Liposuction

As one of Florida’s top board-certified female plastic surgeons, Dr. Dana Goldberg has helped hundreds of patients achieve a slimmer, more sculpted silhouette through liposuction. Whether you’re frustrated by stubborn fat that won’t respond to diet and exercise, or you’re looking to refine your contours after significant weight loss, liposuction at our Jupiter, Florida practice is customized to your body and your goals.

It’s common to have areas of your body that you’re uncomfortable with. Exercise can be frustrating if there are certain areas of fat that just won’t disappear even when you are at a healthy weight. If you find yourself constantly focusing on problem areas and pinching the fat wishing it would just go away, liposuction may be a great option for results that might not otherwise be achievable with diet and excersize alone.

• Some want to slim and contour the abdomen, flanks, or thighs
• Some want to eliminate stubborn fat that diet and exercise haven’t touched
• Some want to improve their proportions for clothing to fit better
• Some want to refine their results after weight loss with GLP-1 medications like Ozempic
• Some want to combine liposuction with a tummy tuck, arm lift, or thigh lift for a more comprehensive transformation

For the vast majority of patients who are good candidates for liposuction, the traditional method of liposuction performed by suctioning out pockets of fat is best for creating the patient’s desired outcome. While there are many devices used by plastic surgeons performing liposuction surgery, such as laser, ultrasound, and water jet technology, the primary difference between these devices the amount of effort required by the surgeon to break up the patients fat cells before they are removed.

In our office, VASER ultrasound is used to assist in breaking up fat before it is removed. The probe is inserted into the areas of fat, and the tip vibrates at around 40,000 beats per minute. This causes the fat to separate from the surrounding nerves and connective tissue. Fat removal is more precise and more even, which allows for body sculpting in appropriate patients. It also reduces the amount of trauma to soft tissues which leads to less swelling and faster results.

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Liposuction Before & After
Individual results from procedures cannot be guaranteed, and may vary between patients.

AYON Body Contouring System: The Future of Liposuction, All in One Platform

At Dr. Dana MD, we are proud to offer the AYON Body Contouring System™ by Apyx Medical — the first FDA-cleared all-in-one platform for the aesthetic surgical suite, and one of the most significant advances in body contouring technology in years.

AYON was surgeon-designed to bring everything needed for a comprehensive body contouring procedure into a single, integrated system. Rather than switching between multiple devices during surgery, Dr. Goldberg can now seamlessly move between fat removal, precision contouring, skin tightening with Renuvion, and electrosurgical capabilities — all within one platform, all in the same procedure.

What makes AYON different:

• Ultrasound-assisted liposuction for precise, even fat removal with less trauma to surrounding tissue
• Power liposuction using a reciprocating cannula to enhance fat removal with less manual effort, now FDA-cleared as of May 2026
• Renuvion helium plasma skin tightening integrated directly into the same system — no second device needed
• LIFT™ Technology for real-time energy adjustments during the procedure, allowing Dr. Goldberg to fine-tune treatment to your anatomy as she works
• Closed-loop contouring and electrocoagulation for comprehensive tissue management throughout the case

In practical terms for patients, this means a more streamlined procedure, more consistent results, and the ability to address fat removal and skin laxity in the same session with greater precision than was previously possible.

AYON is particularly well-suited for patients who:

• Want the most thorough body contouring outcome available
• Have some degree of skin laxity alongside their fat concerns — especially common after weight loss with GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or Wegovy
• Want to combine liposuction and Renuvion skin tightening without adding significant time or complexity to the procedure
• Are looking for a surgical team using the latest, most advanced technology available

The AYON system builds on Apyx Medical’s decades of expertise with Renuvion — a technology supported by more than 90 clinical documents — and represents the natural next step for practices committed to delivering the best possible outcomes. Dr. Goldberg was among the early adopters of this platform, and her patients are already benefiting from what this technology makes possible.

Contrary to the popular misconception, the fat that is removed during liposuction will never come back. The amount of fat on your body is determined by two factors – how many fat cells you have and how big they are. The number of fat cells in each area is determined early on by genetics and your weight as a child. When you gain weight as an adult, your fat cells get larger, but you don’t form any new ones.

If your body has more fat cells in one particular area, that becomes a “problem area” for you. Liposuction permanently removes fat cells from selected areas. While your body can still make the few remaining fat cells larger, it will not create new ones. Despite the misconception that “liposuction makes you gain weight in other places”, it’s much more common that you just don’t recognize that you are gaining weight because your “problem area” is smaller and no longer subconsiously alerting you to small amounts of weight gain.

Liposuction is not a substitute for losing weight because it’s not safe to remove very large amounts of fat during a liposuction procedure, and it can’t remove fat inside the abdomen or muscles (which also contribute to how an area looks). However, it’s perfect for contouring parts of the body and for removing a particular area of fat that just won’t go away.

What about SmartLipo and Lipodissolve?

