Liposuction in Miami for body contouring and stubborn fat, with plastic surgeons Dr. Moises Salama, Dr. Decio Carvalho and Dr. Andrew Lofman. Packages start from $2,000 (consultation required; final price varies by areas treated and anesthesia). Clear written quotes after your consultation.
What it is: liposuction (lipoplasty / liposculpture) removes stubborn fat through small incisions using a cannula and suction. It reshapes areas such as the abdomen, flanks, back, thighs, arms, or neck. It is a sculpting tool, not a weight-loss operation.
Good candidates: adults near a stable weight, in good general health, non-smokers when possible, with realistic expectations about contour (not dramatic weight change).
Where / anesthesia: elective surgery in our Miami facility with anesthesia planned by our clinical team.
Recovery (typical): many patients return to lighter routines in about a few days to 2 weeks. Compression garments are often worn for 2-4 weeks. Swelling can take weeks to months to settle.
Key risks to discuss: contour irregularity, asymmetry, numbness, seroma, infection, and rare deeper complications. Removing very large fat volumes increases risk.
Price: at CG Cosmetic, liposuction packages start from $2,000 and commonly range up to about $5,000, depending on areas treated and anesthesia. A consultation is required and the final price varies. Ask for a written quote.
Content reviewed for patient education · Updated October 2026. Individual plans and candidacy are determined in consultation. Results vary.
A Body Sculpting Tool, Not a Weight Loss Solution
Liposuction removes fat from targeted sites to improve contour. It works best when diet and exercise already keep you close to your goal weight, but pockets of fat remain. Think of lipo as shaping, not as a substitute for weight loss. Your surgeon maps the areas that can safely improve your silhouette.
Candidates for Liposuction
Good candidates are typically over 18, non-smokers when possible, and in good general health. Conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes, active infection, or significant heart or circulatory problems may affect candidacy. Expectations should be realistic: liposuction improves shape; it does not create perfection or replace healthy habits. Skin elasticity also matters: skin with good elasticity may settle more smoothly after fat is removed, while significant loose skin may be better addressed with a different procedure such as a tummy tuck.
What Liposuction Can and Cannot Do
Liposuction in Miami is a contouring procedure. It can reduce localized pockets of fat that stay put despite diet and exercise, and it may help your waist, thighs or other areas look smoother and more balanced. It is not a weight-loss treatment, it does not tighten loose skin, and it does not treat cellulite or the fat that sits deeper inside the abdomen.
If your main concern is loose or stretched skin, or abdominal muscles that have separated after pregnancy or weight change, a tummy tuck may be a better fit. If it is hanging skin on the upper arms, ask about an arm lift. Many mothers combine body and breast goals in a mommy makeover. Your surgeon examines your skin, your fat distribution and your goals in consultation and tells you honestly what liposuction can realistically offer you.
Lipo 360 in Miami
Lipo 360 is liposuction planned as one circumferential treatment of the midsection instead of a single spot. The abdomen, the flanks ("love handles") and the back are treated as one plan, so the waistline is shaped from every angle. Planning the whole circle may help avoid a result where the front looks different from the sides and back.
Abdomen: the front of the torso
Flanks: the sides of the waist
Back: the lower and upper back, and sometimes the bra line, depending on your anatomy
Not everyone needs a full 360 plan. Some patients do well with one or two areas. Our surgeons, Dr. Salama, Dr. Carvalho and Dr. Lofman, decide in consultation which areas make sense, and how much fat can be treated safely in one surgery; with larger volumes your surgeon may recommend limits or a staged plan. Lipo 360 pricing depends on the areas included, and liposuction packages start from $2,000 (consultation required, final price varies).
Lipo HD (High-Definition Liposuction)
Lipo HD, or high-definition liposuction, is a more detailed style of contouring. Instead of removing fat evenly, the surgeon varies how much is removed in different spots, aiming to bring out the natural lines of the abdominal and torso muscles. It does not build muscle, and it demands careful planning, so it is not right for everyone.
Watch Dr. Moises Salama explain who is a good candidate for Lipo HD in the video on this page. In general, the ideal candidate is younger, has good skin quality, has no excess skin, and is active. Results vary with your anatomy, skin and how your body heals, and your surgeon will tell you in consultation whether Lipo HD is a reasonable goal for you.
The ideal Lipo HD patient is young, has good skin without excess, and is active and eats well. Etching definition on an overweight patient does not look natural.
