Liposuction

– Body Contouring –

LIPOSUCTION

Procedure used to remove undesirable deposits of fat and difficult areas to remove fat even with a healthy diet and exercise. The purpose is to improve the body contour. Most commonly treated areas are: glutes, hips, waist line, thighs, back, abdomen and arms. Usually combined with other procedures such as abdominoplasty, arm lift and thigh lift.

There are many techniques for liposuction: traditional (mechanical assisted), ultrasound assisted and laser assisted, among others.

Duration

1 - 3 hrs

Recovery

2 weeks

Hospitalization

one nigh

Ideal candidates

  • Localized fat deposits
  • Improve or define certain body parts
  • Good skin elasticity

More details

  • Small incisions of 3-4mm to insert the canulas
  • After the procedure there is an inflammatory and unswelling period, therefore results will take 4-6 months to achieve.
  • Keep healthy habits to keep your result.
  • Usually regional or general anesthesia is used. The anesthesiologist will explain pros and cons of both techniques.
  • Can be combined with other procedures.