Body contouring procedures remove stubborn fat or excess skin that diet and exercise cannot change. They are designed for shaping, not for treating obesity.
Good candidates are generally:
Near a stable healthy weight.
Have good skin elasticity.
Have realistic expectations.
Liposuction does not tighten loose skin, and large amounts of excess skin may need a lift procedure.
Of the abdomen, thighs, arms, back and chin.
To remove loose skin and tighten muscles.
After major weight loss.
To restore volume elsewhere.
Compression garments are worn for several weeks. Swelling and bruising settle over a few weeks and final contours become visible after about three to six months. Early walking helps reduce clot risk, and heavy exercise is delayed.
Volume limits for liposuction exist for safety. Reputable surgeons also screen for clot risk and follow strict anaesthetic standards. We recommend avoiding long flights immediately after large-volume