What are the Different Types of Liposuction?

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What is liposuction?

, also known as ‘lipo’ is a body contouring procedure designed to remove areas of unwanted fat that are resistant to diet and exercise.

When you first start to research cosmetic surgery and liposuction, the amount of information can often be overwhelming. What type of procedure do you need, what form of liposuction is the surgeon going to use, and who is the best lipo surgeon in London? It can often feel as if the list of to look up is endless. It can be difficult to fully some medical information, or you may find websites with conflicting information. So what is liposuction, and what are the different methods of used in the UK?

How does lipo work?

Lipo is designed to eliminate smaller areas of body fat that have proven impossible to get rid of with diet and exercise. The most common areas for include the , , , , and arms.

Lipo is most commonly performed under a general anaesthetic to ensure patient comfort. The areas for fat are first marked before being injected with tumescent anaesthesia, which helps to improve patient comfort and reduce bruising and swelling. Specialised cannulas are used to break up fat cells before being removed with vacuum suction. Moving the cannula back and forth helps to dislodge fat cells and sculpt areas with increased precision. Once the procedure is complete, the surgeon will remove any residual anaesthetic fluid through the tiny incisions before stitching the incision is closed and a sterile dressing. A liposuction compression garment is then applied. The whole liposuction procedure usually takes anywhere between one and three hours.

How much weight can I lose with liposuction?

Liposuction is not considered a treatment for losing weight. The is focused on contouring the body to achieve a more defined or appearance. Having said this, it is possible to lose up to a few kilograms with liposuction due to the physical removal of fat from the body. It is important to maintain liposuction results by eating healthily and exercising .

Who is suitable for liposuction?

People who have stubborn body fat have not been able to lose it as the result of a healthy lifestyle, exercise and healthy eating. It is a common misconception that liposuction is a procedure for those who are obese and have a large amount of weight to be removed. Instead, these patients are often deemed unsuitable. Having too much body fat removed will leave patients with lots of excess, , which will a to fix.

To have liposuction, you will need to be:

Can liposuction get rid of belly fat?

Many people find belly fat to be tough to remove with diet and exercise alone. Liposuction may be an effective treatment for getting rid of belly fat for people who would like to achieve a flatter stomach without the need for more invasive surgery. It is important to have good skin elasticity to prevent the risk of developing loose skin after .

What are the different types of liposuction carried out at Centre for Surgery?

There are several different types of available at Centre for Surgery, including:

This is the original method of liposuction over 30 years ago. Unlike newer liposuction methods, traditional liposuction involves administering a general anaesthetic so the patient is asleep throughout the procedure. The surgeon will make an incision and use cannulas, which are moved back and forth to remove the body fat. Vacuum suction helps to extract fat cells. The incisions will be closed with dissolvable stitches, and drainage tubes may be used to prevent fluid build-up. Traditional types of liposuction do not involve potential risks that are often encountered with laser liposuction or Vaser .

is a highly effective type of liposuction which can be carried out under local anaesthetic for the treatment of small body areas. The procedure first involves a diluted anaesthetic solution into the skin, which makes the area numb and swollen, and is known as tumescent . Pre-injecting the fat with a tumescent solution makes it easier to remove the body fat and will result in less bleeding and bruising. Surgeons are then able to make incisions into the target areas of fat and use small-diameter cannulas to remove the unwanted body fat.  This is the method which is used at Centre for for . It is the preferred method as you can avoid such as excessive bruising and swelling. It also does not involve using heat, the risk of skin burns to your body. Finally, there is a lowered risk of skin complications, including asymmetry, rippling, and wavy skin.

is a specialist minimally invasive technique. Its main advantage is that it is performed as an awake procedure with minimal downtime. For smaller, more localised areas and in appropriately selected patients, MicroLipo can be an excellent option with superior results to non-surgical fat removal methods.

The term MicroLipo refers to the fact that the size of fat extraction cannulas is much smaller than that of cannulas used during traditional lipo . Micro cannulas often no more than 3 mm in diameter, with 1.5 to 2 mm being the average. This contrasts with cannulas used during traditional liposuction, where the average cannula size measures between 4mm and 5mm.

MicroLipo works great for small, well-defined areas, including the chin or submental region, the jawline, the inner arms and the inner thighs.

The above 4 cases were performed with an advanced form of local known as the