Liposuction

Liposuction in London with Centre for Surgery, involves removing fatty deposits from underneath the skin in order to reshape certain areas of your body.

Centre for Surgery uses the SAFElipo, which is a new method of liposuction employing a multi-step process and uses power-assisted liposuction to remove the body fat. This means you will have less scarring and side effects that can occur with traditional liposuction methods. This is considered a less invasive method and has a faster recovery time.

The PAL adds gentle vibration to the process to break up fat cells. The process is very selective so the connective tissue framework is preserved. An analogy is plucking grapes of a vine whilst preserving the. structure of the vine

Ultrasound and laser assisted lipo involve the application of heat to the tissues. PAL lipo is a heat-free method meaning the risk of burns is eliminated making it a much safer method of fat extraction.

An easier extraction means a quicker procedure, less bruising and swelling and a faster recovery.

Liposuction allows for you to not only remove fatty tissue, but it will help to improve your body proportions and contours, leaving you with an increased self-image and body confidence.

Centre for Surgery also offers liposculpture for men, abdominal etching, mons pubis liposuction, saddlebags, bra roll, neck, bingo wings and buffalo hump removal.

Be very weary of providers offering ‘local anaesthetic only liposuction’. Whilst a local anaesthetic may be suitable for very small areas in appropriate patients, it is not advised to have large areas treated with local anaesthetic only. Centre for Surgery also offer laser lipolysis and microlipo under local anaesthetic for suitable candidates using only the safest protocols. It is highly probable that such practitioners lack the formal credentials to perform the procedure in accredited settings. Always check that your surgeon is on the GMC specialist register for plastic surgery before proceeding with a consultation. All our surgeons are fully accredited plastic surgeons and only perform procedures in CQC regulated facilities.

Learn more about the power-assisted liposuction technique which all our surgeons use as standard for all liposuction procedures.

If you also have loose skin but not keen on invasive surgery like a tummy tuck, arm lift or thigh lift, Centre for Surgery perform the BodyTite procedure which can contract skin without the scars of more invasive surgery.

All our surgeons are on the GMC specialist register.

Why have your liposuction procedure at Centre for Surgery?:

• The removal of unwanted body fat
• Body sculpting and contouring – not just fat removal
• ClearSleep™ anaesthesia combined with local anaesthetic
• SAFElipo™ is a faster procedure, with much less discomfort compared to traditional liposuction methods.
• As the procedure is not as invasive, you will experience a faster recovery time
• You will experience fewer side effects such as swelling and bruising
• Non-fatty tissue will not be damaged, which can occur with traditional liposuction methods

Using the power-assisted liposuction (or PAL) method, which involves using specially designed precision cannulas, body proportions and contours are improved. PAL Liposuction is a minimally invasive procedure leaves small scars and has a shorter operating time compared to traditional liposuction with minimal bruising and swelling.

The SAFElipo method of liposuction used at Centre for Surgery is used for our signature procedure, the Brazilian Butt Lift or BBL. The BBL procedure utilises the two highly effective techniques of SAFElipo and EVL (expansion vibration lipofilling) in combination. Read more about BBL.

• Over 15 years experience in all types of liposuction – traditional, Laser, RF and power-assisted
• We own and manage our own surgical facilities. Properly performed liposuction takes time and should not be rushed. Our surgeons perform a maximum of two liposuction procedures in a day. We do not cram 5-6 procedures into one day like other providers. You want your surgeon to be well-rested and mentally and physically sharp to perform liposuction which is a very physically demanding procedure to get the very best results.
• Our surgeons live and work in central London. We don’t work with ‘fly-in, fly-out’ surgeons from Italy. This is very important because whilst your surgeon takes all precautions to minimise complications, complications can and do occur and our surgeons are readily available to manage any issues if and when they arise.

You will be a suitable candidate for liposuction if you have fatty deposits that you have been unable to reduce even with physical exercise and diets. Liposuction is able to be performed in areas of the body such as chin, saddlebags, bra roll, mons pubis, thighs, arms, buttocks, abdomen and calves.

