Liposuction is one of the most requested procedures among women and men with elastic, sufficiently thick skin and localised deposits of subcutaneous fat.The pre-operative consultation is essential because it allows the surgeon to carefully assess the amount, location and extent of fat deposits, as well as the skin's elasticity and thickness. This is important for planning the care team, type of anaesthesia and whether the procedure will be day surgery or require an overnight stay. You can have a thorough initial specialist consultation at our centre.

Ultrasound liposuction combines the fat-cell-disrupting action of ultrasound with traditional suction. It is also well suited to contouring areas that have already been treated with previous procedures.In general, results are better when the skin is thicker and more elastic. Venous telangiectasias (varicose veins), stretch marks and any skin conditions, as well as the patient’s health, current treatments and lifestyle habits (such as smoking or taking the contraceptive pill), are assessed to optimize results and reduce the risk of complications.The post-operative period may involve bruising in the treated areas, which usually resolves within 30 days; mild pain, which subsides considerably after 3–5 days; and swelling (edema), which decreases by 70% within 30 days and then resolves completely within 6 months.