New Look New Life has dedicated itself to providing safe and beautiful aesthetic results to our New York-based and out-of-town patients. In the privacy and safety of our certified operating room, Dr. Claudia Kim personalizes each treatment to the patient. We offer round-the-clock access and care so that no patient ever feels like they are alone in this process.

Liposuction is performed on men to reduce stubborn fat and provide a more toned, masculine appearance to the:

• Abdomen

• Flanks (Love Handles)

• Chest

• Back

• Thighs

• Knees

• Ankles

• Buttocks

• Arms

• Neck (under the chin)

Liposuction is often desired by men who struggle with stubborn areas of fat and are hoping to achieve a sculpted, athletic body contour. Ideal candidates for this procedure do not smoke, are in good overall health, and have realistic expectations of their results.

Liposuction is appropriate for healthy individuals who wish to improve their body contours. While this surgery can offer significant benefits to any of its candidates, the best results are often seen in patients who are close to their ideal weight. Approved patients with a higher BMI may be required to undergo a series of carefully crafted liposuction treatments.

Your consultation is essential to a successful liposuction treatment. During this meeting, Dr. Claudia Kim will:

• Discuss your goals for your liposuction

• Take your measurements and photos

• Determine which areas are appropriate for fat removal

• Recommend combination procedures, if necessary

• Develop a customized surgical plan

If you think you may be a candidate for liposuction, contact New Look New Life by calling (212)-830-6830 or book your consultation online.

Liposuction is a highly nuanced and customizable procedure. Dr. Claudia Kim will work closely with you to design a liposuction treatment that will safely and effectively achieve your cosmetic goals.

Liposuction is an outpatient procedure that usually takes between one and one-and-a-half hours to complete. This time allotment may be higher if there are multiple treatment areas or if your liposuction is being performed in combination with another surgical procedure. Depending on the techniques chosen, your liposuction will be performed under local or general anesthesia.

Tumescent liposuction, or traditional liposuction, involves the injection of a tumescent fluid that causes the fat cells to swell and become firm. This allows the fat cells to be more easily dislodged and removed during the treatment. Once detached from the tissue walls, the cells are carefully suctioned out through a narrow tube (known as a cannula) that is inserted through small incisions near the treatment site.

Tickle Lipo, also known as lunchtime liposuction or power-assisted liposuction, is a less invasive fat removal technique that can be accomplished in a shorter amount of time using only local anesthesia. This variation quickly eliminates fat in targeted areas.

Nicknamed for the tickling sensation it creates, this procedure uses an oscillating (vibrating) cannula to break up the fat cells before they are removed. This step minimizes trauma to the surrounding tissue, allowing for a nearly pain-free treatment. Patients can return to work and their day-to-day activities almost immediately following a Tickle Lipo treatment, and results may start to show sooner.

Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures for men, as it provides more sculpted, masculine contours. By removing excess fat from the love handles, abdomen, thighs, buttocks, and chest, liposuction enables men to achieve gym-like tone and muscle definition while only taking them out of their usual routines for one short week.

Dr. Claudia Kim is well-versed in the nuances between the male and female physique and understands exactly how liposuction must be adapted for a male patient to maintain a broad, masculine shape.

Liposuction often provides significant benefits as a standalone procedure. However, it can easily be combined with other procedures for a full-torso transformation. Depending on your needs, you can combine liposuction with a Male Tummy Tuck or Gynecomastia Surgery (Male Breast Reduction).

Alternatively, men who undergo liposuction may choose to use the harvested fat to add volume and athletic shape to other areas, such as the buttocks or chest, through a Male BBL or Pec Implants. Dr. Claudia Kim will discuss all safe combination options during your consultation.

