Overview
Liposuction is a contouring operation, not a weight-loss procedure. It works best on disproportionate deposits that resist diet and exercise, where skin quality allows the tissue to redrape smoothly over the new shape.
Who it suits
- Stable weight with localised, diet-resistant deposits
- Good skin elasticity
- Realistic expectations regarding shape rather than scale weight
The procedure
1 to 3 hours depending on the number of areas. Tumescent technique through incisions of a few millimetres, placed in concealed creases.
Recovery
Days 1–7
Compression garment worn continuously; bruising and soreness.
Weeks 2–4
Desk work resumed early in this window; light activity restarts.
3–6 months
Swelling fully resolves and final contour appears.
Results
Treated fat cells are permanently removed; results are maintained with a stable weight.
Questions
Will the skin tighten?
To a degree. Where laxity is significant, skin tightening or excision is discussed.