Liposuction

Unwanted subcutaneous fat found on areas such as the hips, thighs and buttocks can be difficult to shift through exercise and diet alone.

Depending on the technique of liposuction, the surgeon will break the fat down fat using ultrasound or laser technology. Once it is liquified, the cannula removes it from the body.

Vaser liposuction is usually the preferred approach as it offers a faster recovery time and allows the surgeon to precisely target the fat cells. This approach to liposuction gives more freedom and the capability to sculpt and contour the body to the patient’s preferences.

Patients who are considering liposuction should be as close as possible to their ideal body weight, with enough fat to remove that has been resistant to diet and exercise. The ideal candidate would have good skin elasticity and no visible signs of loose skin and be able to ‘pinch an inch’ of fat. Liposuction is not suitable for those who have a great deal of loose skin. Instead, they may wish to consider a body lift or tummy tuck.

The advancement of our Liposuction techniques makes the operation versatile in terms of the ideal candidate. We can also offer Liposuction for smaller body types or those who are looking to define and sculpt their body shape.

After Smart or Vaser liposuction, the results will be immediate that gradually improve over 1-2 months. You may experience swelling during recovery, therefore you should start to get more of an indication of your result at around three months post-op. It can take up to a year to have a final indication of your new shape.

Recovery varies from patient to patient, but with all liposuction methods, the minimal recovery time will be several days to two weeks, and you should expect bruising, swelling and soreness during this time. These side effects might persist up for up to 6 weeks if the operation was extensive.

Smart lipo and Vaser lipo offer faster recovery rates than traditional liposuction. Vaser lipo can provide the quickest recovery rates. Most patients will find that they can be up and about after a couple of days and can resume light exercise. Recovery can take longer for traditional liposuction.

The duration of the operation will depend on the technique and the amount of fat removal.

Side effects of liposuction include:

• Unwanted lumps and bumps or an uneven appearance. You can minimise risk by selecting a highly qualified and skilled surgeon. 
• Anaesthesia risks
• Bleeding
• Hematoma and seroma
• Bruising 
• Necrosis
• Fat clots
• DVT
• Damages to nerves, muscles, blood vessels and organs, and changes in skin sensation
• Sagging skin
• Asymmetry 
• Scarring or discolouration of the skin
• Cardiac or pulmonary issues

The fat removed will be permanently eradicated; however, weight gain is still possible. Therefore, we advise patients to be as close to their ideal weight as possible before having the operation. Studies have found that with a sculpting technique or Vaser lipo, the fat will not return and instead, will distribute to other areas of the body.

Small incisions (a few millimetres) are in discreet locations. Still, any type of scarring will often be minimal, depending on the patient’s skin type and other influences that may inhibit healing.