At Capio Private Hospital, we can perform liposuction on the specific areas of your body where you have unwanted fat that cannot be reduced by exercise or dietary changes. Our plastic surgery specialists are ready to provide you with a professional and safe treatment, and they have the same high expectations for a great result as you do.
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At Capio Private Hospital, we see many people who have unwanted fat deposits that they can’t get rid of, even though they’ve tried exercise and weight loss. This is because these fat deposits are often hereditary, and there’s nothing you can do about them on your own. In cases where these fat deposits significantly detract from a person’s quality of life, liposuction may be a sensible option. Liposuction can, for example, reduce an unwanted belly, “saddlebags,” or unwanted fat deposits on the hips. However, liposuction is not a method for losing weight.
We expect good results from liposuction in both men and women. The best results from liposuction are achieved if your BMI is below 26 and your skin still has good elasticity, as loose skin will have a hard time contracting after the procedure.
There should always be at least one week between your preliminary examination and surgery. This ensures that you have had plenty of time to consider your decision on an informed basis, so you feel comfortable having the surgery.
Contact your department to find out more about the treatments they offer. At Capio's hospitals, we perform liposuction of:
Liposuction is performed using a so-called wet technique, where a large amount of saline mixed with local anesthetic and adrenaline is injected into the fatty tissue, whether under local or general anesthesia. The adrenaline causes the small blood vessels to contract and keeps the local anesthetic in the area.
The fat is removed by passing a suction cannula (slightly thinner than a pencil) through one or more small incisions in the skin. These incisions are less than a cm long and are made to be as invisible as possible. The cannula is connected through a tube to a suction device and, with the help of the surgeon, the unwanted fat cells are sucked out until the thickness of the fat deposit matches the surrounding area.
We usually perform liposuction as a PAL (Power Assisted Liposuction), which makes the liposuction cannula vibrate with very small and very fast movements, up to 5000 vibrations per second. This makes liposuction easier and gives a more even result.
Antibiotics are usually given in connection with the surgery.
Liposuction can be performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of the liposuction and the patient's preference. You can read more about the different types of anesthesia in our patient information.
Can liposuction be used for weight loss?
No, liposuction is not a method for weight loss. The procedure is used to reduce localized fat deposits in specific areas of the body that can be difficult to change through diet and exercise.
Which areas can be treated with liposuction?
Liposuction can be performed on several areas of the body. At Capio, we treat areas such as the neck, abdomen, and lower abdomen, as well as the hips/lower back, inner thighs, outer thighs, and knees. During the initial consultation, the plastic surgeon will assess which areas may be suitable for treatment.
Are the results of liposuction permanent?
The fat cells removed during liposuction do not return. However, the body’s remaining fat cells can still change in size if your weight changes. Maintaining a stable weight after surgery is therefore important for preserving the results.
How soon can you see the results after liposuction?
There will typically be swelling after the surgery, so the results cannot be assessed immediately. As the swelling subsides, the body’s new contours will become more apparent. The final results will not be assessed until the area has had time to heal.
Do you get scars after liposuction?
During liposuction, a thin cannula is inserted through small incisions in the skin. As a result, there will be small scars after the procedure. The incisions are placed as discreetly as possible, and the scars gradually fade as the area heals.
Can liposuction remove loose skin?
Liposuction removes fatty tissue, but not excess skin. The skin’s elasticity therefore affects the outcome. If there is also a significant amount of loose or excess skin, the plastic surgeon may determine whether another treatment is more appropriate.
How long does it take to recover from liposuction?
The healing process depends, among other things, on the size of the area that was treated. You will receive personalized guidance on activities, work, and exercise after surgery so that you can gradually increase your activity level.
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