Janetzke, MD

Bloomfield Hills, MI

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