Liposuction

Liposuction is the technique of removing fat in order to contour the body. It is not a weight loss procedure and is sometimes referred to as Liposculpture, particularly in the USA. This is probably a very good description; the technique aims to alter the existing contours and thin away areas of fat that are resistant to dieting. Common areas include the outer thighs or jodpur area, the lower flanks (‘love-handles’) and around the knees and ankles.

Liposuction is carried out through a number of small incisions around the area to be sculptured. Saline is injected, to a variable extent (wet / superwet / tumescent techniques), fat is removed via specialised cannulae and the small incisions are closed with one or two sutures. Patients must wear a pressure garment for four weeks after surgery and will notice bruising in the areas treated.

Although a relatively safe procedure, patients should be aware that complications can arise and relate largely to accidental injury to underlying structures. In experienced hands it is, however, a safe procedure.

To make an appointment to discuss Liposuction in Cambridge or Peterborough, please contact Mr Price’s secretary.