Liposuction Germantown by Dr. Roberto D. Lachica

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Liposuction Germantown, TN | Dr. Roberto D. Lachica

Understanding Liposuction: A Precision Body Contouring Procedure

Liposuction is a surgical body-contouring procedure that selectively removes unwanted bulging pockets of fat. While not a weight-loss treatment, liposuction permanently eliminates excess fat from specific body areas, resulting in sculpted body lines.

How Excess Fat Develops

"Lipo" derives from lipocyte (fat cell). Fat is composed of lipocytes and surrounding structural tissue. During weight gain, the number of lipocytes remains constant. Fat cell enlargement, not multiplication, causes localized fat accumulation in areas resistant to diet and exercise.

Liposuction Techniques

Tumescent liposuction using sterile saline solution with lidocaine and epinephrine
Suction-assisted lipectomy (SAL) using negative-pressure cannula
Ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL) using ultrasound energy
Power-assisted liposuction (PAL) with vibrating cannula

Common Treatment Areas

Abdomen
Flanks
Waistline
Hips/Outer Thighs
Neck

Candidacy for Liposuction

Ideal candidates for liposuction include individuals who:

Have small to moderate fat bulges
Are within 20-30 pounds of ideal weight
Have firm, smooth, elastic skin

Recovery and Expectations

Liposuction recovery typically involves wearing a compressive elastic garment for 3-4 weeks. Most patients can return to work within one week and resume exercise the following week.

Why Choose Dr. Lachica

Dr. Roberto Lachica is a board-certified aesthetic plastic surgeon with 24 years of experience. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, recognized for delivering customized, excellent outcomes.

For more information about Liposuction in Germantown, TN, submit an enquiry to Dr. Roberto D. Lachica.

Dr. Roberto D. Lachica

Germantown, Tennessee,

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Reviews (5)

Morgan Jones

March 28, 2025

I began searching for a surgeon because I had experienced massive weight loss (286 lb to 180 lb), resulting in significant loose skin & abdominal muscle damage. I wanted to have the surgery done within my city & began researching online for surgeons who advertised experience working on men. I only encountered two of these surgeons in the entire metro area & scheduled appointments with both of them. My first consultation was with Dr. Lachica, then I had a second consultation with the other surgeon 4 days later. The difference between the 2 consultations was extreme, & it was clear that Dr. Lachica was the right person to do my surgery. First, he had a portfolio of his male surgical cases to review with me. At my other consultation, I was only shown photos of darker skinned women as examples despite being told men made up 10% of his caseload. Second, Dr Lachica took all his own photographs with meticulous detail. He asked me what my primary concerns were & asked if a scribe could sit in to document everything in case he missed something, which reinforced to me how much listening meant to him. He also worked to show me how he determines scar placement, & my initial consultation was around 90 minutes, whereas at the other consult I waited 70 min after my appointment to see the surgeon & he spent less than 30 in my actual consultation. What struck me most during the consultations was how hard Dr Lachica worked to make sure anything he recommended to me matched an evidence based approach as well as addressed my own concerns. I only received opinion based recommendations at my other consultation, because he made very clear his approach was different from most other surgeons. I asked for a follow up consultation with Dr Lachica to ask some final questions that came up after seeing the second surgeon. He made time in his schedule & was professional at every turn. He answered the questions by talking directly to me & not speaking down to like the other surgeon. He told me that his surgical approach was based upon scientific evidence with some of his own experiences thrown in, but that he really wanted me to understand that everything he was recommended was supported by evidence. During the follow up consultation, he pulled up the images he took of me &, to my surprise, had already mocked up a surgical plan, all before I had even officially agreed for him to do the surgery. Even at my final preop appointment where I was marked, Dr. Lachica continued to be as meticulous as possible. He didn’t just arbitrarily draw on me where he was going to operate. Instead he measured & insured everything was as perfect as possible. Then the day of the surgery, he did a few adjustments after studying my photos again over the weekend. My surgery experience was incredibly smooth. I had the surgery at the GASC surgery center that is attached to his clinic office. I arrived at 8 am, was taken back within 5 min, & the process began. The last I remember, it was around 845 & the anesthesiologist was chatting me with about something & then I was out. I woke up & Dr Lachica told me everything went great, the surgery took 6 hours, & they needed me to make sure I could be alert enough to go home. I cannot express how professional & meticulous Dr Lachica & his entire staff were through the whole process. I would highly recommend him. From a cost perspective, I felt his rate was fair given how much time he was spending with me. His rate was lower than the other surgeon I saw, who also told me he “couldn’t do a surgery that took longer than 4 hours.” Dr Lachica mentioned that he felt men needed more time & care in their procedures because of differences in skin, fascia, & muscle composition. I am only four days postoperative currently, but I am confident that once all the swelling subsides, I will be very happy with the results.

Susan Copeland

November 8, 2023

Dr. Lachica is determined to provide the best cosmetic outcomes possible. He is always available and makes you feel safe in his care. He sees the potential and is determined to obtain the best results. He’s an artist, creating a vision with the patient, and really just an overall nice guy.

Chelle King

April 25, 2023

Friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean, beautiful offices and a great doctor. This place exceeded my expectations and was a worthwhile experience. I had my tummy tuck and lipo late March and the results so far are amazing. I would very highly recommend.

Anika Hoover

April 11, 2023

Dr. Lachica was wonderful! He came to the emergency room on a Friday night after I was bit in the face by a dog. I wasn’t so sure if I would look like myself again, but he did wonderful. Everyone has told me that you can barely tell that anything happened. When I had an expected complication with infection, Dr. Lachica was willing to talk to me on a Sunday evening and get me in first thing Monday. If I ever need something like this again, I know exactly who I am calling!

Michelle Diaz

February 21, 2023

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