Body contouring procedures
In-office liposuction in Bend, Oregon
Focused contouring for your stomach, love handles, or chin.
Dr. Emily Borsting offers in-office liposuction with local anesthesia for selected areas, including the abdomen, flanks, and beneath the chin. Your health, skin quality, treatment scope, and goals determine whether an office procedure fits or a surgical facility is more appropriate.
Picture a smoother, more sculpted shape
- 1Focus on the areas that feel out of proportion.
- 2Refine contours that persist near a stable weight.
- 3Build a treatment plan around the shape you want.
At a glance
Emily A. Borsting, MD in Bend, OR.
- Areas considered
- Abdomen or stomach, flanks or love handles, and beneath the chin. An examination determines suitability.
- Treatment goal
- Selected pockets of body fat, rather than weight loss.
- Setting
- In-office care for selected patients. Health, anatomy, and procedure scope determine suitability.
- Anesthesia
- Local anesthesia for the office procedure. Dr. Borsting will review your complete comfort plan.
- Recovery
- Allow for swelling, bruising, aftercare, and follow-up. Confirm work, exercise, and driving limits before treatment.
- Consultation
- The $200 consultation fee goes toward the cost of any procedure or surgery.
Bring your natural contours into focus
Some areas hold onto fat despite consistent eating and exercise habits. Liposuction can make a focused change where contour, rather than weight, is the goal.
- Reduce selected pockets of localized fat.
- Create smoother transitions between treated areas.
- Improve proportion with a plan tailored to your body.
Meet the surgeon behind your plan.
Dr. Borsting combines certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery with an artistic eye and a warm, direct approach. Your plan begins with the result you want and is shaped around the body and life you have now.
- Credential
- Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Local practice
- Proudly serving Central Oregon.
In-office treatment areas: stomach, flanks, and chin
The amount of fat, skin quality, treatment scope, and surrounding contours all matter. Dr. Borsting brings those details together in one coherent plan.
- Abdomen or stomach
- Assess localized fat across the abdomen separately from loose skin and the abdominal wall. Liposuction removes fat; it does not replace a tummy tuck when extra skin is the main concern.
- Flanks or love handles
- Focus on localized fullness at the sides of the waist. The plan considers how the treated area meets the abdomen, back, and hips.
- Beneath the chin
- Evaluate a double chin in the context of skin quality, the jaw, and the neck. The dedicated chin and neck page explains this focused office option.
- The areas you want to refine
- A focused plan starts with the contours that matter most to you and the change you want in each area.
- Treatment scope
- The number and size of the treatment areas affect the procedure, recovery, and cost.
- Standalone or combined treatment
- When loose skin or the abdominal wall is central to the concern, another body-contouring procedure may fit better alone or with liposuction.
- Office or surgical facility
- A focused procedure may fit local anesthesia in the office. Larger treatment scope, combined surgery, or other anesthesia and health needs may call for a surgical facility.
Localized fat and loose skin need different solutions
The visible concern may come from fat, skin, the abdominal wall, or a combination. Identifying the source helps the procedure match the goal.
- Liposuction
- Removes selected fat to refine body contour.
- Skin-removal surgery
- Addresses substantial loose skin that liposuction cannot remove.
From the contour you see to the plan beneath it
Your consultation connects the shape you want with the tissue that creates the concern. Dr. Borsting then explains where liposuction can make a meaningful difference.
- 1
Define the change
Show Dr. Borsting the areas you want to smooth, refine, or bring into better proportion.
- 2
Evaluate the contour
Review fat distribution, skin quality, existing irregularities, prior procedure sites, and surrounding areas.
- 3
Build the plan
Discuss treatment scope, alternatives, recovery, cost, and whether another body procedure belongs in the plan.
- 4
Understand the procedure
Liposuction removes selected fat through small incisions using a narrow tube called a cannula. Local anesthesia numbs the treatment area for an office plan. Discuss any additional medication and the discharge instructions before treatment.
Could liposuction fit your goals?
