PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
Liposuction
A surgical procedure to remove localised fat deposits and improve body contour and proportion in specific areas.
About the procedure
Liposuction — also known as lipectomy or lipoplasty — improves the body's contours and proportion by removing excess, localised fat deposits to slim and reshape specific areas. Common treatment sites include the upper arms, hips, outer thighs, abdomen, mid back, buttocks, knees, neck and under the chin. It can also be used to treat gynaecomastia — excess fatty tissue in and around the chest in men.
Liposuction is often performed on its own, or in combination with other procedures such as abdominoplasty or breast reduction, depending on your goals.
Liposuction is not a weight-loss solution. It's designed to treat localised, disproportionate pockets of fat that haven't responded to diet and exercise — not to reduce overall body weight. If you have a significant amount of excess loose skin, liposuction alone may not achieve the result you're after, and other surgical approaches may need to be discussed with Mr Holten instead.
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Liposuction tends to be most suitable for people at a healthy, stable weight with firm, elastic skin and localised pockets of excess fat — this is assessed individually at consultation, not before. Mr Holten will discuss whether liposuction, or a different or combined approach, is right for your circumstances.
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Your first step is a consultation with Mr Holten to discuss your goals, the areas you'd like treated, and whether liposuction alone or in combination with another procedure is right for you. The specific technique and extent of treatment depends on your anatomy and the areas being addressed.
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As with any surgical procedure, liposuction carries risks. These can include, but are not limited to:
Infection, bleeding, or delayed wound healing
An adverse reaction to the anaesthetic
Contour irregularities or asymmetry
Changes in skin sensation, which may be temporary or permanent
Fluid accumulation beneath the skin
The possibility that further treatment may be needed
Mr Holten will discuss these risks, and how they can be reduced before and after surgery, during your consultation.
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Swelling and bruising are expected after liposuction and vary between individuals. Compression garments are commonly worn to support healing and help manage swelling. You'll be given written aftercare instructions and follow-up appointments to monitor your recovery.
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Improvement in contour will be evident as swelling subsides, though it can take between six and twelve months to see the final result. As with any surgical procedure, individual results vary depending on your anatomy, skin quality, and how your body heals. Mr Holten can discuss realistic expectations for your specific situation during your consultation.
Costs will be set out in writing before you proceed. Nothing is finalised until you've had the chance to review it in full.
Arrange Your Consultation
Start with a conversation with our team about your goals and whether this procedure is right for you.
