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 Timothy Mountcastle, MD; ashburn, VA - Case 30101

Liposuction After Photo by Timothy Mountcastle, MD; ashburn, VA - Case 30101

Timothy Mountcastle, MD

ashburn, VA

Liposuction Before Photo by Ellen Janetzke, MD; Bloomfield Hills, MI - Case 49504

Liposuction After Photo by Ellen Janetzke, MD; Bloomfield Hills, MI - Case 49504

Ellen Janetzke, MD

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Liposuction Before Photo by Munique Maia, MD; Tysons Corner, VA - Case 48870

Liposuction After Photo by Munique Maia, MD; Tysons Corner, VA - Case 48870

Munique Maia, MD

Tysons Corner, VA

Liposuction Before Photo by Sean Doherty, MD; Chestnut Hill, MA - Case 33412

Liposuction After Photo by Sean Doherty, MD; Chestnut Hill, MA - Case 33412

Sean Doherty, MD

Chestnut Hill, MA

Liposuction Before Photo by Steve Laverson, MD, FACS; Rancho Santa Fe, CA - Case 41586

Liposuction After Photo by Steve Laverson, MD, FACS; Rancho Santa Fe, CA - Case 41586

Steve Laverson, MD, FACS

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Liposuction Before Photo by Ellen Mahony, MD; Westport, CT - Case 45418

Liposuction After Photo by Ellen Mahony, MD; Westport, CT - Case 45418

Ellen Mahony, MD

Westport, CT

Liposuction Before Photo by Wendell Perry, MD; Alexandria, VA - Case 27766

Liposuction After Photo by Wendell Perry, MD; Alexandria, VA - Case 27766

Wendell Perry, MD

Alexandria, VA

Liposuction Before Photo by Steve Laverson, MD, FACS; Rancho Santa Fe, CA - Case 46241

Liposuction After Photo by Steve Laverson, MD, FACS; Rancho Santa Fe, CA - Case 46241

Steve Laverson, MD, FACS

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Liposuction Before Photo by Jennifer Greer, MD; Mentor, OH - Case 41018

Liposuction After Photo by Jennifer Greer, MD; Mentor, OH - Case 41018

Jennifer Greer, MD

Mentor, OH

Liposuction Before Photo by Karol Gutowski, MD, FACS; Glenview, IL - Case 39157

Liposuction After Photo by Karol Gutowski, MD, FACS; Glenview, IL - Case 39157

Karol Gutowski, MD, FACS

Glenview, IL

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