Read the transcript
Who is a good candidate for the Lipo HD? So the ideal candidate is a patient who's young, who has good skin, does not have skin excess. And then the other thing is you want a patient that's athletic, that at least is active and likes to go to the gym, likes to eat well. What you don't want to do is take an overweight patient and try to make lines on them. It doesn't look good. It doesn't fit. So you want to make sure your patient is doing their part in being active and eating properly.
Liposuction Risks to Understand
Liposuction is surgery, and every surgery carries risk. Your surgeon reviews the following with you before you decide:
Contour irregularities and asymmetry: waviness, dimpling or uneven areas can occur, and may need time or, occasionally, a touch-up
Seroma: a pocket of fluid that may need to be drained
Numbness or changed sensation: often improves over time but can last
Swelling and bruising: expected, and can last weeks to months
Infection, bleeding, blood clots and anesthesia reactions: uncommon but serious
Fluid shifts with large volumes: removing a lot of fat at once can affect the body's fluid balance, which is why the amount treated is planned carefully and may be limited
Smoking, certain medications and some health conditions can raise risk. Following your pre- and post-operative instructions closely helps your care. Ask any question you have; there is no pressure to decide at your first visit.
Liposuction Techniques
Liposuction techniques fall into a few general categories. Tumescent technique, where the area is infiltrated with a dilute anesthetic solution, is commonly used with all of them. Suction-assisted liposuction is the most widely used approach, and ultrasound-assisted and power-assisted methods are other general categories that some surgeons use for certain areas. Which technique fits you is decided by your surgeon after examining you. Open the cards below to learn more.
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Liposuction removes fat through a small cannula and suction. Suction-assisted liposuction (SAL) is the most widely used approach. Your surgeon confirms the technique, the plan and the anesthesia approach in consultation based on your anatomy and goals.
Common Treatment Areas
Abdomen and waist - including flanks ("love handles")
Back and bra-line
Thighs and hips
Arms
Chest (including male chest contouring when appropriate)
Chin, jawline, and neck
Lipo 360-style planning when multiple torso areas are treated together
Liposuction is for contour, not major weight loss. Skin quality and how much fat is safe to remove affect results. Many areas can be treated in one plan, but the number of areas and the total volume are set by your surgeon for your safety. If fat is removed, it can sometimes be used for fat transfer (BBL) when that is part of your goals.
What to Expect During Liposuction Recovery
Recovery is personal, and your surgeon gives you a plan. In general terms, it goes in stages:
Right after surgery: you rest at home with help, take medication as directed, and wear your compression garment as instructed.
Early days: short, gentle walks are usually encouraged to support circulation. Expect soreness, swelling and bruising.
Following weeks: you continue compression, attend follow-up visits, and add activity as your surgeon clears you. Strenuous exercise waits until you are cleared.
Weeks to months: swelling and numbness gradually settle and the contour keeps refining.
Tell the clinic about any fever, severe or one-sided pain, shortness of breath or other concern right away.
When Will I See My Liposuction Results?
Swelling can hide the new shape at first, so early photos can be misleading. Most patients notice a gradual improvement as swelling goes down over weeks to months. Fat cells that are removed do not grow back in the treated area, but the fat cells that remain can still enlarge if you gain weight, so a stable weight and healthy habits help you keep your result. Results vary.
Liposuction vs. Tummy Tuck
Liposuction removes fat; a tummy tuck removes excess skin and can tighten the abdominal muscles. If your belly bulges mostly because of fat and your skin is firm, liposuction may be enough. If you have loose skin or muscle separation, a tummy tuck, sometimes combined with liposuction of the flanks, may fit better. Your surgeon helps you compare the options.
More Liposuction Questions
How much does Lipo 360 cost in Miami?
Lipo 360 pricing depends on the areas included, the amount of fat treated, anesthesia and the facility. Liposuction packages at CG Cosmetic start from $2,000. A consultation is required, and you receive a written quote with the final price for your plan.
What is the difference between Lipo 360 and Lipo HD?
Lipo 360 describes treating the abdomen, flanks and back as one circumferential plan. Lipo HD describes a more detailed contouring style that aims to emphasize muscle lines. They can be discussed together, and your surgeon explains what fits your anatomy.
Can liposuction be combined with other procedures?
Often, yes, when it is safe for you. Liposuction is commonly combined with a tummy tuck, as part of a mommy makeover, or with fat transfer. Your surgeon decides whether combining procedures is appropriate.
