VASER Liposculpture · Lipo 360° · Abdominal Marking – Dr. Erika Paola Gutiérrez Rodríguez - Certified Plastic Surgeon
The liposuction and the liposculpture are the procedures of plastic surgery that eliminate localized fat deposits resistant to exercise and diet, permanently reshaping the body contour. Also known as liposuction surgery, lipo 360, lipovaser or high-definition liposculpture, this surgery allows treating the abdomen, flanks, back, buttocks, thighs, arms, double chin, and other areas in a single session. The Dr. Erika Gutiérrez, plastic surgeon in Bogotá certified and a member of the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgeons, performs VASER liposculpture, lipo 360°, high-definition abdominal marking, lipomarking, lipectomy and buttock fat transfer in Bogotá, using minimally invasive techniques that maximize skin retraction and shorten recovery. With over 6,000 patients treated and training at the University of La Sabana and FUCS, Dr. Gutiérrez combines aesthetic judgment and medical rigor to achieve completely natural results.
What is liposculpture?
Liposculpture is the evolution of traditional liposuction: it not only removes fat but also sculpts and defines the body contour by precisely treating multiple areas. Dr. Gutiérrez uses VASER technology (ultrasonic vibration) to liquefy the fat before extracting it, which allows for more selective work, better preservation of surrounding tissues, and greater skin retraction. The extracted fat can be processed and reinjected into areas with insufficient volume (lipotransfer), allowing for body shaping in a single session.
Dr. Erika Gutiérrez evaluates each case individually to determine the areas to be treated, the volume to be extracted, and whether it is advisable to combine liposculpture with abdominoplasty, lipectomy, or other procedures in a single surgical session.
VASER Liposculpture (ultrasonic)
Ultrasound technology that emulsifies fat before aspiration, allowing for greater selectivity, less bleeding, faster recovery, and better skin retraction. Ideal for fibrous areas such as the back, flanks, patients who have previously had liposuction, and for high-definition marking.
Conventional liposculpture with a single technology
Classic liposuction with precision cannulas to remove localized fat in one or multiple areas without ultrasonic technology. Indicated for moderate volumes and patients with good skin elasticity, who have not had previous liposuctions and are not athletes.
Types of liposuction and liposculpture performed by Dr. Erika Gutiérrez
Lipo 360°
Complete circumferential treatment of the abdomen, flanks, and back in a single session. Allows for harmonious waist remodeling in the 360 degrees of the torso, achieving a global transformation of the body contour.
High-definition abdominal marking
Advanced technique that combines VASER liposculpture with selective lipotransfer to create visible muscle definition in the abdomen (abs), obliques, and back. Requires a low body fat percentage and good baseline muscle tone.
Liposuction plus lipectomy (with skin resection)
When there is excess skin in addition to fat, Dr. Gutiérrez combines liposculpture with lipectomy (removal of excess skin) to achieve a firm result without skin redundancies. Frequently part of the Mommy Makeover.
Lipotransfer (lipofilling)
The extracted fat is processed and reinjected into areas lacking volume: buttocks, hips, hands, or breasts. This allows for contouring and volume enhancement using the patient's own tissue, without implants.
Are you a candidate for liposculpture?
Dr. Erika Gutiérrez conducts a personalized assessment in consultation. In general, good candidates are:
• People with localized fat deposits that do not respond to exercise or diet.
• Patients with stable or near-ideal weight, without severe obesity.
• Those looking to redefine the waist, abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, or back.
• People with good skin elasticity and no active smoking.
• Candidates over 18 years old in good general health with realistic expectations.
• Patients who wish to relocate their own fat through lipotransfer to the buttocks or face.
Buttock fat transfer (buttock augmentation with own fat)
The buttock fat transfer — also called buttock augmentation with fat, gluteoplasty or fat transfer to buttocks — is the procedure that uses fat extracted by liposuction from areas with excess (abdomen, flanks, back) to naturally enhance and project the buttocks, without implants. The result is completely natural in texture and consistency. The buttock lipotransfer in Bogotá with Dr. Gutiérrez combines the reduction of donor areas and the simultaneous augmentation of buttocks in a single surgery.
Liposuction by areas: abdomen, buttocks, arms, double chin, and more
The abdominal liposuction is the most requested area, but Dr. Gutiérrez also performs buttock liposuction (to improve shape and projection), arm liposuction (to reduce volume in the posterior area), double chin liposuction or chin reduction (outpatient procedure with local anesthesia or sedation to define the contour of the neck and jaw), and leg liposuction or thighs. Each area can be treated individually or combined in a single surgical session.
Lipovaser / VASER lipo — ultrasonic technology
The lipovaser or VASER lipo (Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance) is the ultrasound technology that selectively emulsifies fat cells before aspirating them, without damaging blood vessels or nerves. Compared to conventional liposuction, the lipo vaser offers: greater precision for high-definition marking, better skin retraction, less bleeding, and faster recovery. It is the reference technology for high-definition liposculpture in Colombia.
