Boston Clinic (UK) Ltd.

LIPOSUCTION OR LIPOSCULPTURE

A technique to remove unwanted fat deposits

The removal of subcutaneous fat through small incision with a narrow metal tube and sucking with strong vacuum pump, which is, drown back and forth within the area of excess fat. Liposuction process removes tunnels of fat leaving the small blood vessels and nerves intact. The skin will then retract within 6 weeks but real results can be seen from 3 months and finally up to 6 months.

Before and After

What areas can be treated?

Liposuction can help to restore and shape the body areas like abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs (inner + outer), knees, upper arms, chin, cheeks, bull neck, neck and also fatty swelling under the nipples which looks like breasts in a man (medical term for “man boob” is call gynaecomastia).

The most suitable candidates for liposuction are with specific areas of pockets with skin elasticity, with firmer bodies. Younger patients achieve greater results.

What are the side effects?

Bruising is the most common side effect. Some may feel discomfort and at times some pain. Swelling, lumpiness and discoloration of skin, which lasts about a month or six weeks post treatment, are the others. All side effects will disappear within 6 months. Numbness in the treated area also may last for up to six months.
Small incision 1.0 to 2.0 centimeters scars and redness may stay longer. Small incision scars may stay forever although redness will disappear.

How long will it last?

Fat cells do not regenerate in adult life. Therefore, the removal of fatty tissue with Liposuction will give a permanent change in contour and will be independent of any changes in your body weight.

What are the limitations?

It is important to understand that Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity or cellulite. The amount of fat that can be removed from a localized area is limited and safe up to 3 liters and then no more fat can be removed. Therefore, it may not be possible to slim down an area as much as you might like. Further treatments may be needed only after six months after the first treatment.

What is the expected time of operation?

The procedure is normally carried out under general anesthetic as a day case. You may wish to stay the night. Extra night’s charges will be added to your bill. You may need to take painkillers for 2-3 days. Firm snug pressure garment has to be worn day and night after the procedure to help reduce swelling and skin retraction.
You will need to take a few days off work if a small area is treated, but for the larger areas may require seven to ten days off work. However this depends upon each individual as some patients have gone on holiday 3 days after treatment.

Metal Tube

Areas of the body

What are the risks?

The large majority of patients who have this operation done by an experienced surgeon run into no problems at all but you must take into account the following:

Any operation done under general anesthetic carries a small risk of infection or thrombosis of the vein.
Heavy bruising in patients who have tendency to bleed or have been taking Aspirin or Anti-inflammatory drugs, i.e. Voltarol, Nezotlane,…
Serious infection is extremely rare but sometimes inflammation in the treated area oozing from incisions. Although it will normally settles with a course of antibiotics.
Procedure carried out into the areas like knees, upper and inner thighs may cause inflammation of the veins called Thrombophlebitis, in laymans term Thrombosis. It will gradually settle over a period of weeks.

When do the sutures come out?

You return a week after procedure to remove the sutures. These sutures are only one at the incision sites.

What should I do before the operation?

On initial consultation, surgeon will give you the information on Liposuction.

What medication to take and not to take?

Avoid taking Aspirin and Anti-inflammatory drugs for two weeks before surgery. If anemic take iron tablets two weeks prior to surgery. Occasionally you may be advised not to take contraceptive pill if the liposuction is extensive.

When do I go back to work?

If the procedure is done in small area you can go to work within two to three days. If area treated is large or two to three areas may require to take between seven to ten days. You can carry out daily routine as usual. Again this varies greatly from person to person.

What is the cost?

One particular area – from £1500.
Three areas – from £3000.
Five areas – from £4500.

You will be given exact treatment cost at your consultation.