Liposuction
Sculpt and contour your body by removing stubborn fat deposits that resist diet and exercise, revealing the shape you've been working toward.
What is Liposuction?
Liposuction removes localized fat deposits through small incisions using specialized techniques. This body contouring procedure targets areas like the abdomen, thighs, arms, back, and neck to improve your body's proportions. Dr Marc Seifman uses advanced techniques to strive for smooth, natural-looking results with minimal scarring.
book a consultLiposuction at a Glance
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Best for: People with stubborn areas of fat deposition that have not responded to diet and exercise; people with lipodystrophy, lipoedema or lymphoedema.
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Recovery time: A few days to recommence administrative/desk duties, four weeks of no strenuous activities or exercise.
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Procedure time: Varies depending on the number of areas to be treated and amount of excess fat to be targeted.
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Commonly associated procedures: Can be combined with facelift, necklift, breast reduction, breast augmentation, brachioplasty, abdominoplasty, circumferential bodylift, thigh reduction.
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Length of hospital stay: Can be day surgery or overnight, depending on amount of excess fat to be targeted.
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Aneasthesia: General
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Am I the right candidate for this?
You may be a candidate if you're near your ideal weight but have stubborn fat areas that don't respond to diet and exercise, have good skin elasticity, are in good overall health, and have realistic expectations. Liposuction is not a weight-loss solution but rather a body contouring tool.
What is the process?
Begin with a GP referral and book your consultation with Dr Seifman. A minimum of two detailed consultations will identify target areas and discuss techniques. Surgery is scheduled and a cooling-off period allowed, after which a deposit is taken to secure the surgical date. Pre-operative fasting is required. Depending on the extent of treatment, you may go home the same day or stay overnight. Follow-up appointments at 1 week, 2 weeks and 6 weeks.
Post-operative care and recovery timeline
Initial recovery takes 1-2 weeks, with gradual return to normal activities over 4-6 weeks. Compression garments are typically worn for 6-8 weeks to reduce swelling and support healing. Lymphatic massage is often recommended. Most patients return to work within a few days to a week, depending on the treatment area.
Risks and additional info
Potential risks include bleeding, infection, uneven contours, skin irregularities, and fluid accumulation. Multiple treatment areas or large volumes may require staged procedures. Results continue to improve as swelling resolves over 3-6 months. Dr Seifman will discuss all aspects during your consultation.
Is this surgery right for me?
Is this treament right for me?
People who have this operation may wish to alter their body shape with minimal scarring, or may wish to reshape specific contour abnormalities. Liposuction, when performed on its own, is better suited to people who have excess bulk without excess skin. However, liposuction can be performed in conjunction with other operations, such as abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), breast reduction, thigh reduction/thigh lift, brachioplasty/arm lift, and other procedures.
What does the procedure
journey look like?
To begin your journey at Tailored Plastic Surgery, you will typically have an initial consultation to discuss your goals and see how we can help you. After a second consultation and a cooling-off period of one week, if you wish to proceed, we will schedule the surgery on a date that suits you. We will discuss the steps you need to take in the lead-up to your surgery, and also on the day of your procedure.
Initially, you may experience some discomfort in affected areas. You may be wearing a post-operative compression garment and have instructions for medications to take at home, and exercises to perform. You should be able to go home either on the day of surgery or the next day. You should be able to return to work within one to two weeks depending on what your regular occupation is. We advise against strenuous physical activity and exercise within the first six weeks.
Procedure Risks
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes excess fat deposits from specific areas of the body. In addition to general surgery risks, it is important to be aware of procedure-specific potential risks and complications, which may include:
Contour Irregularities:
In some cases, liposuction can result in uneven or bumpy contours, leading to an irregular appearance of the treated area.
Fluid Imbalance:
During liposuction, fluids are injected into the body and can be suctioned out along with the fat. In rare cases, this can result in fluid imbalance, leading to complications such as fluid accumulation or dehydration.
Numbness or Sensation Changes:
Temporary or permanent changes in skin sensation, such as numbness or increased sensitivity, can occur in the treated areas after liposuction.
Infection:
As with any surgical procedure, there is a risk of infection. Following proper postoperative care instructions and maintaining good hygiene can help minimise this risk.
Haematoma or Seroma:
Collection of blood (haematoma) or fluid (seroma) under the skin may occur after liposuction. These can be drained if necessary to promote healing.
Still unsure? Here are some FAQs…
What scars will I have?
With liposuction, there are few scars, and they are typically very small in size. Most of the work is done under the skin, avoiding the need for large and more visible scars.
Will the effect be permanent?
While liposuction may reduce the number and size of fat cells in the affected area, its effect is best maintained by keeping a healthy diet and stable weight after your procedure. The duration of effect is variable, and in some people is quite long-lasting.