Liposuction (Fat Removal Surgery)
Mr Olivier Amar - Leading Plastic Surgeon in Chelsea, London
Liposuction: Precision Body Contouring and Fat Removal Surgery
What is Liposuction surgery?
Liposuction is a surgical procedure designed to remove unwanted body fat and create a more balanced, sculpted physique. Also known as body contouring, liposculpture, or body sculpting, this innovative surgical treatment offers targeted fat removal solutions for individuals seeking a more refined silhouette.
Helped by a powered assisted liposuction machine, Mr Olivier Amar takes care to remove superficial fat in such a way as to ensure the skin retracts appropriately for a natural, smooth and toned appearance. During treatment, small incisions of around 0.5cm will be made. A specialist cannula uses movement and vibration to break down the fat before it is sucked out. Sometimes liposuction may be used to remove small pockets of fat, such as fat that bulges above or below the bra-strap. Or you may wish to achieve a greater transformation, such as a slimmer, more defined abdomen, a trimmer waist or leaner legs.
Many of my patients tell me they have bulges and pockets of fat that are impervious to dieting and exercise. Patients often say that the results they see after liposuction boost their confidence and inspire them to change their lifestyle.
Your consultation
Whether meeting in person or remotely, your consultation with Mr Olivier Amar provides a comprehensive discussion of your hoped for goals and treatment options. To get the most out of your consultation, we recommend reviewing information about your area of interest beforehand.
During your consultation, Mr Olivier Amar will listen to your desired outcomes and goals, conduct a thorough assessment, present appropriate treatment options and explain procedures in detail. This will include a step-by-step surgical process, required preparation, recovery timeline, scar placement and management, anaesthesia options, and potential risks and complications.
A consultation ensures you receive comprehensive information about all options, and understand both benefits and limitations of proposed procedures. You will have the opportunity to ask as many questions as you wish before you decide the next steps together, including the option to take no action.
Personalised Approach to Fat Removal
Mr Olivier Amar specialises in fat removal and body contouring treatments, carefully developing a tailored approach to help patients achieve their ideal body silhouette. By combining advanced techniques and precise targeting, Mr Olivier Amar aims to sculpt the body for a more refined silhouette that enhances your natural body shape.
Risks associated with surgery
Every surgical procedure, while performed with the utmost care and expertise, carries inherent risks. Mr Olivier Amar ensures all patients are fully informed about potential complications before proceeding with any treatment.
General surgical risks include post-operative infection, bleeding and haematoma formation, scarring and wound healing complications, and anaesthesia related complications. During your consultation, Mr Olivier Amar will provide detailed information about procedure specific risks, explain preventive measures and safety protocols, answer all questions about potential complications and provide you with all the information needed to make an informed decision.
Preparing for Your Surgery
All surgical procedures are teamwork between the surgeon and the patient. Just as a runner trains for a marathon, preparation is key for optimal recovery.
From the time you book the procedure ensure you maintain regular, gentle exercise, follow a balanced, nutritious diet, ensure adequate sleep and rest, and manage stress levels effectively. Alcohol consumption should be reduced and smoking stopped or minimised. If a patient feels prepared for surgery, they will arrive for their procedure feeling positive which in turn will reduce any anxiety and encourage stress free recovery.
The day before surgery, our dedicated pre-assessment nursing team will reconfirm your admission time, review fasting requirements, address any last minute questions and provide final preparation instructions.
type of anaesthesia
Minor fat removal procedures may be performed under local anaesthetic. More extensive body contouring is performed under total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA), a technique of anaesthesia which uses a combination of agents given exclusively via the intravenous route without the use of gas anaesthesia. This means you will sleep comfortably throughout the procedure and wake immediately afterwards with a significantly reduced likelihood of feeling groggy or nauseous. The anaesthesia will be explained to you by your Anaesthetist during the preoperative consultation.
Having surgery under total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) allows you to go home the same day to rest and recuperate. Alternatively, we are happy to arrange the procedure at a hospital with an overnight stay facility, organise a nurse to stay with you overnight, or assist with local accommodation arrangements. Mr Olivier Amar will discuss your anaesthesia options and aftercare support in detail during your consultation.
