SenzaLipo
Many stubborn fat pockets that diet and exercise won’t touch can be sculpted away. SenzaLipo is Dr. Rasi’s kinder, gentler take on tumescent liposuction, performed while you are awake under local anesthesia, with small cannulas for precise, natural contours and a faster recovery.
- Anesthesia
- Local, you stay awake
- Procedure time
- 2 to 3 hours
- Downtime
- A few days
Areas we sculpt with SenzaLipo
- Abdomen
- Love handles & flanks
- Bra bulge
- Back
- Thighs
- Buttocks
- Upper arms
- Double chin & neck
SenzaLipo works on large areas and on small, detailed areas that need a careful eye.
How SenzaLipo works
- 1
Mark & plan
Dr. Rasi marks the areas to sculpt while you stand, so the plan follows your natural shape.
- 2
Numb with tumescent
A local tumescent solution numbs the fat layer through a few tiny openings. No general anesthesia, so you stay awake and comfortable.
- 3
Sculpt
A small, power-assisted cannula gently removes fat exactly where needed. Smaller instruments mean less trauma, bruising and swelling.
- 4
Heal & reveal
The tiny openings heal without stitches. You wear a compression garment for a few days, and your new contours keep refining for months.
From consultation to results
- Before
Consultation
We review your health, goals and skin quality, and decide together whether SenzaLipo is right for you.
- Procedure day
Awake and comfortable
Numbing first, then sculpting. Most procedures take 2 to 3 hours, depending on how many areas we treat. You go home the same day.
- First days
Rest & compression
Expect soreness, swelling and some bruising. Most people take a few days off and return to work as they feel better.
- 3 to 6 months
Final contours
You will see a change within about a week, and results keep improving as swelling settles. Final results show at 3 to 6 months.
Who is a good candidate
SenzaLipo is a great fit if you are healthy, close to your goal weight, and have pockets of fat that won’t respond to diet and exercise. It works for men and women of all skin types. Good skin quality gives the best result, since liposuction is not a skin removal procedure.
It is not a weight-loss treatment and does not treat cellulite. It may not be right for you if you have heart disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure or diabetes, or abdominal muscle separation. For loose skin, we may pair SenzaLipo with skin tightening.
Sculpt the last stubborn spots
Medical weight loss changes your size. SenzaLipo refines your shape. Once you are near your goal, SenzaLipo can treat the areas that stay put. Learn about SenzaSlim →
SenzaLipo FAQ
Am I awake during SenzaLipo?
Yes. SenzaLipo uses local tumescent anesthesia, so general anesthesia is not needed. Most patients feel pressure and movement, not pain.
How is SenzaLipo different from traditional liposuction?
Dr. Rasi developed SenzaLipo by combining the best techniques he has used over his years performing liposuction. Local anesthesia and smaller cannulas mean less tissue trauma, smaller openings and a faster recovery.
How long is the recovery?
Most people take a few days off, wear a compression garment, and return to normal activities as soreness fades. You will get detailed aftercare instructions.
Are the results permanent?
The fat cells removed do not come back. If you gain weight later, the remaining fat cells can grow, so a stable weight keeps your results looking their best.
Is there a weight requirement?
There is no strict weight limit, but SenzaLipo works best for people near their goal weight. It refines contours rather than causing major weight loss.
Will I need stitches?
No. The openings are tiny and heal on their own with minimal scarring.
What are the risks?
As with any surgical procedure, there are risks, including bruising, swelling, infection, contour irregularities and temporary numbness or itching. We review these with you at your consultation.
Does SenzaLipo treat cellulite?
No. Cellulite is a skin structure issue, and liposuction does not remove it.
Ready to sculpt your shape?
Book a consultation at our Redlands office and we’ll plan your SenzaLipo around your goals.
Individual results vary. Treatment recommendations are made after an in-person consultation.