Liposuction in Portland
In Happy Valley, serving Portland, Clackamas and Milwaukie
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Tina Jenq
Liposuction removes stubborn fat that diet and exercise don’t change, to refine and contour specific areas. It’s body sculpting, not weight loss. Dr. Jenq performs every part of your surgery herself.
Who performs it?
Dr. Jenq
performs your entire surgery herself
How soon can I be seen?
two weeks
typical wait for a consultation
Is it outpatient?
Yes
home the same day
Back to light activity?
A few days
compression reduces swelling
The surgery
What happens during liposuction?
- Small incisions, usually under 1 cm, hidden in natural creases
- Power-assisted liposuction (PAL) for precision, less bruising and smoother results
- Fat removed from the areas you and Dr. Jenq choose
- Compression garment afterward to reduce swelling
Is it right for you?
Who is a good candidate for liposuction?
Liposuction is for healthy adults with good skin elasticity and realistic expectations who are near their goal weight but have stubborn pockets of fat.
- Near your goal weight, with fat that resists diet and exercise
- Good skin elasticity
- In good overall health
- Looking to refine your shape, not lose weight
Liposuction or tummy tuck?
Liposuction removes fat but doesn’t tighten loose skin. With significant loose skin, a tummy tuck may be recommended. Tummy tuck
Treatment areas
Which areas can liposuction treat?
Dr. Jenq tailors each treatment to your body type and goals.
Abdomen and waist
Defines the midsection.
Hips and flanks
Smooths “love handles.”
Thighs and buttocks
Refines the lower body.
Arms, back, chin and neck
Sharpens definition in smaller areas.
Your journey
What is liposuction recovery like?
Liposuction is an outpatient procedure with minimal downtime. Most patients return to light activity within a few days, and final results show over a few weeks to months.
1
Consultation
One-on-one with Dr. Jenq, usually within two weeks. $150.
2
Your plan and quote
A written, all-in quote for self-pay patients.
3
Surgery day
An outpatient procedure through small incisions, going home the same day. Dr. Jenq performs every step.
4
Recovery
Compression garments reduce swelling. Light activity within a few days; final results in a few weeks to months.
Cost
How much does liposuction cost in Portland?
Pricing is given at your consultation, with an exact written quote based on your plan.
Estimates
Liposuction At consultation
Tummy tuck with liposuction ~$15,700
Card, check, cash or CareCredit financing. Cosmetic surgery is self-pay. How we handle insurance
Questions
Liposuction FAQ
Answers from Dr. Jenq.
Will the fat come back after liposuction?
Fat cells removed by liposuction are gone permanently. Weight gain can enlarge the remaining fat cells, so a healthy lifestyle matters.
Is liposuction permanent?
Yes, as long as your weight stays stable. Treated areas keep their new proportions long-term.
Will I have loose skin after liposuction?
Good skin elasticity helps the skin tighten afterward. If you have significant loose skin, a skin-tightening procedure such as a tummy tuck may be recommended.
Is liposuction a weight-loss treatment?
No. It reduces fat in specific areas to sculpt your shape, but it doesn’t significantly reduce body weight or internal fat, and it isn’t a replacement for healthy habits. It works best near your goal weight.
Can liposuction be combined with other procedures?
Yes. It’s often combined with a tummy tuck, breast surgery or a body lift. Mommy makeover
Is liposuction covered by insurance?
No. Liposuction is self-pay, including when it’s added to a procedure that insurance covers. How we handle insurance
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