Excess fat in specific areas of the body can be challenging to eliminate through diet and exercise alone. At White Hill Clinic, we provide liposuction procedures in Sydney that may help improve body contours.
Our experienced team ensures each liposuction surgery is conducted safely and effectively, with your individual needs in mind.
LIPOSUCTION Before & Afters
What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a widely performed surgical procedure designed to remove stubborn excess fat deposits from specific areas of the body. At White Hill Clinic, we have successfully helped many patients refine their body shape through this procedure over the past two years.
Liposuction may be used to target areas like the abdomen, thighs, hips, and arms where fat can be resistant to diet and exercise alone.
While performing liposuction, excess fat cells are carefully removed from the targeted areas, helping to create a more defined and contoured appearance. It’s important to note that while liposuction can significantly improve your body’s contours, it’s not a solution for overall weight loss. Instead, it’s best suited for individuals close to their ideal body weight who are struggling with specific areas of fat that won’t budge.
After liposuction, maintaining a stable body weight is essential to maintaining your results. Although the fat cells removed during the procedure won’t return, gaining weight can cause the remaining fat cells to expand, potentially affecting your results.
Benefits of Liposuction Surgery Sydney
Liposuction may be beneficial for individuals with localised fat deposits that have not responded to traditional weight loss methods. Here’s what you can expect:
- Targeted Fat Removal: Liposuction can potentially precisely target and potentially remove fat from specific areas of the body, such as the abdomen, thighs, arms, and hips.
- Improved Body Contours: By removing fatty tissue from trouble spots, liposuction can potentially enhance your body’s natural contours.
- Long-Term Results: Once fat cells are removed, they do not regenerate. However, maintaining your results requires a commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
Eligibility for Liposuction
Surgical Procedure Sydney
Liposuction surgery is most suitable for individuals who are generally in good health and close to their ideal body weight but struggle with localised fat deposits that haven’t responded to diet and exercise. To be considered a good candidate for this cosmetic surgery, you should meet the following criteria:
- Stable Body Weight: Candidates should have a stable body weight and not be significantly overweight. Liposuction is not a weight-loss solution but rather a body contouring procedure for targeting specific areas of stubborn fat.
- Good Skin Elasticity: Having good skin elasticity is important, as it helps the skin conform to new contours after fat removal. This reduces the risk of loose skin following the procedure.
- Realistic Expectations: Understanding that liposuction can improve body contours but not completely transform your body is crucial. Candidates should have realistic expectations about the outcomes.
- Non-Smokers: Non-smokers are generally better candidates, as smoking can impair healing and increase the risk of complications.
- No Chronic Medical Conditions: People with chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or immunodeficiencies should not consider elective surgeries.
Liposuction is one of many other procedures offered at White Hill Clinic so there may be other options available if liposuction is not suitable.
The Liposuction Procedure
At White Hill Clinic, each liposuction procedure is customised to the patient’s specific needs and medical history. Whether you’re considering traditional liposuction or another technique, here’s what you can expect from your Sydney liposuction surgery:
- Anaesthesia: Depending on the procedure’s extent and your medical history, local anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia, or general anaesthesia may be used to ensure your comfort during the surgery. For smaller areas or less invasive procedures, local anaesthesia is often sufficient.
- Incisions: A small incision is made near the treatment area to allow for the insertion of a cannula, a thin tube used to suction out fat cells. The placement of incisions will be carefully planned by the plastic surgeon performing the liposuction to minimise scarring.
- Fat Removal: The cannula is carefully moved under the skin to break up and remove excess fat. The amount of fat removed depends on the specific areas being treated and the liposuction technique being used. Once the fat is dislodged, it is aspirated out of the body through the cannula.
This can then be disposed of or used for fat transfers to other parts of the body. - Post-Procedure: After the procedure, the incisions are closed, and you will be monitored to ensure a safe recovery. In most cases, liposuction performed at White Hill Clinic is an outpatient procedure, meaning you can go home the same day. Our team will provide detailed post-operative care instructions to help you manage any discomfort and support the healing process.
