Liposuction

Dr. Steele is one of a few plastic surgeons that perform awake liposuction under local anesthesia with mild sedation. Liposuction is one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed in the United States. It is a technique that permanently removes unwanted fat by suctioning it out through very small incisions. It can be used safely in almost all locations throughout the body.

A variety of different liposuction techniques are available, but Dr. Steele prefers the SAFELipo® technique. This technique uses power-assisted liposuction (PAL) to safely separate the fat and then remove the fat in a smooth and even fashion which minimizes asymmetries and contour irregularities. It is important to remember that liposuction is not for weight loss or a treatment for obesity, but rather an opportunity to achieve a more attractive shape through body contouring which can improve your appearance in many ways: removing fatty bulges from the waist, hips, thighs, back, chest, and abdomen, by sculpting the neck and jawline, and contouring the upper arms.