Liposuction and Liposculpture in Barranquilla
Shape your silhouette and define your figure in a natural, harmonious way. Liposuction removes the localized fat that does not go away with diet or exercise, and with liposculpture that fat can be reinjected to add volume where you need it. With Dr. Boris Henríquez and more than 26 years of experience in body contouring in Barranquilla.
What Is Liposuction?
Liposuction is the surgery that removes localized fat from specific areas of the body —such as the abdomen, the flanks, the back or the arms— to improve your silhouette. There is one important thing to know: it is not a surgery for losing weight, it is a surgery for shaping the figure. It is meant for people at a stable weight with that stubborn fat that does not go away with diet or exercise. For safety reasons, the amount of fat removed always has a limit.
Who Is a Candidate for Liposuction?
Liposuction is not for losing weight and it is not for everyone. It is recommended when you are at a stable weight with localized fat that does not respond to diet or exercise, and your skin has a good ability to adapt. These are the points we look at to know whether this is your moment:
How do you know if you are a good candidate?
Stable weight
You are close to your usual weight, with no big ups and downs in recent months.
Localized fat that will not go away
You have deposits in specific areas that don’t go away even though you watch what you eat and exercise.
Skin with good elasticity
Your skin can adapt well to the new contour. If there’s a lot of laxity, it’s sometimes worth adding another procedure.
Good general health
No uncontrolled illnesses, and with clearance from the internal medicine physician so you can have surgery with peace of mind.
Not smoking, or being able to quit
Smoking affects healing; quitting before and after surgery helps a great deal.
Time for your recovery
Being able to wear the compression garment, go to your drainage massages, and give yourself the days of rest.
Who Is a Candidate for Liposuction?
Stable weight
You are close to your usual weight, with no big ups and downs in recent months.
Localized fat that will not go away
You have deposits in specific areas that don’t go away even though you watch what you eat and exercise.
Skin with good elasticity
Your skin can adapt well to the new contour. If there’s a lot of laxity, it’s sometimes worth adding another procedure.
Good general health
No uncontrolled illnesses, and with clearance from the internal medicine physician so you can have surgery with peace of mind.
Not smoking, or being able to quit
Smoking affects healing; quitting before and after surgery helps a great deal.
Time for your recovery
Being able to wear the compression garment, go to your drainage massages, and give yourself the days of rest.
Types of Liposuction that Dr. Henríquez Performs
Traditional Liposuction
This is the base technique: it removes localized fat from one or several areas to reduce volume and improve the contour. Ideal when the goal is to take out that stubborn fat, without aiming to define muscle.
Liposculpture (with Your Own Fat)
Beyond removing fat from one area, it puts that fat to use: it is processed and reinjected into another area where you want more volume, such as the buttocks. That way you reduce and augment at the same time, using your own fat.
High-Definition Lipo (Lipo HD)
It works the fat in different layers to bring out the shape of the muscles and achieve a more defined figure. It requires good muscle tone and is assessed case by case, because not every anatomy allows for it.
Lipo 360
It treats the entire circumference of the waist in a single surgery: abdomen, flanks and back. It gives a comprehensive, harmonious change to the midsection, and is usually combined with fat grafting to the buttocks.
Areas Liposuction Treats
Liposuction can treat several areas of the body, in a single surgery or separately, always within what safety allows. These are the most common ones:
Abdomen
Waist and flanks
Back
Arms
Thighs
Double chin
Patient Process: 4 Stages of Liposuction
Consultation with Measurements and Marking
It all starts with a calm conversation. Dr. Henríquez examines you standing, takes measurements, reviews your skin and the areas you’d like to improve, and takes photographs in the office studio. Together we define what result is possible for your body. You leave with a clear plan and a written quote.
Preparation with Your Safety First
Before surgery you get your pre-op tests done and an internist confirms that everything is in order. The anesthesiologist evaluates you as well. Only when everything is ready and cleared do we schedule your surgery. You receive clear instructions for the days beforehand.
The Day of Your Surgery
Before going into the operating room, the doctor marks the areas to be treated on your body while you are standing. The surgery is performed at a high-complexity clinic, under general anesthesia and with a complete team. Afterward you spend some time under observation —sometimes overnight— so that you are looked after from the very first moment.
Supported Recovery
You go home with a compression garment that supports you through your recovery. The first check-ups are a few days later. A key part is the lymphatic drainage massages, done at the office with our trusted aesthetician, and Dr. Henríquez follows you closely until your result settles.
Liposuction Recovery: What to Expect Day by Day
First days – Swelling and the Compression Garment at All Times
You wear the compression garment at all times and the treated areas feel swollen; that is normal. Some fluid may drain from the small incisions during the first few days. You rest, but you move a little in bed to protect your circulation. The discomfort is well controlled with what the doctor prescribes.
First week – Drains and More Mobility
The lymphatic drainage massages begin, key to bringing down the swelling. You move better and better and the bruises start to lighten. You keep wearing the compression garment almost all the time. You are not back at work or to an intense social life yet.
The Following Weeks — Back to Work
The swelling goes down a good deal, although some is still noticeable. You gradually get back to your social life and office work, and to longer walks. You keep wearing the compression garment and the drains, and you still do not do intense exercise or lift weight.
The Months After — The Figure Becomes Defined
The swelling keeps going down and your new figure looks better and better. You gradually return to exercise, as your doctor instructs. The result finishes settling over the following months.
Post-Op Care Specific
to Liposuction
Taking good care of yourself after surgery has an enormous influence on the result. The first days and weeks are the ones that call for the most careful attention, especially the compression garment and the drains. We give you everything in writing, but here are the key points:
Results
Liposuction Gallery: Before and After Cases
Here you will see real cases from patients who agreed to share their before and after. They help you get an idea, but remember that every body is unique: your result depends on your anatomy, your skin and your process. All the images have each patient’s consent.
It Changes the Shape, Not the Weight
Liposuction shapes your contour; the scale may barely move. What changes are the inches and the shape of the treated areas.
The Result Holds with Your Weight
The fat that is removed does not come back to that area, but if you gain weight, the fat left in your body can grow. Keeping your weight is what preserves the result.
Very Small Scars
They’re made through tiny incisions, hidden in natural folds, which fade with proper care and sun protection.
The Result Settles Over Time
You notice the change soon, but the definitive figure arrives once all the swelling goes down, over the course of months. With high-definition liposuction, the definition shows better with time.
Frequently Asked Questions about Liposuction
Book your Liposuction Consultation with Dr. Boris Henríquez in Barranquilla
Taking the first step is easy: a calm consultation, with no obligation. Dr. Henríquez examines you standing up, takes measurements and tells you honestly what is possible for your body and which technique suits you. The appointment includes an examination and photographs in the practice’s studio.
At the end you receive a plan designed just for your case and a written quote. You can book your appointment via WhatsApp or through the contact form.
