City Medical Centre · multi-specialty surgery clinicDaily 10:00–18:00

Fat Removal Surgery in Bloemfontein

We remove stubborn local fat that diet and exercise can't shift, using the tumescent technique — minimal trauma, maximum result

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Guarantee under an official contract

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400+ successful surgeries

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10 years of liposuction experience

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Free consultation
before surgery

Our patients' results

Liposuction before and after photos

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What is liposuction
and who is it for?

Excess fat under the skin in problem areas is removed surgically — that is liposuction. It is not a weight-loss tool and no substitute for diet or exercise. The goal is precise contouring: taking away thigh saddlebags, a sagging belly and fat on the back, flanks, arms or chin.

It suits those who have a normal weight and an active life but still hold fat in specific areas. Importantly, fat cells taken from treated zones do not regrow, so a steady lifestyle keeps the result for a long time.

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Guarantee under an official contract

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10 years of liposuction experience

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Free consultation before surgery

Areas we treat

Treating several zones in one operation saves recovery time and money

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Liposuction techniques at City Medical Centre

Tumescent (classic) liposuction

Into the treatment area goes a special saline-based solution with lidocaine, adrenaline and several other agents. It loosens fat tissue and narrows the vessels, keeping blood loss minimal and letting the fat be removed gently. The resulting emulsion is suctioned out through a thin cannula.

Swelling and bruising after surgery are almost absent, and recovering is much easier than with a conventional procedure.

VASER liposuction (ultrasound)

Before vacuum removal, ultrasound breaks the fat cells down. This makes the method ideal for body contouring and for defining pronounced muscle relief, i.e. athletic abs.

It also suits delicate areas.

How the surgery goes: from consultation to result

Surgeon consultation

Your wishes are heard, then the doctor examines you, assesses fat deposits and rules out contraindications. At City Medical Centre a hormonal screening is ordered too, helping to predict the long-term result.

Pre-operative tests

ECG, chest X-ray, blood tests (complete count, coagulation panel, biochemistry, HIV, hepatitis and syphilis) and, where needed, a GP consultation.
 
All tests can be done at the clinic with no waiting.

Preparation

2 weeks before surgery, drop medicines that affect clotting. One week before, stop drinking and smoking for faster healing. Last meal — 8 hours before.

Surgery day

You meet the surgeon, the areas are marked and compression garments are fitted. Anesthesia is local or general, depending on the scope.
The operation lasts 1 hour (small areas) to 3–4 hours (combined procedure).

Waking up and monitoring

With local anesthesia you are discharged 3–4 hours after surgery; with general anesthesia you stay one day in hospital under observation.

Recovery

Compression garments for 30–45 days. First results in 3–4 weeks, once swelling subsides. The final result is assessed at 3 months, when the skin has fully tightened.

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Post-op check-ups

After 7 days
3 months
6 months

Until the end of the year, get a post-op follow-up consultation with your surgeon to review results and learn more — at the clinic's expense

Who the surgery suits and who it doesn't

If chronic conditions apply to you, please consult a clinic doctor!

Indications

Local fat deposits that resist diet and exercise

Uneven distribution of subcutaneous fat

Disrupted body proportions and contours

Restoring the silhouette after childbirth or sudden weight loss

Gynecomastia (fat component) in men

Contraindications

Age under 18

Endocrine obesity

Severe chronic and mental illness

Decompensated diabetes

Blood clotting disorders

Cancer

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Serious heart, kidney or liver disease

Temporary contraindications: taking anticoagulants, acute infections, menstruation, inflammatory skin conditions in the treatment area

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Recovery after liposuction

Unlike a conventional procedure, tumescent liposuction allows a much shorter recovery — most patients are at work again within 3–7 days. Some mild swelling and a raised temperature in the first week are possible; this is a normal response to surgery. You wear compression garments for 30–45 days so they fix the new contours and speed up tissue recovery. The first month rules out the bathhouse, sauna, pool and intense sport. We recommend lymphatic drainage massage, pressotherapy and a gradual return to activity for the best result and faster recovery. First changes become visible in 3–4 weeks, and the final result at 3 months.

Our specialists

Plastic surgeons with experience and doctors who care about how patients look and feel

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Why patients choose City Medical Centre

An endocrinologist rules out hormonal causes of obesity before surgery — the hormonal approach that improves long-term results

Modern equipment

We use the tumescent and VASER techniques and closed fat-harvesting systems with precise control of volume

Minimally invasive approach

Micro-incisions of 3–5 mm, minimal blood loss and barely visible post-op marks

Combined surgeries

Liposuction can be combined with other procedures, or several areas treated at once

Support until the result

You stay in contact with the surgeon throughout recovery, and the contract fixes the price with no hidden extras

Liposuction prices at City Medical Centre

The final price is set individually following an examination. You can pay in interest-free instalments

Service

Discounted price

Plastic surgeon consultation

Free

Abdominal liposuction


$1,700

Flanks / waist liposuction

 

$1,400

Thigh liposuction (outer)

 

$1,200

Thigh liposuction (inner)

 

$1,200

Torso liposuction — the front abdominal wall, sides of the belly, lower back

$3,600

Abdomen and flanks liposuction

$2,400

Plastic surgeon consultation

Free

Abdominal liposuction

 

$1,700

Flanks / waist liposuction

 

$1,400

Thigh liposuction (outer)

 

$1,200

Thigh liposuction (inner)

 

$1,200

Torso liposuction — the front abdominal wall, sides of the belly, lower back

$3,600

Abdomen and flanks liposuction

$2,400

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Liposuction: frequently asked questions

Liposuction in Bloemfontein step by step

The operation is performed for adults aged 18 and over with no contraindications, and there is no upper age limit: the decision is made individually after an examination. Contraindications include endocrine obesity, decompensated diabetes, blood clotting disorders, cancer, pregnancy and breastfeeding. Anyone from Bloemfontein with a chronic condition should discuss it with a clinic doctor first.

Preparation follows a simple schedule. Two weeks before surgery, medications that affect blood clotting are stopped; a week before, alcohol and smoking are cut out for faster healing; the last meal is eight hours before the operation. On the day itself, the surgeon meets you, marks the areas and fits compression garments. This is the routine for everyone in Bloemfontein.

What does the first step cost? Nothing: the plastic surgeon consultation is free. At it you learn whether liposuction suits you, which method fits your zones and what the final price will be, starting from $1,200 (≈ R20,500). People in Bloemfontein can fill in the short form or write in any messenger, and the coordinator will get back to you shortly to arrange a convenient time.

Liposuction in Bloemfontein: price and what is included

Prices are in US dollars; the amount in brackets is an approximate conversion to ZAR at the rate of 02.10.2026. The final price is fixed in your contract.

How much does liposuction in Bloemfontein cost?

Prices start from $1,200 (≈ R20,500) per area. The surgeon sets the final price at the free consultation, and it is fixed in the contract, with no hidden extras.

What is included in the price?

The operation under local or general anaesthesia and the surgeon's support throughout recovery. The price is per area and fixed in the contract.

How do I get my exact price?

Message us on WhatsApp or Telegram using the buttons below. A coordinator will answer your questions and book a free consultation where the doctor names the exact price.

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