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Body contouring · Charlotte, NC
VASER liposuction and fat transfer are powerful, complementary tools that allow us to reshape the body by changing proportions — reducing where you want less, enhancing where you want more, and creating an overall result that is more than the sum of its parts. Each plan is as individual as the person in it.
Why patients choose Dr. Sherie
Private surgical suite, Charlotte, NC
Advanced VASER & contouring techniques
Individualized care for every patient
Unique to Dr. Sherie's practice
Nationwide & international patients
Overview
VASER (Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance) liposuction is an advanced, ultrasound-assisted technique that selectively breaks down fat cells while preserving surrounding tissue. Compared to traditional liposuction, VASER allows for more precise sculpting, a smoother recovery, and higher-quality fat harvesting for transfer procedures.
At The Cosmetic Concierge, VASER liposuction is used both as a standalone contouring procedure and as part of comprehensive body reshaping plans that may include fat transfer, high-definition muscle etching, or combination procedures tailored to your goals and anatomy.
A comprehensive consultation allows Dr. Sherie to evaluate your anatomy, discuss your goals, and design a surgical plan that is fully individualized — whether you are seeking subtle refinement or a more significant transformation.
Your surgeon
Dr. Hope Sherie is a board-certified cosmetic surgeon based in Charlotte, NC, with advanced training in body contouring and fat transfer procedures for a diverse range of patients. She performs VASER liposuction exclusively at an AAAHC-accredited surgical facility and has cared for patients traveling from across the United States and internationally.
Her high-definition VASER liposuction and MaleMorph procedures are unique to her practice — developed through years of refining technique and post-care protocols to support the most effective, lasting results possible.
Our approach
Many patients come to us seeking augmentation in one area or reduction in another. We can deliver exactly that. But the most beautiful results often come from a combination approach — one that considers the body as a whole and uses both reduction and enhancement together to create a new, harmonious shape. This is where surgery meets artistry.
Most patients don't simply want to be smaller — they want to change their proportions. Whether your goal is slender, curvy, athletic, masculine, or androgynous, we work with your anatomy to reposition and refine what's already there. Shape is personal. Your plan should be too.
The fat removed during VASER liposuction is a valuable resource. Using ultra-fine filtration and your own platelet-rich plasma (PRP), we can achieve 50–80% fat graft retention — moving harvested fat to create voluminous hips, a fuller buttock, enhanced breast volume, or facial rejuvenation.
For some patients, no amount of exercise will reveal the muscular definition they desire — it simply isn't in their genetics. VASER high-definition etching allows Dr. Sherie to sculpt the musculature with precision that would be impossible with conventional liposuction techniques.
VASER changes body shape more quickly than diet and exercise — and in ways those interventions cannot. But living results require patient investment. Dr. Sherie continuously refines her post-care protocols to support healing, maximize results, and set patients up for long-term success.
Treatment areas
VASER liposuction can be performed on virtually any area of the body where localized fat deposits are present. Dr. Sherie offers targeted single-area procedures as well as comprehensive multi-area contouring plans, depending on your goals.
Core contouring
The torso is the most commonly treated area and the foundation of most combination body contouring plans. Reduction in the abdomen, waist, and lower back works together to create a defined, proportional midsection — and fat harvested from these areas is ideal for transfer procedures.
Abdomen
Love handles
Waist / hips
Lower back
Upper back
Before / after photo
Arms & chest
Upper body VASER contouring addresses areas that are often resistant to diet and exercise. Liposuction of the upper arms and chin/jaw creates a leaner, more defined upper profile and is frequently combined with breast or chest procedures for comprehensive upper body reshaping.
Upper arms
Chin / jaw
Underarm area (often combined with breast procedures)
Upper back / bra line
Before / after photo
Legs & hips
Lower body VASER contouring refines the thighs, calves, and surrounding areas to create balanced, proportional legs. This is frequently combined with fat transfer to the hips or buttocks for comprehensive lower body reshaping — reducing where you want less and enhancing where you want more in a single surgical plan.
