Who is the right candidate for liposuction?
Ideal patients are of normal or close to normal weight, with localised fat accumulations, which persist despite diet and exercise. Liposuction is not an alternative to diet or exercise and is not recommended as a treatment for obesity, as it is not a method of weight loss.

However, it has been observed, that when liposuction was done for over weighted patients, they were regaining their self-confidence and they were more willing afterwards, to follow a balanced diet and exercise.

Are the results permanent? Will I regain weight in the area?
The most important effect is that the liposuction results are permanent. This is because, by destroying the fat cells in the area, we decrease their total number. Of course, following a balanced diet and a healthy life style is recommended, in order to maintain a normal weight. However, if for any reason, the total body weight of the person increases, in the following years, the treated area will not be affected and will not regain weight.

Is liposuction a safe procedure?
Liposuction is a very safe procedure, if the surgeon, who performs it, does not underestimate the procedure. It is imperative, to be planned carefully, paying attention up to the smallest details and taking it seriously, like any other surgical procedure, even though it is a minimal invasive one.

For these reasons the surgeons adequate training and experience are essential. Statistics have shown that, if the operation is performed correctly, by a certified and experienced surgeon, the results are excellent and the complications are almost non-existent.

Does the skin loosen after liposuction?
If the operation is performed properly, there is no skin tone loss. The experienced surgeon knows how much fat should be removed from each area of the body, so that the skin does not sag.

However, if additional fat has to be removed from a specific area, this can take place in a second session, a few months after the first one, in order the skin, to have the ability to recover and tighten up. Patients with excessive skin laxity are not good candidates for liposuction. In such cases, when there is already a lot of skin laxity, before the liposuction, the surgeon must point this out to the patient and suggest a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), after the procedure.

I have already had a classic liposuction and I am not satisfied with the result. Can I have a bloodless corrective liposuction and if yes, how far apart, from the first operation?
Yes, you can have a second corrective surgery, ideally 6 months after the first liposuction, in order to have reached your final outcome, from the first operation.

What should I do in order to maintain the good result?
In order to maintain the good results, it is best to follow a daily exercise programme (gym, yoga, swimming etc), which must begin 5 – 7 days after the operation. In addition, a balanced diet plays a very important role, alongside a healthy way of life.