Has Karime Pindter had liposuction? Yes, and she talks about it openly

What did Karime Pindter say about liposuction?

In 2024, while she was on La Casa de los Famosos México, the Mexican press recalled how openly Karime Pindter talks about her procedures. Univision quoted her list: “I’ve had four liposuctions (…) and liposuction of the double chin.” In a later interview with Yordi Rosado, reported by Us Weekly en Español, she gave the number as five and added practical advice: “You have to take a lot of care of lipos, that is, good habits and wearing the compression garment for all the months they tell you.”

That is all we rely on here. She did not describe the technique, the volumes or the dates of her liposuctions in those statements, and the counts she gave differ between interviews, so this article does not guess at the details. Where the text below explains methods and timelines, it describes liposuction in general, not her treatment.

What her advice means in practice

The most useful part of what Pindter said is not the number of operations but the sentence about aftercare. Surgeons say the same thing: the result of liposuction depends not only on the operation but on the weeks after it and on the habits that follow. Compression garments help the skin adapt to the new contour, and a stable weight keeps the result.

It is also worth being clear about what liposuction is not. It is not a way to lose weight and not a substitute for diet and exercise. It is a targeted procedure for local fat deposits that stay despite a normal weight and an active lifestyle.

How liposuction is done today

At City Medical Centre two techniques are used. In tumescent liposuction a solution based on saline with lidocaine and adrenaline is first injected into the area; it loosens fat tissue and narrows the vessels, which reduces blood loss. The fat is then removed through a thin cannula. In VASER liposuction the fat cells are first broken down by ultrasound, which suits body contouring and delicate areas.

Several areas can be treated in one operation, for example abdomen and flanks or inner and outer thighs. The chin and neck are treated too. The scope is agreed at the consultation.

Who liposuction is for and how to prepare

Liposuction suits people with local fat deposits that resist diet and exercise, uneven fat distribution, or changes after childbirth or sudden weight loss. It is not done under 18, in endocrine obesity, pregnancy and breastfeeding, cancer, clotting disorders, decompensated diabetes or serious heart, kidney or liver disease. Before surgery the clinic asks for:

• blood tests (complete count, coagulation, biochemistry, infections), an ECG and a chest X-ray;
• stopping drugs that affect clotting two weeks before, and alcohol and smoking a week before;
• no food for 8 hours before the operation.

The surgeon also assesses skin tone and elasticity: in good condition the skin tightens to the new contour on its own.

Recovery after liposuction

After local anaesthesia patients go home 3–4 hours after surgery; after general anaesthesia they stay one day under observation. Most return to work within 3–7 days. Compression garments are worn for 30–45 days, which is exactly the part Pindter stressed. For the first week there is no heavy lifting; for the first month no sauna, pool or intense sport. First changes are visible after 3–4 weeks, once swelling goes down, and the final result is assessed at 3 months.

1. Day of surgeryMarking, compression garment fitting, operation from 1 hour to 3–4 hours.
2. First hoursHome after 3–4 hours with local anaesthesia, or one night in hospital with general.
3. Days 3–7Most patients return to work; no heavy lifting in the first week.
4. Day 7First check-up with the surgeon.
5. Weeks 3–4Swelling goes down and the first changes become visible.
6. Days 30–45Compression garments can be stopped as the surgeon advises.
7. Month 3Check-up and assessment of the final result.

Liposuction at City Medical Centre

City Medical Centre in Moscow performs tumescent and VASER liposuction of the abdomen, flanks, thighs, back, arms, knees, chin and, for men, the chest. The first consultation is free and can start online; the final price is calculated after an examination and fixed in the contract. Prices start at $1,200 depending on the area. Check-ups are scheduled 7 days and 3 months after surgery. More details are on the liposuction page.

To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Karime Pindter or her treatment. Her story is simply a well-known example of someone who talked openly about this procedure.

Frequently asked questions

How many liposuctions has Karime Pindter had?

Univision quoted her as saying four, plus liposuction of the double chin; in a later interview with Yordi Rosado she said five. She did not give dates or techniques.

Why did she stress the compression garment?

She said liposuction needs good habits and wearing the garment for all the months prescribed. Surgeons also recommend compression for 30–45 days to help the skin adapt to the new contour.

Is liposuction a way to lose weight?

No. It removes local fat deposits that resist diet and exercise. With unstable weight, a nutritionist or endocrinologist should be seen first.

How much does liposuction cost at City Medical Centre?

Prices start at $1,200 depending on the area. The final price is calculated after an examination and fixed in the contract; the first consultation is free.

Will there be scars?

The operation is done through punctures of 3–7 mm that usually need no stitches. Once healed, the marks are barely visible.