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Liposuction in Charlotte, NC

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Charlotte Liposuction Surgery at Aesthetic Surgery of Charlotte

Losing weight is hard, and spot-reducing can be next to impossible. People come to double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Adam Augenstein for liposuction in Charlotte, NC, to sculpt their bodies in ways diet and exercise can’t. With this procedure, you can more accurately target even your most stubborn areas of fat to achieve the slim, sleek contours you want.

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What is Liposuction?

For our patients in Charlotte liposuction can transform your body by removing excess fat from targeted areas. Achieve a more contoured, balanced look with this popular procedure. Liposuction can also complement other cosmetic surgeries, such as a tummy tuck or breast reduction, for even more stunning results. Say goodbye to stubborn fat and hello to a new you!

How You’ll Benefit

What are the benefits of Liposuction?

Liposuction can help you remove stubborn rolls and bulges for an improved body shape. You’ll enjoy a slimmer physique with sleeker, more toned-looking body contours. Common treatment areas include:

  • Flanks (love handles)
  • Inner thighs or outer thighs (saddlebags)
  • Bra-line or back fat
  • Double chin
  • Abdomen or waist (spare tire, muffin top)

When used for facial rejuvenation, liposuction can reduce signs of aging by removing pockets of fat in the neck or under the chin. Dr. Augenstein can also transfer fat to areas of the body that have lost volume, such as the cheeks. The result is a refreshed, younger-looking you.

Aesthetic Concerns Addressed by Liposuction

Liposuction isn’t about chasing perfection—it’s about restoring balance, confidence, and comfort in your own skin. At Aesthetic Surgery of Charlotte, patients often turn to liposuction to address stubborn fat that resists even the cleanest diets and most consistent gym routines. This procedure is ideal for tackling:

  • Persistent belly fat that hasn’t budged since childbirth or weight changes.
  • Love handles that disrupt your waistline despite overall fitness.
  • Inner or outer thigh bulges that affect your silhouette and the fit of clothes.
  • Upper arm fullness that doesn’t respond to toning exercises.
  • A double chin that obscures your jawline and facial definition.

While liposuction isn’t a weight loss procedure, it’s highly effective for reshaping specific areas that don’t respond to lifestyle changes. The result? A more streamlined, proportional figure—and often, a renewed sense of self.

Areas of the Body Liposuction Can Treat

One of the biggest advantages of liposuction is its versatility. It can target a single area or multiple zones at once, depending on your goals. Commonly treated areas include:

  • Abdomen and waist
  • Hips and flanks (love handles)
  • Inner and outer thighs
  • Back and bra line area
  • Upper arms
  • Chest (for gynecomastia in men)
  • Neck and chin

Dr. Augenstein carefully evaluates your anatomy and goals to recommend the right combination of areas for the most harmonious results.

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Are You a Candidate?

Liposuction is an excellent procedure for men and women who are at a healthy weight but struggle with isolated pockets of fat. People who are likely to benefit from liposuction with Dr. Augenstein are those who:

  • Have maintained a healthy body weight for several months
  • Have small areas of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise
  • Have good skin elasticity

Liposuction is often performed in conjunction with other body contouring procedures, such as a tummy tuck or mommy makeover, for even better results.

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Your Liposuction Consultation

During your one-on-one consultation for liposuction Charlotte aesthetic specialists will carefully assess your body to determine the elasticity of your skin and listen to your unique body concerns. Based on your cosmetic goals, we will create a personalized liposuction treatment plan tailored specifically to your needs.

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Your Liposuction Procedure

Dr. Augenstein uses a combination of techniques to ensure that your procedure is safe and effective. Depending on your needs, he may recommend one or more of the following:

  • Tumescent liposuction: This is considered the “gold standard” of liposuction techniques. Tumescent liposuction is a tried-and-true method of fat removal that uses an anesthetic solution to reduce bruising and bleeding and improve the effectiveness of the liposuction procedure.
  • Power-assisted liposuction (PAL): Dr. Augenstein almost always uses the PAL approach as part of his liposuction surgery. The technique uses a vibrating handpiece to loosen fat cells and reduce the amount of manual force needed to break up unwanted fat. This means you experience less bruising, swelling, and discomfort after surgery.
  • Fat grafting: Dr. Augenstein can transfer unwanted fat from an undesirable location to a more aesthetically beneficial area. He uses fat transfer often during facial rejuvenation.

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Liposuction Results

In just six weeks, you'll start experiencing amazing benefits, and in about six months, you'll achieve your ultimate results. Liposuction is a permanent solution that can help sculpt your body and enhance your overall look. However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including eating a balanced diet and getting regular exercise, is crucial to ensure long-lasting results. While liposuction removes fat cells from targeted areas, weight gain in other parts of your body may compromise your newly achieved body shape.

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Liposuction Recovery and Aftercare

In most cases, you will return home on the day of your procedure in the care of a friend or loved one. Most people recover from liposuction quickly with relatively little discomfort. You will have swelling, bruising, and soreness, which some people compare to the muscle aches you feel after a hard workout. You will wear a compression garment over the treatment area to help with swelling and improve healing. Dr. Augenstein will provide detailed post-op instructions, which will cover this and all of your other aftercare questions. Most people take two to four days away from work and two to four weeks off from vigorous exercise. Light walking is encouraged starting the day of surgery.

