Liposuction in Fort Worth TX

Having good overall health is essential to undergo any type of surgical procedure. It is also important to be realistic about your expectations. Dr. Goggin has been highly trained to use this technique to remove stubborn fat from areas of the body including:

• Neck
• Arms
• Abdomen and Waist 
• Back and Flanks
• Hips and Thighs

While liposuction is usually performed on an outpatient basis with general anesthesia. Select patients can even undergo this body contouring procedure in the office suite under a light sedation with oral medications.

Consultation

The Westside Plastic Surgery team is excited to meet you! At your consultation appointment, Dr. Goggin will review your medical history,  discuss your goals, perform a brief physical examination, and then provide you with his professional recommendations. He will spend time reviewing before and after photos, discuss a variety of treatment options, and answer any questions that you may have. He takes his time to create a personalized plan to reach your desired aesthetic outcome. His team will then provide you information regarding recovery timeline, cost of procedure, and financing options. Dr. Goggin is knowledgeable in the latest research, techniques, and advances in the field to provide you the best care possible.

Pre-surgery

Before your surgery, our team will give you a pre-operative packet with a list of instructions in preparation for your surgery. We will spend time reviewing these instructions with you to ensure that you are confident and comfortable before your procedure. Our goal is to provide education and be there for you every step of the way. Patients should be off all blood thinners 2 weeks prior to surgery. We advise strict smoking/nicotine cessation 6 weeks prior to surgery and 6 weeks after.

Procedure Details

Prior to the start of the surgery, you will be given general anesthesia to ensure that you are comfortable during liposuction. Next, Dr. Goggin makes tiny incisions around the treatment area through which he can insert a cannula, or tiny tube, that is used to break apart excess fat cells. This same tube then suctions out the destroyed fat cells. Dr. Goggin can even mold some of the remaining fat cells to create an attractive, natural shape. Because this is an outpatient procedure, you may recover in the comfort of your own home, returning for periodic appointments to verify that you are healing well.

Recovery Timeline

Dr. Goggin and the Westside team will give you specific information regarding aftercare to optimize your post-op recovery. Our team will be available to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Recovery time can be variable between patients and surgeries. After liposuction surgery, recovery is typically 7-10 days. Most patients will require assistance for the first 24 hours after surgery.  We recommend you drink plenty of fluids, eat a healthy diet, and walk often to optimize healing.

Liposuction begins at $6,000. The total price is determined by the number of areas you choose to treat and the size of these areas. After a surgical plan is devised during a consultation, Westside Plastic Surgery can provide you with a complete quote so that you may make an informed decision.

Because liposuction is an elective procedure, it is not covered by insurance. However, Westside Plastic Surgery does accept financing options from CareCredit and PatientFi, so that you can pay in installments if needed.

Liposuction is a body contouring procedure that focuses on removing surplus fat cells. However, if the skin surrounding the fat has stretched and is no longer elastic enough to match the body’s new size, the loose skin may compromise the body’s contours. For that reason, many patients choose to combine liposuction with a skin tightening procedure such as arm lift, thigh lift, or tummy tuck.