Liposuction
Have you noticed that all of your favorite pants have been shrinking? If so, perhaps it is time to consider liposuction. As the most common Cosmetic Surgery procedure performed in the U.S., Liposuction can help give you the shape you desire. Proper diet and exercise are vital to looking and feeling better about your appearance. However, when that is not enough, liposuction can help improve your contour in those “hard to lose” areas, resulting in a smoother, more contoured appearance.
At The Artisan Center for Plastic Surgery in Katy, TX, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. B. Allen Rodgers provides safe, targeted liposuction treatments for patients across Katy and the greater Houston area. Whether treating a single area or combining body contouring procedures, Dr. Rodgers delivers balanced results focused on patient safety.
Targeted removal of localized fat cells through micro-incisions to refine body proportions and smooth stubborn contours.
The procedure is done as an outpatient and can take between one and four hours, depending on how many areas are treated.
Eliminates diet-resistant fat deposits, enhances muscle definition, restores balanced body proportions, and boosts clothing fit.
Minimal downtime allows a return to work within days, with noticeable results in a couple of weeks and continued improvement for up to 6 to 9 months.
Liposuction is a time-tested surgical contouring technique designed to remove localized pockets of excess fat that persist despite healthy habits. It is not a weight loss procedure, but a precision tool for reshaping areas where genetic fat distribution creates unwanted bulk.
Current media outlets have bombarded us with information on minimal- or non-invasive fat removal. Dr. Rodgers wants to be completely clear that the only minimally- invasive process to remove fat that has been studied for decades and proven both safe and effective is traditional liposuction. BEWARE: Most forms of “laser” liposuction or injections/machines that dissolve fat are performed by non-Plastic Surgeons-usually in a back room of their office!! Dr. Rodgers only performs surgery in a fully-accredited hospital or State Licensed surgery center with all anesthesia performed by certified and licensed personnel.
Your surgical process begins with a detailed private consultation at our Katy office. Dr. Rodgers evaluates your tissue quality, skin elasticity, and treatment areas to design an individualized surgical plan.
Traditional liposuction involves injecting fluid into the area to be treated. This fluid facilitates fat removal and contains a “numbing” medication in addition to epinephrine to minimize bruising.
Once the tissue is prepared, Dr. Rodgers inserts a thin, hollow tube called a cannula through tiny, strategically hidden incisions. Using gentle, controlled movements, he breaks up fat cells and suctions them out to sculpt smooth transitions. Please note that Dr. Rodgers recommends an overnight stay for high-volume, or total-body liposuction.
Depending on your aesthetic goals, liposuction can target various areas across the body:
Smooths love handles and flattens stubborn stomach bulges.
Reduces inner and outer thigh fullness for a streamlined lower body.
Trims excess fat along the underside of the arms.
Removes soft tissue bulges for a smooth upper torso.
Sculpts the jawline and eliminates a double chin.
Removes submental fat to sharpen the jawline and neck profile.
Precision Sculpting
Targets specific areas where weight loss plateaued, delivering localized shape improvements that diet alone cannot produce.
Hospital-Grade Safety
Surgical treatment performed strictly in accredited hospitals or licensed surgical centers ensures maximum safety and monitoring.
Long-Lasting Cell Removal
Treated fat cells are excised permanently, maintaining your improved silhouette as long as weight remains stable.
Wardrobe Confidence
Restores smooth body lines so clothing fits comfortably without pinching or bulging.
You are a strong candidate for liposuction if you are near your target weight, maintain good health, and have good skin elasticity to ensure smooth retraction after fat removal. Candidates should be non-smokers seeking specific body contouring rather than overall weight reduction.
Liposuction is not recommended as a weight loss alternative or for individuals with significant skin laxity, as removing underlying volume without skin tightening can cause sagging. Patients with unmanaged medical conditions or those seeking treatment during active weight loss should delay surgery.
Many patients inquire about the down-time and cost involved with liposuction. Of course, this depends on the volume removed and the number of areas you have treated.
The average patient has liposuction on the abdomen and thighs on Thursday and is back to work with minimal discomfort by Monday. You will receive detailed post-operative instructions to support comfortable healing. A compression garment will be supplied for you to wear postoperatively. Regular wearing of this garment is imperative to help control swelling and optimize results.
Post-operative swelling resolves gradually, allowing your contoured frame to emerge clearly over the first few weeks. Expect noticeable results in a couple of weeks and continued improvement for up to 6 to 9 months before your permanent results finalize! Of course, the more you do physically and through diet during that time will pay-off exponentially.
Achieving smooth, natural liposuction results requires surgical skill, anatomical precision, and an artistic eye. As a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon with fellowship training from Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. B. Allen Rodgers brings decades of specialized experience to body contouring. He performs all surgical procedures in fully accredited facilities with certified anesthesia personnel, ensuring patient safety remains the highest priority.
Transparent pricing ensures you know what to expect prior to treatment. Single-area liposuction can cost as little as $2,500. The average patient treats 2 to 4 areas and spends between $3,000 and $5,000. Total-body liposuction can approach $10,000, which includes your overnight stay with intravenous fluids. Please note that prices are all-inclusive of anesthesia and operating room costs. Contact The Artisan Center for Plastic Surgery in Katy today to schedule your private consultation with Dr. Rodgers.
Liposuction is a body contouring procedure designed to remove localized, stubborn fat deposits rather than drop significant scale weight. Ideal candidates are near their target weight and seeking improved shape and proportions.
Fat cells removed during liposuction are gone permanently. However, maintaining a stable weight and healthy lifestyle is essential to prevent remaining fat cells in untreated areas from expanding.
Most patients treat two to four areas in a single outpatient session. High-volume or total-body contouring can also be performed safely, with Dr. Rodgers recommending an overnight stay for monitoring.
Incisions are extremely small (usually less than a quarter of an inch) and placed in natural skin creases or areas easily concealed by undergarments and swimwear.
Light walking is encouraged immediately to support circulation. Strenuous workouts and heavy lifting should be avoided for two to three weeks until swelling subsides and tissues heal.
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