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Liposuction in Baltimore, MD

Introduction to Liposuction in Baltimore, MD

Target Stubborn Fat & Refine Your Shape

Men and women in Baltimore may struggle with stubborn pockets of fat that remain despite maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise. Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure designed to remove these localized fat deposits and contour areas of the body that may not respond to traditional weight-loss efforts. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 349,728 liposuction procedures were performed in the United States in 2024.¹ Other research has reported a 124% increase in liposuction procedures from 1997 to 2015.²

At his aesthetic surgery practice in Owings Mills, Maryland, double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Steven J. Rottman uses advanced liposuction techniques to help Baltimore-area patients refine their body contours and address stubborn fat with a treatment plan tailored to their anatomy and aesthetic goals.

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What is Liposuction?

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to remove excess fat and contour areas with localized fat deposits that resist diet and exercise. During the procedure, a slender tube known as a cannula is used to dislodge excess fat deposits before they are removed from areas such as the thighs, abdomen, hips, flanks, upper arms, buttocks, male chest, or neck. The extracted fat may be discarded or preserved for use in a fat transfer procedure.

Liposuction can be performed as a standalone treatment or combined with other cosmetic procedures to refine the body’s shape and contours further. While it can effectively treat stubborn fat deposits, liposuction is a body-contouring procedure rather than a weight-loss solution. Dr. Rottman customizes the treatment based on each patient’s anatomy, areas of concern, and aesthetic goals.

Liposculpture

Liposculpture is a body contouring approach that uses strategic fat removal to create greater definition in targeted areas. Rather than focusing only on reducing localized fat deposits, Dr. Rottman can contour fat around the underlying anatomy to enhance shape, proportion, and definition.

Liposculpture may be used in areas such as the abdomen, obliques, chest, and other parts of the body where greater definition is desired. By selectively removing unwanted fat, the procedure can make the underlying contours and muscle definition more visible. The best approach depends on your anatomy, existing fat distribution, and body-contouring goals.

Liposuction Treatment Areas

Liposuction in Maryland can be used to address stubborn fat deposits in many common problem areas, including:

  • Back
  • Bra line and bra rolls
  • Thighs, including outer thigh (a.k.a. “saddle bags”)
  • Hips
  • Upper arms
  • Buttocks
  • Flanks
  • Abdomen

Liposuction removes localized fat but does not directly treat cellulite, loose skin, or significant skin laxity. Patients who need to remove excess skin or address other concerns in addition to stubborn fat may benefit from combining liposuction with another procedure, such as a tummy tuck, breast reduction, or breast augmentation.

Combining My Liposuction with Other Procedures

Liposuction is highly customizable and can be performed on multiple areas of the body. For patients who want to address concerns beyond localized fat, Dr. Rottman may combine liposuction with another procedure as part of a personalized body contouring plan.

Women with large or heavy breasts may choose breast reduction to remove excess breast tissue, fat, and skin while improving breast proportion and relieving physical discomfort. Liposuction may be incorporated into the surgical plan to contour surrounding areas and create a smoother transition between the breasts and nearby body contours.

What Sets Dr. Rottman Apart as the Premier Liposuction Practice in Baltimore?

  • Recognized Surgical Expertise: Dr. Rottman was selected as a Top Doctor for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Body Contouring, and Breast Plastic Surgery by Baltimore Magazine from 2015 through 2023.
  • Double Board-Certified Credentials: Dr. Rottman is certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and the American Board of Surgery (ABS). He is also a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
  • Extensive Surgical Training: Dr. Rottman completed a general surgery residency at Hahnemann University Hospital and trained in plastic surgery at UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson.
  • Academic Experience: He previously served as an assistant professor at Georgetown University Hospital.
  • Individualized Body Contouring: Dr. Rottman uses conventional and advanced liposuction techniques based on each patient’s anatomy, treatment areas, and body contouring goals.

Liposuction

Quick Facts

Surgery Time:

1-2 hours

Price:

At least $4,000-$12,000 (For an accurate cost, please ask during your consultation).

Recovery:

Several weeks to return to normal activities after most of the swelling has subsided

Results:

3-6 months until you can enjoy your final results

Am I a Candidate for Liposuction?

Liposuction may be appropriate for men and women with localized fat deposits that remain despite a healthy diet and regular exercise. A good candidate is generally at or near their ideal weight, has relatively firm skin with good elasticity, and wants to improve specific areas of stubborn fat rather than achieve significant weight loss. Every patient has different anatomy and body contouring goals, so Dr. Rottman will evaluate your areas of concern, skin quality, overall health, and expectations before determining whether liposuction is appropriate for you.

  • Generally, good candidates for liposuction:
  • Are in good overall health.
  • Are at or near a stable, healthy weight.
  • Have localized areas of stubborn fat that have not responded as desired to diet and exercise.
  • Have good skin elasticity in the areas being treated.
  • Understand that liposuction is intended for body contouring rather than significant weight loss.
  • Have realistic expectations about the procedure and results.
  • Have a BMI of 32 or less.