Smart Lipo claims to remove fat by dissolving it with a laser. Like all new things, there is a lot of media and publicity, but there aren’t any rigorous scientific studies that show that it’s better or safer than any other approach to liposuction. Most of the individuals offering alternate approaches to liposuction are not Plastic Surgeons but a mix of Family Physicians, Gynecologist, or Internal Medicine doctors, many of whom have received only a few days of training at a weekend course.

Lipodissolve uses a chemical to dissolve fat. This process is not approved by the FDA, and since it only works on about a quarter size area, it requires hundreds of injections to introduce the chemical to all the areas being treated. There is a good chance that the fat will dissolve unevenly or not work at all, so Dr. Dana doesn’t offer Lipodissolve. It should also be toward the last of your Palm Beach liposuction options.

How is Liposuction performed?:

The procedure involves making tiny incisions (less than a half inch) in about two or three places for each area where the liposuction will be performed. Usually these are hidden by your underwear or in natural creases on the body. Then, IV fluid that is mixed with medications is introduced through a small tube under the skin to numb the area and to reduce bleeding. This numbs everything so that you can have the surgery while you are wide-awake, and it dramatically reduces bleeding and bruising. This is only possible for small areas of liposuction though.

The next step is to use our ulstrasonic Vaser to liquefy the fat and detatch it from connective tissue and blood vessels. It’s kind of like shaking grapes off a vine. This makes it easier to suction without traumatizing tissue and leads to less bruising and more even fat removal. The liposuction cannula is then inserted to suction out the fat. This is done very carefully to ensure that the fat is removed evenly and the body is contoured for the best shape. Aggressive liposuction involves removing fat from below the superficical connective tissue layer as well as above. This can get more notiecable results, including “etching”, but it can also lead to more complications with irregularities, skin indentions, and an “operated on” look.

When the liposuction procedure is complete, you will have dressings over the incisions as well as a compression garment.

Expected Recovery from liposuction:

For a day or two after surgery, there will be seepage of pink fluid from the incisions. That’s the fluid that was put in to do the liposuction combined with a small amount of blood, and it’s completely normal after surgery. Be sure to keep gauze over these areas as instructed. You may want to use extra towels or even trash bags to cover your car seats and your furniture.

Pain: Most people stay numb for 8-12 hours after surgery. The amount of pain you will experience depends on how much fat is removed and in how many areas. For example, a small amount of fat (i.e.: a soft drink can) removed from one areas will probably cause very little pain and allow return to work in a few days.

If you have more areas worked on or a larger amount of fat removed (i.e.: a two liter bottle), you will feel more pain. Soreness can last for two to three weeks after liposuction. There are several other after-effects to keep in mind:

Bruising after Liposuction: A small amount of bruising can be expected, and the amount varies with the amount of liposuction. It lasts 7-10 days.

Swelling after Liposuction: is completely normal and is part of the healing process. You will need to wear a compression garment for about six weeks, during which the swelling will slowly improve. You will see pretty big changes in about 3 weeks, but it can take up to 6 months for the contour and appearance of skin to reflect your final result.

After liposuction in Florida, you may be able to return back to work in just a few days, but again, it depends on the amount of fat removed, the number of areas that are worked on, and if you combine liposuction with any other surgery.

Risks of Liposuction:

Bleeding after Palm Beach Liposuction: Bruising is common after liposuction, and the fluid draining out of the incisions always looks pink or red the first day or two. Very rarely, bleeding may be more serious.

Contour Problems with Palm Liposuction: The most common complication after liposuction in Florida is a small firm or uneven area. Most of the time, it goes away in a few months on its own or with massaging. If it doesn’t, you may need further liposuction or less commonly, fat transfer.

Blood Clots after Palm Beach Liposuction: With large amounts of liposuction you are at risk of developing blood clots in the veins in your leg. These can cause swelling in the leg and can sometimes move to the lungs and where they can be fatal. This complication is rare, and I follow every precaution to ensure that the risk is as low as possible.

Renuvion

Lymphatic massage

Do I need a tummy-tuck or liposuction?

Liposuction works if you have fairly tight skin and just want to be thinner or get rid of fat. A tummy tuck is a better option if you want to remove extra skin and stretch marks between your belly button and your groin, tighten the muscles, and shape the belly into an hourglass. The same concept applied for thigh lift and arm lift. Sometimes what people are pinching between their hands and thinking of as fat is actually extra skin. This has become increasingly common after successful weight loss with GLP-1 medications like Ozempic.

For some patients liposuction in Florida is combined with a tummy tuck will give the best results. I can determine which is best for you at a consultation, where I will be happy to discuss the cost of liposuction.

How Much Does Liposuction Cost?

The cost of liposuction in Florida depends on the number of areas treated, the volume of fat removed, whether Renuvion or other add-ons are included, and whether liposuction is combined with another procedure. Dr. Goldberg’s team will provide a personalized cost estimate at your consultation.

We offer financing through CareCredit® and Alphaeon for qualified patients. Learn more about procedure financing.