Who should undergo liposuction?
Liposuction is particularly indicated for areas of the body that are difficult to reshape through diet and exercise, such as the abdomen. This cosmetic surgery procedure is designed for both women and men who wish to improve their figure by permanently removing localized fat deposits. Contrary to many preconceived ideas, liposuction does not enable you to lose weight, but only to remove localized fatty deposits that are resistant to dieting, with sufficiently firm skin. It is not an alternative to treatment for generalized overweight or obesity.
When is liposuction appropriate?
- In men, generally from their forties onwards, and younger when there are problems such as gynecomastia.
- In women from the age of forty onwards, but also at specific hormonal periods in their lives. Young women who want to lose their rounded adolescent belly or who want to make a "saddlebag" disappear. Women who have undergone a new distribution of fat on the hips and stomach after childbirth.
- Finally, menopausal women, because of the drop in hormones and the storage of fat on the belly.
In practice, liposuction can be performed by the surgeon on different areas of the body: the abdomen, of course, but also the hips, thighs, knees, calves, ankles, arms and back. As can the face and neck (double chin and facial oval).
This procedure, combined with autologous fat transfer or lipostructure, can also help achieve a fuller buttock or fuller breasts by creating harmonious proportions without the need for implants. This naturally tightens the skin.
The liposuction operation
Liposuction is a surgical operation and should therefore be performed by a doctor qualified in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. Liposuction is most often performed on an outpatient basis and under general anaesthetic, which also contributes to patient comfort.
There are many liposuction techniques.
At Clinique Du Lac, in addition to traditional techniques, we offer more modern liposuction techniques, such as the FDA-approved and CE-marked Nutational Infrasonic Liposculpture ® (NIL) method for fat and body sculpting, using Lipomatic ®.
The duration of the procedure depends on the number of sites to be treated and the size of the operation. On average, 45 minutes are required for a procedure on one area, and up to 2h30 for several areas.
How much fat can be removed during liposuction?
- In men, generally from their forties onwards, and younger when there are problems such as gynecomastia.
- In women from the age of forty onwards, but also at very specific periods in their hormonal life.
- Young women who want to lose their rounded teenage belly or make a "saddlebag" disappear. Women who have undergone a new distribution of fat on the hips and stomach after childbirth.
- Finally, menopausal women, because of the drop in hormones and the storage of fat on the belly.
In practice, liposuction can be performed by the surgeon on different areas of the body: the abdomen, of course, but also the hips, thighs, knees, calves, ankles, arms and back. As well as the face and neck (double chin and facial oval).
This procedure, combined with autologous fat transfer or lipostructure, can also help achieve a fuller buttock or fuller breasts by creating harmonious proportions without the need for implants. This naturally tightens the skin.
In most cases, you'll be able to return to work after a day's rest at home. A week later, you can resume low-intensity activities. For sports sessions, 2 weeks is recommended.
The results of this surgery are long-lasting, as long as weight remains stable after the operation. The number of fat cells in the treated areas is permanently reduced. Any reappearance of fat in these areas is therefore minimal, but depends on lifestyle, weight stability and skin elasticity.
During liposuction, it is quite possible for the surgeon to recover the fat removed, particularly from the abdomen, via a closed circuit, and use this natural "material" to reshape the face, buttocks or breasts. This is called autologous fat grafting or lipostructure (lipo-filling), better known as lipomodelling. In some cases, liposuction can also be combined with Directional Radiofrequency (DRF), which coagulates the fat using induced heat, resulting in assisted lipolysis and three-dimensional tissue remodelling, and therefore better results in terms of skin tightening and volume loss. This technology is BODYTITE ® developed by INMODE ® .
Prior to any liposuction, consultations with a surgeon specializing in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery will help define the volumes and areas to be treated, in order to best meet your needs and expectations in terms of results.
Liposuction procedures at the Clinique du Lac start at €2,500.