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Liposuction in London & UK

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If you would like to make an online enquiry about liposuction in London or in other areas of the UK, complete the form on the right. An advisor will answer any liposuction questions and you can book a free consultation.

Liposuction is a well known procedure that removes unwanted fatty deposits from the body using surgical procedures.  Unfortunately sometimes exercise and diet alone will not reduce certain areas of body fat, and it is in these instances that liposuction can be utilised, pinpointing certain areas for fat removal.  With advances in liposuction techniques, greater accuracy can now be achieved allowing liposuction to not only remove fatty deposits, but also to reshape and contour areas of the body.

Why People Want Body Fat Removal Treatments

There are certain areas of the body that are notoriously difficult to shift fat from.  Even diet and exercise can have no effect, sometimes making the areas appear worse as they become out of proportion with other parts of the body that are losing weight.  These problem areas include:

• Hips
• Thighs
• Back
• Underarms
• Abdominal areas

Liposuction can target these problem areas and remove the fat cells that otherwise would continue to settle.  Everyone is unique in their expectations and requirements for liposuction, and as a result there are many differing options available to you.  Some forms are more appropriate for those looking to reshape their already relatively healthy bodies, whereas others are more suitable for larger areas of fat reduction.  No liposuction technique is a weight loss method, and for those who are considered severely overweight or obese, liposuction can only produce limited results.  It is important to discuss the many options available to you, as well as your expectations of the surgery, with your surgeon so that the most appropriate form of liposuction can be chosen. 

Reasonable Expectations from Liposuction

Liposuction can only remove a certain amount of fat cells safely, and the skin often can’t retract over the fat cells removed if too many are removed at one time.  When skin has been stretched it looses its elasticity and as a result an Abdominoplasty might be more suitable, where skin can be removed and stretched over the stomach, instead of liposuction.  Any results from liposuction could take up to 6 months to see, and it is imperative that in order to achieve any long lasting result that you stick to the advice given by your surgeon concerning diet and exercise following surgery.

Basic Liposuction Procedure

The technical basis for each liposuction procedure is very similar, despite the many differing forms of liposuction now available.  The area of the body that the patient and surgeon decide to remove the unwanted fat cells from, is mapped out.  Before surgery, you will be placed under either a local or a general anaesthesia, the area will be injected with tumescent fluid, and then the cells will be vacuumed out using a cannula.  Depending on the form of liposuction being used, various tools or energy probes might be used after the area has been injected with tumescent, to enable the greater break down of fat cells.

Types of Liposuction

In the past liposuction as a form of cosmetic surgery, was performed ‘dry’.  This means that no injections were used, and no additional fluids were inserted to help detach the fat cells from the surrounding muscle and tissue.  This led to high degrees of bruising and bleeding, meant that the procedure was highly traumatic to the body and involved a lot of effort from the surgeon.  Accuracy was weak because of the force needed to remove the fat cells and you would have had to have been placed under a general anaesthetic.  Liposuction, as a result of this, used to be quite an invasive surgery, requiring hospitalisation and a long recovery period.

Recently the ‘dry’ method of liposuction has been abandoned for ‘wet’ techniques that involve the injection of tumescent liquids into the area being treated before a cannula is used to suction out the fat cells.  This can be used in conjunction with different forms of liposuction. 

Laser Liposuction/Smart Lipo

This liposuction method uses lasers to liquefy fat cells and detach then from the surrounding tissues making them easier to extract.  This allows for less trauma to the body and subsequent shortened healing time. 

VASER Liposuction/VASER Liposelection

VASER uses ultrasound energy to break-up the fat, ready for removal from the body. This procedure has become widely used and gained increased popularity.

Power-assisted Liposuction (PAL) & Ultrasonic-assisted Liposuction (UAL)

In PAL, after the tumescent liquids have been injected the cannula is used with specific attachments which allow the greater ease of fat cell extraction.  These tools use different forms of vibrations to gently loosen the fat cells. The devices produce rapid, small vibrations, enabling easy suction. The UAL technique uses ultrasonic sound waves to loosen and liquefy the fat cells before they are removed.  This method has been used to remove greater amount of fat cells in a short space of time than other methods, and has reported high success in reshaping and body contouring.

As new techniques are advanced the length of time liposuction takes, and the recovery time necessary are significantly reduced.  There is a lot of choice with regards the different types of liposuction and it is a good idea to discuss all of these options with your surgeon.

Liposuction Recovery & Healing

Due to the individual nature of liposuction every patient will take different amounts of time to heal and to reach their final result.  As a general rule you will have to take everyday pain medication for the first couple of days after your liposuction procedure.  Sometimes your surgeon may require you to wear a pressure garment for the first couple of weeks after your surgery, but this is now only really necessary for people who have had intensive liposuction, the practice no longer being deemed entirely beneficial.  Bruising, swelling and bleeding may occur, but ought to dissipate over time.  The final result might take 6 months to appear, as your body continues to break down loosened fat cells for months after the surgery.  Depending on the type of liposuction you undertake you may need to take up to two weeks off work, although often people can return sooner than that.  It is important to follow the advice of your surgeon and not to rush the recovery period.

Potential Risks of Liposuction

As with any medical procedure, there are potential risks and with any procedure performed under general anaesthesia, there are additional risks.  However, due to the minimal invasiveness of modern liposuction, these dangers are greatly diminished.  Some of the risks involve infection, inflammation, discharge from the incision sites and inflammation of the veins.  Risks can be increased or decreased depending on an individual’s risk factors, such as previous health problems or certain lifestyle choices.  Many of these risks are readily treatable.  Your doctor will discuss with you any potential problems that may be present in your particular situation.