Liposuction Recovery Timeline

Your recovery timeline will depend on how much fat is removed and which areas were treated, but here’s what most patients can expect:

  • Initial Downtime: You’ll likely be up and walking the same day, but plan for 3–5 days of light rest. Soreness, bruising, and swelling are normal.
  • Back to Work: Most people return to desk jobs within a week. If your job is physically demanding, you may need closer to 10–14 days off.
  • Resuming Exercise: Light movement is encouraged early, but avoid workouts for at least 2–3 weeks. Dr. Augenstein will clear you when it’s safe to ramp up activity.
  • Compression Garments: You’ll wear a fitted garment around the treated area for several weeks to reduce swelling, improve circulation, and support healing.
  • Visible Results: Some changes are immediate, but your final shape will emerge as swelling fades, typically within 1 to 3 months.

At ASC, you’ll receive a detailed aftercare plan and direct follow-up to ensure a smooth recovery and results that meet expectations.

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Why Choose Aesthetic Surgery of Charlotte for Liposuction?

Choosing where and with whom you have surgery is just as important as the procedure itself. At Aesthetic Surgery of Charlotte, Dr. Adam Augenstein brings precision, experience, and a deep understanding of anatomy to every case.

As a double board-certified plastic surgeon with specific training in both aesthetic and reconstructive techniques, Dr. Augenstein offers:

  • Highly customized treatment plans tailored to your unique goals and body type.
  • Natural-looking results that complement your overall proportions—not drastic, obvious changes.
  • A safety-first approach in a QUAD A-accredited facility that exceeds national standards for patient care.
  • A calm, concierge-level experience from your first consult through every post-op visit.

Liposuction isn’t just about removing fat. It’s about reshaping the body in a way that feels right for you, and at ASC, that’s exactly what we focus on.

How Much Does Liposuction Cost in Charlotte?

There’s no one-size-fits-all number when it comes to liposuction pricing. The cost depends on several factors, including:

  • The number of areas treated
  • The complexity and size of those areas
  • Whether liposuction is combined with other procedures (like a tummy tuck or fat transfer)
  • Facility and anesthesia fees

On average, pricing starts around a few thousand dollars and increases depending on the scope of your treatment plan. A detailed quote will be provided during your consultation—no surprises, no pressure. We’ll walk you through your options and help you decide what makes the most sense for your body, timeline, and budget.

Complementary Procedures to Liposuction

Liposuction often pairs well with other aesthetic treatments to deliver more complete results. Consider:

  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): Especially beneficial if you have excess skin or diastasis recti following pregnancy or weight loss.
  • Fat Transfer: Reusing your own fat to add volume to the face, breasts, or buttocks for a more youthful or contoured look.
  • Mommy Makeover: A popular post-baby option that combines liposuction with breast surgery and a tummy tuck.
  • Non-surgical Skin Tightening: Great for mild skin laxity or as a maintenance tool after surgery.

Dr. Augenstein will walk you through what’s possible—and what’s practical—based on your anatomy and goals.

Liposuction Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Augenstein has used SmartLipo and is experienced in performing this technique; however, he has found that combining tumescent and power-assisted liposuction provides a safer procedure and better results. Dr. Augenstein uses a rapid vibration cannula to treat the area and remove as much fat as possible without heating it, preventing any possible distortion to the treatment area.

SAFELipo is a 3-step approach that enables Dr. Augenstein to remove large volumes of fat without compromising safety or creating contour irregularities. Dr. Augenstein uses this technique when performing liposuction on every patient.

Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure and won’t prevent you from gaining weight. Although liposuction removes fat cells permanently, the remaining fat cells can expand if you consume more calories than you burn. Eating right and exercising regularly can help you maintain your results.

Dr. Augenstein’s refined surgical techniques have earned him an outstanding reputation as one of the best liposuction surgeons in Charlotte, NC. If you feel frustrated because you work out, eat right, and still don’t see the results you want, liposuction may benefit you. Request a consultation online, or call our office to schedule your appointment.

While you will see immediate improvement after liposuction, it can take several months for the swelling to go away completely and for your final results to take shape.

Liposuction physically removes fat cells through a small incision and suction cannula, delivering more immediate and dramatic results. Non-surgical options like CoolSculpting use temperature to damage fat cells over time but require multiple sessions and may offer less precise sculpting.

Liposuction addresses fat, not skin texture. If cellulite or skin laxity is a concern, you may benefit from adding a skin tightening treatment or combining liposuction with a lift procedure for smoother contours.

Yes—and it’s common. Fat harvested during liposuction can be purified and reinjected into areas like the face, breasts, or buttocks to enhance volume and shape using your body’s own tissue.

Fat cells removed during liposuction don’t come back. However, remaining fat cells can expand with weight gain, potentially altering your results. Staying active and maintaining a stable weight helps preserve your new contours.

Local anesthesia with sedation may be enough for small, isolated areas. For more extensive treatment, general anesthesia is typically used. Based on your surgical plan, Dr. Augenstein will recommend the safest and most comfortable option.

Schedule your consultation to discuss personalized aesthetic treatment in Charlotte

For the highest quality care and results, book your consultation with Dr. Augenstein at Aesthetic Surgery of Charlotte. We can’t wait to help you realize your best life.

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