Did Lisa Appleton have liposuction? Yes — and she explained exactly why

Lisa Appleton's operations have been covered in the tabloids for years — the Sun put her total spend at £22,000, including liposuction, eyelid fat removal and a face and neck lift in the summer of 2017. But her most interesting quote was about why she had the liposuction: it was not about weight at all.

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Lisa Appleton's case highlights a use of liposuction that gets little attention: contouring for symmetry. Liposuction is best known for removing stubborn fat from the stomach or thighs, but surgeons also use it to fine-tune proportions — evening out areas that differ because of age, weight changes or simple anatomy.

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Liposuction removes fat cells through small punctures using thin cannulas, permanently reducing the number of fat cells in the treated areas. Common treatment areas are the abdomen and flanks, thighs, hips, arms, the back and the double chin — and, as in Lisa Appleton's case, precise contouring work around the chest for symmetry. Techniques include tumescent liposuction and ultrasound-assisted variants such as VASER, which liquefies fat before removal for finer control.

The right candidate is at or near a stable target weight with localised fat deposits that resist diet and exercise, good skin elasticity and no conditions that rule out surgery. Contraindications include severe heart or lung disease, uncontrolled diabetes, blood clotting disorders, active infection and pregnancy. Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity — a point worth hearing from anyone, like Appleton, who frames the operation as one tool among several.

Liposuction is usually an outpatient or one-day procedure. Bruising and swelling peak in the first week; the compression garment is worn for about four to six weeks. Most people return to desk work after about a week; sport starts gradually after two to four weeks, with the full result judged after about three to six months, once the swelling has completely gone and the skin has tightened.

City Medical Centre performs liposuction for international patients, including patients from London. The first consultation with the surgeon is free and can begin online with photos: the surgeon assesses the areas you want treated — including asymmetry and contouring goals — explains which technique fits and fixes the price in the contract before a date is booked. Prices start from $1,200 (outer and inner thighs), with the abdomen from $1,700.