If a patient has a lot of weight to lose then it is often sensible to delay a liposuction operation until the target weight has been reached (or is at least close to being reached).

Different approaches to liposuction

I typically perform tumescent or super wet liposuction, whereby an anaesthetic fluid is injected underneath the skin before the fat cells are removed. This approach tends to produce less bruising and is more comfortable for the patient.

Liposuction: risks and expectations

Risks with any form of liposuction include bruising and swelling at the extraction site, fluid leaks from the incision sites and scarring. There is also a chance that the results may not yield the firm, toned skin that is desired and some patients require a repeat procedure.

Maintenance is important after liposuction as it won’t prevent weight gain and associated body changes in the future, but patients are usually keen to retain the great improvement that liposuction can produce.