Liposuction (Body Contouring)

Liposuction at Cellthera removes localized fat deposits that resist diet and exercise, to refine body contours. A plastic surgeon uses gentle suction techniques to remove fat from areas such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs or arms under local or general anaesthetic depending on the extent. Because the clinic also runs a regenerative programme, fat removed during liposuction can optionally be repurposed for stem-cell isolation or fat grafting, so the same procedure can serve both contouring and regenerative goals when planned together.

Liposuction is a surgical body-contouring procedure that removes pockets of fat that have not responded to diet and exercise. At Cellthera it is performed by a plastic surgeon, who makes small incisions and uses a thin cannula with gentle suction to break up and remove fat from the targeted areas — commonly the abdomen, flanks, hips, thighs, knees, upper arms or chin. The aim is to improve the shape and proportion of the treated area rather than to achieve weight loss, so it is best suited to people who are close to a stable weight with firm, elastic skin. The procedure begins with a free consultation, during which the surgeon assesses the areas of concern, skin quality and overall suitability, and plans the technique and anaesthesia — local anaesthetic for small areas, general for larger or multiple areas. A distinctive aspect of Cellthera is that the removed fat is a valuable raw material for its regenerative platform: when planned in advance, harvested fat can be processed to isolate stromal vascular fraction cells for joint or aesthetic applications, or used directly for stem-cell-enriched lipofilling, so a single liposuction can serve contouring and regenerative purposes together. Recovery involves wearing a compression garment, and the treated areas are usually swollen and bruised for one to several weeks, with the final contour settling over a few months as swelling resolves. Liposuction suits people seeking localized fat reduction and improved body shape who understand it is not a treatment for obesity. The surgeon screens for contraindications such as significant cardiovascular disease, bleeding disorders, poor skin elasticity and unrealistic expectations. As with any surgery there are risks including bruising, contour irregularity and the usual anaesthetic considerations, all of which are discussed at consultation; results are individual.