Liposuction Recovery Time
Recovery from liposuction varies depending on the extent of the procedure and individual healing rates. Here’s a general timeline of what to expect:
- Initial Recovery: Swelling, bruising, and discomfort are common immediately following the surgery and typically subside within a few days.
- Return to Work: Most patients can return to work within a few days to a week, depending on the physical demands of their job.
- Full Recovery: Complete recovery, including the resolution of swelling and bruising, usually occurs within two weeks. However, it’s important to avoid strenuous activities until your doctor advises.
Our team will provide detailed aftercare instructions and support throughout your recovery to ensure the best possible outcome.
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Results of Liposuction Sydney
The results of your liposuction procedure will become more apparent as swelling subsides, revealing improved body contours. While the fat removed during liposuction is gone permanently, it is important to maintain a healthy diet and exercise routine to prevent new fat deposits from forming.
Your results should be long-lasting, provided you adhere to a healthy lifestyle. However, liposuction does not prevent the natural ageing process, so your body will continue to change over time.
How to schedule a consultation
To book an appointment please call us on 1300 512 345 or book online via our website.
Our Locations
- DOUBLE BAY
Suite 3.01, Level 3
451 New South Head Road
Double Bay NSW 2028
- STANMORE
SHOP 1, 2-6 Bridge Road
Stanmore NSW 2048
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of liposuction in Sydney?
Liposuction cost in Sydney can vary based on the extent of the surgical procedure and the areas being treated. During your liposuction consultation at White Hill Clinic, we will provide a detailed cost estimate tailored to your specific needs and the amount of unwanted fat cells to be removed. Factors such as whether you are considering abdominal liposuction or another targeted area, as well as the liposuction technique used, will also influence the cost.
How long does the liposuction procedure take?
The duration of the liposuction procedure depends on how much fat is being removed and the number of areas being treated. Typically, the surgery lasts between one to three hours. We will provide you with a more accurate time frame during your consultation with our plastic surgeon.
Is liposuction safe?
Liposuction is generally safe when performed by a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon. At White Hill Clinic, our procedures are overseen by licensed plastic surgeons to ensure the highest standards of safety and care. Additionally, post-operative care, such as wearing compression garments, helps promote proper healing and body contouring.
Can the fat removed during liposuction come back?
The unwanted fat cells removed during liposuction are permanently gone. However, it’s important to maintain a stable body weight after surgery. If you gain weight after the procedure, the remaining fat cells can expand, which might affect your body contour results.
What are the risks associated with liposuction?
As with all surgical procedures, there is the potential for risks and complications, including infection, bleeding, and adverse reactions to anaesthesia. Additionally, there is a possibility of loose skin if a large amount of fat is removed, depending on your skin elasticity. We will discuss all potential risks and how to minimise them during your liposuction consultation at White Hill Clinic.
How much fat can liposuction remove?
The amount of fat that can be safely removed during liposuction varies depending on the individual and the specific areas being treated. Typically, surgeons recommend removing no more than 5 litres of fat during a single procedure to minimise risks. It’s important to have realistic expectations when undergoing liposuction and to understand that the goal is to improve body contours rather than achieve significant weight loss.
Who is a good candidate for liposuction?
Good candidates for liposuction are individuals who are close to their ideal body weight and have good skin elasticity. This ensures that the skin can adjust smoothly to the new contours after fat removal. Candidates should also be in good overall health and have realistic expectations about the outcomes of the procedure.
No Guarantee of Outcome Disclaimer: This content is provided to help you make informed decisions about health treatments and procedures. However, it’s important to understand that individual results from medical treatments can vary. There are no guarantees of specific outcomes, and the content should not be interpreted as an assurance of beneficial treatment. We recommend discussing your expectations and concerns with a qualified healthcare professional.
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