Liposuction & Body Contouring

Dr. Horn performs liposuction for targeted fat reduction across the abdomen, flanks, hips, thighs, back, arms, and other areas. Surgical liposuction is offered alongside non-surgical body contouring alternatives including Emsculpt Neo and Ultrashape Power for patients seeking fat reduction without surgery. Procedures are tailored to each patient's anatomy and goals during an in-person or virtual consultation at the River North clinic.

Liposuction at Michael Horn Plastic Surgery & Med Spa in Chicago targets stubborn fat deposits that persist despite diet and exercise, sculpting a more defined body contour across multiple treatment zones. Dr. Michael A. Horn has performed liposuction procedures across a wide range of body areas throughout his 23-year career, and the procedure is frequently combined with complementary surgeries such as tummy tuck, body lift, or Brazilian butt lift as part of a comprehensive body transformation. Dr. Horn's liposuction program addresses the most common areas of concern: the abdomen (upper and lower), flanks and love handles, hips, outer and inner thighs, buttocks, back and bra rolls, arms, and under the chin. Each procedure begins with infiltration of a tumescent solution — a saline, lidocaine, and epinephrine mixture — that minimizes blood loss, provides local anesthesia, and facilitates smoother fat extraction. A thin cannula is then used to break up and remove targeted fat through small, discreet incisions that heal with minimal visible scarring. For patients seeking fat reduction without surgery, the practice also offers non-surgical body contouring technologies. Emsculpt and Emsculpt Neo use high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy to simultaneously destroy fat cells and strengthen muscle, making them particularly suitable for patients who want to improve muscle definition alongside fat reduction. Ultrashape Power uses focused ultrasound energy to selectively destroy fat cells non-invasively. Liposuction is frequently performed as part of larger body procedures at the practice. In a mommy makeover, liposuction is combined with tummy tuck and breast procedures. In a Brazilian butt lift, fat harvested by liposuction from the back, flanks, and abdomen is purified and re-injected into the buttocks for natural volume enhancement. Body lift procedures combine liposuction with skin excision for patients who have lost significant weight. All patients are evaluated during a detailed consultation — available in person at River North or virtually — to determine candidacy, treatment plan, and realistic expectations. Financing options are available.