Liposuction — Small Area (Liposukce malá)

Small-area liposuction targets discrete fat deposits in zones where fat accumulates disproportionately regardless of overall body weight — common examples include the submental (under-chin) area, inner knees, inner ankles, localised abdominal rolls, and upper arms (in a single small zone). The procedure is classified as 'small' based on the volume of fat to be removed and the complexity of the access rather than a strict centimetre measurement.

The surgeons use tumescent technique: the target area is infiltrated with a dilute solution of saline, epinephrine, and local anaesthetic before fat is aspirated through small cannulas introduced through 2–3 mm incisions. The epinephrine component significantly reduces intraoperative bleeding; the local anaesthetic provides lasting post-operative analgesia. For small-area procedures, general anaesthesia is often not required — local anaesthesia alone or…

Post-operative care includes wearing a compression garment over the treated area for four to six weeks to support skin retraction and minimise swelling. Bruising typically resolves in two to three weeks; final contour results are visible at three to six months as the last oedema settles and the skin contracts. Patients may resume normal activity within a few days and light exercise after two weeks.