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 Marvin Shienbaum, MD; Brandon, FL - Case 30318

Liposuction After Photo by Marvin Shienbaum, MD; Brandon, FL - Case 30318

Marvin Shienbaum, MD

Brandon, FL

Liposuction Before Photo by Carlos Rivera-Serrano, MD; Miami Beach, FL - Case 44613

Liposuction After Photo by Carlos Rivera-Serrano, MD; Miami Beach, FL - Case 44613

Carlos Rivera-Serrano, MD

Miami Beach, FL

Liposuction Before Photo by Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD, FACS, PC; New York, NY - Case 46974

Liposuction After Photo by Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD, FACS, PC; New York, NY - Case 46974

Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD, FACS, PC

New York, NY

Liposuction Before Photo by Richard Reish, MD, FACS; New York, NY - Case 35334

Liposuction After Photo by Richard Reish, MD, FACS; New York, NY - Case 35334

Richard Reish, MD, FACS

New York, NY

Liposuction Before Photo by Richard Reish, MD, FACS; New York, NY - Case 35375

Liposuction After Photo by Richard Reish, MD, FACS; New York, NY - Case 35375

Richard Reish, MD, FACS

New York, NY

Liposuction Before Photo by Steve Laverson, MD, FACS; Rancho Santa Fe, CA - Case 43627

Liposuction After Photo by Steve Laverson, MD, FACS; Rancho Santa Fe, CA - Case 43627

Steve Laverson, MD, FACS

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Liposuction Before Photo by David Rapaport, MD; New York, NY - Case 47160

Liposuction After Photo by David Rapaport, MD; New York, NY - Case 47160

David Rapaport, MD

New York, NY

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 Keshav Magge, MD; Bethesda, MD - Case 39571

Liposuction After Photo by Keshav Magge, MD; Bethesda, MD - Case 39571

Keshav Magge, MD

Bethesda, MD

Liposuction Before Photo by Michael Dobryansky, MD, FACS; Garden City, NY - Case 41750

Liposuction After Photo by Michael Dobryansky, MD, FACS; Garden City, NY - Case 41750

Michael Dobryansky, MD, FACS

Garden City, NY

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