What Are the Benefits of Liposuction?

Liposuction removes stubborn fat from localized areas and can improve body contours when those areas have not responded as desired to diet and exercise. Depending on your treatment plan, potential benefits may include:

  • Removing stubborn fat deposits from targeted areas of the body.
  • Improving the shape, definition, and proportion of treated areas.
  • Treating multiple areas during the same procedure when appropriate.
  • Contouring areas such as the abdomen, hips, flanks, thighs, upper arms, and neck.
  • Using small, strategically placed incisions for fat removal.
  • Creating more balanced, natural-looking body contours.
  • Providing long-lasting fat reduction when a stable weight and healthy lifestyle support results.
  • Combining liposuction with other body contouring procedures to address additional concerns.
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What Can I Expect During My Consultation for Liposuction?

Your liposuction consultation with Dr. Rottman is an opportunity to discuss your concerns, identify the areas you would like to contour, and determine whether liposuction is appropriate for your goals. During your consultation, Dr. Rottman may:

  • Discuss your aesthetic goals and the areas you would like to treat.
  • Review your medical history, current medications, and overall health.
  • Evaluate factors such as fat distribution, skin elasticity, and the amount of localized fat in the treatment areas.
  • Discuss your diet, exercise habits, and the importance of maintaining a stable weight after liposuction.
  • Explain the liposuction technique that may be appropriate for your procedure.
  • Determine whether liposuction alone or a combination of procedures may better address your concerns.
  • Develop a personalized treatment plan and provide instructions for preparing for surgery and recovery.

5 Steps to Prepare for

My Liposuction with Dr. Rottman

Before your procedure, Dr. Rottman will provide instructions based on your health, treatment areas, and surgical plan. Depending on the extent of your liposuction, blood work or medical clearance may also be required. Your preparation instructions may include:

  • Complete any recommended laboratory testing or medical clearances before surgery.
  • Follow Dr. Rottman’s instructions regarding medications and supplements that may need to be temporarily discontinued.
  • Stop smoking and avoid nicotine products as directed, since nicotine can interfere with healing.
  • Arrange for someone to drive you home after surgery and assist you during the early stages of recovery.
  • Prepare a comfortable recovery area at home and have any prescribed medications and necessary supplies ready before your procedure.

What to Expect On the Day of Liposuction Surgery

Depending on the extent of your procedure and treatment areas, liposuction may be performed using local anesthesia or general anesthesia. Once anesthesia is administered, Dr. Rottman begins by making a small incision in each treatment area, as needed, to access the underlying fat.

Different body contouring techniques may be used depending on the treatment plan. The tumescent technique involves introducing a specialized fluid into the treatment area before fat removal to help facilitate the procedure. Tumescent liposuction involves introducing a specialized fluid into the treatment area before fat removal to help facilitate the procedure. Other approaches may use additional technology to help loosen and remove fat. Dr. Rottman will explain the technique recommended for your procedure during your consultation, based on the areas being treated and your body-contouring goals.

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What Can I Expect During Recovery from Liposuction?

Your Guide to Post-Liposuction Care

Following liposuction, it is normal to experience swelling, bruising, fluid retention, and some discomfort in the treated areas. You may be instructed to wear a compression garment to help reduce swelling and support the tissues as they heal. Depending on the extent of the procedure and areas treated, most patients can return to work and other light activities within a few days to a week.

You may notice an improvement in your body contours soon after surgery, although swelling can temporarily obscure your results. Your shape will continue to become more defined over the following weeks and months as swelling subsides, with final results generally becoming apparent within approximately three to six months.

Liposuction requires small incisions, which Dr. Rottman strategically places to help make resulting scars as discreet as possible. Maintaining a stable weight through a healthy diet and regular exercise can help preserve your body contouring results over the long term.

8 Tips for Your

Liposuction Recovery

Following your postoperative instructions and allowing your body adequate time to heal can support a smoother liposuction recovery. Some important recovery tips include:

1.

Follow Your Postoperative Instructions: Carefully follow Dr. Rottman’s guidance for medications, incision care, activity, and other aspects of your recovery.

2.

Wear Your Compression Garment: Use your compression garment as directed to help control swelling and support the treated areas as they heal.

3.

Give Your Body Time to Rest: Avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting during the early stages of recovery.

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Manage Discomfort as Directed: Take prescribed or recommended medications according to your postoperative instructions.

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Care for Your Incisions: Keep your incisions clean and follow Dr. Rottman’s instructions for wound and scar care.

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Avoid Smoking and Alcohol: These can interfere with the healing process and should be avoided as directed.

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Return to Activity Gradually: Light walking may be encouraged early in recovery, but wait for Dr. Rottman’s clearance before resuming strenuous exercise.

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Attend Follow-Up Appointments: Keep your scheduled visits so Dr. Rottman can monitor your healing and address any questions or concerns.