Liposuction may fit when your weight has a stable pattern and a localized contour concern remains. Your health, skin quality, and expectations all guide the recommendation.
- You have selected areas of localized fat rather than a weight-loss goal.
- Your weight has a stable pattern.
- You understand that skin elasticity affects the contour.
- You can avoid nicotine and follow the care plan before and after surgery.
The right treatment starts with the right tissue
- Liposuction removes localized fat. It is not a weight-loss procedure.
- Skin elasticity affects the final contour. Substantial loose skin may need a skin-removal procedure.
- Liposuction does not repair the abdominal wall or reliably treat cellulite.
Plan recovery around the area treated and your daily life
Swelling, bruising, soreness, and temporary changes in sensation can occur. Recovery depends on the number and size of treatment areas and how your body heals.
- Follow your instructions for incision care, medications, garments, activity, and follow-up.
- Plan work, exercise, driving, and help at home around the scope of your procedure.
- Allow the contour to become clearer as swelling changes over time.
- Separate desk work from lifting, exercise, and public-facing plans. Feeling ready for one activity does not mean every restriction has ended.
- The general recovery timeline below explains the stages. The estimate for your office procedure must reflect the treatment area and scope.
Understand the tradeoffs
Dr. Borsting will explain the risks that apply to your treatment areas and procedure plan. Possible complications include:
Dr. Borsting will explain the risks that apply to your exact plan and answer your questions before you decide.
- Contour irregularity or fluid accumulation
- Bleeding, infection, or poor wound healing
- Changes in sensation, skin injury, or blood clots
- Anesthesia complications or another operation
Liposuction cost
Cost depends on the number and size of treatment areas, procedure complexity, anesthesia, facility fees, prescriptions, and postoperative garments. You will receive personal pricing after your examination and treatment plan. Confirm what is included in your quote and which items may be charged separately.
The $200 consultation fee goes toward the cost of any procedure or surgery.
Frequently asked questions
- Can you treat stomach fat and love handles in the office?
- Dr. Borsting offers in-office liposuction for selected abdomen and flank concerns. The examination checks whether the fullness comes from fat, loose skin, the abdominal wall, or a combination. The amount of treatment and your health determine the setting.
- Will I be awake during in-office liposuction?
- The office procedure uses local anesthesia to numb the treatment area while you remain awake. Dr. Borsting will explain the complete comfort plan, any additional medication, and the instructions for transportation and aftercare.
- How long is an in-office liposuction appointment?
- Appointment length is set for your individual treatment plan. Confirm the procedure time, total time at the office, transportation arrangements, and follow-up schedule before choosing a treatment date.
- Can body liposuction be performed in the office?
- Yes, selected body areas can be treated in Dr. Borsting's office with local anesthesia. The number and size of areas, planned volume, skin quality, and health history determine whether this setting fits.
- Is liposuction permanent?
- The removed fat cells do not grow back. Remaining fat cells can enlarge with weight gain, so maintaining a stable weight helps preserve the contour.
- Is liposuction a weight-loss procedure?
- No. Liposuction contours selected areas. It does not treat obesity or replace diet and exercise.
- Will liposuction tighten loose skin?
- Liposuction removes fat. Skin contraction depends on skin elasticity. Substantial loose skin may require a skin-removal procedure.
- Can liposuction treat cellulite?
- Liposuction is not a reliable cellulite treatment and can make surface irregularities more visible in some patients.
- How long is recovery?
- Dr. Borsting sets work restrictions, garment instructions, activity limits, and follow-up for your individual treatment plan. The area treated, procedure scope, work demands, and healing affect those instructions. Plan for swelling and gradual contour improvement as swelling resolves.
- Can I drive home after the office procedure?
- Confirm your transportation plan with Dr. Borsting before treatment. The procedure and all medications determine when driving is safe.
- When can I return to work and exercise?
- Your work demands, the treatment scope, and healing determine the timing. Plan for swelling and bruising, follow your activity instructions, and confirm your return to work and exercise at follow-up.
Sources and further reading
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