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Is Liposuction Right for You? What to Know Before You Book a Consultation

Struggling with stubborn fat that won’t respond to diet and exercise? Liposuction remains the gold standard for permanent fat removal and sculpted body contours. At Enigma Medi Spa & Plastic Surgery, we specialize in minimally invasive liposuction—often paired with BodyTite or FaceTite for dramatic results with skin tightening included.

Here’s what you need to know before booking a consultation.

What Is Liposuction?

Liposuction uses small incisions and a thin suction tube (cannula) to remove unwanted fat from precise areas of the body. It is ideal for reshaping and contouring—not for weight loss.

Common treatment areas:

  • Abdomen & flanks (“love handles”)
  • Chin & jawline
  • Upper arms
  • Thighs (inner & outer)
  • Back rolls & bra fat
  • Male chest (gynecomastia)

Combine with BodyTite & FaceTite for Superior Results

For patients with mild to moderate skin laxity, we often combine liposuction with BodyTite or FaceTite—radiofrequency-assisted technologies by InMode that tighten the skin and stimulate collagen while fat is removed.

  • BodyTite: Ideal for arms, abdomen, flanks, thighs, and bra rolls
  • FaceTite: Targets jowls, lower face, and under-chin fat

This combination provides simultaneous fat removal and skin tightening, leading to smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking contours.

Who’s a Candidate?

You may be a great candidate for liposuction (with or without FaceTite/BodyTite) if you:

  • Are close to your ideal weight
  • Have localized fat that doesn’t respond to diet or exercise
  • Want more definition in your waist, arms, jawline, or thighs
  • Have good skin tone or mild laxity that can be tightened with RF
  • Are in good general health and not currently smoking

Recovery & Results

Liposuction recovery is relatively quick:

  • Return to light activity: 3–5 days
  • Resume work: 5–10 days (depending on area treated)
  • Compression garment: worn for 4–6 weeks
  • Final results: visible in 3–6 months as swelling resolves

FaceTite and BodyTite add only minimal downtime but greatly enhance skin tightening and final outcomes.

Liposuction vs. Non-Surgical Fat Reduction

At Enigma Medi Spa, we also offer a full suite of non-invasive body contouring options for those not ready for surgery or seeking mild to moderate fat reduction:

Treatment Best For Invasive? Skin Tightening?
CoolSculpting Elite Freezing stubborn fat bulges, including under the chin
SculpSure Laser-based fat reduction—body & double chin
CoolTone Muscle toning (abs, glutes, thighs)
Emsculpt Building muscle + fat reduction
Morpheus8 Body RF microneedling for fat + texture
Velashape Cellulite smoothing & circumference ✅ (mild)
Semaglutide Medical weight loss injections
Liposuction + BodyTite Targeted fat removal + skin tightening

🔹 CoolSculpting Elite and SculpSure are also FDA-cleared to reduce fat under the chin (submental area), offering non-invasive options for treating double chins without downtime.

Bottom line:

  • Liposuction + FaceTite/BodyTite = most precise, immediate, long-lasting contouring
  • Non-surgical options = ideal for patients avoiding downtime or seeking smaller refinements

Why Enigma Medi Spa & Plastic Surgery?

Our board-certified surgical team offers both surgical precision and aesthetic artistry using the most advanced technologies in body contouring. Whether you need traditional liposuction or are exploring CoolSculpting, SculpSure, or Morpheus8, we’ll tailor your plan to your body and your goals.

Two locations—Center City (Rittenhouse) and Northeast Philadelphia—make high-level care convenient, discreet, and personalized.

Book Your Liposuction or Body Contouring Consultation

Let’s create your custom contouring plan. Schedule a private consultation to explore all surgical and non-surgical options—including liposuction, FaceTite, and more—at Enigma Medi Spa & Plastic Surgery.