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Liposuction in the Atlanta Metro Area

Refine persistent trouble spots and create smoother, more proportionate contours with a procedure planned around your anatomy and goals.

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Targeted Body Sculpting

Take control of persistent trouble spots

Liposuction is designed for localized fat—not overall weight loss—and works best when treatment is tailored to your proportions.

No matter what you do, it may seem as though certain trouble spots just will not go away. There are many men and women with the same concern, and some choose to take control of their appearance with cosmetic surgery. People looking for a liposuction specialist in metro Atlanta choose our Marietta, Georgia, practice after consulting with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Corey Harkins.

To discover how our body contouring procedures can improve your look, request a consultation online or call (770) 421-1242. People visit us for liposuction from Roswell, Brookhaven, Sandy Springs and surrounding Georgia communities.

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Real Patient Results

Explore featured liposuction cases from Plastic Surgery Center of the South. Individual outcomes vary.

Personalized Pricing

How much does liposuction cost in Atlanta?

Your Estimate Built around your treatment plan

Area, extent and procedure combinations influence cost

The cost of liposuction at our metro Atlanta practice depends on the size and number of areas treated and whether liposuction is combined with other procedures. The total also includes operating-room and anesthesia fees. During your consultation, you will receive an estimate for your specific procedure.

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Who It May Help

Candidates for liposuction

The strongest candidates are healthy, near a stable weight and have firm, elastic skin over localized fat deposits.

Liposuction provides an effective way to shape body contours by reducing localized fat that does not respond to diet or exercise. If you are considering the procedure, important candidacy factors include:

  • Good general health
  • Firm, elastic skin
  • Localized pockets of excess fat
  • Realistic contouring goals
  • Understanding that liposuction is not weight loss
  • A healthy, stable weight for approximately 3 to 6 months

A personal evaluation is the appropriate way to determine whether your skin quality, health and fat distribution make liposuction suitable for you.

Common Treatment Areas

Target localized fat throughout the body

Liposuction can reduce unwanted fat deposits in many areas. Treatment patterns often differ between women and men and may include the face, neck, upper arms, back, abdomen, buttocks, hips, thighs, knees, calves and ankles.

During consultation, Dr. Harkins will discuss the improvements you want and develop a body-contouring plan that reflects your individual proportions and goals.

Face & Neck Upper Arms Back Abdomen Hips & Waist Buttocks Thighs & Knees Calves & Ankles
Diagram showing common liposuction treatment areas for women and men
Common areas differ by anatomy and individual goals
Comprehensive Enhancement

Combining liposuction with other procedures

Dr. Harkins often uses liposuction to refine the results of other procedures. Women may combine breast enhancement, tummy tuck and liposuction in a customized Mommy Makeover, while other plans focus on a specific body or facial area.

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For a more comprehensive enhancement, some patients also combine liposuction with nonsurgical treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic, dermal fillers or skin-rejuvenation services.

Featured Surgeon

Meet Dr. Corey Harkins

A Georgia native who has cared for patients at Plastic Surgery Center of the South since 2014, Dr. Harkins is known for his approachable nature, meticulous technique and commitment to natural, confident results.

His patient-centered approach emphasizes careful evaluation and treatment planning so liposuction enhances overall proportion rather than focusing on isolated measurements alone.

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Different Anatomical Goals

Liposuction vs. tummy tuck

Liposuction and tummy tuck surgery can both improve the midsection, but they address different concerns and are sometimes combined.

Liposuction

Reduces localized fat

Best suited to specific fat deposits when the overlying skin has adequate elasticity. Liposuction does not remove a significant amount of loose skin or repair separated abdominal muscles.

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Tummy Tuck

Tightens skin and abdominal tissues

Removes excess abdominal skin and can repair damaged or separated muscles after pregnancy or significant weight loss. Liposuction may be added to sculpt the hips and waist.

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Before & After Liposuction Abdominal liposuction result from Plastic Surgery Center of the South.
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Tummy Tuck + Liposuction Combined abdominal contouring result from Plastic Surgery Center of the South.
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Healing & Aftercare

How long does it take to recover from liposuction?

Return to work or school can range from a few days to several weeks depending on the extent of surgery. Avoid strenuous activity until your surgeon clears you to resume it.

First Few Days Drainage, stiffness, soreness, swelling and bruising can occur as tumescent fluid leaves the treated areas.
Within 1 Week Fine sutures are generally removed within approximately one week.
First Few Weeks A snug compression garment helps manage swelling and supports the skin as it adapts to new contours.
Individual Timing Work, school and exercise timelines depend on treatment extent and your surgeon’s instructions.

Stock Up on Towels

Some drainage from the small incisions is normal during the first few days as tumescent fluid is eliminated.

Have Two Garments

A second compression garment lets you keep treated areas supported while the other garment is being washed.

Expect Temporary Firmness

Treated areas may initially feel numb or firm. The tissues gradually soften as healing progresses.

Begin Light Walking as Directed

Getting up and walking as soon as your care team recommends helps reduce swelling and lower the risk of blood clots. This is especially important when liposuction is combined with a procedure such as tummy tuck surgery.

Patient Safety

How safe is liposuction?

Safety depends on patient health, surgeon training, treatment extent and the amount of fat removed.

Like all surgical procedures, liposuction involves risk. Complication risk is associated with factors such as the amount of fat removed and the surgeon’s skill and specific training. Skin-surface irregularities are among the more common concerns; pigmentation changes, numbness and asymmetry may also occur.

If large-volume liposuction greater than 5,000 cc is performed, overnight monitoring with IV fluids and medication may be recommended. At Plastic Surgery Center of the South, patient safety is the highest priority.

Maintaining Your Contours

Your liposuction results

Liposuction is an effective technique for improving body contour with minimal scars. Removed fat cells do not grow back, but remaining fat cells can enlarge with future weight gain. If weight is gained, it may be distributed more uniformly throughout the body rather than appearing only in former bulges.

A healthy lifestyle helps maintain smoother contours. Many patients feel more comfortable in a wider range of clothing and more confident with their enhanced proportions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Liposuction FAQs

How is liposuction performed?

Dr. Harkins makes small incisions near the unwanted fat and injects a tumescent solution containing saline, lidocaine and epinephrine. He then inserts a thin suctioning tube called a cannula to remove fat before closing the incisions with fine sutures and applying a compression garment.

What type of anesthesia is used?

Liposuction is typically performed using general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation, sometimes called “awake” liposuction. The appropriate approach depends on the treatment plan.

Will the fat come back after liposuction?

Removed fat cells cannot grow back. Remaining fat cells can enlarge with weight gain, so regular exercise, balanced nutrition and weight stability help maintain your contours.

How many areas can be treated in one surgery?

Dr. Harkins can treat multiple areas, but the safe number depends on your health, the size of each area and the overall fat-removal goal. More extensive treatment may need to be staged.

Can liposuction be used on the face?

Yes. Liposuction may sculpt the jawline and neck or reduce a double chin and is sometimes incorporated into facelift or neck lift surgery.

Can liposuction and fat transfer be performed together?

Yes. Fat transfer uses fat removed by liposuction from one area to enhance another area, such as the breasts or buttocks.

Does liposuction treat cellulite?

Liposuction improves body contours but does not target the fibrous bands that cause cellulite, so cellulite may not change significantly after surgery.

Personalized Body Contouring

Discover what liposuction can do for your contours

Meet privately with Dr. Corey Harkins in Marietta to discuss your trouble spots, candidacy, procedure options and recovery.

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Individual recommendations, recovery, scarring and results vary. This information is educational and does not replace a consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.