As you review your options, know that not everyone is a candidate for liposuction treatment.  There are now many liposuction clinics in London and throughout the UK, and more and more clinics are offering the surgery. The methods of treatment used will vary based upon the areas of the body to be treated and the results desired.  The best start is to ensure that your physician is an experienced and credentialed cosmetic surgeon. Liposuction can make a real difference to your life, giving you confidence in your body again.

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Liposuction Clinics in London

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Cosmetic Medical Group
4th Floor
Audrey House
16-20 Ely Place
London
EC1N 6SN
Tel: 020 3393 8392

BMI London Independent Hospital
1 Beaumont Square
Stepney Green
London
Greater London
E1 4NL
Tel: 020 7780 2400

Enhanceyourbody
Emblem House
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
Tel: 0 20 7935 3763

Freedomhealth
60 Harley Street
London
Greater London
W1G 7HA
Tel: 020 7637 1600

Make Yourself Amazing
Sardinia House
52 Lincoln Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3LZ
Tel: 08000 14 10 14

Nip n Tuck Surgery
27 Wellbeck Street
London
W1G 8EN
Tel: 020 7224 2242

111 Harley Street
London
W1G 6AW
Tel: 0845 222 5111

Surgicare London
58 Wimpole Street
London
W1G 8YR
Tel: 08000 461000

Surgicare
592 Finchley Road
London
NW11 7RX
Tel: 08000 461000

BMI Garden Hospital
46/50 Sunny Gardens Road
Hendon
London
NW4 1RP
Tel: 020 8457 4500

The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic
100 Harley Street
London
W1G 7JA
Tel: 020 7486 5111

The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic
100 Harley Street
London
W1G 7JA
Tel: 020 7486 5111

The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St Johns Wood
London
NW8 9LE
Tel: 0 20 7483 5148

Aesthetic Cosmetic Surgery
129 Harley Street
London
W1G 6BG
Tel: 020 7224 5434

Aurora Plastic Surgery & Cosmetic Centres
10 Harley Street
West Minster
London
W1G 9PF
Tel: 01844 214362

Contours Cosmetic Surgery
Highgate Hospital
17-19 View Road
Highgate
London
N6 4DJ
Tel: 0800 328 6622

Cosmedics Canary Wharf
The Gentry Salon & Spa
34 North Colonnade
Canada Place Mall
Canary Wharf
London
East London
E14 5HX
Tel: 020 7386 0464

Cosmedocs
10 Harley St
Paddington
Greater London
W1G 9
Tel: 0800 8600178

BMI City Medical at London Independent Hospital
17 St Helens Place
London
EC3A 6DG
Tel: 0845 123 5380

BMI Fitzroy Square Hospital
14 Fitzroy Square
London
W1T 6AH
Tel: 020 7388 4954

BMI Marylebone Consulting Rooms
10-11 Bulstrode Place
London
W1U 3HX
Tel: 0207 9357711

The Private Clinic Harley Street
98 Harley Street
London
W1G 7HZ
Tel: 0800 599 9911

The Private Clinic London
Hans Place Practice
43 Hans Place
Knightsbridge
London
SW1X 0JZ
Tel: 0800 599 9911

London Plastic Surgery Associates
30 Devonshire Street
London
W1G 6PU
Tel: 020 7908 3777

Cosmedics Reaqua Spa
12 Gravel Lane
London
East London
E1 7AW
Tel: 020 7386 0464

Cosmedics Knightsbridge
166 Brompton Road
Knightsbridge
London
Greater London
SW3 1HW
Tel: 020 7386 0464

Guys Nuffield House
Guys and St Thomas NHS Trust
Newcomen Street
London
SE1 1YR
Tel: 020 7188 5292
Fax: 020 7188 5251

Court House Clinic London
30b Wimpole Street
London
W1G 8YB
Tel: 0845 555 50 50

Linia Healthcare London
17 Harley Street
London
Greater London
W1G 9QH
Tel: 0845 230 1700

London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
Greater London
SE1 2PR
Tel: 0845 602 7906

London Independent Hospital
1 Beaumont Square
Stepney Green
London
E1 4NL
Tel: 0207 780 2400

Surgicare
10 Harley Street
London
Greater London
W1U 4JA
Tel: 08000 46 1000

The Harley Medical Group
2 St. Marks Place
Wimbledon
London
SW19 7ND
Tel: 0800 085 4984

The Harley Medical Group London
Marc House
Great St Thomas Apostle
London
EC4V 2BB
Tel: 0800 085 4984

The Harley Medical Group London
216 Regent's Park Road
London
N3 3HP
Tel: 0800 085 4984

The Harley Medical Group Harley Street
6 Harley Street
London
W1G 9PD
Tel: 0800 085 4984

The Hurlingham Clinic & Spa
67 Studdridge Street
London
Greater London
SW6 3TD
Tel: 020 7348 6380

Transform Cosmetic Surgery
7 Dancastle Court
Arcadia Avenue Finchley
London
N3 2JU
Tel: 0800 655 6406

Transform Cosmetic Surgery
Nightingale House
1-7 Fulham High Street
London
SW6 3JH
Tel: 0800 655 6406

Transform Cosmetic Surgery
Cavendish House
55 New Cavendish Street
London
W1G 9TF
Tel: 0800 655 6406

Transform Cosmetic Surgery
Heath Hospital London
58 West Heath Drive
London
NW11 7QH
Tel: 0800 655 6406

The Hospital Group
31 Weymouth Street
London
W1G 7BT
Tel: 0845 762 6727

Dr Alex Chambers
London Clinic
1-7 Harley Street
London
W1G 9QD
Tel: 0207 099 2270