Liposuction Melbourne

A healthy individual within 9 kg of their ideal body weight, with no serious medical conditions, may be a suitable candidate for lipoplasty.

The procedure is not advised for patients with a BMI of 30% or higher. Patients with excessive intra-abdominal fat are not good candidates for liposuction, as this type of fat cannot be removed by liposuction.

Finally, patients should not have excessive skin or poor skin laxity. These patients should have a different procedure, such as a body lift, brachioplasty or abdominoplasty.

Liposuction involves creating minor incisions (typically no more than 5 mm) in the skin, so minor scarring is possible. Individuals with dark skin can sometimes develop dark scars. They are smaller (about 3 mm) and usually get lighter within 1 to 2 years. However, if they don’t fade, they can be treated with Fotona QS or Picosure Laser.

After surgery, the minor incision wounds will be visible as they heal. Some fluid may leak from the incisions for a few days, but it will stop as the scab forms, leaving a white-coloured scar.

Although some weight may be lost, liposuction is not a weight loss procedure. It may be used to remove fat from areas of the body that do not usually respond to diet and exercise.

It’s important to note that liposuction does not make a noticeable change in body weight. This is because fat is very light, which is why fat and oil float on the water’s surface. However, removing 5 litres or more of fat can cause a considerable difference in clothes size.

After high definition liposuction, you will notice a considerable difference in your clothes size. If you continue a healthy lifestyle and exercise regimen, you will notice considerable definition to your muscles.

Skin quality is essential in determining which lipoplasty method is best suited to a patient.

Typically, patients with a BMI of 25 and good-quality skin may be suitable candidates for high-definition liposuction. Patients with mild skin laxity may be suitable candidates for normal Vaser liposuction. These factors will be discussed with you during your initial consultation.

We offer a free online consultation where we can advise you on the most appropriate procedure/s for your body.

Anaesthesia tends to slow an individual’s reflexes and thought processes, which can lead to accidents.

The results of liposuction can be long-lasting, as fat cell removal is permanent. However, maintaining these results depends on a healthy diet, regular exercise and a stable weight. While fat cells removed during the procedure do not regenerate, excessive calorie consumption can cause remaining fat cells in other areas to expand. Additionally, factors such as genetics and the natural ageing process can influence body shape over time.

If you have previously had conventional liposuction, there is a higher chance of regaining fat in the area, as it removes only the deep fat layer. However, with high-definition liposuction, gaining fat in the treated area is less likely because we remove both superficial and deep fat.

Typically, you will see approximately 75% of the final results two months after the procedure. The final results will be revealed from the 6th month.

Patients who use products that contain nicotine need to stop using them for at least four weeks before and four weeks after their fat-removal surgery. Nicotine negatively affects the circulation process by causing the blood vessels to constrict. This, in turn, slows the blood flow to the areas trying to heal. Patients who continue using these products are at a higher risk of developing open wounds and an infection.