Liposuction Surgery, Before After Photos, Details
Liposuction is consistently one of the most-performed cosmetic surgical procedures in the United States — and for good reason. It targets and removes stubborn areas of fat that diet and exercise alone just won’t touch. It is a very versatile procedure that can be performed on almost any body part, making it highly customizable.
And in my practice, liposuction means something more. I perform it with my “Trifecta” approach: VASER ultrasound-assisted liposuction, MicroAire power-assisted liposuction, and Renuvion helium plasma skin tightening of the liposuction sites. I am the only plastic surgeon in the area offering all three together.
I’m Dr. Jason Petrungaro, a board certified Plastic Surgeon, and liposuction is one of the procedures I perform most — and one of the ones I’m proudest of. I completed many years of surgical training in all aspects of liposuction, and today I pair that foundation with the most advanced tools available: my “Trifecta” of VASER ultrasound-assisted liposuction, MicroAire power-assisted liposuction, and Renuvion helium plasma skin tightening of every liposuction site. I am the only plastic surgeon in our area offering all three together — and that combination is the difference between simply removing fat and truly sculpting the body. I listen to my patients, I respect their goals, and I will always go the extra mile to deliver the most beautiful results possible. And while you’re here: we were voted Best Cosmetic Surgery Center in Northwest Indiana in the Times Best of the Region three years running — 2024, 2025, and 2026.
If you are interested in liposuction and have questions or concerns, please feel free to call or text Doctor Jason Petrungaro at (219) 836-1163 or click to schedule a consultation online.
What is Liposuction?
Liposuction, also known as suction-assisted lipectomy, slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by surgically removing excess fat deposits, improving your body contours and proportion, and ultimately enhancing your self-image. Liposuction is performed by literally “sucking out” the fat of the target area, hence the term liposuction. Small incisions are made in the target area followed by the infusion of fluid containing local anesthetic and epinephrine (a.k.a. adrenaline). After this, a slender hollow cannula is advanced through the skin incisions and into the areas of fat. The liposuction machine continuously sucks out the actual fat tissue as the cannula is passed back and forth, allowing the area to immediately slim down and produce a thinner contour.
Who is a Candidate for Liposuction Surgery?
This procedure is for men or women who have localized areas of resistant fat deposits on their body that they cannot get rid of through diet and exercise. You are a good candidate for this procedure if:
It is important to realize that liposuction is not a weight loss surgery, it is a surgery designed to contour the body. Do not expect to lose a certain number of pounds after liposuction. It is not intended to and does NOT treat obesity; however, it can be a permanent solution to ridding your body of unsightly fat deposits in specific body areas that just won’t go away no matter how hard you work.
In addition, liposuction can be combined with breast augmentation surgery, breast lifts, and other procedures including a tummy tuck during a “Mommy Makeover.”
What areas can be treated using liposuction?
Liposuction Procedure
Liposuction is typically an outpatient procedure done in either a surgery center or in the doctor’s office. It can be done under general anesthesia or it can be done with just some mild sedation. Prior to surgery, Doctor Petrungaro will draw marks around the fatty areas on your body that he will target during the procedure. He will then make small skin incisions in strategic areas that will allow him to insert the liposuction cannulas. At this time “tumescent” fluid containing local anesthetic and epinephrine is injected into the area using a similar type of long cannula. This fluid helps numb the area and significantly reduce bleeding. Liposuction then begins using the liposuction cannula, which is inserted into the fatty area and passed back and forth multiple times, sucking out the fat. The area being treated will be examined multiple times during the procedure to make sure all the targeted fat has been removed, there are no uneven spots, and that the contour is smooth. Once the procedure is concluded, you will be placed into a compression garment designed for the body part treated. Once you have recovered, you are typically sent home with clinic follow up in a few days.
My Approach: the “Trifecta”
Not all liposuction is created equal, folks — and this is where my practice is different. Nearly every liposuction surgery I perform uses three advanced technologies together:
VASER ultrasound-assisted liposuction — ultrasound energy liquefies the fat before removal, which lets me target fat precisely while protecting the surrounding tissue. It is especially effective on dense, fibrous areas like the back.
MicroAire power-assisted liposuction — my state-of-the-art power-assisted system makes fat removal smoother and more controlled, which means finer sculpting and a better contour.
Renuvion helium plasma skin tightening — after the fat is removed, I tighten the skin at every liposuction site with Renuvion. This is the step most surgeons skip, and it is a big reason my patients get that smooth, firm finish instead of loose skin where the fat used to be.
I am the only plastic surgeon in the area offering all three together. Fat removed, body sculpted, skin tightened — in a single procedure.
Are you a Chicago resident seeking liposuction?
Petrungaro Plastic Surgery is close and worth the short drive — with free parking and an office that runs on time. We’ve been voted Best Cosmetic Surgery Center in Northwest Indiana in the Times Best of the Region for 2024, 2025, and 2026 — three years running.
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Request ConsultationLiposuction Recovery
Recovery from liposuction is relatively straightforward. Pain is well-controlled during the first week with oral prescription pain medications. Depending on the extent of the surgery and how many body parts treated, you will be required to stay home from work for 1-3 days. It is important to wear your compression garment at all times because it is designed to help reduce swelling and compress the skin back down onto the body in the area that was treated. You will notice results immediately after surgery, but it will take a few months for all of the swelling to subside and for your skin to contract and scar back down into place. As with all cosmetic procedures, it may take up to one full year to see the absolute final results.
Liposuction Results
Your new body contour and profile will continue to improve during the year following your surgery. It is important to adopt and maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle to insure that your results will last and that you love your new look for years to come.
What about the cost of Liposuction?
Here is what I tell every patient: I don’t quote liposuction pricing until I have examined you in person. That’s not me being difficult — it’s because the right plan depends on which areas we’re treating, how much fat is involved, and whether your skin needs the Renuvion tightening step. Two patients asking about “liposuction” can need completely different operations, and I won’t guess at your quote without seeing you.
When you come in for your consultation, you’ll get one all-inclusive written quote. It covers everything: my surgeon’s fee, the surgery center and anesthesia fees (surgery centers charge by the hour, so this depends on your operative time), and incidentals like your compression garment and 45-day complication insurance. You’ll pay surgeon’s fees and the surgery center fees separately, but you’ll know the complete number up front, in writing.
And every patient, every surgery, gets $500 off as my standing policy. We also work with third-party financing such as CareCredit and Cherry.
