Experience the exceptional care and personalized touch of a board-certified female plastic surgeon who prioritizes your well-being every step of the way. Discover why Dr. Ashley Howarth stands out as one of the best plastic surgeons in Arizona for results that look and feel beautifully natural.
Liposuction in Scottsdale
Refine Your Shape, Enhance Your Confidence
Sometimes, no matter how healthy your lifestyle, stubborn pockets of fat remain—hiding your natural shape and making you feel out of sync with how you see yourself. Liposuction is a highly effective procedure for removing localized fat deposits, enhancing your contours, and restoring balance to your body’s proportions.
As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Ashley Howarth offers a thoughtful, artistic approach to body sculpting. Every procedure is carefully planned to complement your natural curves, highlight your strengths, and create results that feel effortless and beautifully your own.
What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that gently removes targeted fat deposits through small, discreet incisions. It’s not a weight-loss method but rather a body contouring technique designed to sculpt specific areas where fat tends to resist diet and exercise.
Common areas treated with liposuction include:
- Abdomen and waist
- Hips and flanks
- Thighs
- Arms
- Neck and jawline
Dr. Howarth customizes each liposuction procedure based on your anatomy, goals, and lifestyle—ensuring natural-looking, balanced results that enhance, not alter, your shape.

Why Women Choose Liposuction
Stubborn Fat Deposits
Even with a healthy lifestyle, genetics can cause fat to persist in certain areas. Liposuction targets these stubborn deposits, creating smoother, more refined contours.
Body Contouring After Pregnancy
Pregnancy can reshape the body in ways that are difficult to fully reverse with exercise alone. Liposuction can help restore pre-pregnancy contours and improve overall proportion.
Refining Results After Weight Loss
After significant weight loss, some areas of fat may remain. Liposuction can be used to fine-tune these areas, helping you achieve the silhouette that reflects your hard work and dedication.
Boosting Confidence
For many women, liposuction isn’t about perfection—it’s about feeling comfortable, confident, and aligned with how they see themselves. It’s a subtle, powerful way to refresh and refine the body.
Liposuction Process
A Thoughtful, One-on-One Conversation
Your consultation is a thoughtful, one-on-one conversation with Dr. Ashley Howarth—centered on your goals, your lifestyle, and the areas you wish to refine. You’ll have the chance to point out what’s been bothering you, ask questions, and explore whether liposuction is the right path forward. Dr. Howarth will listen carefully, assess your anatomy with precision, and offer honest, personalized guidance rooted in experience.
You’ll discuss which areas of the body are best suited for liposuction, how the procedure works, what kind of results to expect, and what recovery might look like. The conversation is never rushed. Every step is handled with care to ensure you feel seen, understood, and completely confident in your next steps. This is more than just a consultation—it’s the beginning of a shared plan for achieving a shape that feels aligned with how you want to look and live.
From consultation to confidence
Selecting a Plastic Surgeon with a Commitment to Excellence
Careful Planning
Your consultation is a relaxed but detailed conversation focused on your goals, lifestyle, and the areas you’d like to refine. Dr. Howarth takes time to understand what matters to you and provides personalized guidance based on your anatomy. Every surgical plan is mapped with precision to ensure natural, balanced results.
Surgical Expertise
Known for her refined aesthetic and surgical skill, Dr. Howarth approaches liposuction with restraint and technical precision. She focuses on smoothing and sculpting in a way that enhances your shape without looking overdone—always prioritizing proportion, contour harmony, and long-term outcomes.
Supportive Recovery
From the moment surgery is complete, you’ll be cared for with compassion and attentiveness. Dr. Howarth and her team provide detailed recovery instructions, ongoing support, and personalized recommendations to help you heal smoothly and confidently—so you can enjoy the results with comfort and peace of mind.
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Meet your surgeon
Ashley Lynn Howarth, MD, FACS
Dr. Ashley Howarth is a board-certified plastic surgeon who completed her training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Mayo Clinic Arizona. Prior to that, she trained in general surgery at Texas A&M Baylor Scott & White, and earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. With nine years of combined surgical training, few surgeons possess the level of academic experience as Dr. Howarth.
She has quickly become one of Arizona’s most in-demand plastic surgeons, recognized for her surgical precision, natural aesthetic, and obsession with detail. Her clinical interests include cosmetic surgery of the face, breasts, and body, and she is known for delivering results that are refined, balanced, and thoughtfully executed.
In addition to her surgical practice, Dr. Howarth serves as an Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at Mayo Clinic, where she helps train the next generation of plastic surgeons. She also serves as the youngest board member and Member-at-Large for the Arizona Society of Plastic Surgeons, a leadership role awarded by her peers.
As a working mother of three young boys, Dr. Howarth understands the challenges that women face. Her care is grounded in empathy, honesty, and individualized attention, with the goal of helping every patient feel confident, supported, and beautifully themselves throughout the entire process.
She proudly supports the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale and sponsors their Celebrate Youth Gala each year. She also mentors young women interested in medicine and surgery by offering shadowing opportunities and career guidance, continuing her dedication to helping others grow—both in and out of the operating room.
“My life feels full and wonderful due to this transformation. I’m blessed to have had Dr. Howarth complete my surgery. Don’t wait to love your body and yourself!” – M.A.
What areas can liposuction treat?
Liposuction can target almost any area of the body where stubborn fat deposits exist, including the abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, arms, back, and even the neck. Dr. Howarth will discuss your goals and recommend the best areas to treat during your consultation.
Will liposuction help me lose weight?
Liposuction is not a weight-loss procedure. It’s designed for body contouring—removing localized fat to enhance your natural shape. Ideal candidates are close to their goal weight and looking to refine specific areas.
What is recovery like after liposuction?
Most patients return to light activities within a few days and resume normal routines within one to two weeks. Swelling and mild bruising are common in the early stages of healing. You’ll wear a compression garment to support your new contours and receive detailed aftercare instructions.
Will I have scars after liposuction?
Liposuction incisions are very small and typically placed in discreet locations. Dr. Howarth uses meticulous techniques to minimize scarring, and with proper care, scars fade significantly over time.
How long will it take to see results?
Initial improvements are often visible within a few weeks, but final results may take several months as swelling fully subsides. Dr. Howarth will guide you through each stage of healing so you know what to expect.
How much does liposuction cost in Scottsdale?
The cost of liposuction varies depending on the number of areas treated and the complexity of the procedure. You’ll receive a personalized quote during your consultation. Investing in a board-certified plastic surgeon who prioritizes safety, artistry, and natural outcomes is the most important part of your decision.
Can liposuction be combined with other procedures?
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