While liposuction can be performed on small areas under local anaesthesia, larger areas are best addressed under general anaesthesia, with many procedures completed as day cases. Through small incisions, a narrow tube or “cannula” is inserted to suction out excess fatty tissue beneath the skin, reshaping and refining your body contours. The surgeon determines the amount of fat to be removed. Tapes, along with a compression garment, are applied post-operatively to reduce bleeding, swelling, and provide support during the recovery process. It is important that you are close to your ideal weight before having treatment to achieve the best results.

Various liposuction techniques, such as tumescent, ultrasound-assisted liposuction, or smart liposuction, have been developed to enhance fat removal, minimize blood loss, and expedite recovery. The final result and correction of contour irregularities depend on the skill of our experienced surgeons.

Recovery duration varies based on the extent of the liposuction procedure. Smaller areas are treated as day cases, while larger-volume liposuction may require an overnight hospital stay. The procedure is generally not painful, requiring only simple analgesia. Dressings and support garments are used post-operatively to stabilize the skin, with tapes removed after 10-12 days and support garments worn for about a month. Most patients can resume normal activities once the tapes are removed, but impact exercise is best avoided for 4-5 weeks.

Complications are unusual, with expected bruising and potential oozing from the small wounds. Hematomas (blood collections) are uncommon, and infection is rare. Some skin tethering may occur in mobile areas, but this typically settles. Treated areas may experience numbness, which may take several months to recover. Irregularities can be addressed with simple local anaesthesia procedures, emphasizing the importance of the surgeon’s skill. It’s crucial to note that liposuction does not treat cellulite.

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