- Liposuction / Liposculpture - Surgery to reduce or remove stubborn areas of fat

Body Contouring

What is a fat removal procedure and why is it performed?

A fat removal procedure can help men and women of all ages (dependent on skin condition) to overcome the embarrassment caused by localised areas of excess fat. Fat removal techniques such as liposculpture and liposuction are most suitable for the reduction or removal of stubborn areas of fat that have previously proved resistant to normal diet and exercise regimes. Fat removal techniques are especially suitable for areas that remain out of proportion to the rest of the body shape, irrespective of a person's weight loss.

A fat removal procedure involves the permanent surgical removal of fat from just below the surface of the skin through suction key hole surgery. This procedure can be performed under local or general anaesthetic and often involves a one night stay in hospital to recover.

The ultimate objective of liposuction surgery is to produce a well contoured and permanently slimmer profile on the area treated. The aim of the surgeon is to create a new shape that will compliment and work in harmony with the other proportions of a patient's body, and not to produce a magic weight loss result.

What kind of men and women request this procedure?

Men and women of all ages who want to correct the shape of their body.
Men and women who have uneven proportions.
Men and women who are limited by the way that their proportions interfere with their normal daily activities and ability to exercise in comfort.
Men and women who feel they have fashion restrictions caused by needing to choose from a limited range of clothing styles.
Men and women who feel that their self esteem, confidence or relationships are affected by their concerns and feelings about their shape and size.
Men who suffer with a condition known as Gynaecomastia (enlarged breast tissue).

What are the results like?

This particular procedure can provide dramatic results, correcting a disproportionate shape. This corrective procedure is a lengthy and potentially challenging one and needs to be performed by a Consultant Plastic Surgeon who is fully qualified and well experienced to skillfully perform this type of surgery.

Improved results will take place almost immediately following surgery, but these results will be obscured by the inevitable swelling that takes place following this type of procedure. After the initial post-operative swelling has settled down, subtle improvements to the contour and newly created shape will take place for up to six months following liposuction surgery.

Which areas normally respond well to fat removal surgery?

Hips
Outer thighs
Inner knees
Lower abdomen
Lower buttock folds
Chest area (in men only)