Will the fat come back after liposuction?
Fat cells removed from a treated area do not return there, but remaining fat cells can grow if you gain weight, and weight gain may show up in treated or untreated areas. A stable weight helps maintain your result.
Will I have loose skin after liposuction?
Skin often tightens somewhat on its own, especially in younger patients with good elasticity, but liposuction does not remove skin. If you already have loose skin, your surgeon may suggest a tummy tuck or arm lift instead of, or in addition to, liposuction.
Do I need to be at a certain weight for liposuction?
Liposuction works best when you are near a stable weight and have localized pockets of fat. There is no single number that applies to everyone; your surgeon decides after an exam.
Who performs liposuction at CG Cosmetic Surgery?
Liposuction patients at our Miami practice are treated by Dr. Moises Salama, Dr. Decio Carvalho or Dr. Andrew Lofman, who is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. You can read each surgeon's profile before your free consultation.
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Suction-assisted liposuction (SAL)
Suction-assisted liposuction (SAL) is the most widely used approach: a small cannula and suction remove fat through tiny incisions. It can address larger areas such as the abdomen or back, as well as smaller pockets when appropriate.
Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction (UAL)
Ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL) uses ultrasonic energy to help loosen fat before removal. It is summarized here for education. Your surgeon will explain whether any adjunct technique is relevant to your plan.
Power-assisted liposuction (PAL)
Power-assisted liposuction (PAL) uses a mechanized cannula that can reduce surgeon fatigue during larger or multi-area cases. Availability and fit for your case are confirmed in consultation.
Twin-cannula assisted liposuction (TCAL or just TCL)
Specialized cannula designs (for example, twin-cannula systems) are intended to improve the efficiency of fat removal. They are described here as a general category for education; ask your surgeon which tools are relevant to your plan.
Tumescent liposuction
Tumescent fluid (saline with dilute local anesthetic) is commonly used with liposuction to help numb tissue, reduce bleeding, and make fat removal more comfortable. Exact fluid planning is part of the operative plan.
Liposuction Cost in Miami
Liposuction pricing varies widely with the areas treated, anesthesia, and facility. At CG Cosmetic, packages start from $2,000 and commonly range up to about $5,000 based on how many areas are treated and your surgical plan. A consultation is required and the final price varies. Compare written quotes carefully: surgeon fee, facility, anesthesia, garments, and follow-up. See our financing page for lender options (subject to credit approval).
What affects the cost of liposuction:
The number and size of areas treated (for example, one area versus a Lipo 360 plan)
The amount of fat to be removed and the technique your surgeon recommends
Anesthesia and the surgical facility
Whether liposuction is combined with another procedure, such as a tummy tuck or mommy makeover
Compression garments and follow-up visits
Ask what is included in every quote you compare, so you are comparing the same things.
First few days: rest, medication as directed, compression as instructed
About a few days to 2 weeks: many patients return to lighter work when cleared
2-4 weeks: continue compression; avoid strenuous exercise until cleared
Weeks to months: swelling and numbness settle; final contour continues to refine
Schedule Your Liposuction Consultation
Request a complimentary consultation. You will leave with a clearer sense of which areas fit your goals, what recovery involves, and what the plan costs for your anatomy. Results vary.
How long does the Liposuction procedure will take?
Many treatment areas take about 40 minutes to 1 hour each, but total operative time depends on how many areas are planned and whether liposuction is combined with another procedure.
Does Liposuction get rid of cellulite?
Liposuction can sometimes soften the look of cellulite, but it does not eliminate cellulite. It targets deeper fat pockets; cellulite sits closer to the skin surface.
How much does Liposuction Cost?
At CG Cosmetic, liposuction packages start from $2,000 and commonly range up to about $5,000, depending on areas treated and anesthesia. A consultation is required and the final price varies. You receive a written quote after consultation.
Liposuction Risks
Expected short-term effects can include bruising, swelling, soreness, and temporary numbness. Risks to discuss in consultation include infection, contour irregularity, asymmetry, seroma, skin injury, anesthesia reactions, blood clots, and other uncommon but serious complications. Risk rises with larger-volume procedures and certain medical factors. Your surgeon reviews what applies to you.
Is there major scarring after Liposuction?
Liposuction uses small incisions. Scars are usually small and fade over months, though all surgery leaves some lasting mark. Exact placement depends on the areas treated.
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