Liposuction

Certain fat deposits do not disappear with diet or exercise. Liposuction is a body contouring technique used to eliminate these localized fat deposits, whether in the saddlebag area, love handles, abdomen, or thighs-all body areas can be treated.

The fat is aspirated using vibrating cannulas (Microaire®) inserted through small incisions. After the fat is suctioned, the skin must tighten to shape your silhouette. Depending on the quality, elasticity, and thinness of your skin, Leman Aesthetic Clinic will advise on the added value of combining other technologies such as Vaser® or Renuvion®.

For smaller areas, liposuction can also be performed using a traditional method, sometimes even under local anesthesia.

Liposuction offers an effective solution for those who wish to refine their silhouette in a targeted manner. Whether to regain self-confidence, improve well-being, or simply feel better in their own skin, this procedure addresses areas resistant to diet and exercise. By eliminating localized fat deposits, liposuction helps to harmonize body proportions and achieve a more aesthetic result. It notably offers the possibility to:

• Sculpt the torso by removing fatty tissue from the abdomen, waist, chest, love handles, or back
• Enhance the face by eliminating the double chin
• Slim the lower limbs by correcting saddlebags and fatty tissue on the inner thighs, knees, and calves
• Slim the arms by removing excess fat from the inner upper arms to the elbows

High-definition liposuction allows the removal of localized fat resistant to slimming diets and regular physical activity. It is suitable for the whole body. This surgery is mainly for individuals in good physical condition who wish to improve their silhouette (BMI < 27). It is a sculpting technique more than a weight loss method.

Nowadays, patients opting for HD or High-Definition liposuction are offered a combination of several technologies (Vaser®, Microaire®, Renuvion®) to achieve maximal results in terms of the quantity and quality of fat aspiration and better definition of lines and shadow areas. These methods also highlight the underlying muscles naturally or augmented through lipofilling (U-GRAFT).

High-Definition Liposuction (HD) is intended for athletic patients seeking a very sculpted and athletic silhouette. Most patients will benefit from a less extreme definition with what we call “Soft Definition (SD)” or “Victoria Secret Definition (VSD).” In the first version, fat deposits are uniformly aspirated to reveal the underlying natural musculature. In the VSD, the fat is sculpted to accentuate certain contours and shadows without going to the extremes of high definition.

At Leman Aesthetic Clinic, we have designed our patient care pathway with a particular focus on safety and comfort. An initial consultation allows the surgeon to assess your expectations and define the areas to be corrected. You will have a follow-up appointment to confirm and plan the procedure. You will arrive at the clinic on the morning of the operation. Depending on the extent of the liposuction, you may go home the same day or stay overnight for observation. Liposuction is performed under local anesthesia +/- sedation or general anesthesia. The duration of the procedure varies greatly, between 1 and 4 hours, depending on the number of areas to be treated.

Small to Medium Liposuction

• Duration: 1-2.5 hours
• Anesthesia: Local +/- sedation
• Hospitalization: Not required
• Time off work: 3-7 days

Extended Liposuction

• Duration: 3-4 hours
• Anesthesia: General
• Hospitalization: 24 hours, sometimes outpatient
• Time off work: 7-10 days

Typically, moderate pain and swelling are present after the procedure. Analgesic treatment improves comfort in the first few days. The swelling gradually subsides. Wearing compression garments and having lymphatic drainage sessions will facilitate their evacuation.

Post-operative fatigue is proportional to the extent of the liposuction. Professional activities can be resumed between 2 and 8 days depending on the amount of fat tissue aspirated. The cessation of sports activities is 4 to 6 weeks.

The results of liposuction are generally visible after a few weeks, as the swelling disappears and the skin repositions itself. Patients can expect a significant improvement in the shape and contours of their body, with a reduction in the treated fat areas. Final results can be appreciated after a few months, once the skin has fully recovered. The effects are long-lasting. Although it is essential to maintain a constant weight after the procedure, the majority of patients manage to maintain their ideal weight post-liposuction.

Ultimately, liposuction constitutes an excellent means of improving self-esteem and cultivating a more positive self-image.

• Small liposuction: from 3,000 CHF
• Multi-zone liposuction: from 6,000 CHF
• Mega multi-zone liposuction: from 10,000 CHF