Hip Liposuction Richmond | Minimally Invasive LITTLE Lipo

A Gentler Approach to Sculpting Your Hips and Waist

Defined hips change how your favorite jeans, dresses, and swimsuits fit and feel. The hips also respond especially well to liposuction, making them one of the areas where patients see the most visible improvement.

Hip liposuction in Richmond at the Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery uses LITTLE Lipo, the minimally invasive technique Dr. Burton Sundin and Dr. Reps Sundin created. Tiny incisions and precise, customized fat removal let your surgeon refine your hips and the lines around them, so your shape looks balanced and natural.

The hips respond very well to liposuction, and are in fact one of the most successful areas when it comes to showing visible improvement after the procedure.

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How Hip Liposuction Refines Your Shape

When your hips are contoured with care, your whole silhouette changes. Hip liposuction removes fat that diet and exercise often can’t reach, creating a shape that’s more proportional with the rest of your body.

Here’s what you can expect from your results:

A more defined waistline: Refining the hips brings out your natural curves, so your waist looks more defined.
Smoother, balanced curves: Your surgeon shapes the area around your frame, so your hips flow naturally into your waist and thighs.
Clothes that fit comfortably: Jeans, skirts, and dresses sit smoothly, without fat spilling over the waistband.
Natural-looking contours: LITTLE Lipo’s customized approach shapes your results around your proportions and goals.
Long-lasting fat removal: Fat cells removed during liposuction don’t grow back, so your results last as long as your weight stays stable.
A gentler experience: Tiny incisions and a quick recovery help you get back to your routine and enjoy your new shape sooner.

Your surgeon will show you what’s realistic for your body at your consultation, so you know what your results could look like.

Is Hip Liposuction The Right Procedure For You?

If you’re interested in a Richmond hip liposuction treatment, you may be an ideal candidate. The best candidates for hip liposuction are those who are near their ideal weight, but who are having difficulty getting rid of the excess fat around their hips.

Those who are considering hip liposuction should understand that it is not a substitute for diet and exercise, nor is it a cure for cellulite. Maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise are required to help keep liposuction results at their optimal appearance.

Good candidates for hip liposuction are those who:

Are near their goal weight but have excess fat in their hips
Have good skin elasticity
Have good physical, mental, and emotional health
Do not have any active diseases
Have realistic expectations about what hip liposuction can achieve

The Hip Liposuction Procedure

Patients will be given a sedative before their hip liposuction procedure, and the areas being treated will be numbed for comfort.

Very small incisions are made so that a cannula can be inserted under the skin. The cannula is a thin, hollow tube that will break up the fat cells and then suction it away.

Dr. Sundin will remove just the right amount of fat and will leave behind enough of it to preserve the natural contours of the body and maintain a smooth skin surface, which will achieve the most natural looking results. The procedure is performed with the utmost care in order to minimize scarring.

Additional areas such as the thighs, buttocks, or stomach are often also treated in combination with the hips for a more complete, balanced look.

“I am thrilled with the results! Dr. Sundin and his staff are extremely professional and caring.” – Real Patient Stories

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Hip Liposuction Recovery

Thanks to the tiny incisions used in LITTLE Lipo, recovery is minimal, and many patients are back to their routine within days. Here’s a typical timeline:

First 2-3 days: Rest at home, and expect some soreness, swelling, and bruising. Most patients take about 2-3 days off work.
First 1-2 weeks: Swelling and bruising ease as you return to everyday activities. Short walks help keep your circulation moving.
Weeks 3-4: Your surgeon clears you to return to exercise, usually around the 3-4 week mark.
Weeks to months: Any leftover swelling continues to fade, and your final contour keeps refining.

Everyone heals a little differently, so your surgeon will guide you through each step at your follow-up visits.

Areas We Serve

No matter which service you’re exploring, our practice is committed to offering reliable guidance, personalized recommendations, and a supportive experience from start to finish. Patients travel from across Virginia to work with a team that prioritizes comfort, clarity, and results that align with their goals.

We proudly serve individuals from:

Alexandria
Arlington
Charlottesville
Chesterfield
Dale City
Fairfax
Fredericksburg
Henrico
Lake Ridge
Lynchburg
Manassas
Midlothian
Norfolk
Occoquan
Petersburg
Prince William County
Richmond
Roanoke
Short Pump
Stafford
Virginia Beach
Williamsburg
Woodbridge

Wherever you’re coming from, you can count on us for thoughtful, patient-focused care every step of the way.

Why Choose Dr. Reps & Dr. Burton Sundin?

At the Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Burton Sundin and Dr. Reps Sundin provide among the finest hip liposuction procedures in the area. As liposuction professionals with extensive training and years of experience, they provide the safest procedures possible, and have earned a very high patient satisfaction rate.

If you’re interested in a Richmond hip liposuction procedure, please contact the Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery. We will be more than happy to answer your questions or schedule an appointment with you.

Your Hip Liposuction Questions, Answered

Will hip liposuction define my waist?

Refining the hips brings out your natural curves, which can make your waistline look more defined. Your surgeon will show you what’s realistic for your body at your consultation.

Can I combine hip liposuction with other areas?

Yes. Hip liposuction can be combined with other areas of the body, such as theabdomen,back, orthighs, to shape a balanced overall contour.

Will the fat come back?

Fat cells removed during liposuction don’t grow back. Your results last as long as you maintain a stable weight.

Will I be awake during the procedure?

Many LITTLE Lipo patients are awake or lightly sedated, and treatment is often done in-office. Your surgeon will go over the best option for you at your consultation.

How much does hip liposuction in Richmond cost?

Your cost depends on the areas you treat and your goals, and your surgeon will give you a personalized quote at your consultation. You can also visit our Pricing page for more details.

Other Areas You Can Treat with Little Liposuction

Your hips aren’t the only area LITTLE Lipo® can refine. Dr. Burton Sundin and Dr. Reps Sundin also treat these areas with the same smaller-incision approach, so you can target the stubborn fat that bothers you most:

Not sure which area to start with? Book a consultation and your surgeon will help you build a plan around your goals.

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