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Is Liposuction Worth It?
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is one of the most surgery procedures in the UK, with over 5,000 procedures carried out in London alone in 2024. Here, we the key information to help you consider whether liposuction is a suitable option.
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What is liposuction?
Liposuction, or Lipo for short, is a body procedure the of excess fat that has proven resistant to diet and alone. . It is a highly effective for removing fat that a sensible diet and physical alone cannot remove.
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What are the common liposuction areas?
Some of the most popular areas include:
is a to the . It , love and middle and lower back to body results that liposuction of areas cannot achieve on its own. The areas of the body would depend on what you hope to gain from the procedure, your lifestyle and genetics. Some people are more likely to accumulate excess fat in certain areas than others. Once you have had an consultation, your surgeon will customised on the best liposuction .
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Am I suitable?
Ideal patients for include those who are physically and mentally well, at or near ideal body weight, and who are . is most for patients with areas of subcutaneous fat lying directly beneath the skin. is not a treatment for visceral fat, which is the fat that the organs beneath the muscle.
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with excess visceral fat should focus on losing weight before liposuction. should have good skin before having in London. If you have loose or sagging skin, there is a higher risk of getting unsatisfactory results with lumpy and wavy skin, as liposuction is likely to worsen loose skin.
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Is liposuction a weight loss procedure?
Many people liposuction is a method. It is not. is best suited for patients who are at a healthy body weight and wish to contour and sculpt their bodies. The amount of fat that can be with liposuction is determined by several factors, including your treatment goals and the surgeon’s ability to safely remove excess fat to aesthetically pleasing results.
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How to prepare for liposuction
You will receive detailed preoperative instructions from your surgeon before the procedure. You should ensure you have a adult who can drive you to and from our clinic and help you during the first 24 hours after your procedure. Certain medications, such as aspirin and containing aspirin, should be stopped before the as they are with an risk of bleeding during and after the procedure. Depending on your state of health, your may recommend specific blood tests before the . You will also be for to medications, including anaesthetics. You will need to fast for 6 hours on the day of the procedure: 2 hours for clear fluids, black tea, black coffee, and still water.
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What does the procedure involve?
making small skin incisions to permit the of cannulas into the fat. The are connected to vacuum and are moved back and forth to extract fat with a . Once the is complete, stitches are applied to the small incisions, followed by a sterile dressing and compression . Liposuction is performed as an at the Centre for Surgery, which means you can go home later the same day. Most liposuction procedures a anaesthetic, and you must have a responsible to take you home and look after you for the first 24 to 48 hours.
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How long does it take to recover after liposuction?
Most who have had can return to light work after three days. Strenuous should be for up to 6 weeks to swelling, which could impair your . The speed of varies between patients and the amount of liposuction . Some patients can return to specific within a week, while others may need several weeks to return to normal. liposuction would involve a longer recovery than due to additional scar tissue.
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What does liposuction scarring look like?
Most are no more than 5 mm wide and often much smaller. scars reflect this and are barely noticeable once they are fully healed. The number of scars you have will depend on how many areas of liposuction have been carried out. Your age and skin determine the appearance of scarring. Darker-skinned people may have a high risk of developing scarring. Most have virtually invisible scars by three months. The only way to have no wounds is not to have the . All types of surgical result in scars. Fortunately, our are experienced in positioning scars, so they appear as inconspicuously as possible.
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What results can I expect?
Patients should have realistic expectations of the level of liposuction results achievable. It is normal to have and swelling after the procedure; may notice temporary loose skin during . It can take up to 3 to 6 months for the final liposuction results to become visible.
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Is liposuction permanent?
Once the fat is physically from the body with liposuction, it does not return. However, if you gain weight, other areas may become more noticeable. We following a healthy, diet and in plenty of exercise, such as running. This is the best way to maintain your liposuction results for the long term.
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Liposuction at Centre for Surgery
Centre for is for its in liposuction and body contouring using the most advanced liposuction techniques available in London. We are home to some of the best in the UK. Our surgeons have many years of liposuction, and we perform more liposuction procedures than anywhere else in London. Once you are ready to take the next step and schedule an in-person consultation, call us today at to speak with one of our friendly and knowledgeable coordinators.
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