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Liposuction

Liposuction

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

Appointments

A couple of days after discharge