There are times that exercise and diet alone won’t get rid of stubborn areas of excess fat. Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure used for removing these localised fat deposits unresponsive to diet/exercise in order to reshape and slim targeted areas of the body.
Modern techniques of liposuction also allow removal of large amounts of subcutaneous fat (“body sculpting”, “liposculpture”). One of the most common areas that Dr Safvat performs liposuction in men are the flank and the abdomen.
Through small incisions, small suction devices (cannulas) are inserted to suck out the fat. The areas that are commonly treated by Liposuction are the thighs, buttocks, abdomen, flanks, arms, male breasts, neck and under the chin. This procedure is ideal when there isn’t much excess skin. Dr Safvat will assess your skin tone and advise you if liposuction alone is suitable for you or excision of the redundant skin is also required. There are times when a combination of liposuction and surgery will provide the best result and help you achieve your aesthetic objectives. Liposuction is usually a day-only procedure without the need of overnight stay in hospital in Sydney. Time of operation varies according to areas treated.
While all care and diligence is taken by Dr Safvat and his Sydney team to minimise or avoid complications, any surgical procedure can be associated with some general complications as well as specific complications related to the specific surgery you are having. Having your procedure done in an accredited Sydney hospital minimises risks as does using an accredited Anaesthesist. Some general surgical potential complications are:
Most patients undergoing Liposuction will not experience complications, however it is important that all patients have enough information to weigh up the benefits and risks of surgery. The following are some possible complications of this particular surgery.
Dr Safvat will go through the specific risks associated with Liposuction surgery with his patients, at their consultation in his Sydney and Bowral rooms.
After the procedure the affected area will be swollen and bruised. You will need to wear a compression garment immediately after surgery and for 4 weeks (you gradually reduce time of wearing the garment) afterwards to reduce bruising and swelling. You should take about a week off work to rest at home and recover. Walking is actively encouraged postoperatively but exertion and heavy lifting are not allowed for 3-4 weeks. Full recovery usually takes around three to four weeks.
Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure and there is no Medicare item number for it meaning there are no rebates available from Medicare or your Private Health Insurance. You will be given a thorough estimate about the costs after your consultation with Dr Safvat.
Smoking has been shown to cause more complications after any surgery. Dr Safvat prefers that you stop smoking at least 3 weeks before your surgery. You will also get the best result if your weight is stable. You can put the fat back in the areas that you had liposuctioned if you generally gain weight.
On-site parking is available for all patients
There is 1 hour street parking on “Majors Bay Road”, or on Trafalgar Parade at the adjacent Street.
There is limited 1 hour street parking on “ Kingsway”. Alternatively, parking can be obtained in Westfield Miranda (no charge for the first 3 hours) which is across the road from our building. The best parking entrance to use is the “Jackson Avenue” entrance which is a short 3-5 minutes walk from our building. For your convenience, there is a drop off area outside our building where patients with limited mobility are able to be dropped off.
