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Has Ignacia Michelson had liposuction? Yes, she said so herself
On the Chilean reality show "Mundos Opuestos 3," the model and TV personality Ignacia Michelson talked openly about the cosmetic procedures she has had over the years, including, in her own words, a number of liposuctions. Here is exactly what she said, where it was reported, and what liposuction involves today for anyone considering it.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- Ignacia Michelson said on "Mundos Opuestos 3" that she has had many liposuctions.
- She did not give a year, clinic or surgeon for any of the procedures.
- She said her father and some ex-boyfriends paid for several of them.
- Liposuction reshapes local fat deposits; it is not a weight-loss method.
- City Medical Centre is not connected to her or her treatment.
Key facts about the procedure
- Operation time1–4 hours
- Back to work7–10 days
- Final result3–6 months
- Pricefrom $1,200
a whole lot of liposuctions
What did Ignacia Michelson say about her liposuctions?
On Canal 13's reality show "Mundos Opuestos 3," in a segment called "Lo dije y qué," Ignacia Michelson listed, in her own words, some of the cosmetic procedures she has had over the years. As Te Caché reported, among the procedures she named she said she had had «...muchísimas lipos...» ("...a whole lot of liposuctions...") over time.
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WhatsAppShe was also open about who paid for her procedures, saying: «No todas las pagué yo. Muchas las pagó mi papá y otras unos pololitos que tuve» ("I didn't pay for all of them myself. My dad paid for many, and some boyfriends I had paid for others").
That is all this article relies on regarding liposuction. Michelson did not give a specific year for any of the procedures, name a clinic or a surgeon, or describe a technique, so we do not guess at any of that. Where the text below explains liposuction and recovery, it describes the procedure in general, not her treatment.
Why her openness matters
Reality television regularly puts contestants' appearance under scrutiny, and Michelson's response was to talk about it plainly rather than deny it: she said how many procedures she estimated having, over how long, and who helped pay for them. That kind of direct account, without false modesty or denial, gives a more honest picture than silence or speculation would.
More on this topic: Liposuction, VASER Liposuction, Laser Liposuction, Liposuction in Singapore, Liposuction in Brisbane.
This article does not comment on her appearance or judge her choices; the point is only that she chose to talk about it in her own words.
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How liposuction is done today
During liposuction, excess subcutaneous fat is removed through a thin cannula. Fat cells removed from treated areas do not grow back, so with a stable lifestyle the result lasts for a long time. Two techniques are commonly used:
- Tumescent liposuction — a solution based on saline with lidocaine and adrenaline is first injected into the area. It loosens the fat and constricts the vessels, which reduces blood loss; the fat is then removed by vacuum.
- VASER liposuction — fat cells are first broken down by ultrasound. It is used for defining muscle relief and for delicate areas.
- Thighs, outer or inner
- $1,200
- Flanks / waist
- $1,400
- Abdomen
- $1,700
- Abdomen and flanks
- $2,400
- Torso (front abdominal wall, sides, lower back)
- $3,600
Several areas can be treated in one operation, which is one reason some patients, like Michelson described, have more than one session over the years as goals or body shape change. The operation itself takes from one hour for small areas to 3–4 hours for a combined procedure, under local or general anaesthesia depending on the scope.
Who is a candidate, and how to prepare
Liposuction suits local fat deposits that resist diet and exercise, uneven fat distribution, and changed body proportions after childbirth or sudden weight loss. Contraindications include age under 18, endocrine obesity, decompensated diabetes, blood clotting disorders, cancer, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and serious heart, kidney or liver disease.
- Pre-operative tests include blood tests, a coagulation panel, infection screening, an ECG and a chest X-ray.
- Medicines that affect clotting are stopped two weeks before, only with the doctor's approval.
- Alcohol and smoking are paused at least a week before surgery, and the last meal is eight hours before.
- It is not a weight-loss method and does not replace diet and exercise; its purpose is to reshape specific areas.
What recovery looks like
With general anaesthesia the patient spends one day in hospital; with local anaesthesia, discharge is 3–4 hours after surgery. Compression garments are worn for 30–45 days: they hold the new contour and help the tissues recover. Most patients return to work within 7–10 days. Mild swelling is possible in the first week.
In the first month the sauna, pool and intense sport are off-limits; lymphatic drainage massage and pressotherapy are recommended. First visible changes appear after a few weeks, and the final result forms over 3–6 months, once the tissues fully adapt.
How recovery after liposuction usually goes
- Day of surgeryMarking of the areas and fitting of compression garments; the operation lasts from 1 hour to 3–4 hours.
- First hoursWith local anaesthesia, discharge after 3–4 hours; with general anaesthesia, one day in hospital.
- Days 7–10Most patients are back at work; mild swelling is normal.
- Weeks 3–4Swelling subsides and the first changes become visible.
- Days 30–45Compression garments come off; sauna, pool and sport gradually return.
- Months 3–6Tissues fully adapt and the final result is assessed.
Liposuction at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs tumescent and VASER liposuction for international patients. The first consultation is free; the final price is calculated after an examination and fixed in the contract, with prices from $1,200 for a single area, and interest-free instalments are available. More details are on the liposuction page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Ignacia Michelson or her treatment. Her story is simply a recent example of a public figure who spoke openly about having had liposuction.
Frequently asked questions
Did Ignacia Michelson say she has had liposuction?
Yes. On the reality show "Mundos Opuestos 3" she said she has had a number of liposuctions over the years, among other procedures she listed.
Did she say when or where the liposuctions were done?
No. She did not give a specific year, a clinic or a surgeon, and this article does not guess at any of that.
Who did she say paid for her procedures?
She said some were paid for by her father and others by former boyfriends, and that she did not pay for all of them herself.
Does liposuction help you lose weight?
No. It removes local fat deposits to improve body contour. It does not replace diet and exercise, and a stable weight helps keep the result.
How much does liposuction cost at City Medical Centre?
Prices start at $1,200 for a single area; the final price is set after an examination and fixed in the contract.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Te Caché, 20 October 2025
Medical background and further reading
General information about the procedure from health authorities and medical societies. It is not advice for any individual patient.
- PubMed / NCBI — Safety of tumescent and laser-assisted liposuction: review of the literature (2011)
- PubMed / NCBI — A Systematic Review of Efficacy and Complications of High-Definition Liposuction (Plast Reconstr Surg, 2023)
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons — Liposuction
- World Health Organization — Safe surgery
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