Liposuction Results

The fat cells removed during liposuction are permanently eliminated from the treated areas. However, liposuction does not prevent future weight gain, and remaining fat cells can increase in size if your weight changes after surgery.

You may notice an improvement in your body contours soon after liposuction, but swelling will gradually resolve over the following weeks and months. Final results typically become more apparent within approximately three to six months as the treated areas settle into their new contours.

Maintaining a stable weight through regular exercise, a balanced diet, and other healthy lifestyle habits can help preserve your liposuction results over the long term.

What is the Cost of Liposuction in Baltimore?

Liposuction cost in Baltimore typically ranges from approximately $4,000 to $12,000, with the total price varying based on the number and size of treatment areas, the extent of fat removal, and whether liposuction is combined with another procedure.

Most cosmetic liposuction procedures are not covered by health insurance. Rottman Plastic Surgery works with CareCredit® and Alphaeon Credit® to offer financing options for qualified patients. To learn more about available payment options, please visit our financing page.

Liposuction Vs. Tummy Tucks

Liposuction and tummy tuck surgery can both improve abdominal contours, but they address different concerns. Liposuction removes localized fat deposits through small incisions and can be performed on the abdomen as well as other areas of the body. It does not remove significant amounts of loose skin or repair weakened or separated abdominal muscles.

A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is specifically designed to reshape the abdominal area. During the procedure, excess abdominal skin is removed, and weakened or separated abdominal muscles may be tightened when appropriate. Liposuction may also be incorporated into a tummy tuck to remove stubborn fat and further refine the surrounding contours.

The procedures also differ in their surgical approach, anesthesia requirements, and recovery. The type of anesthesia used for liposuction depends on the extent of treatment and your surgical plan, while tummy tuck surgery is generally performed under general anesthesia. Recovery also varies depending on the procedures performed and the individual patient.

If your primary concern is localized abdominal fat and you have good skin elasticity, liposuction may be appropriate. If you also have significant loose skin or weakened abdominal muscles, a tummy tuck may better address those concerns. Dr. Rottman can evaluate your anatomy and goals to determine whether liposuction, tummy tuck surgery, or a combination of both is appropriate for you.

Why Choose Dr. Rottman?

Liposuction requires more than simply removing unwanted fat. Careful treatment planning is important for creating smooth, balanced contours that complement the patient’s natural proportions. Dr. Steven J. Rottman brings extensive experience in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery to each procedure, customizing liposuction to the patient’s anatomy, fat distribution, skin quality, treatment areas, and body-contouring goals.

Dr. Rottman is also known for his caring, personalized approach throughout the surgical process. More than 300 five-star Google reviews reflect the experiences of patients who have worked with him for plastic surgery and body contouring procedures in Baltimore.

Liposuction FAQ’S

Sources

  • ASPS & Hollenbeck, S. (2024). 2024 Procedural Statistics release. In ASPS Procedural Statistics Release (pp. 3–5) [Report]. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/news/statistics/2024/plastic-surgery-statistics-report-2024.pdf
  • Clinic, C. (2026c, March 12). Cosmetic and noncosmetic indications for liposuction. Cleveland Clinic. https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/cosmetic-and-noncosmetic-indications-for-liposuction

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  • “Dr. Rottman did an explant with capsulectomy and a lift on me. I am in my 40s and I have never been happier with the way I look and feel now. I had immediate relief from BII symptoms. Dr. Rottman’s staff are amazing- very responsive. To my fellow women with BII, I fully recommend Dr. Rottman.”

  • “I came to Dr. Rottman to have a Mommy Makeover. He completely changed my life. I am so happy with my results!”

  • “Excellent Surgeon and skilled injector who truly cares about all his patients. My results always have met or exceeded my expectations and his advice has always been great. I recommend him to all my friends!”

  • “I had a fabulous experience with Dr. Rottman and his staff. They were knowledgeable, kind, honest and made me feel extremely comfortable at each appointment. l’d highly recommend Dr. Rottman.”

  • “Dr Rottman and his staff were professional, spent time to answer questions and did not make you feel rushed for the next client. Results were amazing and lasted longer than I expected. Well worth the money.”

  • “I got a breast reduction and a lift two and a half weeks ago and my results are already amazing! This surgery was SERIOUSLY a breeze – Dr. Rottman is amazing at his job and I’m so happy I chose him as my plastic surgeon. He also has been so personable and is available to answer any of my questions literally 24/7. I highly recommend him!”

  • “I have no words to describe my happiness! Was a dream come true, was sure I chose the best doctor and his staff, all very responsible, safe, attentive, and very professional. The result was better than I imagined. Doctor Steven is the best! Thank you very much!”

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If you’re considering liposuction in Baltimore, schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Steven J. Rottman at Rottman Plastic Surgery in Owings Mills. Dr. Rottman will evaluate your areas of concern, skin quality, fat distribution, and body contouring goals to determine whether liposuction alone or a combined procedure may be appropriate for you.

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