Candidates will need to:

• Be physically and mentally healthy
• Not be considered obese
• Be at a stable weight for a minimum three months before the liposuction treatment. It is best to try and lose as much weight possible before the liposuction
• Have elasticity in the skin, as the skin will need to shrink after the procedure

Who is not a good patient for liposuction?

Patients who are:

• Obese
• Heavy smokers
• Have a lot of loose skin – no liposuction causes skin tightening 
• Have cellulite

Liposuction is not a suitable treatment for obesity. There is no substitute for diet and exercise, but once the weight loss is complete, liposuction can be of significant benefit.

If you are considered to be a suitable candidate, you may wish to look at what finance options we have available for this procedure.

Unique to Centre for Surgery, we are proud to offer the amazing Crisalix 3D imaging experience to all our patients. Visualise in incredible detail how your could look after your liposuction procedure.

Crisalix 3D imaging is offered as standard at your liposuction consultation.

Power assisted liposuction is a minimally invasive procedure for body contouring that is viewed as the current gold standard for performing liposuction.

Prior to undergoing liposuction, you will be given a general anaesthetic, which is known as ClearSleep™. Unlike other forms of anaesthetic, ClearSleep™ does not involve the use of any breathing tubes or machines and results in a quicker recovery following the procedure.  

Centre for Surgery uses the SAFElipo™ procedure, which involves three precise steps:

• Separation: surgeons will use power-assisted liposuction (PAL) which will separate the fat globules. Unlike traditional liposuction methods, SAFElipo™ will not damage the stromal network and blood vessels. This step helps to loosen the fat cells, making them easier to be removed.
• Aspiration: surgeons will remove the fat cells using small, thin cannulas. The blood vessels and tissue will remain intact, meaning you will experience fewer side effects during the recovery period.
• Fat equalisation: after liposuction, a light layer of fat will still remain. This layer is then equalised using probes – it doesn’t even involve suction. This allows you to have a toned, smooth and natural looking results.

The results of SAFELipo are evident even on the operating table. Both images below are actual on-table results. The result will continue to improve even more over time.

SAFElipo™ is performed as an outpatient surgery, so you will be able to return home the same day as your liposuction procedure, once the effects of the anaesthetic have worn off. 

As liposuction is a surgical procedure, you will have to take two to three days off work. However, if you have had liposuction in multiple areas, you may require additional time off work.

After the liposuction, you will be able to notice swelling, however, this will begin to reduce in 7-10 days. You will have to avoid strenuous physical exercise for two weeks, after which mild exercise is permitted. You will be able to resume your usual physical activities after four to six weeks. While swelling will reside, it can often be present for three to five months.

Liposuction using laser lipo, radiofrequency or ultrasound destroys fat cells by the generation of very high temperatures under the skin. The downside of this is that heat also destroys the intricate connective tissue framework and blood vessels that surround the fat cells to be suctioned.

Properly performed liposuction with natural looking results is the result of preservation of these vital structures. The risks of scarring and adhesions leading to uneven rippled skin is a significant risk of liposuction performed with Ultrasound, Laser or Radiofrequency.

If you’ve had liposuction elsewhere and are unhappy with the results, there is now a robust solution with SAFElipo performed by a fully qualified plastic surgeon. Unnatural contours and lumpy, wavy skin are risks of liposuction when performed by improperly trained practitioners.

SAFElipo is ideally suited for revision liposuction as the vibrating cannula respects the soft tissue as it effortlessly glides through the tissues and is highly selective for fat cell extraction. The cannula generates no heat and with the use of specially designed exploded tip cannulas, the fat is separated and emulsified. This generates an even bed of tissue which reduces scarring. The procedure is completed with microcannulas to smoothen out the skin without lumps or waves.

Power assisted liposuction + BodyTite

PAL Lipo before and after