Liposuction is a surgical procedure that includes removing extra fat from certain body parts. The procedure is commonly used to contour the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks and other areas where diet and exercise alone are not enough.
Areas that can be treated with liposuction:
Liposuction of the back and thighs
Liposuction of the abdomen and legs
Liposuction of the breast and abdomen
Liposuction of the face and neck
Liposuction techniques can be used to reduce localized fat deposits on:
Stomach and waist
Back
Listovima
Chest area
Face, cheeks, chin and neck
Hips and buttocks
Thighs
Upper arms
Liposuction can be performed alone or together with other plastic surgery procedures, such as facelift, breast reduction or tummy tuck.
What can't liposuction do?
Liposuction is not a treatment for overweight or cellulite.
Procedure duration
3-4h
Anesthesia
Total anesthesia
Hospital stay
1-2 days
Return to social activities
After few days
Return to sport activities
After 40 days
Recovery tips
Wearing an elastic belt for 40 days and refraining from heavy physical exertion