Liposuction and abdominal marking in men
The lipo for men or liposuction for men is one of the fastest-growing procedures. It includes male abdominal marking (lipomarking of abdominal squares), flank and back liposculpture, and the correction of gynecomastia (chest fat). Men have more fibrous adipose tissue, so VASER technology is especially recommended for greater precision and better results.
How much does lipo cost in Colombia? Price, cost, and variables
If you are looking for how much high-definition liposculpture costs in Colombia or the price of liposuction in Bogotá, the cost depends on several factors:
Number of areas: Liposculpture with a single technology can start from $18,700,000 COP. The cost increases according to the number of treated areas (abdomen, flanks, back, buttocks, arms, double chin) and whether 360° lipo or high-definition abdominal marking is included.
Technology used: The VASER liposculpture or lipovaser has a higher cost than conventional liposuction, justified by greater precision, better skin results, and shorter recovery.
Combination with other procedures: If combined with gluteal lipotransfer (buttock augmentation with fat), abdominoplasty or included in a Mommy Makeover, the total cost is optimized by being performed in a single surgical session.
Price reference Colombia vs. abroad: The cost of liposuction in Colombia is between 2 and 4 times lower than in the United States or Europe, with the same safety standards. That’s why patients from the U.S., Canada, and Spain choose aesthetic clinics in Bogotá and plastic surgeons in Bogotá like Dr. Gutiérrez. The price of liposculpture in Bogotá includes fees, anesthesia, operating room, and postoperative controls. No hidden charges.
How much is a tune-up / how much does lipo cost? The exact price is confirmed in the initial assessment, where Dr. Gutiérrez defines the areas, volume, and the most suitable technique for your case.
How is liposculpture performed with Dr. Erika Gutiérrez?
1. Preoperative consultation and design: Dr. Gutiérrez evaluates the percentage of fat, skin elasticity, areas to be treated, and goals. Standardized clinical photographs are taken and results are planned.
2. Preoperative exams: Complete labs and cardiovascular assessment.
3. Surgery under general or epidural anesthesia: Duration of 2 to 4 hours depending on the areas. VASER technology emulsifies fat before aspiration for greater precision and less trauma.
4. Hospital recovery: Discharge on the same day or with one night of observation depending on the case and volume extracted.
5. Post-operative follow-up: Check-ups at 3, 8, 15, 21 and 30 days and at one year to monitor the evolution and the final result.
6. Long-term evaluations: 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year
Recovery and postoperative care
Relative rest. Use of a light compression garment from the first day. Mild discomfort controlled with medication. Normal fluid drainage. Start of manual lymphatic drainage as per medical indication.
Progressive decrease in inflammation. Start using compression garments, boards, and other accessories.
Return to non-physical daily activities. Return to work in sedentary jobs.
Low-impact exercise allowed. Continue using the garment. Results become increasingly visible as the edema subsides.
Full physical activity. Definitive results between 3 and 6 months post-surgery, when the skin has fully retracted.
Use of compression garment for 6 to 8 weeks, lymphatic drainage from the first week, avoid sun exposure on incisions, ample hydration.
Results – What to expect from liposculpture?
The results of liposculpture are permanent as long as a stable weight is maintained: the fat cells removed do not regenerate in the treated areas. The VASER technology used by Dr. Gutiérrez allows for greater skin retraction compared to traditional liposuction, reducing the risk of postoperative sagging. In the gallery, you can see real results in patients with different morphologies, treated areas, and skin types.
Do you want to see liposuction before and after results? In Dr. Gutiérrez's gallery, you will find real cases of VASER liposculpture, lipo 360°, abdominal marking, and gluteal lipotransfer.
With marking (abdominal etching)
Without marking
(abdominal etching)
Liposuction with soft abdominal marking
Why choose Dr. Erika Gutiérrez for your liposculpture in Bogotá?
More than 6,000 patients treated. faculty member at the University of Sinú in the Plastic Surgery specialization.
Bogotá, Colombia — a reference in liposculpture, liposuction and gluteal lipotransfer in Latin America, with internationally competitive prices. Dr. Gutiérrez is the choice of patients seeking the best aesthetic clinics in Bogotá, the best plastic surgeon in Colombia for lipo for men, abdominal liposuction, abdominal marking or buttock augmentation with own fat
Care for national and international patients with available logistical coordination. Standard and premium packages.
Personalized assessment, results simulation, complete postoperative follow-up.
High-definition ultrasonic liposculpture: greater precision, less bleeding, better skin retraction, and faster recovery than conventional techniques.
Plastic surgeon from FUCS, member of the Colombian Plastic Surgery Association.
Do you want to know if you are a candidate for a Liposculpture? Schedule your personalized consultation with Dr. Erika Gutiérrez in Bogotá. Limited spots available.
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Frequently Asked Questions – Liposuction and Liposculpture in Bogotá
Answers from Dr. Erika Paola Gutiérrez Rodríguez, certified plastic surgeon and member of the Colombian Union of Plastic Surgeons.
