LIPOSUCTION
Liposuction is a procedure to reduce areas of unwanted fat that have proven resistant to diet and exercise. Common areas treated include the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks, arms, and neck. The aim is to improve body contour and proportion, often helping with issues such as discomfort from chafing, difficulty fitting clothes, or a feeling of being out of proportion.
Surgery involves inserting a thin cannula through small incisions to break up and suction out fat from the targeted areas. Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure but can provide long-lasting contour improvements when combined with a stable weight and healthy lifestyle. It may be carried out alone or alongside other procedures such as abdominoplasty, body contouring or breast surgery (uplift, reduction or augmentation). We will counsel you carefully regarding all aspects of your surgery and post-operative recovery including the need to wear post operative garments for a total of 6 weeks.
procedure fact sheet
The figures here are a guide. During your appointments we will provide advice that is tailored to your individual circumstances.
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Anaesthetic
General Anaesthetic
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Procedure Duration
45-120 minutes
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Hospital Stay
Day Case
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Mobility
1-2 Days
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Shower
48 hours
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Bra / Garment
6 weeks
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Time off Work
2-3 days
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Exercise / Sex
4-6 weeks
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Driving
24-48 hours (please arrange for collection from hospital)
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Travel
2-3 weeks (this varies depending on nature and duration of travel)
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Overall Recovery
4-6 weeks towards physical, social and psycho-sexual recovery
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Cost
Estimates can be provided prior to consultation and tailored quotes after
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