Liposuction In The UK

Liposuction is now one of the most common and popular forms of cosmetic surgery in the UK. Ever since the 1990’s the procedure has become more and more accepted as more and more people look to go under the knife.

It is a proven technique that re-contours bulging fat deposits in both men and women. It is well known that certain fatty areas around the body are more stubborn and resilient and are practically impossible to remove through diet and exercise. In women, liposuction can be carried out to most areas of the body, commonly the abdomen, hips, buttocks, inner and outer thighs, knees and double chin. Men typically opt for fat removal surgery in the UK to remove fat in order to sculpt and define the shape of the stomach and the chest in the case of gynaecomastia.

As liposuction has become so popular in the UK, it is now readily available at selected clinics across the UK. While prices for the surgery vary, patients are likely to pay between £2,000 and £5,000 for Liposuction in the UK. The costs vary depending on a number of factors including the location of the clinic, the skill and reputation of the surgeon and the amount of work that needs to be carried out.

Liposuction, also known as fat removal, liposculpture or lipoplasty surgery can be fairly invasive, therefore it is generally performed under general anaesthesia. When only a small area is to be operated on, or if there is only a small amount of fat to be removed, then the surgery can be carried out under local anaesthesia. The incisions will be carefully placed in the most inconspicuous of places so that the scarring is hardly visible. Through the tiny incision, a cannula is inserted and used to vacuum the fatty cells that lie deep beneath the skin. A certain amount of physical force is then used to push and pull the cannula through the fat layer in order to break it apart. While the cannula breaks apart the fatty cells it simultaneously suctions out the fat through a vacuum or large syringe. As well as physical force, a saline solution and local anaesthetic are normally introduced to help the breakdown of stubborn fatty cells.

Liposuction surgery in the UK is constantly growing and each year more and more people seek to enhance not only their physical appearance but their confidence as well. Nowadays, liposuction in the UK is a reliable procedure with minimal risks and complications associated with the surgery. The majority of clinics found across the UK only hire board certified surgeons. Board certified surgeons ensure experience, professionalism and manage to give patients the peace of mind they need before, during and after the procedure.

While risks remain minimal, as with all forms of invasive surgery patients are required to rest for at least two weeks and avoid any strenuous activities for at least three weeks. Most patients can expect the welling and bruising to have completely disappeared within a month.