Liposuction 360 and Targeted Fat Removal
Precision Liposuction 360 delivers comprehensive body contouring by targeting stubborn fat in the abdomen, waist, and back for a toned, sculpted look.
Shape, Sculpt and Refine with Liposuction
Liposuction is one of the most effective procedures for removing pockets of fat that do not respond to diet and exercise.
At Balikian Plastic Surgery, board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Tyler Frew performs liposuction with precision and artistry to achieve natural, balanced results that refine your shape without looking overdone.
Benefits of Liposuction
Liposuction is more than fat removal. It is a powerful body contouring tool that reshapes key areas and restores confidence in your appearance.
Benefits include:
- Removal of stubborn fat resistant to diet and exercise
- Enhanced curves and a more defined silhouette
- Improved confidence and comfort in clothing
- Minimal downtime with long-lasting contour improvements
- Ability to combine with other procedures for even more dramatic results
When performed by an experienced surgeon like Dr. Frew, liposuction provides precise, smooth and natural looking outcomes.
Common Areas Treated with Liposuction
Liposuction can be used to contour several areas where fat tends to accumulate:
- Abdomen
- Waist and flanks
- Arms
- Hips
- Thighs
- Buttocks
- Back and bra roll
While liposuction removes excess fat, it does not tighten loose or stretched skin. Patients with significant laxity may benefit from pairing liposuction with procedures such as a tummy tuck or arm lift for a more complete transformation.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Liposuction?
Ideal candidates for liposuction:
- Are at or near their goal weight
- Have good skin elasticity or plan to combine liposuction with a tightening procedure
- Have stubborn fat deposits that have not improved with exercise
- Are in good overall health
- Have realistic expectations about results
Patients planning future pregnancies may be advised to delay surgery to help maintain long-term results.
Liposuction Before and After Highlights
How Liposuction Works
Liposuction is performed at our fully accredited Aria Surgery Center. After anesthesia is administered, Dr. Frew makes small, discreet incisions near the treatment area. A thin cannula is inserted to gently break up and remove excess fat while sculpting the region into a smoother contour.
Procedure length depends on how many areas are treated. Once sculpting is complete, incisions are closed and recovery begins.
Liposuction Recovery
Recovery varies depending on the number of areas treated. Most patients return to light activity within a few days. Compression garments help reduce swelling and support the new contour. Swelling gradually improves and final liposuction results are typically seen within several months as the body settles into its new shape.
To support healing and reduce downtime, Dr. Frew enhances recovery with photobiomodulation light therapy. This gentle, noninvasive treatment uses specific wavelengths of light to reduce inflammation, minimize bruising, and improve cellular repair.
Many patients feel more comfortable during the early stages of healing and notice faster improvement in swelling when photobiomodulation is added to their postoperative care.
This advanced recovery support helps patients return to normal activities sooner while maintaining smooth, natural looking liposuction results.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Frew for Liposuction
Dr. Tyler Frew is a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in breast and body contouring with a focus on precision, proportion and natural looking results. His approach to liposuction blends advanced surgical technique with artistic shaping, allowing him to sculpt smooth, balanced contours that enhance each patient’s unique anatomy.
Patients appreciate Dr. Frew’s thoughtful and personalized care. He listens closely to your goals, explains every option clearly and designs a treatment plan that fits your lifestyle and desired outcome. Whether you are targeting a single area or choosing Liposuction 360 for full midsection contouring, his goal is to create results that look refined and harmonious from every angle.
Choosing Dr. Frew means working with a surgeon who values safety, clear communication and results that look smooth, natural and long lasting. His liposuction outcomes highlight his commitment to detail and his ability to create meaningful improvements that help patients feel confident in their bodies again.
Liposuction 360 FAQs
Is liposuction safe?
When performed by a qualified, board certified plastic surgeon in an accredited surgical facility, liposuction is considered a safe procedure for carefully selected patients. Large studies of thousands of patients report low overall complication rates, often around 1 to 2 percent, when modern tumescent techniques and appropriate monitoring are used.
At Balikian Plastic Surgery, liposuction is performed by Dr. Tyler Frew at our fully accredited Aria Surgery Center with a focus on safety, careful anesthesia planning and close postoperative follow up.
Does liposuction hurt?
You are kept comfortable during surgery with anesthesia, so you do not feel pain during the procedure. After liposuction, most patients describe soreness similar to an intense workout or muscle bruise in the treated areas. Discomfort typically improves over several days and is managed with medication, compression garments, and guided activity.
To support recovery, Dr. Frew also incorporates photobiomodulation light therapy, which has been shown in clinical studies to help reduce postoperative pain and swelling and to support tissue healing.
What is tumescent liposuction?
