Liposuction
Liposuction permanently removes fat deposits that resist diet and exercise, sculpting more refined contours in the treated area.
What Patients Say
Before & After
Real patients, real results. These images show actual liposuction outcomes achieved by Dr. McGovern.
Is Liposuction Right for You?
Answer a few quick questions to see if liposuction could be a good fit for you — or take the full Renewal Assessment for a comprehensive treatment plan.
What to Expect
Some fat deposits hold on no matter how carefully you eat or how hard you train. Liposuction removes that stubborn fat for good, and Dr. McGovern shapes the result into natural body contours.
Ideal Candidates
Near-ideal-weight patients with localized fat deposits in the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, chin, or back.
The Consultation
Dr. McGovern will evaluate your trouble spots and determine the best liposuction technique for your goals.
The Procedure
Small incisions are made, and a thin cannula suctions out fat cells, which do not return. Performed under local or general anesthesia.
Recovery
Most patients return to work in 3-7 days. Compression garments worn 4-6 weeks. Final contours visible at 3-6 months.
Artistry Meets Precision
Dr. McGovern views liposuction as precision body sculpting. She creates smooth, natural transitions between treated and untreated areas.
She works to leave the remaining fat layer smooth and even, not lumpy or uneven — that close attention is what separates a refined result from one that is merely adequate.
Plan Your Downtime
You must start walking immediately. Expect the areas to be bruised and swollen, and expect a large amount of clear or blood-tinged drainage — that's usual and expected.
Compression on, walking immediately
If you had suction of your arms, flanks, back, knees, thighs, hips, or abdomen, you have a compression garment on at the end of surgery. The extra pressure helps reduce swelling and discomfort. Expect bruising, swelling, and a large amount of clear or blood-tinged drainage on the dressing or garment.
Do this
- Start walking immediately.
- Only remove the garment to shower or for laundering.
- Wear TED hose always except to shower.
- Drink plenty of fluids to maintain hydration.
- Get up and walk four or five times a day.
- Always lie with your feet elevated above the level of your heart.
- Always have your legs elevated if sitting in a chair.
Avoid
- No bending, stooping, or lifting.
- No strenuous activities or aerobic exercise.
- Do not sit in a chair with knees bent and feet on the floor.
- Do not smoke or use any form of nicotine.
- Avoid long automobile trips or flights.
Can I do this yet? Day 1
You must start walking immediately.
Continue as you feel able.
You may shower after 24 hours.
Wear compression stockings for 7 days. Remove to shower or launder.
Cleared week 1Do not return for 3 weeks.
Cleared week 3Circumferential pressure for 4–6 weeks; switch to Lycra or Spandex when comfortable.
Cleared week 4No bending, stooping, or lifting until your provider clears you.
On provider clearanceProtect the bruised areas from the sun until the bruising fades completely.
On provider clearanceAvoid long automobile trips or flights.
On provider clearanceYour milestones
Call the office right away if…
- An impressive amount of swelling — call us.
- Developing redness — call us.
912-920-2090 · Dial 911 for medical emergencies.
Your full post-op instructions
These are RenewalMD's standard post-operative instructions for liposuction. Every patient is different — the instructions you receive from Dr. McGovern's team at discharge are the ones that govern your recovery. When in doubt, call us at 912-920-2090.
Cost & Financing
Liposuction at RenewalMD typically ranges from $6,000 to $10,000, depending on the number of areas treated.
These estimates are for illustration only. Actual costs are determined after your consultation, and financing terms set by the financing companies are subject to change. Subject to credit approval.
Why Choose RenewalMD for Liposuction
When searching for a plastic surgeon for liposuction in Savannah, experience and trust matter most. At RenewalMD, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Meghan McGovern personally performs every procedure — from your initial consultation at our Mohawk Street office in Savannah or Merchant Way office in Statesboro through your final follow-up.
Recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and NewBeauty Top Doctor for 2026, Dr. McGovern brings precision, artistry, and genuine care to every patient. Our AAAHC-accredited surgical center, RenewalASC, gives you hospital-quality care in a comfortable, private setting — right here in Savannah.
Patients travel from across southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry for liposuction at RenewalMD — including Pooler, Richmond Hill, Statesboro, Hinesville, Tybee Island, and Hilton Head. Whether you're exploring your options or ready to take the next step, we invite you to schedule a consultation and meet the RenewalMD team.
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Schedule Your Consultation
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