While Liposuction is the gold standard for permanently removing stubborn pockets of fat, it is not designed to tighten the overlying skin. If you have mild to moderate skin laxity, removing fat can sometimes leave the treated area looking slightly loose or deflated. By pairing your liposuction with a Renuvion® treatment, Dr. Claudia Kim can actively shrink and tighten the skin from the inside out using advanced radiofrequency and helium plasma energy. This dynamic combination ensures your newly sculpted contours look incredibly smooth, firm, and natural.

Following your liposuction surgery, your incisions will be covered with small bandages, and your treatment areas will be wrapped with compression garments. These garments help reduce post-operative swelling by promoting blood circulation.

Patients who undergo Tickle Lipo can return to work and their regular routines soon after their treatment. Patients who undergo traditional liposuction may require a few additional days to recover. Regardless, all liposuction patients should refrain from strenuous activity for at least seven to 10 days. Dr. Claudia Kim provides all of her patients with her cell phone number so she can be reached at any time during the recovery.

Liposuction is performed under anesthesia to prevent any pain during or immediately following the procedure. Bruising and swelling are common following a liposuction treatment, which may contribute to some post-surgical soreness. Any discomfort can easily be alleviated with prescribed pain medication or an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as TYLENOL®.

Your liposuction treatment requires tiny incisions to be made in the treatment area. While these incisions are small, they result in very minimal scarring. Dr. Claudia Kim places these scars in indiscreet places—such as the natural creases of the body—so they are nearly undetectable once healed.

Your liposuction treatment will be personalized to you depending on your physical needs and aesthetic desires. At New Look New Life, a Tickle Lipo treatment starts at $3,500, and a traditional liposuction treatment starts at $5,000. This amount may fluctuate significantly depending on the extent of fat removal, the number of treatment areas, combined surgical procedures, and facility fees. You can view our Pricing page to learn more.

You will be required to stop all tobacco use for at least two weeks before and after your surgery. Smoking inhibits blood flow, which can increase your chances of complications. You will also be asked to stop any blood-thinning medication or herbal supplements, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and NSAIDs.

Traditionally, the maximum amount of fat safely removed during a single liposuction treatment is five liters, which correlates to roughly 10 to 12 pounds. While this amount of fat removal may be appropriate for some individuals, it varies based on age, health, and BMI. You should discuss your specific options with Dr. Claudia Kim during your consultation.

Liposuction permanently removes fat cells, but it does not remove excess, hanging skin. If you have experienced significant weight loss and have moderate to severe skin laxity, a Male Tummy Tuck is required to surgically remove that excess skin and tighten the abdominal muscles.

Liposuction is very safe when performed by a skilled, board-certified cosmetic surgeon like Dr. Claudia Kim. Complications are uncommon but can include adverse reactions to anesthesia, infection, bleeding, blood clots, prolonged healing, or skin irregularities. You can vastly reduce your chances of complications by strictly following your post-operative instructions.

There is a common misconception that fat is moved from one area of the body to another during liposuction. This is not true. Liposuction permanently removes fat cells from the body. In cases of weight gain following a liposuction treatment, your remaining fat cells will grow in size. Because there are fewer fat cells in the treated area, new weight gain may simply be more noticeable in untreated areas first.

Yes! For men who are already active but have a stubborn layer of fat hiding their abdominal muscles, we offer specialized liposculpture. A procedure known as Abdominal Etching uses highly precise liposuction techniques (often using VASER technology) to carve out the natural lines of your abdominal muscles, giving you a chiseled, "washboard" appearance.

Absolutely. We believe that achieving the fit, masculine physique you've worked hard for should be accessible without financial stress. We offer convenient medical financing options through CareCredit®, Alphaeon Credit, Cherry, and PatientFi to assist you in paying for your body contouring. Review our Pricing & Financing information to learn how you can break your procedure down into manageable monthly payments.

Taking the first step toward a more sculpted torso is simple. Because liposuction results are highly individualized, we begin every journey with a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Claudia Kim. If you're ready to say goodbye to your love handles or belly fat for good, you can Book Now online or call our New York office directly at (212)-830-6830 to secure your preferred appointment time!