Narasimhan Plastic Surgery: Kailash Narasimhan, M.D.
900 Carillon Pkwy., Ste. 409
St Petersburg, FL 33716
Phone: (727) 289-7119
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kailash Narasimhan has a simple philosophy when it comes to liposuction at his practice in St. Petersburg, FL: People who eat right and exercise should be able to achieve a body they can truly enjoy. But even if you stay fit and healthy, stubborn areas of fat can show up around your midsection, and your best option to address these unwanted fat deposits is liposuction.
Liposuction patients from Clearwater and around Tampa, FL, can enjoy a much-improved silhouette and even feel more toned and in shape after their procedure. To get started, request a consultation with Dr. Narasimhan or call his office in St. Petersburg at (727) 289-7119.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Although we cannot quote a specific price without an in-person consultation, the physician fees for liposuction (depending on the degree of correction needed) range from $2,000 to $4,000 per area.
While you might have heard about liposuction, you might be a little puzzled when you see the term “liposculpture.” Dr. Narasimhan uses proven liposuction techniques but prefers to talk about this procedure as liposculpture to emphasize the essential artistic component that a truly skilled surgeon can provide. His artful eye, combined with rigorous training and real-world experience, can make the difference and deliver a smooth, satisfying result.
Body contouring with liposculpture may be right for you if you are close to your ideal body weight, have good skin tone, and would like to reduce pockets of unwanted fat. Dr. Narasimhan offers both tumescent and ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL) to treat such areas as the following:
While both are contouring procedures not intended for weight loss, liposuction and tummy tuck surgery have different purposes. Here are some differences:
Liposuction can be combined with a tummy tuck to address localized fat pockets, excess skin, protruding abdominal muscles, and stretch marks below the belly button.
Dr. Narasimhan performs liposuction on its own or combined with facial plastic surgery to enhance the following areas:
Dr. Narasimhan uses liposuction to help men who are fit and at a healthy weight reduce stubborn areas that retain fat, which commonly include:
Liposuction also complements surgical procedures for men, such as gynecomastia surgery and tummy tucks.
At your consultation, Dr. Narasimhan can review your areas of cosmetic concern and give you more information about body contouring and other plastic surgery procedures. He often performs liposculpture to enhance the results of other procedures, such as the following:
Dr. Narasimhan is an excellent choice for your cosmetic procedure for many reasons, including:
Dr. Narasimhan takes steps to maximize comfort and minimize recovery time after the lipo procedures he performs. Most patients can expect a few weeks of residual bruising and swelling, and may not feel back in the swing of things for about 5 to 7 days. Be sure to follow your post-op instructions carefully for optimal results. Dr. Narasimhan will share much more about safety and recovery during your consultation.
After they’ve fully recovered, our patients have said that:
Dr. Narasimhan respects that scheduling liposuction is a major decision, and even with all the facts, it can still feel a little scary. As a seasoned professional, he understands that being a good doctor means more than simply having surgical skill — it’s about offering a compassionate bedside manner to the women and men in his care, and taking the steps to ensure their safe recovery and long-term happiness with their outcome.
Great experience throughout the whole process. I am pleased with the end results. Dr. Narasimhan has a pleasant bedside manner. Support staff is wonderful.
Read more testimonials from Dr. Narasimhan’s real patients.
Each has its own pros and cons. Surgical procedures are more precise (one and done) and provide more noticeable results but involve scars and downtime. Nonsurgical procedures like CoolSculpting provide minor fat reduction, may need to be repeated, involve no incisions, and require little to no downtime.
Fat cells are removed with liposuction and do not grow back; however, remaining fat cells and those in other areas enlarge with weight gain.
When performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon such as Dr. Narasimhan, liposuction is a safe, effective way to reduce unwanted fat. But, like any surgical procedure, liposuction is not without risk. Potential complications are rare and may include infection, bleeding, and contour irregularities. Complications related to anesthesia are also possible. During your consultation, Dr. Narasimhan reviews your personal medical history to determine if you are healthy enough to undergo liposuction, and he’ll give you a better idea about your specific risk for these complications.
Not quite. Although many people associate cellulite with excess fat, it actually comes from connective tissue that pulls on skin from below. Extra fat can exacerbate the appearance of cellulite, but removing fat won’t treat it completely. During your consultation, Dr. Narasimhan will examine your areas of concern and help you understand what liposuction can do for you. If you’re primarily bothered by cellulite, he may make alternative recommendations to help you achieve the look you want.
Liposuction is not intended to be a weight loss procedure, and any measurable weight loss that occurs as a result of surgery is likely to be negligible. High-volume fat removal via liposuction increases the risk of complications, and Dr. Narasimhan doesn’t recommend the procedure for patients who are significantly overweight. Instead, liposuction is meant to reduce smaller, more localized pockets of fat that may be resistant to diet and exercise adjustments. Some patients have also said that, after surgery, they’re more inclined to observe healthy habits in order to maintain or even build upon their results. Therefore, while liposuction isn’t a weight loss tool in and of itself, it can be a motivator that leads to improved health and fitness.
