Liposuction of stubborn fat deposits on the chin, stomach and legs
Liposuction is a surgical procedure in which stubborn fat deposits are removed from unwanted areas. Liposuction is suitable for permanently reducing fat deposits that do not respond to consistent dietary adjustments and exercise. However, liposuction is not a treatment option for obesity.
Liposuction is effective and long-lasting if you are not overweight and are generally practicing a healthy lifestyle. As fat cells do not "grow back" once they have been removed by liposuction and the number of fat cells remains reduced forever, the method is generally successful in the long term. This means that problem areas, such as saddlebags, do not simply return.
Depending on the location of the liposuction, the size of the fat deposits and your individual wishes, liposuction can be performed under local anesthesia, analgosedation (twilight sleep) or general anesthesia. During the consultation, your surgeon will suggest the optimal anesthesia method. As a rule, the procedure can be performed on an outpatient basis. It is important that someone you trust picks you up and initially supports you at home.
During the operation, fine cannulas are inserted through tiny incisions, through which a special liquid (tumescent solution) is introduced into the area to be liposuctioned. This prepares the fat for suction. The liquefied fat is suctioned out through the same incisions using special liposuction cannulas.
Liposuction can always be performed if there is a sufficient amount of body fat and the fat cannot be reduced by other means. In the case of severe overweight and obesity, liposuction should first be preceded by an attempt to reduce fat through a change in lifestyle with a healthy diet and sufficient exercise.
After successful weight loss, stubborn remnants of unwanted fat can be removed by targeted liposuction.
Another prerequisite for liposuction alone is good skin quality. If this is not the case, unsightly excess, sagging skin will appear after the fat deposits have been removed. In addition, a skin tightening procedure must then be performed, which results in scars. Radiofrequency treatments (Morpheus8) can improve the firmness of the skin after liposuction, but are not effective in cases of very pronounced loss of tissue elasticity.
Liposuction for double chin treatment
If there is a stubborn fat deposit under the chin despite a normal weight, this can be treated with liposuction. This usually involves contouring along the jawline to achieve an optimal result. A prerequisite for successful treatment of the double chin with liposuction is good skin quality. If the skin is too saggy, whether due to ageing or weight fluctuations, the depot will be emptied, but the result will not be appealing without additional tightening (so-called turkey neck). Additional radiofrequency treatments (Morpheus8) can optimize the result in selected patients. Often, a chin augmentation with hyaluronic acid is also considered to further improve the balance of the profile.
A slimmer waist - liposuction of the abdomen and flanks in women
Liposuction of the abdomen and flanks, known as love handles, is one of the most common liposuction procedures performed on women. The aim is to shape the body silhouette, depending on individual anatomical requirements. If there is also excess skin and/or the abdominal muscles are stretched, liposuction alone is not the optimal treatment. In such cases, a surgical tummy tuck may be advisable.
Liposuction on the abdomen in men
Liposuction of the abdomen is one of the most common concerns in men. In men, however, it is often the case that excess fat not only accumulates in the subcutaneous fatty tissue, but above all in the abdominal area around the internal organs. The result is a so-called drum belly, which is very bulky and firm. Liposuction is not possible in such cases. The fat in the abdominal area can only be reduced through dietary adjustments and exercise.
In the case of superficial fat deposits on the abdomen and flanks, good body shaping is also possible for men of normal weight using liposuction.
Liposuction of the so-called "saddlebags"
"Saddlebags" are fat deposits on the legs that mainly accumulate on the outer thighs and thus visually widen the entire hip. These fat deposits are particularly difficult to control by losing weight, making liposuction an ideal treatment option. Combined liposuction of the saddlebags and flanks can also significantly slim the silhouette.
Liposuction on the legs - inner thighs, knees and calves
In addition to the formation of saddlebags, unwanted fat deposits often form on the inner thighs and knees. The fat deposits on the inner thighs in particular can be very uncomfortable due to rubbing against each other. Here too, good skin quality is a prerequisite for achieving a pleasing result with liposuction.
Prominent calves can hardly be tackled by dietary adjustments and exercise. The latter tends to have the opposite effect due to the increase in muscle volume caused by training. If a venous or lymphatic problem has already been ruled out by a specialist, the calves can be sculpted using targeted liposuction.
Liposuction on the upper arms
If the upper arms are too large and voluminous in relation to the rest of the body, liposuction can help. If the tissue is not elastic enough, which is often the case after severe weight loss, congenital tissue weakness or due to the ageing process, a surgical upper arm lift is the perfect complement. Liposuction alone should be urgently avoided in this situation, as the result can be aesthetically unsatisfactory.
Although the scars after liposuction are very small and inconspicuous, a certain recovery time must be taken into account. This is because the wound area under the skin has to stick together again and heal. In the first few days and weeks, there will therefore be swelling and occasionally bruising. Compression garments must be worn consistently for at least 4-6 weeks. Among other things, this helps the skin to adapt to the newly reduced volume of the treated body region.
Normal physical activity is quickly possible and desirable again. Sport must be avoided during the initial healing phase.
Body contouring through liposuction is a very personal matter and therefore a matter of trust. In addition, the possible aesthetic result also depends heavily on the individual starting position. Our plastic surgeon, Dr. Tatjana Lanaras, will be happy to provide you with comprehensive and, above all, honest advice to ensure that any surgical procedure is to your complete satisfaction.
(Depending on the planned operation and anesthesia procedure)
(Initial consultation to the value of CHF 150 will be credited when an operation is performed)
If you are not sure which aesthetic treatments are best suited to your individual needs, we recommend a no-obligation consultation with one of our dermatologists. The consultation costs CHF 100 and takes about 20 minutes. This amount will be deducted from the cost of your aesthetic treatment. The consultation costs and aesthetic services must be paid directly on site after the procedure. In order to be able to assess your facial skin in the best possible way, please come to the aesthetic consultation without make-up.
The following payment conditions apply to so-called self-pay services, which are not covered by TARMED and are therefore not covered by health insurance: 30 days total amount, or the option to make partial payments of your choice with attractive interest rates (minimum payment 5% of the outstanding amount per month). In case of insufficient creditworthiness, no invoice can be issued and the amount is due immediately after the treatment on site. If necessary, creditworthiness can be clarified in advance.
Appointments that have already been made can be canceled free of charge up to 24 hours before the appointment. Please inform us by phone, email, Whatsapp or a voice message on the answering machine. To cancel an appointment booked online, use the cancel button in the confirmation email. If an appointment is canceled less than 24 hours before the appointment or not canceled at all (no-show), the patient is liable for compensation. If a treatment can no longer be carried out due to a patient delay, the obligation to pay compensation also applies.
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