Inner thighs
Outer thighs
Calves
Waist / hips (combined with lower body)
Before / after photo
Advanced sculpting
High-definition VASER liposuction uses advanced etching techniques to reveal and enhance the underlying musculature — creating cut abdominals, defined shoulders, or a more sculpted chest. This level of detail is not achievable with conventional liposuction and requires specialized training and technique.
Dr. Sherie’s high-definition procedures are unique to her practice and are available for the abdomen and arms.
High-definition abdomen
High-definition arms
Add-on fat transfer to face or buttocks (BBL)
Before / after photo
Fat transfer & augmentation
One of the most significant advantages of VASER liposuction is the quality of fat it harvests. Unlike conventional liposuction, VASER’s gentle ultrasound energy preserves the integrity of fat cells — making them ideal candidates for transfer to areas where volume and enhancement are desired.
Using ultra-fine filtration and your own platelet-rich plasma (PRP), Dr. Sherie achieves fat graft retention rates of 50–80%, providing natural, long-lasting results that move and feel like your own tissue — because they are.
Fat harvested from the abdomen, waist, or lower back is transferred to the mid and upper buttocks to create a lifted, fuller, more projected contour. One of the most popular combination procedures.
Strategic fat transfer to the lateral hips creates a more defined waist-to-hip ratio. Often combined with waist and thigh liposuction for a comprehensive lower body reshape.
Fat transfer can be used to add modest, natural volume to the breasts — either as a standalone procedure or in combination with implant augmentation for improved shape and projection.
Harvested fat can restore volume to the aging face — smoothing deep grooves, restoring cheek fullness, and rejuvenating areas that have lost volume over time.
Specialized package
MaleMorph is Dr. Sherie’s specialized VASER liposculpting package for transmasculine patients seeking a more masculine body contour. Using high-definition VASER techniques, MaleMorph sculpts the torso, chest wall, and surrounding areas to create a flatter, more angular, and more traditionally masculine silhouette.
Dr. Sherie’s high-definition VASER procedures are unique to her practice. MaleMorph can be performed as a standalone procedure or coordinated with top surgery or other gender-affirming procedures as part of a broader surgical plan.
Combination procedures
The most transformative results often come from combining VASER liposuction with complementary procedures — using reduction and augmentation together to create a balanced, proportional result that no single procedure could achieve alone. Common combinations include:
Liposuction of the underarms and upper back combined with breast augmentation creates a cleaner, more defined chest and upper body contour.
VASER liposuction of the chest and surrounding areas is frequently combined with top surgery to achieve a more sculpted, masculine chest wall contour.
Liposuction of the thighs and waist combined with fat transfer to the hips or buttocks for comprehensive lower body reshaping in a single procedure.
Contouring the lower back with VASER emphasizes and reshapes the upper buttock area, often delivering dramatic improvement without requiring fat transfer.
Recovery
VASER liposuction is performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia at Dr. Sherie’s AAAHC-accredited facility in Charlotte, NC. Recovery is generally well-tolerated, with most patients returning to light activity within the first week. Detailed post-operative instructions are provided prior to surgery.
Outpatient procedure with same-day discharge. Rest and compression garment wear begin immediately. Some swelling and bruising is expected and normal.
Most patients return to light daily activity within 1–2 weeks. Compression garments continue to support healing and shape. Swelling begins to resolve.
Strenuous activity and lifting remain restricted. Swelling continues to improve. Ongoing guidance and scheduled follow-up appointments with Dr. Sherie's team.
Most patients return to full activity over 4–6 weeks. Initial contouring results become visible as swelling resolves.
Final contour results develop over several months as swelling fully resolves and the tissue settles. Continued healthy lifestyle supports long-term results.
