Liposuction

Removes excess fat to contour and shape the body

What is Liposuction?

Liposuction, or lipoplasty, is an extremely popular procedure that breaks down fatty deposits and removes them from the body to enhance the shape of your body and reduce fat.

The most common areas we treat with Liposuction include the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, neck, chin, and upper arm.

While we cannot guarantee perfection, Liposuction does give the impression of weight loss, and also helps to balance out and streamline the body.

Who is suitable for liposuction surgery?

The best candidate for Liposuction is someone with an open mind and a reasonable expectation of what can be accomplished through surgery. It is also someone who is committed to a healthy lifestyle to sustain the results.

There is also a plethora of non-surgical solutions aimed at skin tightening and fat removal, so it could be that you are better suited to these treatments – all of which will be discussed at your consultation.

What happens during and after Liposuction?

Depending on the area being treated, you will either be placed under local or general anaesthetic.

For larger surface areas, such as the stomach, buttocks and thigh, you will most likely be placed under general anaesthetic and may require an overnight stay in hospital.

Smaller treatment areas, such as the upper arms, may be operated on under local anaesthetic – which means the treated is numbed, but you will remain awake for the procedure.

First, a small incision (about the width of your index finger) is made in the treated area. A solution is then introduced under the skin via a special tube. This solution helps break down fatty deposits underneath the skin’s surface, allowing the surgeon to remove them via the incision.

Liposuction is aimed at treating excess fat, and it is not a procedure that removes excess skin. In some cases, Liposuction is carried out in conjunction with other procedures which remove sagging skin e.g. tummy tuck.

It’s important also to note that Liposuction is not a weight reduction procedure.

After the procedure, patients are required to wear special garments for 6 weeks to help speed up the healing process and to achieve optimum results.

It is advisable to avoid strenuous activity for at least 4 weeks after surgery.

All patients receive follow-up appointments with their surgeon and also have 24-hour access to our team of experts after surgery. Your health and well-being are of the utmost importance to us here at ASET.

What types of incisions are made?

There are usually just a few, tiny incisions made near the area to allow for the liposuction machine’s tube and to remove excess fat.

Is there any downtime after Liposuction?

It can take between 4-6 weeks to heal after surgery, and pressure garments are required throughout this period to help heal the wound and achieve the best possible result.

Will I have scars after Liposuction?

Scars can take several months to heal but should fade as they mature.

What are the risks and possible side effects?

As with any surgery, there are risks associated with Liposuction, including bruising, swelling and discomfort in the area.

In some cases, patients may also experience asymmetry, damage to the nerve endings and hematoma.

Your surgeon will go through your health background to minimise risk before and after surgery.

Your consultation at ASET Hospital

At ASET Hospital, consultations are carried out by our team of skilled plastic surgeons, who will assess both your physical and psychological health to ensure surgery is right for you.

Book your consultation with ASET Hospital today to learn more about liposuction surgery.