Liposuction & 360° Lipo

The Oaks Plastic Surgery Houston offers traditional tumescent liposuction, 360° circumferential liposuction, and ab etching using proven techniques to sculpt the body by removing localised fat deposits. Treatment areas include the abdomen, flanks, hips, inner and outer thighs, arms, back, bra line, neck, and calves. Smaller areas may be performed under local anesthesia in-office, while 360° liposuction is performed under general anesthesia. Facial liposuction, buccal fat removal, and fat grafting are also available. The 360° package is all-inclusive: surgeon, anesthesia, facility, FAJA compression garment, a nurse visit, and a lymphatic massage session are all bundled.

Liposuction at The Oaks Plastic Surgery Houston is performed using the tumescent technique — infiltrating the target fat compartment with a dilute solution of saline, lidocaine, and epinephrine before fat removal. The epinephrine constricts local blood vessels, significantly reducing intraoperative blood loss and bruising; the lidocaine provides prolonged local anesthesia that reduces post-operative discomfort; and the saline distends the fat layer to create a uniform plane for cannula movement. Small-bore cannulas are used to suction the loosened fat through precise passes that sculpt the tissue to the desired contour, preserving the overlying skin's attachment points and blood supply to minimise the risk of contour irregularities. 360° liposuction addresses fat deposits around the entire circumference of the torso — combining anterior abdomen, lateral flanks, and posterior lower back in a single session to produce a coherent, balanced silhouette that unidirectional single-area lipo cannot achieve. The 360° treatment is commonly paired with a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), in which the harvested fat is processed, purified, and reinjected into the gluteal region to augment shape and projection using entirely autologous material. Ab etching (also called liposculpture or high-definition liposuction) selectively removes fat above the fibrous attachments of the abdominal muscles to reveal and enhance the appearance of muscular definition — pectoral etching applies the same technique to the chest for male patients seeking defined pec contour. Facial liposuction targets the submandibular and jowl regions to sharpen the jawline; buccal fat removal reduces fullness in the lower cheeks; and fat grafting harvested during body liposuction may be transferred to facial areas that have lost volume. Smaller liposuction cases — single small areas such as the chin or arms — may be offered under local anesthesia in the clinic's in-office procedure suite, avoiding the added cost and logistics of a general anesthesia facility. Compression garments (FAJA) are essential post-liposuction to support healing and optimise contour results, and are included in the all-inclusive TOPS package alongside a lymphatic drainage massage session, which may help reduce swelling and support smooth skin adherence during the recovery period.