Liposuction
What is liposuction?
Liposuction removes excess, diet-resistant fat deposits to refine body contour and improve proportion. It is not a weight-loss procedure but a sculpting technique to enhance shape in targeted areas such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, or neck.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Localised fat deposits unresponsive to diet or exercise
Good skin tone and elasticity (to allow smooth retraction after fat removal)
Stable body weight and realistic expectations
Patients seeking contour refinement rather than large-volume fat reduction
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Performed under general or local anaesthesia depending on extent
Small incisions (3–5 mm) are made near treatment areas
A tumescent solution (saline with anaesthetic and adrenaline) is infused to minimise bleeding and ease fat removal
Fat is suctioned out using fine cannulas attached to a vacuum device
Treated areas are sculpted evenly for balanced contour
Incisions are closed with small sutures or left to drain naturally
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Day surgery in most cases
Bruising, swelling, and mild soreness for several days to weeks
Compression garment worn continuously for 4–6 weeks to reduce swelling and support skin retraction
Return to work within a few days (for small areas) or 1–2 weeks (for larger areas)
Final contour visible after 2–3 months once swelling subsides
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Smoother, smaller, and more symmetrical labia
Scars are fine and typically inconspicuous
Sensation and function are preserved; aesthetic results continue to refine over several months
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Bleeding, infection, or contour irregularity
Seroma (fluid accumulation)
Asymmetry or surface dimpling
Numbness or temporary sensory change
Rare complications include fat embolism or deep vein thrombosis
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Removed fat cells do not return, but remaining cells can enlarge with weight gain. Maintaining healthy habits preserves results. Liposuction may be combined with skin-tightening or lifting procedures for optimal contour in patients with skin laxity.