Liposuction / Fat Removal

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.

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.

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  Niki Before Surgery Video

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  Niki After Surgery Video

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.   

LASER LIPO AND SURGICAL LIPOSUCTION COMPARISONS 

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 two procedures and identify which procedure you would be best suited to.

	Laser Lipolysis	Surgical Liposuction
Purpose	Shaping, contouring and sculpting.	Removal of more areas and greater quantities of fat.
Most Suitable for	Small stubborn areas of fat that have been unresponsive to diet and exercise. Slim people who are trying to get rid of a specific problem area.	Stubborn areas of fat although better option for slightly larger areas.
Sedation	Local anaesthetic.	General anaesthetic.
Patient Criteria	Must be within 2 stone of ideal weight.	Must be within 2 stone of ideal weight.
Treatment Areas	1-2 small areas	More suitable for multiple areas.
Location of Treatment	MYA Clinic - no overnight stay.	Private hospital - potential overnight stay. This is at the surgeons discretion.
Recovery/Aftercare	Quicker recovery period, can resume normal activity the next day. Some soreness, bruising and swelling is expected. A garment must be worn 24 hours per day for 7 days, just during the day for the following 7 days.	Additional recovery time is needed and less likely to return to normal activities for the first few days following surgery. Soreness, bruising and swelling will occur and may last several weeks and a garment must be worn for 6-8 weeks.
General Benefits:	Less disruptive to everyday life. Less invasive. Local anaesthetic. Perfect for small, localised areas of stubborn fat.	More suited to removing larger areas of fat. General anaesthetic - suitable for people who may prefer to be asleep throughout the procedure.

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Our surgeons are amongst the most experienced in the world having carried out hundreds, often thousands of successful cosmetic procedures.

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