Liposuction, also known as ‘liposculpture’, ‘lipoplasty’ or ‘suction lipectomy’, is a surgical procedure designed to improve body shape by removing unwanted pockets of fat from specific areas - including the abdomen, thighs, hips, buttocks, neck, arms, chin and cheeks. 

While dieting and exercise are useful for losing weight, certain fat deposits may not respond well to these efforts. Liposuction / liposculpture is best used for these instances - it is NOT an alternative to exercise and diet, or a weight loss method, but a body contouring technique.

The best results with liposuction / liposculpture are achieved when patients are within, or close to their normal weight range. Patients should be physically healthy and have realistic expectations. Although age is not a significant factor, younger patients with greater skin elasticity may achieve better results.

Popular liposuction / liposculpture techniques include ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (UAL), the tumescent technique and the super-wet technique. These techniques have allowed plastic and cosmetic surgeons to achieve precise results and quicker recovery times for patients.

Liposuction can enhance your appearance, self-esteem and confidence, but it won’t necessarily change your looks to match your persona, nor will it cause people to treat you differently. Before deciding to have liposuction / liposculpture, chat to Sydney Breast Enlargement and Dr. Lai about your goals and expectations for the procedure.

The amount of fat removed with liposuction / liposculpture varies from method and patient, but the average amount is typically five to ten kilograms. Reports of people removing 20 kilograms of fat or more are exaggerated. However, the body shaping possible with liposuction / liposculpture can allow your appearance of weight loss to far exceed the actual amount of fat removed.

The procedure is performed under general or local anesthesia, depending on the amount of tissue to remove and the patient's age and health. Liposuction carries greater risk for people with medical problems such as heart and lung disease, diabetes or poor circulation of the blood. If you have any questions, simply contact Sydney Breast Enlargement and Dr. Lai today.

If you are thinking about undergoing a liposuction / liposculpture procedure and would like to arrange your personal consultation with Dr Lai, please complete the form on the right hand side of the page or call us on 02 9222 9333.