How much does liposculpture cost in Bogotá?
The costs of a liposculpture with a single technology can start from $6.100 USD. The price of liposuction in Colombia varies according to the number of areas (abdomen, flanks, back, buttocks, arms, double chin), the volume of fat, the technology used (conventional or VASER lipo) and whether it is combined with other procedures. The gluteal lipotransfer and the high-definition abdominal marking have an additional cost. For the exact price of your lipo in Bogotá, Dr. Erika Gutiérrez defines it in the evaluation consultation. Colombia offers international surgical quality at significantly more competitive prices than in the U.S. or Europe.
What is the difference between liposuction and VASER liposculpture?
Conventional liposuction directly aspirates fat with cannulas. VASER liposculpture uses ultrasound to emulsify fat before aspirating it, allowing for greater selectivity, less damage to surrounding tissues, better skin retraction, and faster recovery. Dr. Gutiérrez uses VASER especially for high-definition abdominal marking and fibrous areas such as the back and flanks.
How many areas can be treated in a single session?
Dr. Gutiérrez can treat multiple areas in a single surgery: abdomen, flanks, back, waist, inner and outer thighs, arms, and double chin, among others. The limit is determined by the total volume of fat to be removed (generally depending on body weight and whether one or several procedures are performed, which can range from 5 to 6 liters under safe conditions) and the surgical time. This is defined in the preoperative assessment.
Are the results of liposuction permanent?
Yes. The removed fat cells do not regenerate in the treated areas. However, if there is significant weight gain after surgery, the remaining cells in the treated areas and in other areas of the body may increase in size. Maintaining weight is essential to preserve long-term results.
How long does liposculpture recovery take?
Initial recovery for non-physical daily activities takes 7 to 10 days. Low-impact exercise can be resumed after 3 weeks, and high-intensity training after 6 weeks. The compression garment should be worn for 8 to 10 weeks. The final result, with the skin fully retracted, is visible between 3 and 6 months post-surgery.
Does liposculpture help you lose weight?
No. Liposculpture is a body contouring procedure, not a weight loss procedure. It is indicated for removing localized fat resistant to exercise and diet, but it does not replace a healthy eating program and physical activity. The best results are obtained in patients with stable weight close to their ideal.
What is Lipo 360° High Tech and who is it for?
The Lipo 360° High Tech is the complete circumferential treatment of the torso: abdomen, flanks, and back in a single session. Through technologies, it provides a better quality result with no irregularities and better skin retraction. It allows for a harmonious reshaping of the waist from all angles. It is indicated for patients seeking a global transformation of the trunk contour, with fat accumulation in multiple areas simultaneously.
Is liposculpture safe in Colombia?
Yes. Dr. Erika Gutiérrez is a certified member of the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgeons. The procedures are performed in accredited clinics in Bogotá with international safety protocols, specialized anesthesiologists, and complete postoperative follow-up.
Is liposuction for men different?
Yes. The liposuction for men or lipo for men has particularities: male adipose tissue is more fibrous and dense, especially in the flanks and back, which makes the VASER technology especially recommended. The most requested procedures for men are male abdominal definition (definition of abs), flank and back liposculpture, and the correction of gynecomastia (excess fatty tissue in the chest). Dr. Gutiérrez performs specialized procedures of liposuction for men in Bogotá with natural results that respect male proportions.
What is double chin reduction and how is it performed?
The reduction of double chin or double chin liposuction is a procedure of liposuction from the submandibular area to define the contour of the neck and jaw. It can be performed under local anesthesia or sedation on an outpatient basis. It is one of the surgeries with the greatest aesthetic impact by treated area and one of the favorite procedures for patients seeking visible results with minimal recovery. Dr. Gutiérrez performs double chin liposuction in Bogotá as an individual procedure or combined with body liposculpture.
Can I combine liposculpture with other procedures?
Yes. Liposculpture is frequently combined with abdominoplasty, mammoplasty, and other procedures as part of a Mommy Makeover. Under Colombian medical guidelines, no more than 4 procedures can be performed in a single surgery, which ensures patient safety. It can also be combined with lipotransfer to reinject the extracted fat into the buttocks, face, or breasts. Dr. Gutiérrez evaluates during the consultation the safest and most effective combination for each case.
Do you treat international patients for liposculpture?
Yes. Dr. Erika Gutiérrez treats patients from Colombia, Latin America, the United States, Canada, and Spain, among others, with logistical coordination for medical tourism. The website is available in Spanish, English, and French.
How to schedule a liposculpture assessment with Dr. Erika Gutiérrez in Bogotá?
You can schedule your assessment directly through the form on draerikagutierrez.com/appointment, via WhatsApp at +57 317 513 6731, or by writing on Instagram to @draerikagutierrez. The office is located at NAHA Medical Center, Carrera 13A #89–38, office 301, Usaquén, Bogotá. The initial assessment includes imaging analysis, results simulation, and a personalized surgical plan.