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Cosmetic Surgery

Hi-Def Liposuction

Dr. Steffen brought hi-def lipo to central Missouri in 2018.

When exercise isn’t enough

Sometimes healthy diet, exercise, and supplementation are not enough to achieve the muscular definition or hourglass figure a patient desires. Among other areas, this is particularly true of the abdominals.

In a few hours, hi-def liposuction can help highlight the hours spent in the gym. The achievable results are a partnership between the patient’s healthy lifestyle and the surgeon’s ability to sculpt stubborn fat.

What to expect

The goal of hi-def liposuction is to sculpt and contour the patient to meet his or her goals. Common target areas include the waist, abdomen, flanks, back, arms, thighs, and chest. Harvested fat can often be processed and reinjected into the face, breasts, or bottom where appropriate.

Coverage

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons considers this a cosmetic procedure and it is not covered by insurance.


Insurance & coverage

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons considers this a cosmetic procedure. It is not typically covered by insurance. Pricing is discussed transparently at consultation.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about hi-def liposuction.

How is hi-def liposuction different from regular liposuction? +

Hi-def liposuction uses Vaser ultrasound to precisely sculpt and define the underlying muscle anatomy — abs, pecs, obliques. Standard liposuction removes volume but does not create definition. Dr. Steffen brought hi-def lipo to central Missouri in 2018 and uses it to enhance the hours patients spend in the gym.

Am I a candidate for hi-def liposuction? +

The best candidates are near their ideal weight, exercise regularly, and have stubborn areas that diet and exercise have not fully shaped. Hi-def is a partnership between your healthy lifestyle and the surgeon's ability to sculpt stubborn fat — it is not a weight-loss tool.

What is recovery like after liposuction? +

Most patients return to desk work in a few days to a week. A compression garment is worn for several weeks. Final definition reveals itself over three to six months as swelling resolves.

Can the harvested fat be used elsewhere? +

Yes. Fat removed during liposuction is often processed and reinjected into the face, breasts, or bottom as a living graft, depending on your goals. This is the basis of natural breast augmentation and BBL.

Is liposuction covered by insurance? +

Liposuction is considered a cosmetic procedure and is not covered by insurance.

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