Liposuction

What is Liposuction?
 
Liposuction is a technique used to remove unwanted fat deposits. It was developed in the 1970's and is therefore well tested and gives predictable results.

It is best suited to removing localised deposits of fat from the hips, tummy, waist or thighs. It can also be used in combination with other procedures such as facelifting, to remove fat from the neck, or with a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) to remove fat from the waistline. It is a technique for improving body shape rather than helping with weight loss. More recent developments, known as liposculpture, have added considerable refinement to our ability to reshape the contour of the body.

However it is not a substitute for a controlled diet and results are best in patients who are not overweight but who have localised collections of fat. Good results also depend on elastic skin that will adapt to a new contour when the underlying fat is removed. With age skin becomes less elastic but the condition of the skin rather than your chronological age is the most important factor. This will be carefully assessed at your consultation.

Liposuction fees

• On Consultation

Length of procedure for Liposuction

• An hour to an hour and a half

In/Outpatient

• Inpatient

Number of treatments for Liposuction

• One

Duration of results for Liposuction

• Permanent – if steady weight is maintained by the patient