Liposuction

Liposuction involves removing fatty deposits from underneath the skin in order to reshape certain areas of your body.

Centre for Surgery uses the ClearLipo™ method, which is a new method of liposuction employing a multi-step process and uses smaller, thinner cannulas 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.

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.

There are numerous benefits to undertaking liposuction at Centre for Surgery, such as:

• The removal of unwanted body fat
• Body sculpting and contouring – not just fat removal
• The use of local anaesthetic, coupled with ClearSleep™ anaesthesia
• ClearLipo™ is a faster procedure, with little to no discomfort experienced during the procedure
• 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

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.

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 ClearLipo™ procedure, which involves three precise steps:

• Separation: surgeons will use power-assisted liposuction (PAL) which will separate the fat globules. Unlike traditional liposuction methods, ClearLipo™ 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.

ClearLipo™ 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.