Removal of localized fat from the abdomen, waist, back, arms, thighs or under the chin. Vaser, laser or conventional cannulas are used depending on the tissue and the goal, and the fat can be transferred to the buttocks or face.
Technology helps, but the contour is made by the hand guiding the cannula. With more than 30 years of experience, the decision of how much fat to remove and where to leave it is made with an eye on how the body will look in five years, not just in the post-op period.
In men the aim is abdominal and flank definition; in women, the waist and the hip-to-thigh transition. When the skin is loose, it is combined with energy-based skin tightening or a tummy tuck is recommended instead.
Is it for me?
Localized fat that does not respond to exercise.
Excess fat under the chin or in the neck.
As part of a mommy makeover or a fat transfer to the buttocks.
What you should know
How it is done, how to care for it, and what to expect.
General information so you arrive at your consultation with the right questions. Your plan is defined during the consultation.
Technique
Marking while standing in front of the mirror.
Tumescent infiltration; Vaser or laser when they add value; fine cannulas through 3 to 4 mm incisions.
Fat transfer to the buttocks or face when planned.
Aftercare
Compression garment for 4 to 6 weeks.
Lymphatic drainage massage from the first week.
No strenuous exercise for the first month.
Results and how long they last
Visible from week 3 or 4; final between the third and sixth month.
Risks and how they are reduced
Contour irregularities, seromas, changes in sensation. They are reduced with an honest assessment, a hospital operating room and follow-up.
Step by step
Recovery path: Liposuction and liposculpture
Day 1
Compression garment; short walks.
Week 1
Lymphatic drainage massage; light activities.
Month 1
Swelling goes down; light cardio.
Month 3
Visible contour; final result between month 3 and 6.
Approximate timelines. Your exact path depends on your case, the technique and how your body heals. Results vary.
Real cases
Results from Dr. Méndez's patients.
Real photographs shared with permission and faces covered, comparable with a before-and-after slider.
