Surgical removal of localized fat deposits through small incisions, the definitive option for pockets that resist diet and exercise. Compare Tampa clinics below and request a free consultation.
$3,500–$11,000
per treatment area · USD
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Plastic surgeons in Tampa who list liposuction among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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New Tampa Plastic Surgery - G. Peter Fakhre, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 715 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.
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Bodze Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 672 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
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Temmen Plastic Surgery: Traci Temmen, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 457 Google reviews, performing 26 tracked procedures.
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Davis Facial Plastic Surgery: Dean G. Davis, M.D, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 364 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.
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SynergyMD Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 5 stars across 189 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
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Tampa Surgical Arts is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 172 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.
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Ravive Plastic Surgery & MedSpa is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 5 stars across 170 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.
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
15 plastic surgery practices in the Tampa area list liposuction. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 14 Tampa 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: Liposuction 360, SAFE liposuction, VASER, HD liposculpture, rib remodeling, VASER / Ultrasound-Assisted Liposculpture, high-definition liposuction, High-definition liposuction, Ab Sculpting, VASER Liposuction, ultrasonic liposuction, Tumescent Liposuction, Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction (UAL), Lipo-Abdominoplasty.
whether that involves a traditional neck lift, a limited incision neck lift, or a neck lift with chin liposuction.
Chin and neck liposuction in Tampa is performed under local anesthesia with or without sedation. General anesthesia is also an option in some cases.
Dr. Gopal Grandhige , a board-certified general surgeon with over 15 years of surgical experience, uses high definition liposuction techniques including PAL technology, VASER ultrasound energy, SmartLipo, and Renuvion to strategically remove fat while enhancing your natural anatomy.
At our office in Tampa liposuction is often performed using local anesthesia for awake liposuction or general anesthesia when treating larger areas.
Liposuction is not a one-size-fits-all procedure but a customized approach to body contouring. Dr. Mosiello carefully evaluates each patient’s goals and anatomy, using a combination of small incisions and a thin tube called a cannula to break down and remove fat.
VASER ab etching is a specialized form of liposuction designed to highlight and define the natural lines of your abdominal muscles.
Chin and neck liposuction typically takes around one hour but may take longer, depending on the extent of your desired improvements.
A neck lift addresses sagging skin, excess fat, and muscle laxity in the neck and jawline area. At Formation, many patients benefit from a combination approach that includes targeted liposuction to remove stubborn fat deposits, followed by skin tightening using advanced technologies like Renuvion or FaceTite.
Tumescent Liposuction : This traditional liposuction method involves injecting a saline solution with anesthetic into the fat to make removal easier and safer.
Patients often combine additional plastic surgery procedures with breast augmentation, including liposuction , tummy tuck , and body lift surgery, for a full-body makeover.
This three-step technique (i.e. separation, aspiration, and fat equalization) ensures that Dr. Traci Temmen’s plastic surgery patients receive incredible, three-dimensional, and life-changing liposuction results while minimizing the chance of deformities or complications.
During gynecomastia surgery Tampa plastic surgeon, Dr. Temmen, performs a combination of liposuction and/or surgical excision best suited for that patient.
Face and neck liposuction offers the best results to the areas under the chin and around the jawline, or “jowls.”
We advise our patients that fat cells are taken care of by liposuction; however, other fat cells may enlarge with noticeable weight gain.
patients can rely on Chin Liposuction to address this issue and attain a neckline that is more reflective of their aesthetic ideals. This incredibly effective procedure involves the removal of excess fat cells from the neck, achieving long-lasting results by eliminating the root cause.
a condition known as “Gynecomastia,” which is the abnormal overdevelopment or swelling of the breast tissue in males. This procedure can involve excision of the excess fat, liposuction, or a combination of both.
Dr. Brown is a skilled practitioner of multiple liposuction techniques, including SAFE, VASER, ultrasound-assisted, and laser-assisted lipo.
You can also ask Dr. Joseph Brown about combining lipo with other procedures, like a tummy tuck in Tampa, FL, for more comprehensive effects.
Ab Sculpting : Ab sculpting is a term often applied to liposuction of the abdomen. An ab sculpting procedure uses a small cannula to carefully remove fat in the target area to emphasize a hidden six-pack and flatten the stomach.
Many women also choose to combine breast reduction with additional body contouring procedures, such as liposuction or a tummy tuck , to achieve a comprehensive overall result.
Unlike traditional liposuction, which relies primarily on mechanical force to dislodge fat cells, the VASER lipo procedure uses ultrasonic energy to selectively break apart fatty tissue while preserving surrounding tissues, such as blood vessels, connective tissue, and nerves.
However, in some cases, gynecomastia is treated using a combination of liposuction and excision.
Liposuction 360 is a comprehensive body contouring procedure that targets fat removal from the entire midsection, including the upper and lower abdomen, obliques, and lower back.
Male chest reduction surgery, also known as gynecomastia, addresses the condition of enlarged male breasts caused by hormonal imbalances, genetics, or certain medications. The procedure involves removing excess glandular tissue and fat, often using liposuction techniques, to create a flatter, more masculine chest contour.
Liposuction generally runs $3,500–$11,000 per treatment area, and each Tampa 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 Tampa clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Tampa providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.
Maintenance schedules vary. Most Tampa providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.
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.
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