Tumescent liposuction is the modern standard technique for most liposuction procedures. A special fluid containing dilute local anesthetic and epinephrine is infused into the fat layer before fat removal. This helps minimize bleeding, reduce discomfort, and improve precision when sculpting.
Multiple safety reviews and national surveys have shown that tumescent liposuction has a very low rate of serious complications when performed correctly, and that the tumescent technique enhances the safety of both standard and large-volume liposuction.
Is liposuction a weight loss procedure?
Liposuction is not a weight loss surgery. It is best for reshaping and contouring areas of stubborn fat that do not respond to diet and exercise. The number on the scale usually changes only slightly, but the visual improvement in body contour, clothing fit and proportions can be significant.
How much fat can be safely removed with liposuction?
Liposuction is designed around safe volume limits that are tailored to your health, body mass index and surgical plan. Large studies of liposuction patients show that complication rates increase as aspirated volume and procedure length increase, which is why surgeons individualize limits and may recommend staging treatment if needed.
Will liposuction tighten loose skin?
Liposuction removes excess fat but does not directly tighten loose or stretched skin. Patients with good skin elasticity often see the skin contract nicely around their new contour. If there is significant laxity, stretch marks, or overhanging skin, Dr. Frew may recommend combining liposuction with a skin tightening procedure, such as a tummy tuck, arm lift, or thigh lift, for smoother, more complete results.
How long do liposuction results last? Can the fat come back?
Liposuction permanently removes fat cells from the treated areas. Those specific cells do not grow back. However, remaining fat cells in the body can still enlarge if you gain weight. Maintaining a stable weight with healthy nutrition and regular activity helps preserve your liposuction results long term.
Most patients who maintain their weight enjoy long lasting improvements in contour and proportion many years after surgery.
What are the most common risks and complications of liposuction?
The most common minor issues after liposuction include temporary swelling, bruising, numbness and contour irregularities such as mild asymmetry or unevenness. These often improve as healing progresses, and many can be minimized with careful technique, compression, and follow up.
Large reviews of liposuction cases show that serious complications, such as blood clots, infection, fluid shifts, or fat embolism, are rare when the procedure is performed by trained surgeons in appropriate settings with modern tumescent techniques.
Dr. Frew will review your individual risk profile, medical history, and safety plan during your consultation so you understand how risks are reduced in your case.
How long does it take to recover from liposuction?
Most patients return to light daily activities within a few days and to office work within about a week, depending on how many areas are treated and the type of work they do. Swelling and bruising gradually improve over several weeks. You can usually resume light exercise within two to three weeks, and more strenuous activity after about four to six weeks, with guidance from Dr. Frew.
Photobiomodulation light therapy is used in the practice to support faster reduction of swelling and discomfort and to encourage efficient healing, which can make the early recovery period feel smoother for many patients.
Most patients see their new shape taking form by six to twelve weeks, with final results typically visible by three to six months as tissues fully settle.
When will I see results after liposuction?
You will notice some changes as early swelling begins to subside in the first few weeks. However, it is normal for swelling to fluctuate for several months. The most accurate representation of your liposuction results is usually seen between three and six months after surgery, once the tissues have healed and the contour has stabilized.
Am I a good candidate for liposuction?
Good candidates for liposuction are:
- At or near a stable goal weight
- In good general health without uncontrolled medical conditions
- Nonsmokers or willing to stop smoking before and after surgery
- Bothered by specific areas of diet- and exercise-resistant fat
- Able to commit to healthy habits that maintain results
During your consultation, Dr. Frew will evaluate your skin quality, fat distribution, medical history and goals to determine whether liposuction, Liposuction 360, or a combination approach is right for you.
Can liposuction be combined with other procedures?
Yes. Liposuction is often combined with other body contouring procedures to enhance overall results. Common combinations include:
- Liposuction with tummy tuck
- Liposuction as part of a Mommy Makeover
- Liposuction with breast surgery
- Liposuction with fat transfer to areas such as the hips or buttocks
Combining procedures can create more balanced, comprehensive improvement while allowing for a single recovery period, when appropriate for your health and goals.
What is the best age for liposuction?
There is no “perfect” age for liposuction, but most patients are between their 20s and 50s. The most important factors are good skin elasticity, overall health, and having realistic expectations.
Younger patients often see smoother results because their skin contracts more easily, while older patients may benefit from combining liposuction with skin-tightening or lifting procedures.
Elite Surgical Skill in Breast & Body Aesthetics
Dr. Tyler Frew is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in aesthetic surgery of the breast and body.
He is known for delivering natural-looking results through advanced techniques in breast enhancement, tummy tuck, liposuction, and mommy makeover procedures.
Dr. Frew combines surgical expertise with compassionate, patient-focused care, helping each individual restore confidence and achieve their personal aesthetic goals.
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