Recovery Guide
Liposuction is a straightforward and minimally invasive procedure. As a result, there is minimal downtime required. Immediately post-surgery you can expect to experience mild pain and discomfort which can be managed by a pain killer prescription, provided on the day of surgery by your anaesthetist, if required. Bruising typically resolves within 10-20 days.
You will wear a soft, compression garment for 2-4 weeks to help with skin retraction, reduce swelling and support the healing process. Depending on the extent of the liposuction performed and the type of daily activities, you should be able to resume daily activities within 2-10 days and return to gentle exercise after approximately 3 weeks.
Aftercare Information
At your first post-operative appointment with the nurse, scheduled 2-3 days after surgery, incision sites will be reviewed and dressings changed. You will return for an appointment with the nurse at 14 days, at this point your incision sites will be reviewed again, stitches removed and initial healing will be assessed. At six weeks after surgery, Mr Olivier Amar will evaluate your overall healing and give you next steps to follow.
It is your responsibility to attend all scheduled appointments. Failing to attend appointments or follow post-operative instructions may impact your results and final outcome. Regular monitoring ensures optimal healing progression and early detection of complications. Mr Olivier Amar will discuss the post-operative schedule in detail during your consultation.
Scar placement and management
Any liposuction scars are typically minimal and strategically placed in discreet locations like the navel or natural body creases. As a leading London-based cosmetic surgeon, Mr Olivier Amar specialises in advanced scar management and prevention techniques. Leading up to your surgery or as part of your post-surgical care, a scar management protocol may be initiated using steroid injections and silicone dressings. A treatment course of Aerolase Neo laser is recommended post-surgery.
The Aerolase Neo laser treatment offers significant benefits for scar improvement:
- Stimulates natural collagen production
- Reduces scar pigmentation
- Improves skin texture and appearance
- Softens scar tissue
- Promotes tissue remodelling
- Accelerates bruise healing
Maintaining your results
The result of liposuction surgery can be best appreciated after 6 months. You can expect progressive improvement during healing, with natural skin retraction and continued body contouring refinement. A combination of liposuction, dieting and exercise is key to a good result, however a good candidate for this procedure is someone who has realistic expectations and good overall health.
Is Liposuction surgery right for you?
Liposuction may be a good solution for individuals who:
- Maintain a stable, consistent body weight
- Have firm, elastic skin with good skin elasticity
- Struggle with localised fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise
- Seek subtle, natural looking body improvements
- Feel self-conscious in form fitting outfits, swimwear, or athletic wear
- Are committed to maintaining results through healthy lifestyle
- Have good overall physical health
- Feel that genetic factors contribute to disproportionate body contours
Who benefits most from Liposuction surgery?
It is important to understand that liposuction can only remove soft, superficial fat above the muscle layer – the kind you can pinch between your fingers. It cannot remove intra-abdominal fat (internal fat), the type that lies behind muscles and contributes to the protrusion of the abdomen. Therefore, a combination of liposuction, dieting and exercise is key to a good result. A consultation will help you understand what is possible for your body. Liposuction is not a weight loss treatment, but instead aims to sculpt the body for a more harmonious, elegant silhouette.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas can be treated by Liposuction surgery?
Common liposuction treatment areas include:
- Chin and neck area
- Upper and lower abdomen
- Post caesarean bulges in the pubic area
- Hips
- Upper arms
- Upper arm fold
- Upper back and bra line
- Flanks and lower back
- Buttocks
- Inner and outer thighs
- Knees
- Calves
- Ankles
How long does Liposuction surgery take?
The length of liposuction surgery varies according to the number of areas and fat to be removed and may take between 80-120 minutes.
What is Liposuction surgery?
Liposuction is a surgical procedure designed to remove unwanted body fat and create a more balanced, sculpted physique. Also known as body contouring, liposculpture, or body sculpting, this innovative surgical treatment offers targeted fat removal solutions for individuals seeking a more refined silhouette.
Helped by a powered assisted liposuction machine, Mr Olivier Amar takes care to remove superficial fat in such a way as to ensure the skin retracts appropriately for a natural, smooth and toned appearance.
Am I suitable for liposuction surgery?
