What Is Body Liposuction?
Liposuction surgery is the process of removing fat from the body. It can be performed on any area in the body and can be used in combination with many other procedures on the face, breast and body, such as fat transfer to the breast. This is a very popular treatment performed in our Manchester-based clinic for those having trouble with stubborn fat in areas such as the stomach and body.
Nights In Hospital
In all of our body liposuction cases, you are able to return home the same day.
RECOVERY
Expect recovery to be 1-2 weeks; we would recommend taking his period off from work and relaxing. Support garments are to be worn for 4-6 weeks.
FULL RESULTS
To see your full tummy tuck results, this will be around 4 weeks+ for swelling and bruising to fade.
Gary Ross MBChB, MD, FRCS, (Plast) For Liposuction in Manchester
Gary Ross is a fully accredited plastic surgeon on the General Medical Council’s specialist register for plastic surgery. He is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS), the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and more.
Over the past 20 years, Mr Ross and the team have changed hundreds of lives and drawn patients from all over the United Kingdom to his Manchester office.
Types Of Liposuction Procedures
Traditional Liposuction
This is our most popular technique that we use to remove small areas of fat. It’s particularly useful for treating the neck, chin and facial area. This technique is also useful for fat harvesting when looking at fat transfers. Traditional liposuction works through the physical movement of the cannula, breaking up the fat, and then extracting it.
Body Jet Liposuction
Body Jet liposuction, also known as water-assisted liposuction, is a variation of liposuction that includes injecting fluid during the extraction of the fat. This fluid is used to dislodge and break down the fat using low pressure. This type of liposuction is better for large breakdowns; therefore, it is better suited for areas such as the stomach and body.
Laser Liposuction
This uses a laser to break down the fat, and the body will then remove the fat itself and while tightening the skin. This form of lipo is great for thighs and arms, where the skin is more prone to sagging after fat loss.
Vaser Liposuction
A recent innovation within liposuction surgery is an ultrasound that is applied to the treatment area, tightening the skin at the same time the fat is being broken down and extracted. This is a great option for treatments that are likely to leave significant amounts of loose skin. It is a popular method currently to treat gynaecomastia.
Our Body Liposuction Case Studies
For more examples of our body liposuction combinations and results, check out our dedicated case study page.
What To Expect During Your Liposuction Consultation?
We encourage all of our patients, in preparation for their liposuction consultation, to sit down and think about what they would like from this procedure, their desired results and any concerns they may have. This is a great opportunity for an open, honest conversation while discussing all possible options, outcomes and potential risks.
We offer both in-person and video call consultations for our patients’ convenience if you aren’t local to our Manchester clinic.
For those of normal stable body weight who have developed excess fat. It is most suitable for isolated areas of fat that are out of place in relation to the rest of the surrounding area.
Liposuction may not be suitable for those with a significant medical history, but this will be discussed in further detail during your consultation. It’s also not suitable for those who have been encouraged to improve their contour by others.
If you are suitable for liposuction, you will be given a quote for surgery that will include the surgeon's, hospital's and anaesthetic fee, and as each case is, it tends to vary from patient to patient.
There are a number of different types of liposuction styles and techniques, but also each area of the body, which can influence the price. For example, in a standard liposuction, there is no additional energy source used, while through BodyJet liposuction, high-pressure fluid is used to help in the removal of the fat.
During body liposuction, we remove all of the fat in the treatment area; therefore, no fat should accumulate back in the stomach or other treatment areas you’ve had lipo on. However, we would encourage a healthy diet post-surgery, as fat will accumulate in different areas around the body.
Only small incisions are made to insert the cannula; therefore, you can expect a scar that is a few millimetres in length. After the stomach or other treatment area has finished healing, you can begin massaging the areas to reduce them.
The vast majority of patients are delighted with the procedure, although common complaints include numbness, bruising and swelling, which is a normal part of the healing process.
Uncommon complications include infection, haematoma, delayed healing/skin necrosis/skin loss, seroma formation and thickened scar.
There are uncommon risks of general anaesthesia, such as respiratory/cardiac compromise and deep vein thrombosis. Liposuction removes fat cells, and although these cells do not come back, other fat cells can occur in the same area. It is unusual to have irregularities, although over time these can develop. Your contour will also change, and irregularities can become more apparent with fluctuations in weight.
