Body Procedures
Liposuction in Bellevue, WA
Liposuction in Bellevue removes stubborn, diet-resistant fat to sculpt a smoother, more defined contour.
Quick answer
Liposuction removes localized pockets of fat that resist diet and exercise — the abdomen, flanks, back, thighs, arms, or under the chin — to refine your contour. It is a sculpting procedure, not a weight-loss method, and is often combined with skin-tightening surgery or fat transfer.
Even at a healthy weight, genetics dictate where fat lingers. Liposuction lets Dr. Day target those specific areas and sculpt a smoother, more proportionate shape. Popular as Lipo 360, it can circumferentially contour the trunk — abdomen, flanks, and back — in one session.
Liposuction works best when skin has good elasticity to retract over the new contour. When skin laxity is significant, Dr. Day may pair it with a tuck or lift, or transfer the harvested fat to the buttocks or breasts.
Is Liposuction right for you?
You may be a good candidate if:
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You have stubborn fat pockets at a stable weight
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Your skin has reasonably good elasticity
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You want sculpting, not significant weight loss
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You are in good general health and a non-smoker
Recovery
Most patients return to desk work within a few days to a week; compression garments support the new contour while swelling resolves.
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
Is liposuction permanent?
The removed fat cells don’t return, but remaining cells can still enlarge with weight gain. A stable weight keeps results looking their best.
What is Lipo 360?
Lipo 360 contours the entire midsection — abdomen, waist, flanks, and back — in a single session for an even, all-around result.
Medical sources & further reading
This page reflects established, evidence-based practice. Learn more from these authoritative bodies — and verify any surgeon's credentials independently:
· Reviewed by Dr. Kristopher M. Day, MD, FACS.
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