Liposuction
Liposuction is a popular aesthetic surgical procedure used to permanently remove stubborn fat deposits that build up in specific areas of the body. It can create a slimmer, more shapely appearance in areas such as the abdomen, waist, hips, thighs and arms. Liposuction offers an effective solution for fat deposits that cannot be eliminated through diet and exercise. Before surgery, the patient’s body structure and expectations are assessed in detail so that a personalised treatment plan can be drawn up. Performed by an experienced surgeon, liposuction brings the body’s contours into better proportion while boosting the patient’s self-confidence. Following your surgeon’s advice throughout recovery is very important if the surgery is to give successful, lasting results.
What Is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a surgical procedure in which stubborn fat that has collected in various areas of the body is removed with vacuum suction in order to reshape the contour. It is not a weight-loss method but an aesthetic procedure aimed at refining the body contour. Liposuction targets localised fat deposits that persist despite diet and exercise. Alongside the conventional method, laser-, ultrasound- and vibration-assisted techniques are also used today.
Why Is Liposuction Performed?
Liposuction is performed to balance disproportionate body contours, achieve a more aesthetic appearance and help patients feel better about themselves. It is chosen to reduce resistant fat deposits rather than to achieve significant weight loss. The fat targeted is usually that which collects in areas such as the abdomen, waist, hips, arms and inner knees.
OPERATION TIME
2-5 Hours
RECOVERY TIME
5-7 Days
ACCOMMODATION
8 Days
What Are the Types of Liposuction?
Thanks to advances in technology, liposuction can now be performed with a range of different techniques. Each method has its own advantages, recovery process and effect. The technique is selected according to the patient’s needs and the surgeon’s experience.
Vaser liposuction
Vaser liposuction uses selective fat-removal technology to target fat deposits without damaging the surrounding tissue. It gives particularly effective results on the abdomen, waist and arms.
Who Is Liposuction Suitable For?
Liposuction is an effective contouring method for people who are close to their ideal weight but have disproportionate fat deposits on the body. It is performed to refine the aesthetic contours and get rid of localised fat, not to lose weight. For this reason the patient’s general health, skin quality and expectations must be assessed carefully before the procedure.
The following groups may be suitable candidates for liposuction:
- People with a body mass index (BMI) below 30
- Patients with good skin elasticity and a low risk of sagging
- Those with localised fat deposits that will not shrink despite diet and exercise
- People with realistic expectations who are able to comply with the post-operative care process
- Individuals who do not smoke, or who are able to stop before surgery
Liposuction can be risky in people who are severely obese. Likewise, the procedure is not suitable for anyone with an active infection, serious heart, kidney or lung disease, or for pregnant women. Suitability must always be assessed by an aesthetic surgeon.
Liposuction Surgery Prices
Prices vary according to the number of areas treated, the technology used, the surgeon’s experience and the clinic where the procedure is carried out. Advanced technologies such as Vaser and laser liposuction cost more than the conventional method. A consultation is always required before an individual price can be quoted. The procedure falls outside state health insurance (SGK) cover.