Liposuction may be a good solution for individuals who:
- Maintain a stable, consistent body weight
- Have firm, elastic skin with good skin elasticity
- Struggle with localised fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise
- Seek subtle, natural looking body improvements
- Feel self-conscious in form fitting outfits, swimwear, or athletic wear
- Are committed to maintaining results through healthy lifestyle
- Have good overall physical health
- Feel that genetic factors contribute to disproportionate body contours
Will I have to wear a garment after Liposuction surgery?
To support recovery during the healing period and your overall result you will need to wear a soft, elastic, compression garment for between two to four weeks. The garment is easy to hide under clothes and helps with skin retraction and to reduce swelling as the surgical area is healing.
WHERE WILL THE INCISIONS BE POSITIONED?
Any liposuction scars are typically minimal and strategically placed in discreet locations like the navel or natural body creases.
Is surgery painful?
Liposuction is a straightforward and minimally invasive procedure. As a result, there is minimal downtime required. Immediately post-surgery you can expect to experience mild pain and discomfort which can be managed by a pain killer prescription, provided on the day of surgery by your anaesthetist, if required. Bruising typically resolves within 10-20 days.
When can I return to exercise after surgery?
Depending on the extent of the liposuction performed and the type of daily activities, you should be able to resume daily activities within 2-10 days and return to gentle exercise after approximately 3 weeks.
How long do the results of Liposuction surgery last?
The results of liposuction are long lasting, as the fat cells that are removed do not regenerate. However, if you gain weight after the procedure, the remaining fat cells can enlarge, which may affect the final result. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and a balanced diet will help you maintain your new contoured silhouette.
A combination of liposuction, dieting and exercise is key to a good result, however a good candidate for this procedure is someone who has realistic expectations and is in good health.
Can other procedures be done in combination with liposuction?
Renuvion skin tightening combined with liposuction is designed to sculpt the body’s contours through advanced radiofrequency technology and precise fat removal. This dual-approach procedure achieves body sculpting without traditional skin cutting.
If you wish, Mr Olivier Amar can utilise fat removed from your body to naturally augment other areas of the body, such as breasts and buttocks. Combining fat removal through liposuction with fat transfer to the breast and or fat transfer to the buttocks can improve your body’s overall harmony and proportions.
Fat can also be used in place of artificial filler to rejuvenate your face. As we age, facial fat naturally diminishes, leading to hollow cheeks and temples, deep facial lines, loss of facial contours and tired or gaunt appearance. Facial fat transfer effectively addresses these concerns by restoring the soft, curved contours associated with youth.
Meet Olivier Amar – Leading Plastic Surgeon in Chelsea, London
Mr Olivier Amar is a renowned London-based consultant plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon specialising in face, breast and body surgery, advanced non-surgical facial rejuvenation, hair loss treatments and regenerative medicine. With over 15 years of experience, Mr Olivier Amar has earned a reputation among both patients and peers alike for transforming cosmetic surgery into an art form.
“Cosmetic surgery is a demanding profession and patient expectations are high. But I am a doctor first and a surgeon second. My only concern is the patient in front of me, fulfilling their needs and managing their expectations. My work is intense; it means everything to me and is my lifelong passion.”
Mr Amar’s commitment to precision and refinement extends through every aspect of patient care, from initial consultation to post-operative support. All treatments take place at his private practice in Chelsea, London. Working alongside Mr Amar is a highly skilled team of dedicated nurses, experienced anaesthetists from leading NHS and private hospitals, and specialised management staff. This collaborative approach ensures comprehensive, world-class care for all patients.
Liposuction Before & After – 2 Weeks Post Surgery
Our female patient, aged 25, had liposuction with Renuvion to the back of the arms. The aim of the procedure is to reduce excess skin and fat, without the cutting of skin, leaving you with a smoother, firmer and more defined look, with less scarring and a shorter recovery time.
Rather than simply removing fat, high-definition body contouring helps to attain a sculpted silhouette, boost skin retraction and tightening without the cutting of skin. High-definition body contouring by liposuction and Renuvion can delay or replace the need for more invasive surgery, such as arm lift, mini tummy tuck or thigh lift surgery.
How can I compliment my overall result?
Renuvion treatment
When fat removal is a priority and skin laxity is a concern, the combination of Renuvion J Plasma and liposuction gives great results.
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Aerolase Neo laser treatment
Aerolase Neo laser treatment can be performed 4-6 weeks after surgery to support healing, to help flatten scars and reduce redness and thickness.
