Liposuction (Body Contouring)

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…

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…

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…