Liposuction
What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a body contouring procedure that removes unwanted pockets of fat from specific areas to improve shape and proportion. It targets stubborn fat that hasn’t responded to diet and exercise, helping create smoother contours and a more balanced silhouette.
Why Choose Liposuction?
Liposuction can enhance your body shape in areas such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, arms, back or neck. Many people choose it when they want to refine specific zones, reduce localized fullness and improve overall confidence in how their body looks and feels. While it is not a weight-loss method, it can deliver dramatic contour improvements for those at or near their ideal weight.
What to Expect After Surgery
After liposuction, it’s normal to have swelling, bruising and mild discomfort in the treated areas. A compression garment is usually worn for several weeks to support healing, help reduce swelling and improve contour results. Most people can return to light daily activities within a few days, though strenuous exercise and heavy lifting should be avoided for several weeks.
Your final shape becomes clearer as swelling settles over time.
How the Procedure Works
The procedure is typically performed under local or general anaesthetic, depending on how many areas are treated and the extent of correction. Small incisions are made in discreet locations, and a thin tube (cannula) is used to gently remove excess fat. The technique allows the surgeon to sculpt the area precisely, smoothing contours for a natural-looking result.
Once the desired fat has been removed, the incisions are closed or left to heal naturally based on your surgeon’s approach.
Important Considerations & Long-Term Information
Liposuction delivers long-lasting improvement in body contours, but weight changes can still affect your results. Maintaining a stable weight and healthy lifestyle helps sustain your outcome long term. Because the procedure removes fat cells permanently from treated areas, contour changes are usually noticeable and lasting when combined with ongoing fitness and nutrition habits.
While many areas of the body can be treated, the suitability of liposuction depends on your anatomy, skin quality and overall health — these will be assessed during consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Features To Be Aware Of:
- Surgical time – 90 minutes
- Anaesthetic type – General anaesthetic
- Time off work – 1-2 weeks office work, 2-6 weeks manual work
- Hospital stay – 0-1 nights
- Shower – immediately
- Reasonably mobile – day 1-2
- Sleeping position – no restriction
- Exercise including gym – 6 weeks
- Bras and garments – compression garment for 6 weeks
- Sexual activity – after 1-2 weeks depending on your comfort
- Full recovery – 6 weeks
- Driving – 1-2 weeks
PATIENT TESTIMONIALS
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