Liposuction Melbourne

Achieve your ideal body shape

Liposuction – This is designed to re-contour areas that may be resistant to weight loss through diet and exercise. It is a targeted procedure and not done as a weight loss measure.

Whilst often considered less “serious” than surgery it is important to realise that it is still a significant intervention with its own set of risks and adverse outcomes. A specialist anaesthetist is always present, and it is performed only in accredited hospitals.

Watch our videos to find out more about liposuction.

Mr White goes into more detail on his liposuction procedure

Mr White explains the difference between liposuction and abdominoplasty

Find out what’s involved in the recovery after a liposuction procedure

Surgical goals

• YOUR SAFETY.
• Decrease excess fat.
• Produce a more pleasing figure.

RISKS TO CONSIDER

Anaesthetic – In otherwise well people, general anaesthesia is very safe with modern techniques. Mr White’s rooms will give you the details of your anaesthetist prior to surgery to discuss any specific concerns.

Bleeding/Haematoma – This may need a return to the operating theatre to evacuate a blood clot. This can impact on wound healing or skin survival. Infection in the wound – If this does occur, can usually be cleared up with antibiotic tablets.

DVT/PE (Deep venous thrombosis/pulmonary embolus) – Blood clots that are potentially very serious and even life threatening, which can form in the legs and travel to the lungs. Multiple strategies are employed to minimise the risk of these occurring.

Wound healing issues – Stretch marks may not all be removed or new ones may be created. Gathers in the wound are often present at either end. These settle over several weeks to months in the majority of cases but sometimes may need a small revision often under local anaesthetic. Initially there is almost always some contour issues or puckers. These settle down in most cases over several weeks.

Scars – Typically are at their thickest and reddest at 6-10 weeks after surgery. Scars continue to mature and improve for up to 18 months after surgery. Scar management advice will be discussed in your follow up visit with Mr White to assist in achieving the goal of a thin, barely noticeable scar.

Asymmetry – The scars may be slightly different on your right compared to left side.

Wound separation/delayed healing – This is much more common in smokers or if there is an infection.

Skin necrosis/loss – Very rare complication and almost only seen in smokers. If it does occur it needs significant aftercare, possibly more surgery and even skin grafting in the most extreme cases.

Seroma – Clear/straw like fluid that can collect following surgery. Usually it settles down with no intervention but if persistent or large may require drainage in the rooms (sometimes on several occasions) or even a drain tube to be inserted.

Numbness – Generally settles down over weeks to months.