Awake
Liposuction

Targeted contouring with comfort and confidence

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About Awake Liposuction

Refining contours with comfort and confidence

Awake Liposuction is a modern approach to body sculpting that allows you to remain comfortably aware during treatment. Using local anesthesia and gentle techniques, it targets stubborn fat deposits to create smoother, more natural contours.

This method reduces anesthesia risks, shortens recovery, and provides reassurance by keeping you connected with your surgical team throughout the process.

Before & After

Each before‑and‑after showcases real results from our trusted procedures.

Am I a Candidate for
Awake Liposuction?

Find out if this approach is right for you

Awake Liposuction is designed to address specific concerns that don’t respond to lifestyle changes. You may be a candidate if you experience:

Localized fat in the abdomen
Stubborn fat in the flanks or “love handles”
Fullness under the chin or jawline
Fat deposits in the thighs or arms
Desire for contouring without general anesthesia
Preference for faster recovery and less downtime

The Awake Technique

What makes this approach different

Awake Liposuction uses local anesthesia with mild sedation, allowing you to remain comfortable and aware during the procedure. Unlike traditional methods, this technique minimizes anesthesia risks, shortens recovery, and gives you the reassurance of staying connected with your surgical team throughout the process.

Treatment Areas

Where awake liposuction can refine your contours

Abdomen

Smooths and flattens the midsection for a more defined profile.

Flanks (love handles)

Reduces side fullness to enhance waistline shape.

Thighs

Targets inner or outer thigh bulges for balanced leg contours.

Arms

Refines upper arm fullness for a slimmer appearance.

Chin and jawline

Removes under-chin fat to sharpen facial definition.

Back

Addresses localized fat for a smoother silhouette.

Step-by-Step Procedure

What to expect during your awake liposuction

Preparation

The treatment area is marked and numbing solution is applied.

Incisions

Tiny openings (less than an inch) are made for the cannula.

Fat removal

A fine cannula gently loosens and removes fat with controlled suction.

Shaping

The surgeon sculpts smooth, natural contours.

Completion

Sutures close the incisions and a new belly button is crafted.

Results

Initial changes are visible quickly, with definition improving as swelling subsides.

Benefits of Awake Liposuction

Why this procedure stands out

Expertise you
can trust

Performed by Dr. Lisa Bootstaylor, a nationally recognized board-certified surgeon with decades of experience.

Natural-looking
results

Focused on proportion and smooth transitions, avoiding exaggerated or artificial outcomes.

Comfort and
reassurance

A flatter, stronger midsection improves both appearance and self-assurance.

Confidence inside
and out

You’ll not only see the difference in your shape, but feel it in how you carry yourself.

Faster
recovery

Reduced downtime compared to traditional liposuction, so you return to daily life sooner.

Recovery After Surgery

Healing with comfort and confidence

Most people return to light activities within days. Swelling and soreness improve steadily with compression garments and guided care. Within weeks, contours become more defined, and final results emerge as tissues settle. Recovery is designed to be manageable and supported every step of the way.