
Dr. Wissam Fayad performs liposuction under local anesthesia in our Chandler office, so you stay awake and avoid general anesthesia.

Liposuction removes pockets of fat that hold on through diet and exercise, using a thin cannula placed through small incisions. With awake liposuction, Dr. Fayad numbs only the treatment area, so you remain conscious and can talk with him while he works.
It is a contouring procedure rather than a weight loss method. The aim is a smoother outline in the areas you choose, planned around your own build.
| Awake, local anesthesia | General anesthesia | |
|---|---|---|
| During the procedure | You are conscious and the area is numbed | You are fully asleep |
| Breathing tube | Not needed | Usually needed |
| Where it happens | Our Chandler procedure room | A hospital or surgery center |
| Going home | The same day, once you are ready | After anesthesia recovery, with a driver |
| Best suited to | Focused areas such as the chin, arms, flanks or stomach | Large volumes or many areas at once |
Dr. Fayad tells you at your consultation whether your goals fit an awake procedure.

Most patients focus on one or two areas per procedure. Dr. Fayad maps each one with you before treatment.
Good candidates are in generally good health and want to change the shape of a specific area.
If you have more weight to lose, our weight loss injections, such as semaglutide or tirzepatide, can come first. Liposuction then shapes the areas that did not change.
Some patients also pair liposuction with Renuvion skin tightening for looser skin, or use their own fat in a facial fat transfer.
From the first visit to your final result, you work with the same physician.
Book NowHe reviews your health history, listens to your goals and examines the areas you want to change.
Together you agree on the areas, the order and whether a pairing such as Renuvion makes sense for you.
The area is numbed with local anesthesia and the fat is removed through small incisions while you stay awake. You go home the same day.
You wear a compression garment for the period Dr. Fayad sets, and he gives you a timeline for work and exercise. Your shape keeps refining for several months as swelling settles.

Cosmetic Surgeon and Founder
Dr. Fayad founded VIA Health & Medspa and performs our liposuction procedures himself. He earned his MD in 1998, trained in internal medicine at Wright State University School of Medicine and completed a fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Book Now"He listened to my concerns very carefully and more importantly addressed every concern I had."
Your price depends on how many areas you treat and how much fat each one holds. Dr. Fayad gives you a final quote after your one-on-one consultation, once he has examined the areas.
Our financing page lists the payment options we offer for procedures.
Liposuction is meant for shaping, so the amount removed is set by safety limits and by what leaves a smooth result in each area. Dr. Fayad tells you what is realistic for your areas at your consultation.
Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure, and the scale often moves less than people expect. If you want to lose 10 kg or more, our weight loss injections can come first, with liposuction afterward for the areas that hold on.
The treatment area is numbed with local anesthesia before Dr. Fayad begins. You may feel pressure and movement, and you can talk with him throughout the procedure.
Recovery depends on the areas treated and how many. You wear a compression garment for the period Dr. Fayad sets, and swelling eases over the following weeks. Your final contour usually shows after a few months.
Fat cells that are removed do not grow back. The fat cells that remain can still enlarge if you gain weight, so keeping a steady weight helps you keep your new shape.
No. Liposuction removes fat, while a tummy tuck removes loose skin and tightens the abdominal muscles. If mild skin laxity is your concern, Dr. Fayad may suggest Renuvion skin tightening alongside liposuction.

Book a liposuction consultation with Dr. Fayad and see which areas suit your goals.
3377 S Price Rd, Suite 107, Chandler, AZ 85248Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm