What Is Liposuction? 

Liposuction offers a powerful way to refine your shape and restore balance to your body’s natural proportions. It precisely removes stubborn fat that doesn’t respond to diet or exercise, creating smoother and more defined contours. 

Beyond improving appearance, many patients find renewed confidence in how clothing fits and how they feel when moving their bodies. Liposuction can also enhance symmetry between the treated areas, resulting in a naturally sculpted look that feels authentic. The results are long-lasting, rewarding, and tailored uniquely to your goals.

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Why Choose Gupta Plastic Surgery?

  • Surgeon-Performed Care: Dr. Gupta personally conducts all consultations, procedures, and follow-up appointments
  • Expertise and Training: He is board-certified and fellowship-trained in advanced techniques and aesthetics
  • Natural Proportions: Dr. Gupta’s artistic approach focuses on harmony and balance, not overcorrection

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A Bespoke Approach to Liposuction

At Gupta Plastic Surgery, liposuction is an individualized treatment designed around your unique anatomy, lifestyle, and goals. Dr. Gupta uses advanced techniques to sculpt with precision, balancing artistry and surgical expertise to create natural, proportionate results. Every decision—from incision placement to contour refinement—is made with your safety and aesthetic harmony in mind. The result is not just a slimmer shape, but a smoother, more balanced silhouette that complements your natural proportions. With over two decades of surgical experience, Dr. Gupta’s bespoke approach ensures that your outcome feels authentically yours.

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Am I a Candidate?

Liposuction is best for patients who:

  • Have localized fat deposits that persist despite healthy habits
  • Are at or near their target weight
  • Have good skin elasticity (so the skin can conform to your new contours)
  • Are in good general health and do not smoke
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Your Liposuction Procedure in San Diego & Encinitas

Your procedure will be performed under general or local anesthesia in an accredited surgical facility. To begin, Dr. Gupta will make small, carefully placed incisions and insert a fine cannula to remove excess fat while sculpting surrounding areas for smooth, natural transitions. Depending on your anatomy and goals, he may use tumescent liposuction (which injects a fluid solution to reduce bleeding), ultrasound-assisted liposuction (which is ideal for loosening dense fat), or laser-assisted liposuction (which helps liquefy fat and tighten the overlying skin). Each technique is selected and refined to achieve the most precise, natural, and balanced result for your body. Once your contouring is complete, Dr. Gupta will close the incisions with fine sutures and place you in a supportive garment to begin the healing process.

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Recovery & Results

Recovery after liposuction in San Diego usually involves a brief period of rest and supportive garments to ensure proper healing. Residual swelling and bruising will improve steadily over the following weeks, with your final results emerging as the contours refine. As long as you maintain a stable weight, these improvements can last for many years. 

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Schedule Your Liposuction Consultation

If you’re ready to target those stubborn pockets of fat and create sculpted contours, schedule your consultation for liposuction in San Diego or Encinitas at Gupta Plastic Surgery today.

Liposuction Frequently Asked Questions

Is liposuction permanent?

Yes. The fat cells that are removed during the procedure will not grow back. However, your remaining fat cells can expand if you gain weight in the future.

What happens to my skin after the excess fat is gone?

If you have good skin elasticity, your tissue will contract naturally and conform to your new contours. If you have loose skin, Dr. Gupta may recommend combining liposuction with skin tightening or a lift procedure for more refined results.

Are there limits to how much fat can be removed?

Yes. For your safety, there is a limit to how much fat we can remove in a single session. In some cases, you may require a staged approach for more extensive contouring.

Is liposuction a weight loss procedure?

No. Liposuction is designed for body contouring, not weight reduction. It removes localized fat deposits to enhance proportion and definition, so your body looks more sculpted and balanced.

Which liposuction technique is best?

Dr. Gupta selects the most effective technique for your goals and anatomy. Options include traditional tumescent liposuction, laser-assisted SmartLipo, or ultrasound-assisted methods for more fibrous areas. The choice he makes will always ensure precision, safety, and minimal recovery time.

Can liposuction be combined with other procedures?

Yes. Dr. Gupta often combines liposuction with a tummy tuck, thigh lift, fat transfer to refine overall body proportions as well as breast procedures to achieve comprehensive, natural results.

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