Indications

• Isolated local deposits of fat not responding to strict dieting or targeted physical exercise
• Irregular contours after lifting procedures
• Fat distribution disorders that can be treated by liposuction: the abdomen, hips (e.g. ‘love handles’) the buttocks, thighs, knees, pubic and suprapubic area, breast/chest (e.g. gynaecomastia in men), upper arms, face, chin and neck.

Duration of the operation: Depends on the area(s) to be treated (from 1 to 5 hours)

Type of anaesthesia: general anaesthetic or local anaesthetic

Outpatient treatment with medical supervision during the first night.

Operation

The areas to be suctioned are infiltrated with a special solution that provides anaesthesia and control of bleeding. One or more tiny incisions are performed and a special instrument called “cannula” is inserted through them to the subcutaneous tissue. The movements of the cannula break the fat cells, that are absorbed by negative pressure. The scars resulting from the tiny insertion incisions are invisible after a while.

After the operation:

A special support bandage is necessary for 2 weeks

For the abdomen wear a support garment for 3 months

Sutures are removed after 10 – 14 days

Scar massage after suture removal or after removal of the support bandage

Avoid strenuous activities for 2 weeks

Avoid sports for 4 – 8 weeks

Avoid sunbathing or tanning beds for 6 months, then protect the scars with sunscreen lotion SPF 50.