Struggling with stubborn fat that just won’t budge? Liposuction, offered by Dr. Rohit Kumar in Sydney, is a proven and effective surgical solution to remove excess fat and enhance your body’s natural contours. Whether it’s to smooth out bulges or enhance the results of other procedures like a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), liposuction can help you achieve the silhouette you desire.
What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a surgical technique that aims to improve the contour of your body by selectively targeting and removing fat deposits that are resistant to traditional weight loss methods. It’s ideal for sculpting areas such as the:
- Thighs
- Hips
- Abdomen
- Arms
- Back
Liposuction isn’t a solution for weight loss, but rather a body contouring tool to target specific areas and improve your overall shape. The procedure involves making small incisions through which a thin tube, called a cannula, is used to suction out the fat. This process is long-lasting, but maintaining a stable weight and healthy lifestyle is crucial to preserving your results.
Am I a Good Candidate for Liposuction?
The best candidates for liposuction are individuals who:
- Have toned up in the gym and continue a regular gym routine
- Have achieved a stable weight, and ideally, you are close to or at your goal weight
- Have bulges in specific areas, or too much fat has been deposited in a few specific locations on the body
If you are generally at a good weight but the contours of your body do not necessarily reflect this, then liposuction may be a good option to improve these areas
It is always important to remember that successful liposuction depends on the condition of the skin. If you have lax skin or excess skin, you may require a combination of liposuction and a skin excision procedure such as an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), or thigh lift, or arm lift.
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Benefits of Liposuction
Liposuction is an excellent option for individuals seeking to:
- Enhance body proportions by eliminating fat from targeted areas
- Improve the way clothing fits, including swimwear and form-fitting attire
- Reduce discomfort caused by excess fat, such as chafing in the thighs or arms
In some cases, liposuction can also improve mobility and reduce friction, particularly for patients undergoing liposuction on the thighs. With Dr. Kumar’s expertise, patients can enjoy a more sculpted and balanced figure.
Liposuction Cost
After your initial consultation with Dr. Kumar, you will be given a detailed itemised quote. Your quote for liposuction will be tailored to your needs. Factors that will be considered include:
- The size of the patient;
- Amount of time and effort required of the surgeon
- Cost of anaesthetist’s services
- Operating room fees
- Preoperative laboratory fees
- Other related expenses, such as elastic compression garments, etc.
While cost is an important factor, [changed: the expertise and experience of your surgeon are critical to achieving satisfying results.] Dr. Kumar’s extensive experience ensures that your procedure is performed with the highest standard of care.
Download our Liposuction Surgery Guide
This complete guide to Liposuction covers everything you need to know about this procedure, including:
- Liposuction Surgery Explained
- How to assess if you are a good candidate
- The Liposuction Surgical Process
- Answers to our most frequently asked questions
Recovery from Liposuction Surgery
The results of liposuction typically come in stages and will vary from person to person.
- You’ll likely see some results immediately after surgery, but swelling and bruising are normal and take weeks to resolve. Some residual swelling may persist for several months.
- It’s also common to have some weight gain due to swelling and the tumescent fluid that was injected. This will resolve over time.
- Most people see final results six months after surgery, but you may continue to see improvements for up to a year.
- Dr Kumar recommends taking a week off from work and your regular routine, but those who undergo a small amount of liposuction may only need a few days.
- In order to prevent blood clots and discourage swelling, light walking is usually recommended starting the day of surgery. Heavy exercise and other strenuous activities should be avoided for two to three weeks.
A compression garment is worn for anywhere from three to six weeks and sometimes longer (there are times when Dr Kumar may recommend 8–12 weeks). These garments help decrease the amount of bruising and swelling, helping loose skin to retract. It’s important to follow Dr Kumar’s post-surgery instructions closely to ensure you have a safe recovery process and positive surgery results.
