San Jose Morgan Hill High-definition liposuction, sometimes called high-def lipo or HD lipo, is a body contouring procedure that removes localized fat to create more visible definition. At Illuminate Plastic Surgery, we offer high-definition liposuction in San Jose and Palo Alto for patients who are near a stable goal weight but have stubborn areas that have not responded to diet and exercise. Unlike weight-loss surgery, the procedure is intended to refine body contours and highlight underlying anatomy. Traditional liposuction also removes unwanted fat, while high-definition techniques place greater emphasis on precise sculpting around natural muscle contours.
TREATMENT TIME
1–4 Hours
PATIENT DOWNTIME
1 Week
TREATMENT SERIES
1
PROCEDURE TYPE
Office
Illuminate offers two energy-assisted approaches for high-definition liposuction: SmartLipo and VASER Lipo. SmartLipo uses laser energy to help liquefy targeted fat, while VASER Lipo uses ultrasound energy to help loosen fat before it is removed with a cannula. These technologies can help the surgeon work precisely around natural muscle contours. The technique selected depends on the treatment area, tissue characteristics, and your goals.
Your anesthesia plan will depend on the number and size of the areas being treated. Through small incisions, Dr. Boudreault uses the selected energy-assisted technology to help loosen or liquefy targeted fat before removing it with a cannula and refining the surrounding contours. Treatment typically takes one to four hours, depending on the extent of your personalized surgical plan.
Recovery after high-definition liposuction varies with the number and size of the areas treated. Swelling, bruising, and discomfort are common at first, and you may be asked to wear a compression garment to support healing. Many patients can gradually resume routine activities within several days, while exercise and more strenuous activity may need to wait several weeks. Dr. Boudreault will provide instructions based on your procedure and progress.
You may notice an early change in contour after surgery, but swelling can temporarily obscure the final result. Definition typically becomes clearer as swelling subsides over the following weeks and months. Results vary with anatomy, the areas treated, and the technique used, and maintaining a stable weight can help preserve your contour. If SmartLipo or VASER Lipo may be right for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. David Boudreault at our San Jose or Palo Alto office.
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