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LIPOSUCTION SURGERY

Liposuction is a body contouring procedure designed to remove stubborn deposits of fat that remain despite a healthy diet and regular exercise. By targeting specific areas of the body, liposuction can improve body proportions and create smoother, more balanced contours.

Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure and is best suited to patients who are close to their ideal weight but have localised areas of fat that are resistant to lifestyle changes. When performed by an experienced Specialist Plastic Surgeon, liposuction can produce long-lasting improvements in body shape while maintaining natural-looking results.

What is LIPOSUCTION
Surgery?

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes excess fat from targeted areas of the body using specialised suction techniques. It is commonly performed on the abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, buttocks, arms, back, neck and under the chin to improve body contour and proportion.

The procedure is designed to permanently remove fat cells from treated areas. While the remaining fat cells can still enlarge if significant weight is gained after surgery, maintaining a stable weight through healthy lifestyle habits helps preserve the results.

Liposuction is often performed as a standalone procedure but may also be combined with other body contouring surgeries such as abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), breast reduction or body lift surgery to achieve more comprehensive contouring outcomes.

Every patient has unique anatomy and goals. During your consultation, your Specialist Plastic Surgeon will assess your areas of concern, skin quality and overall health to determine whether liposuction is an appropriate treatment option.

Your Guide to Liposuction surgery

Your liposuction journey at Plastic Surgery Queensland begins with a comprehensive consultation to discuss your concerns, desired outcomes and overall health. Your surgeon will assess the areas you wish to treat, your skin elasticity and body proportions before developing a personalised surgical plan.

Every procedure is tailored to achieve balanced, natural-looking body contours while prioritising patient safety and long-term results.
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Liposuction:

Are You an Ideal Candidate?

You may be a suitable candidate for liposuction if you:

  • Are close to your ideal, stable body weight
  • Have localised areas of fat that have not responded to diet and exercise
  • Have good skin elasticity
  • Are in good general health
  • Have realistic expectations about what surgery can achieve
  • Are a non-smoker or are willing to stop smoking before and after surgery

Liposuction is not intended to treat obesity or replace healthy lifestyle habits. It is a body contouring procedure rather than a weight loss solution.

Before and after

Bilateral Augmentation + Mastopexy + Axillary Liposuction
Plastic Surgeon: Dr Theo Birch
Bilateral Augmentation + Mastopexy + Axillary Liposuction
Plastic Surgeon: Dr Theo Birch
Bilateral Augmentation + Mastopexy + Axillary Liposuction
Plastic Surgeon: Dr Theo Birch
All patients have consented to their images being published. These images are no guarantee of any individual surgical outcome, Individual results may vary. Any surgery or invasive procedure carries risks.

Plastic Surgery Queensland advocates the National Law and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
(AHPRA) guidelines that any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

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What You Need to know

1. EXPECTATIONS

A referral is required for consultation.

During your consultation, your surgeon will discuss your medical history, assess the areas you would like treated and determine whether liposuction is suitable for your individual circumstances. Your skin quality, body shape and overall health all influence the expected outcome.

Liposuction is designed to improve body contour rather than reduce overall body weight. Understanding the limitations and realistic outcomes of surgery is an important part of the consultation process. Multiple consultations may be recommended to ensure you have a clear understanding of the procedure, recovery and potential risks.

2. SURGERY

Liposuction is carefully planned to target specific areas of unwanted fat while preserving natural body proportions.

Small incisions are made in discreet locations near the treatment area. A specialised solution is introduced into the fatty tissue to minimise bleeding and assist with fat removal. A thin surgical tube called a cannula is then used to gently remove excess fat using controlled suction.

Depending on the number of areas being treated, surgery is generally performed under general anaesthesia as a day procedure, although some patients may require an overnight stay, particularly when liposuction is combined with other procedures.

The length of surgery varies depending on the amount of fat removed and the number of treatment areas.

3. RISKS

As with any surgical procedure, liposuction carries potential risks and complications.

These may include infection, bleeding, bruising, swelling, fluid collections, contour irregularities, asymmetry, changes in skin sensation, delayed wound healing, scarring and the possible need for revision surgery.

More serious complications are uncommon but can occur. Your surgeon will discuss the specific risks relevant to your individual circumstances during your consultation, allowing you to make an informed decision before proceeding.

4. POST
PROCEDURE

Recovery following liposuction varies depending on the extent of surgery and the number of areas treated.

Swelling, bruising and mild discomfort are expected during the early recovery period and gradually improve over several weeks. Compression garments are typically worn for several weeks to help minimise swelling, support healing and assist the skin in adapting to the new body contours.

Light walking is encouraged soon after surgery to promote circulation, while strenuous exercise and heavy lifting should be avoided until cleared by your surgeon.

Most patients return to office-based work within one to two weeks, although physically demanding occupations may require additional recovery time.

Final results become progressively more noticeable as swelling resolves, with body contours continuing to improve over several months.

You will receive detailed post-operative instructions and have access to your surgical team throughout your recovery to ensure appropriate follow-up and ongoing support.

FAQs

No. Liposuction is designed to remove localised fat deposits and improve body contour. It is not a treatment for obesity or a substitute for healthy eating and regular exercise.

Common treatment areas include the abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, buttocks, arms, back, neck and under the chin. Your surgeon will recommend the most appropriate treatment plan during your consultation.

The procedure generally takes between one and three hours depending on the number of treatment areas and the complexity of the surgery.

Yes. Most patients are advised to wear a compression garment for several weeks after surgery. This helps reduce swelling, supports healing and assists in achieving the desired body contour.

Initial improvements are visible once swelling begins to settle, but final results usually develop gradually over three to six months as healing progresses.

 

 

The fat cells removed during liposuction are permanently removed. However, maintaining a stable weight through healthy lifestyle choices is important, as remaining fat cells can enlarge with significant weight gain.

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