Liposuction
Serving Fayetteville, Rogers, Springdale, Bentonville, and the Northwest Arkansas area
Serving Fayetteville, Rogers, Springdale, Bentonville, and the Northwest Arkansas area
Even with consistent diet and exercise, some areas of excess fat just won’t budge. If you're noticing stubborn fatty tissue in areas like your abdomen, flanks, or upper arms, or simply want to achieve better definition, liposuction surgery can help bring your body into better balance. At Michael Spann, MD, we specialize in body contouring procedures that deliver natural-looking results through precise, patient-specific planning.
Dr. Spann offers both traditional liposuction and high-definition (HD) liposuction, tailoring each treatment to suit your unique anatomy and goals. Our boutique plastic surgery practice is rooted in personalized care, ensuring you feel listened to, supported, and confident every step of the way.
Removes localized fat deposits for smoother contours
Choose from high-definition liposuction or a traditional sculpting approach
Performed with local anesthesia and sedation or general anesthesia, depending on your treatment plan
Return to light activities and non-strenuous jobs in 1-2 weeks
Best maintained with healthy weight and lifestyle habits
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Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes excess fat from targeted areas of the body to create smoother, more refined contours. At Michael Spann, MD, we offer two primary approaches: traditional liposuction and high-definition (HD) liposuction. Both are designed to reshape your silhouette, but each serves a different purpose depending on your goals and anatomy.
Traditional liposuction focuses on reducing localized fat deposits for a more balanced appearance. This method is ideal for patients who want to slim common areas of concern like the abdomen, flanks, or thighs, where fatty tissue has not responded to diet and exercise.
High-definition liposuction (HD lipo) is a specialized form of body contouring that goes beyond simply removing excess fat. It’s about sculpting the underlying shape of your body to enhance natural muscle definition. Using advanced techniques like power-assisted liposuction (PAL), Dr. Spann can precisely target fat cells around structures like the abdominal muscles, flanks, or chest to create a more athletic, refined appearance. This approach is ideal for patients who are already at a healthy weight but want more visible tone in areas that don't respond to diet and exercise alone. HD lipo requires expert planning and a deep understanding of anatomy, which is why Dr. Spann customizes every procedure to your unique body and goals, delivering results that look sharp, balanced, and completely natural.
Both approaches remove fat cells permanently and are carefully customized to complement your body.
For patients with both stubborn fat and loose skin, Dr. Spann often recommends pairing liposuction with Renuvion skin tightening. Renuvion utilizes a unique combination of helium plasma and radiofrequency energy to contract tissues beneath the skin, resulting in smoother, firmer contours without the need for large incisions.
Michael Spann, MD, is the only practice in Arkansas offering Renuvion with the advanced Apyx One technology—the most cutting-edge platform available for precision and safety. This technology enables Dr. Spann to target multiple treatment areas in a single session, combining liposuction with sculpting, to help patients achieve both sculpted and smooth results.
Popular Liposuction + Renuvion Combinations:
By combining fat removal with skin tightening, patients often avoid the need for larger excisional surgeries, especially in cases of mild to moderate laxity.
Your journey begins with a comprehensive consultation, where Dr. Spann reviews your goals, medical history, and anatomy to recommend the most effective technique, whether that's traditional liposuction or high definition body sculpting.
Liposuction is performed as an outpatient procedure in an accredited surgery center. Depending on the scope of the treatment, the liposuction procedure may be performed using local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. Small incisions are made near the targeted areas, and a suction device is used to carefully remove fat deposits while protecting surrounding blood vessels and tissues.
Dr. Spann uses a gentle, detail-oriented technique to preserve a smooth, natural appearance with minimal trauma to the skin and underlying structures.
Liposuction can address fatty bulges and excess body fat in areas such as:
These areas can also be treated with HD liposuction for added contour and muscle definition. Each procedure is designed to provide balanced, harmonious contouring that enhances your body's natural shape.
Whether you're looking to fine-tune your silhouette or highlight natural muscle tone, liposuction offers several benefits:
The best candidates for liposuction surgery are in generally good health, at a stable weight, and seeking to treat specific areas of excess fat. Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure. Rather, it offers a precision approach to body contouring, helping remove fat in areas that often resist diet and exercise. Ideal candidates have good skin elasticity, which helps the skin contract smoothly after fat removal. If excess skin is a concern, especially after major weight loss, Dr. Spann may recommend pairing liposuction with other procedures like a tummy tuck or body lift to address excess fat and skin in one surgery.
At your consultation with Dr. Spann, you'll have the opportunity to discuss your goals, learn about your options, and have all of your questions answered. Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge you need to make confident decisions about next steps.
Recovery time after liposuction depends on the extent of the procedure. Most patients return to light activity within a few days. You’ll wear a compression garment for up to six weeks to reduce swelling and help your skin adapt to its new contours.
Dr. Spann and his team use a strategic, multimodal approach to managing discomfort, including anti-inflammatory medications and lymphatic massage. As with all aesthetic plastic surgery, we’ll also guide you in preventing complications like fat embolism or fluid buildup while closely monitoring your progress for the best possible outcome.
Results from liposuction begin to appear as swelling decreases, with final outcomes typically visible within three to six months. Once fat cells are removed, they do not regenerate. However, gaining weight can affect the surrounding subcutaneous tissue, so maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key.
Whether your goal is a more refined waistline or sharper definition in the chest or arms, liposuction results at Michael Spann, MD, are designed to feel both visible and natural.
With nearly two decades of experience and a reputation for precision, Dr. Spann is known for providing thoughtful, tailored plastic surgery designed around each patient's goals. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, he focuses on delivering results that enhance your natural form, using advanced liposuction techniques for safety and efficacy. You’ll never be rushed into treatment. Every consultation is a genuine conversation to explore what makes sense for you, guided by experience, artistry, and a commitment to your goals.
The amount of fat removal depends on your body type, health status, and the area being treated. Dr. Spann prioritizes safety and proportion over volume. While liposuction surgery can significantly improve body contouring, it's not a weight loss method. The focus is on refining specific areas of excess body fat that haven’t responded to diet and exercise.
Liposuction only removes fat cells and works best on its own for patients who have good skin elasticity. If you have loose skin or a history of massive weight loss, Dr. Spann may recommend combining liposuction with a tummy tuck or another surgery to remove excess skin.
Absolutely. Liposuction is commonly used to reduce male breast tissue, contour the abdomen, or define the jawline. High-definition ab etching is a popular approach for accentuating natural muscle tone in the abdomen. When working with his male patients, Dr. Spann tailors his aesthetic surgery techniques to achieve natural-looking, masculine results.
Yes, liposuction offers a permanent way to remove unwanted fat cells from the treated areas. However, if you gain weight in the future, the remaining subcutaneous fat can expand, so maintaining a healthy weight is important for preserving your results.
Traditional liposuction removes larger fat deposits to slim the body, while HD liposuction (high-definition) is more precise and sculpts around muscles, like the abdominal muscles, to enhance tone and definition. Dr. Spann will help determine which approach fits your goals during your consultation.
Yes, wearing a compression garment is a key part of your recovery. It helps reduce swelling, supports healing, and encourages your new shape to settle properly after your liposuction surgery.
The cost of your liposuction procedure will depend on the scope of the surgery and any additional procedures performed. During your initial consultation, we will provide a comprehensive quote and discuss financing options. Little Rock Plastic Surgery offers flexible payment solutions through CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit.
