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You don't need weeks of downtime to slim the spots diet and exercise won't touch. With liposuction in Norfolk, Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery will sculpt your dream curves and get you back to your routines in just 3-5 days.

Body contouring is our specialty, not an add-on service. As board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeons, Dr. Burton Sundin and Dr. Reps Sundin have 30+ years of combined experience helping patients like you look and feel their best.

They created our proprietary LITTLE Lipo® technique to slim your silhouette with no general anesthesia, less downtime, and smaller entry points than traditional lipo. 

Don't settle for traditional lipo. Patients from Norfolk make the drive to our Richmond office because the surgeons who created LITTLE Lipo® are the ones who perform it.

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Sculpting Your Shape with Techniques Chosen Just for You

We use several innovative liposuction techniques to smooth and sculpt your body with minimal downtime:

LITTLE Liposuction

LITTLE Lipo® is our signature method, designed to remove stubborn fat using local anesthesia and tiny entry points for a more comfortable experience. This allows for more precise sculpting, smoother contours, and a faster recovery period compared to traditional lipo. Common treatment areas include the abdomen and lower belly, flanks (love handles), back and bra line, arms, inner and outer thighs, and chin.

Laser Liposuction with Renuvion

After fat is removed, Renuvion uses helium plasma energy beneath the skin to tighten and refine the treated area. If you’re considering options like SmartLipo, this approach delivers smoother, more defined results in a single treatment.

Neck Liposuction

Neck liposuction removes fullness under the chin and along the jawline, creating a more defined profile. This quick, in-office treatment creates noticeable contouring with minimal downtime, helping you feel more confident from every angle.

Liposuction With Sedation or General Anesthesia

Some goals are bigger than one or two small areas. For larger volumes, or several areas in one session, we also offer liposuction with sedation or general anesthesia. It’s a more traditional experience with a slightly longer recovery.





How LITTLE Lipo Compares to Traditional and Laser Lipo

LITTLE Lipo® isn’t a scaled-down version of traditional lipo. Our surgeons changed a few key things:

  • Smaller tools: very thin cannulas go in through tiny incisions, which means less trauma to the tissue and smaller marks
  • Awake, not asleep: local anesthesia and light oral sedation instead of general anesthesia
  • Focused, not large-volume: it’s designed to remove smaller amounts of fat per session
  • A faster recovery: most patients return to work and light activity in 3 to 5 days, compared to a longer recovery after traditional lipo

Laser lipo is also usually done awake, but it uses laser heat to loosen fat before removal and is often marketed for skin tightening. If tightening is your goal, Renuvion can be added to LITTLE Lipo® in the same procedure.

Where LITTLE Lipo has limits: if you want a large amount of fat removed or several big areas treated at once, traditional liposuction is usually the better fit.

From Stubborn Fat to Sculpted Shape: How Liposuction Works

If you’re frustrated with stubborn fat despite your best diet and exercise efforts, liposuction can remove those fat cells for good.

You may be a good candidate for liposuction if:

  • You’re near your ideal weight but want more definition in specific areas
  • You have stubborn fat that hasn’t responded to diet or exercise
  • You’re looking for visible contouring without taking weeks away from your routine
  • You want a targeted, minimally invasive way to enhance your natural shape

Not sure if liposuction is right for you? Let’s talk.

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What You’re Probably Wondering About Liposuction

How much does traditional liposuction typically cost?

The cost of liposuction depends on the areas you want to treat, the technique we use, and whether you’re combining it with other procedures. We’ll provide a personalized quote during your consultation so you know what to expect.

Will I lose weight with liposuction?

Liposuction is a body contouring procedure, not a weight loss solution. While we remove areas of stubborn fat to sculpt your body, you won’t see a major change on the scale. It works best when you’re already close to a weight you can maintain.

Can liposuction fix a lower belly pooch?

If the pooch is mostly fat, yes, lipo can flatten it. If it’s loose skin or muscle separation after pregnancy, lipo alone won’t fix it, and a tummy tuck is usually the better option.

Does awake liposuction hurt?

Most patients are surprised by how manageable it is. The tumescent fluid numbs the area and light oral sedation helps you relax, so you’ll mostly feel pressure. Soreness afterward tends to feel like the day after a tough workout.

Can I pair liposuction with other plastic surgery procedures?

Yes! Many patients choose to combine liposuction with procedures like a tummy tuck or breast augmentation to enhance their results. We’ll walk you through your options and recommend a plan that aligns with your goals. The fat we remove can also be used for fat transfer to the breasts, buttocks, or face, so one procedure slims one area and adds volume to another.

How long will my liposuction results last?

Results can last for years as long as you maintain a stable weight after your procedure. The fat that’s removed doesn’t come back, but remaining fat cells can still change in size, so healthy habits help preserve your new shape.

Sculpt the Curves You’ve Earned

The body you’ve always wanted is within reach. With advanced techniques like LITTLE Lipo® and Renuvion, Dr. Burton Sundin and Dr. Reps Sundin will create a more defined silhouette without the downtime of traditional liposuction.


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