Pricing
The cost of VASER liposuction varies based on the number of areas treated, whether fat transfer is included, and the overall complexity of the surgical plan. All pricing is all-inclusive — no hidden fees or surprise bills. A personalized quote is provided during consultation.
Prices include all operating room and facility fees, doctor’s fees, anesthesia, and pre- and post-operative visits. Prices do not include prescription drugs or pre-operative laboratory fees (if required). The Cosmetic Concierge is currently out-of-network with all insurance providers. If you have questions about coverage or costs, please call our office — we’re happy to walk you through the details.
CareCredit
Alphaeon Credit
Self-pay
Questions & answers
Traditional liposuction physically breaks up fat using a cannula, which can be traumatic to surrounding tissue. VASER uses ultrasound energy to selectively liquefy fat cells while preserving nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. This results in more precise contouring, a smoother recovery, and higher-quality fat for transfer procedures.
Yes, and this is one of VASER’s greatest advantages. Because VASER preserves fat cell integrity during harvesting, the extracted fat is of higher quality and better suited for transfer. Common combinations include VASER reduction of the waist and abdomen with fat transfer to the hips or buttocks, performed in a single surgical plan.
The fat cells removed by liposuction are gone permanently. However, remaining fat cells can expand with weight gain, so maintaining a stable weight after surgery is important for preserving your results. Dr. Sherie’s post-care protocols are designed to support both recovery and long-term lifestyle integration.
MaleMorph is Dr. Sherie’s specialized VASER liposculpting package for transmasculine patients seeking a more masculine body contour. Using high-definition VASER techniques, it sculpts the torso, chest wall, and surrounding areas to create a flatter, more angular, masculine silhouette. These procedures are unique to Dr. Sherie’s practice.
High-definition VASER uses advanced etching techniques to selectively remove fat around the underlying musculature, revealing and enhancing muscular definition that diet and exercise alone cannot always achieve. Dr. Sherie offers high-definition VASER for the abdomen and arms, and these procedures are unique to her practice.
Using VASER’s high-quality fat harvesting, ultra-fine filtration, and your own platelet-rich plasma (PRP), Dr. Sherie achieves fat graft retention rates of 50–80%. This is significantly higher than older fat grafting techniques and provides more predictable, longer-lasting augmentation results.
Yes. Dr. Sherie sees patients from across North Carolina, South Carolina, the broader United States, and internationally. Virtual consultations are available for out-of-town patients, and our team provides coordinated support for surgical scheduling and post-operative planning.
Patient experiences
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Service area
The Cosmetic Concierge serves patients seeking VASER liposuction and body contouring in Charlotte and the surrounding areas, including South End, Dilworth, Ballantyne, Huntersville, Matthews, Concord, Gastonia, and beyond.
In addition to caring for patients across North Carolina and South Carolina, Dr. Sherie has performed body contouring procedures for individuals who have traveled from across the United States as well as internationally. Patients often choose to travel for Dr. Sherie’s artistic approach to proportion and her expertise in advanced VASER techniques.
Our team provides coordinated support for out-of-town patients, including virtual consultations, surgical scheduling guidance, and post-operative planning to ensure a seamless experience.
Charlotte, NC
South End
Dilworth
Ballantyne
Huntersville
Matthews
Concord
Gastonia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Nationwide
International
VASER Liposuction — Charlotte, NC
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Why patients choose us
AAAHC Accredited Facility
Board-certified cosmetic surgeon
25+ years of experience
Double board-certified surgeon
MaleMorph & hi-def unique to practice
50–80% fat graft retention with PRP
Phone consults available
CareCredit & Alphaeon accepted
Financing
Military Discount
5% off for active duty military and veterans with valid VA or military ID.
If you are considering orchiectomy in Charlotte — whether as a standalone procedure or as part of a broader gender-affirming surgical plan — we invite you to schedule a private consultation with Dr. Sherie. Phone consultations are available for patients traveling from outside the Charlotte area.