Liposuction is a safe and effective treatment that helps reshape your figure by removing excess fat from specific areas. It is not just about getting thinner but about improving your body’s proportions.
In some cases, the fat removed can even be transferred to other areas like the buttocks or hips to enhance volume.
This minimally invasive treatment is popular among both men and women who want long-term body contouring results.
1. Areas Commonly Treated
Liposuction can effectively target areas where fat tends to accumulate and is resistant to exercise:
✅ Hips and flanks (love handles)
✅ Abdomen (upper and lower)
✅ Inner and outer thighs
✅ Upper arms
✅ Buttocks
✅ Lower legs and calves
• Women after childbirth often choose liposuction to help restore their pre-pregnancy figure.
• Men typically request liposuction to reduce fat in the flanks, abdomen, and chest area.
2. Who Is a Good Candidate?
Liposuction is not for everyone. It’s important to meet certain criteria to be considered a good candidate:
✅ Within 30% of your ideal weight
✅ Have firm, elastic skin
✅ In good general health
✅ Do not smoke
✅ Have localized fat pockets that don’t improve with diet and exercise
🔴 Not a solution for obesity
🔴 Not effective for loose or sagging skin
🔴 Not a treatment for cellulite
3. How the Procedure Works
• Small incisions (typically under 0.5 cm) are made in discreet areas of the body.
• A thin cannula (tube) is inserted under the skin to break up fat cells.
• A vacuum device is used to gently suction out the unwanted fat.
• The surgeon sculpts the area to improve the shape and balance of your figure.
✅ In many cases, the fat removed can be processed and injected into other areas for natural volume enhancement (fat transfer).
4. Recovery and Results
✅ You go home the same day
✅ Mild bruising, swelling, and discomfort are normal
✅ Most patients return to light activities within 3 to 5 days
✅ Final results improve gradually as swelling goes down over several weeks
✅ Results are long-lasting with healthy habits
• A compression garment may be recommended to help with healing. Drainage massages are also normally an integral part of maintaining long-lasting results.
• Most patients begin to see noticeable results within just a few days.
5. Ready to Get Started?
If you’re thinking seriously about liposuction, we’re here to help you take the next step. Our plastic surgery team in Lima will provide personalized guidance and planning.
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Dr Daniel Saco-Vertiz is our specialist in liposuction treatment and full body rejuvenation at our chacarilla, surco branch, with physician license number CMP (colegio médico del Peru) 49075 y RNE (registro nacional de Especialista) 34624