Liposuction is almost always combined with any Tummy Tuck surgery. Patients who may need a tummy tuck in addition to liposuction are those with significant degrees of lower abdominal skin laxity and extensive stretch marks as a result of pregnancy.

In clinical practice, we find that Vaser liposuction of the abdomen sometimes contracts the skin in the area to a reasonable degree so that an excision surgery (tummy tuck) may not be necessary.

 Vaser Lipo  costs depend upon the number of areas being treated and the time it takes to perform the procedure. At our Perth clinic pricing for the first area starts from $4750 (all inclusive).  Pricing for subsequent areas starts from $2500 per area.

At Medaesthetics, we routinely perform this procedure under local anaesthesia as day surgery. We take special precautions to make the surgery as pain-free as possible. This offers a very cost-effective alternative to traditional hospital-based liposuction with less downtime and fewer risks.

Liposuction and liposculpture both refer to the method of removing excess fat from problem areas using small cannulas. The term liposculpture is more commonly used when liposuction technique is used in smaller areas to reshape the female figure or define the male physique, implying a more artistic procedure.

Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL) is a procedure where small, motorized (electrical) cannulas, vibrating at high speeds, are used to gently remove fat deposits. This method is far more effective and technically advanced than the old fashioned technique of traditional liposuction where large cannulas are used manually back and forth in a thrusting motion.  PAL offers:

• Less bruising, swelling and Trauma to the skin and deeper structures
• Improved patient comfort and safety
• Faster healing processes as the tissue surrounding the fat are not destroyed.

• Less bruising, swelling and Trauma
• Improved patient comfort and safety
• Faster healing processes as the tissue surrounding the fat are not destroyed

We recommend complete rest for at least five days. Patients can gradually go back to their normal physical routines over next few days depending upon how they feel.

Vaser Liposuction removes the existing fat deposits but cannot stop the body from creating new fat cells in future. Therefore its essential to maintain good diet and a healthy lifestyle after any far reduction surgery.

The best candidates for PAL liposculpture have firm elastic skin, are in good health and have tried to eliminate bulges through diet, exercise and weight loss.

Liposculpture and liposuction are not suitable for people who are simply overweight. It is a body reshaping procedure, not a weight loss procedure.

Tumescent liposuction is a surgical procedure of removing fat from a body area after a special local anaesthetic fluid infiltration (called tumescent fluid). All other types of liposuction are different company trademarked names of devices and instruments (lasers, ultrasound, radiofrequency etc.) that aid in that process. They are all used as part of the tumescent technique, not in lieu of it.

As mentioned above, Vaser Liposuction removes existing fat cells in the treated area permanently. However, It is important to maintain a healthy life style and diet after this surgery for long term benefits.

If a patient does not gain weight after liposuction, fat does not accumulate in other areas of the body. However, if a patient gains a significant amount of weight, then that fat must go somewhere else. It is important to follow a healthy and active lifestyle to prevent this.

While you will see some results straight away, you will not see the full result of your treatment until all swelling has settled down. This usually improves over the first few weeks. After 10 days you will have a good idea of the effect of the procedure, and after six weeks you will see around 85% of the result. At six months the full effect of the procedure is clear.

It is essential to wear a tight compression garment after the surgery. This aids the body in the recovery phase and ensures the skin contracts evenly and prevents formation of seromas.

There are also some massage techniques that can assist with healing which we will discuss with you. You can return to non-strenuous work within two days but should not attempt more strenuous activity for the first two weeks.

This depends upon the body area treated and the amount of fat removed. For smaller areas like chin or inner knees, most patients can resume work within 5 to 7 days. You should not resume heavy exercise for at least two weeks.

We offer one of the best Post-Surgical follow-ups in the industry at no extra cost to the patient. Patients are reviewed the next day as well as one week following their surgery. The third review is usually scheduled after 4 weeks to 8 weeks.

Incisions performed during liposuction are only 3 to 4 millimeters long and usually heal rapidly. After several months the scars are usually not noticeable.

You should follow a healthy and balanced diet prior to the operation. However, consuming certain products can make you bleed easily. Avoid fish and fish oil, green tea, ginseng, turmeric, garlic, alcohol for at least 7 days before your surgery. For the 10 days prior to the surgery, you should not take any blood thinning medication such as anti-inflammatories like aspirin or Nurofen and warfarin etc. Please discuss all current medications you are on with your doctor at the time of initial consultation.

Like any surgery, liposuction also carries some risks. These include:

• Delayed healing
• Temporary loss of sensation in the treated area
• Formation of abscess or seroma
• Fat embolism (extremely rare)

Liposuction does not treat cellulite. It may reduce the appearance of cellulite in some patients, but it is unlikely to eliminate it completely. If you are concerned about cellulite, click here to find out about our Velashape treatment. ( Needs Hyperlink)

The only patients who may need a tummy tuck in addition to liposuction are those with significant degrees of lower abdominal skin laxity, unusually extensive stretch marks, or severely stretched abdominal muscles (as a result of pregnancy). After liposuction, abdominal skin often contracts to a reasonable degree so that an excision surgery (tummy tuck) is not necessary in most cases.

Your doctor will assess you at the time of consultation to see which procedure is suitable for you.

Vaser™Liposculpture costs depend upon the number of areas being treated and the time it takes to perform the procedure. Pricing for the first area starts from $4500 (all inclusive).  pricing for subsequent areas starts from $2500 per area.

At Medaesthetics™, we routinely perform this procedure under local anesthesia as day surgery. We take special precautions to make the surgery as pain-free as possible. This offers a very cost-effective alternative to traditional hospital-based liposuction with less downtime and fewer risks.