{"id":46828,"date":"2024-12-24T14:17:59","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T11:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/lipoanarrofisi\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T12:01:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T09:01:34","slug":"liposuction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/en\/plastic-surgery\/body-contouring\/liposuction\/","title":{"rendered":"Liposuction"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Liposuction is a surgical procedure designed to remove local fat deposits from various areas of the body. Common treatment areas for women include the thighs, knees, buttocks, and abdomen, while for men, excess fat tends to accumulate primarily in the abdominal and neck regions. Liposuction is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic procedures worldwide.

It is important to emphasise that liposuction is not a weight-loss method; rather, it is intended to target stubborn fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise. The ideal candidate for the procedure is someone who has normal weight but presents with localised fat accumulation in specific areas. Additionally, good skin elasticity is essential to ensure that the removal of fat does not result in excessive skin laxity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Procedure time
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Back to the office
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The Procedure<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Liposuction is typically performed under local anaesthesia and sedation. At the beginning of the procedure, a special solution is injected into the treatment area to facilitate fat removal and minimise bleeding. A blunt cannula is then inserted through small incisions in the skin in order to extract the fat. These incisions are minimal and usually become barely noticeable after healing.\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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About Liposuction<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL)<\/span><\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h2>

PAL is a specialised technique that utilises vibrating cannulas to facilitate the removal of fat. This approach allows the surgeon to extract fat more efficiently and with greater precision, resulting in a smoother, more sculpted outcome.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

Incision Placement<\/span><\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h2>

The incisions made during liposuction are small and carefully positioned in natural skin folds or other discreet areas to minimise visibility.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

Recovery After Liposuction<\/span><\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h2>

Depending on the extent of the procedure, the patient may stay in the clinic overnight, although in most cases, they can return home on the same day. Swelling and bruising are common in the treated areas but gradually subside over the following weeks. Most patients can return to work within 3 to 5 days.<\/span><\/p>

A compression garment must be worn for 4 to 6 weeks to support healing and minimise swelling. Although the results of liposuction are immediately visible, the final outcome becomes fully apparent after approximately six months, once the swelling has completely resolved.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The best candidates for liposuction are individuals who:\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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