Surgical removal of localized fat deposits through small incisions, the definitive option for pockets that resist diet and exercise. Compare Cary clinics below and request a free consultation.
$3,500–$11,000
per treatment area · USD
A general range for Cary, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Cary who list liposuction among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Antony Institute for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Cary, North Carolina, rated 5 stars across 65 Google reviews, performing 17 tracked procedures.
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Rahman G. Barry, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Cary, North Carolina, rated 4.9 stars across 46 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.
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Franklin Plastic Surgery | Joseph A. Franklin, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Cary, North Carolina, rated 4.9 stars across 35 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.
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Stoeckel William T MD is a plastic surgery practice in Cary, North Carolina, rated 4.7 stars across 26 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.
No Cary clinics list Liposuction yet. These are the closest cities where providers are available now.
Surgical removal of localized fat deposits through small incisions, the definitive option for pockets that resist diet and exercise.
One procedure per area, fat cells removed do not return
3 to 7 days off work, compression garment for 4 to 6 weeks, full results at 3 to 6 months
People near a stable, healthy weight with firm skin elasticity and specific fat pockets that persist despite diet and exercise
4 plastic surgery practices in the Cary area list liposuction. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 4 Cary practices that list liposuction say on their own websites (checked September 2026); one that does not mention something may still offer it, so ask at your consultation.
Techniques named for liposuction: Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL), Power assisted liposuction and direct excision.
we use Power Assisted Liposuction for liposuction procedures, resulting in a smoother contour and easier recovery process.
Our board certified plastic surgeons use the technology of Power Assisted Liposuction or PAL in his practice.
Liposuction is a highly effective cosmetic procedure designed to remove unwanted fat from specific body areas, such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks, arms, and neck.
Neck liposuction can often be completed with just local anesthetics and the downtime is typically quite short.
At Wake Plastic Surgery, we use Power Assisted Liposuction for liposuction procedures, resulting in a smoother contour and easier recovery process.
Liposuction generally runs $3,500–$11,000 per treatment area, and each Cary clinic sets its own price. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Cary clinics for a personalized quote.
Maintenance schedules vary. Most Cary providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.
Results vary by patient, but most Cary providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Liposuction series.
Pricing works per treatment area, and most patients treat more than one. A single small area such as the chin or upper arms typically runs $3,500 to $6,000. Larger areas like the abdomen or flanks run $5,000 to $11,000. Treating several areas together costs less per area than doing them separately because anesthesia and facility time are shared. Always confirm whether a quote includes anesthesia, the facility, compression garments, and follow-up visits, because exclusions are where quotes diverge.
No, and this is the single most important misunderstanding about it. Surgeons typically remove a limited volume of fat for safety reasons, which is a few pounds rather than a dress size of body weight. Liposuction reshapes contour in people already near their target weight. If your goal is significant weight loss, medical weight management or bariatric surgery is the appropriate path, and liposuction afterward can address what remains.
The fat cells removed are gone permanently and do not regenerate. However, the fat cells remaining elsewhere in your body can still enlarge if you gain weight, which means the shape you gain into may be different from before. Patients who maintain a stable weight keep their result essentially indefinitely.
CoolSculpting freezes fat cells non-invasively and eliminates roughly 20 to 25 percent of the fat in a treated area per session, with no downtime, over two to three months. Liposuction physically removes a far greater proportion in one operation, with anesthesia, incisions, and real recovery. If your pocket is small and you want to avoid surgery, CoolSculpting is reasonable. If you want a decisive change to contour, liposuction is what actually delivers it.
This is the question that determines whether liposuction alone is right for you. Liposuction removes fat but does not tighten skin. In patients with good elasticity the skin retracts well. In patients with significant laxity, particularly after major weight loss or pregnancy, removing the underlying fat can leave the skin looser than before. Those patients often need a skin-removal procedure such as a tummy tuck instead of, or alongside, liposuction. An honest surgeon will tell you this at consultation.
