Liposuction Miami

At Elite Plastic Surgery, 360 Lipo is one of our most requested procedures because it treats the entire midsection — front, sides, and back — to create a more dramatic hourglass or V-shape. It is also a key component of a Brazilian Butt Lift.

360 Lipo typically includes:

• Upper & lower abdomen
• Upper & lower back
• Flanks / waist

This comprehensive approach creates a naturally tapered waistline and enhances your body’s curves from every angle.

The best candidates for liposuction are men and women seeking targeted fat reduction rather than overall weight loss. Working with an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon ensures your procedure is customized for safe, precise, and long-lasting results.

You may be a good candidate if you:

• Have pinchable pockets of excess fat
• Are close to your ideal weight (BMI generally under 35)
• Have good skin elasticity with minimal sagging
• Lead a healthy lifestyle and maintain stable weight
• Do not smoke or are willing to stop before/after surgery
• Want to refine your shape after weight loss or pregnancy
• Have realistic expectations about results

Liposuction is not designed for weight loss, cellulite removal, or tightening large amounts of loose skin. Patients with significant laxity may benefit more from procedures like a tummy tuck or body lift.

✔ What It Can Do

• Remove stubborn fat permanently
• Sculpt more defined body contours
• Create a slimmer waistline
• Improve proportion and balance
• Enhance results of BBL, tummy tuck, breast reduction, and other procedures

✘ What It Cannot Do

• Replace diet and exercise
• Treat cellulite or stretch marks
• Tighten loose, sagging skin
• Remove visceral (internal) fat around organs

Being clear about what lipo can and cannot achieve ensures realistic expectations and optimal satisfaction.

Many Miami patients combine Liposuction with other procedures to enhance their overall shape. Popular combinations include:

• BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) to add volume after waist definition
• Tummy Tuck for loose skin or muscle separation
• Mommy Makeover for full body rejuvenation
• Arm or Thigh Lift if skin laxity is present after weight loss

Combination surgery allows Dr. Salama to create more dramatic, harmonious results.

Liposuction offers powerful physical and emotional benefits, including:

• Permanent removal of fat cells
• Slimmer, more sculpted figure
• Improved body proportions
• Increased confidence in clothing
• Enhanced definition when combined with High-Def sculpting

Many patients experience great weight loss with medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, but still struggle with stubborn pockets of fat or lack of definition. If you’re looking to further sculpt your figure and enhance your body contours, Liposuction helps refine your results by:

• Targeting resistant fat – GLP-1 medications help with overall weight loss, but some areas may still hold onto excess fat. Liposuction removes these stubborn fat pockets.
• Creating more even body proportions – After major weight loss, your body may not always look as balanced as you’d like. Liposuction creates smoother curves and definition.
• Enhancing muscle definition – Liposuction can highlight your natural muscle tone by removing the superficial fat layer that hides your underlying structure, creating a more toned and athletic appearance.
• Pairing well with skin-tightening or tummy tuck procedures – If you’ve lost significant weight and have loose skin, liposuction combined with a tummy tuck or skin tightening treatments can give you a firmer, more toned look.
• Delivering long-lasting results – Once fat cells are removed, they’re gone for good! Maintaining a healthy lifestyle will help preserve your new shape.

Liposuction is typically completed in one to three hours depending on the number of areas being treated. Dr. Salama performs the procedure using precise, minimally invasive techniques to ensure safe fat removal and smooth, natural-looking contours.

Here’s what you can expect during your liposuction procedure:

1. Anesthesia

You may receive local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the areas treated and your personalized surgical plan.

2. Small, Hidden Incisions

Dr. Salama makes tiny incisions placed in natural creases or discreet locations to minimize visible scarring.

3. Fat Loosening & Sculpting

A thin cannula is inserted to gently break up fat. Using advanced technologies such as PAL, SAL, ultrasonic, or laser lipo, Dr. Salama carefully sculpts and contours the treatment areas.

4. Fat Removal

Once loosened, fat is suctioned out through the cannula. Dr. Salama focuses on creating smooth transitions and natural proportions—not just removing fat, but shaping the body.

5. Closing & Compression

Incisions are closed with tiny sutures, and a compression garment is applied to reduce swelling and support your newly sculpted contours.

This step-by-step approach ensures safe, predictable, and beautifully refined results.

All surgical procedures carry risks. Although complications are rare, potential risks include:

• Swelling and numbness
• Fluid retention
• Contour irregularities
• Temporary pigmentation changes
• Infection
• Burns (ultrasonic or laser lipo)

Choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon significantly reduces these risks.

Liposuction in Miami typically costs between $4,000 and $8,000 for one or two areas, and up to $15,000 or more when several areas are treated in one surgery. Price is driven mostly by the number of areas. Nationally, the surgeon’s fee alone averages $4,300 to $7,500, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

What your liposuction quote includes

Your written quote from Elite Plastic Surgery lists the surgeon’s fee, the anesthesia fee and your post-operative care, so the cost of each treated area is clear before surgery.

What changes the price of liposuction

• Number of areas. The abdomen, flanks, back, arms, inner and outer thighs, knees and chin are each priced as areas. Each one adds time.
• Size of each area. A chin or knees takes less time than a full abdomen.
• Anesthesia type. Some small areas can be treated with lighter anesthesia, which lowers the cost.
• Energy-assisted techniques. Options such as VASER add to the cost of standard tumescent liposuction.
• Combining areas in one surgery. Treating several areas at once usually costs less than separate procedures.

How much is liposuction per area?

Most Miami practices price liposuction by area, with each added area costing less than the first. Smaller areas, like the chin or arms, sit at the low end. Larger areas, like the full abdomen or back, cost more.

Does insurance cover liposuction?

No. Insurance does not cover cosmetic liposuction. Financing through CareCredit, United Medical Credit and Alphaeon Credit lets you pay over time.

• Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon with over 15 years of experience
• Specialist in 360 Lipo, body contouring, and BBL
• Customized treatment plans for natural, long-lasting results
• Accredited surgical facility and high safety standards
• Bilingual team offering personalized support

Dr. Salama combines artistic vision with advanced technology to deliver sculpted, proportionate, and beautiful body contours.

Ready to achieve your ideal shape? Contact Elite Plastic Surgery today to schedule your consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Moises Salama. Explore our liposuction gallery to see the transformations our patients have achieved.

Elite Plastic Surgery is your trusted Miami plastic surgery private practice.