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How Much Does Liposuction Cost in the UK
What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is the surgical procedure used to remove unwanted fat from hard to shift locations around the body using a cannula (hollow tube) and light suction. Liposuction in the UK has become so popular due to the short recovery time and the minimal amount of scarring caused by tiny incisions made in the skin through which thin, hollow tubes are inserted.
How much is Liposuction in the UK?
The cost of liposuction in the UK will depend on the type of liposuction performed, whether a local or general anaesthetic is used and the prestige and reputation of the clinic and surgeon carrying out the procedure.
Liposuction surgery is generally performed under a general anesthesia which requires the presence of a qualified anesthesiologist. The cost for liposuction that uses general anesthesia is likely to be higher than liposuction that uses local anaesthesia. The type of anaesthetic used will depend entirely on the size of area being treated, the type of technique being used and the practitioners' advice.
On average patients can expect to pay from £1,500 to £5000 for liposuction depending on the area/s being treated.
Tumescent Liposuction
Tumescent Liposuction is known for quick recovery times due to the local anaesthetic being used resulting in the patient being conscious throughout. It is also referred to as 'liposculpture' as, due to the patient being concious, the surgeon is in a better position to be able to differentiate between muscle and fat and properly sculpt the fat away to reveal muscle tone. Despite the procedure only requiring a local anaesthetic, due to the relative complexity of the process it can require up to 4 to 5 hours to perform. The average cost of undergoing a course of Tumescent Liposuction treatment in the UK is £1800 to £2100.
Laser liposuction or Smart Lipo is also carried out under a local anaesthetic however more modern forms of liposuction such as Vaser liposuction tend to use a general anaesthesia due to the more invasive nature of the procedure.
Vaser Liposuction
Vaser Liposuction or Vaser Lipo, is thought to be one of the most effective liposuction techniques used for the removal of unwanted fat whilst causing minimal side effects and being far less likely to damage the surrounding tissue. During vaser liposuction, ultrasound is used to selectively target and break up fat cells whilst leaving muscles, blood vessels and nerves intact. The liquefied fat cells can then be gently suctioned away via a cannula. Since blood vessels, nerves and muscles are left undisturbed during the surgery there is less bruising and swelling than in more traditional forms of liposuction. For this reason Vaser Liposuction is also referred to as Vaser Liposelection. Vaser Liposuction in the UK can be found from around £2100.
Affordable Liposuction Payment Methods
Many candidates that really deserve the benefits of liposuction may not be able to afford the cost of liposuction surgery outright. For this reason many of the most reputable liposuction clinics in the UK provide access to affordable payment plans. Payment plans enable potential patients to spread the cost of liposuction surgery over a number of years and 0% interest options are normally offered by more established liposuction clinics. However it is advised to seek financial advice before signing any credit agreement to ensure that the repayment amounts offered by these clinics are truly an affordable option.
Finance for Liposuction
As well as bespoke 0% interest payment plans it is often possible to arrange one of a variety of other payment options and finance plans through your treatment provider. Many clinics will offer interest free loans to finance your liposuction treatment although these may be dependent on your credit rating. Patients with a poor credit history may still be eligible for finance options although this will at the discretion of the clinic. It is also possible to arrange 'Buy Now, Pay Later' schemes with many treatment providers where payments will be due after an agreed period, sometimes up to 12 months after the treatment.