Liposuction

Liposuction at Houston Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery targets stubborn fat deposits on the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, back, and submental area using traditional tumescent liposuction technique. Performed by ABPS board-certified surgeons. Frequently combined with abdominoplasty, Brazilian butt lift, or breast augmentation by fat transfer. Results visible as swelling resolves over six to twelve weeks.

Liposuction at Houston Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is one of the most versatile procedures offered at the practice, deployed both as a standalone treatment for focal fat reduction and as a key component of combination body contouring procedures. The tumescent liposuction technique — in which a large volume of dilute local anaesthetic (lidocaine) combined with a vasoconstrictor (epinephrine) is infiltrated into the target fat compartment before aspiration — is the standard approach at HPRS, producing significantly reduced intraoperative blood loss, improved post-operative pain control, and consistent fat mobilisation. Treatable areas at HPRS include the abdomen (upper and lower), flanks and love handles, lateral and inner thighs, anterior thighs, posterior thighs (banana roll), upper arms and inner arms, bra rolls and posterior back fat, male chest (gynaecomastia without glandular tissue), and submental area (double chin). Dr. Kimberly Carpin's specialisation in body surgery and her international aesthetic fellowship contribute to a refined approach to liposuction contouring that addresses the anatomical transitions between areas as well as the primary target zones. Fat harvested during liposuction is available for transfer to other anatomical sites: the Brazilian butt lift (BBL) at HPRS uses liposuction-harvested fat from the abdomen, flanks, lower back, and thighs to augment and reshape the buttocks through structured fat injection; breast augmentation by fat transfer uses the same harvested fat to achieve a modest, natural-feeling breast volume increase; and fat grafting to the face addresses volume loss in the cheeks, temples, and perioral region. The body contouring impact of liposuction is most apparent once post-operative swelling resolves at six to twelve weeks, with final results visible at three to six months. Compression garment wear for four weeks is standard. Pricing varies significantly by number of areas and total volume; Houston market range for single area is $1,000–$2,500.