MYA | Liposuction - Lipolysis & Fat Removal Surgery

A sensible diet and vigorous exercise doesn't always shift stubborn areas of fat. Liposuction can help bring back confidence and a beautiful body shape. By removing fat and reducing the number of fat cells it sculpts the body into contours you thought could never be achieved. At MYA there are several liposuction options available: Vaser Liposuction (Ultrasound Liposuction), Laser Liposuction, and Surgical Liposuction. See the comparison table below to find out which procedure is most suitable for you.

LIPOSUCTION / FAT REMOVAL SURGERY

Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure and actually achieves the best results when you are at your optimum weight. Removing stubborn pockets of fat can help clothes fit better which can lead to the appearance of weight loss. Several areas can be treated at once and liposuction is often performed alongside another procedure. For example it is common to have a tummy tuck and liposuction performed at the same time. This procedure is popular for both men and women of all ages.

A SIMPLE & SAFE PROCEDURE

Liposuction is performed under local or general anaesthetic. The most popular areas are the abdomen, thighs, hips, buttocks and knees. Through tiny incisions in the skin a hollow tube, or cannula is inserted and the fat is broken down with fluid before being removed by a syringe or vacuum pump. The procedure can last approximately 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the technique, the extent of the surgery and how many areas are being treated.

QUICK RECOVERY

You will probably need a few days off work to recover however this does depending on the extent of surgery more time may be needed. You will notice that after the procedure the areas that were operated on will be bruised and swollen and this can last a few weeks. It is important that a suitable support or compression garment is worn for at least a month after the procedure as this helps to reduce the swelling. You will not be able to exercise for at least a couple of weeks.

A LIPOSUCTION OPTION TO SUIT YOU

At MYA we are fortunate enough to have Liposuction specialists who are experts in both surgical and non surgical fat removal. It is important to understand the difference between the procedures and identify which procedure you would be best suited to.

	Laser Lipolysis	Vaser Liposuction	Surgical Liposuction
Purpose	Shaping, contouring and sculpting.	Removal of high quantities of fat from several areas.	Removal of more areas and greater quantities of fat.
Sedation	Local anaesthetic.	Local anaesthetic / sedation.	General anaesthetic.
Patient Criteria	Must be within 2 stone of ideal weight.	Must be within 2 stone of ideal weight.	Must be within 2 stone of ideal weight.
Treatment Areas	1-2 small areas	Suitable for multiple areas.	Suitable for multiple areas.
Location of Treatment	MYA Clinic - no overnight stay.	MYA Clinic - no overnight stay.	Private hospital - potential overnight stay.
Recovery/Aftercare	Quicker recovery period. Can usually resume normal activity the next day.	Quick recovery period. Some soreness, bruising and swelling is expected. A garment must be worn after the procedure.	Additional recovery time is needed and less likely to return to activities for the first few days.