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Liposuction in Cabinda: Price and Techniques

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Stubborn local fat that diet and exercise don't shift. Your plan is set at the consultation

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Abdomen and sides

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Comparison

Liposuction techniques

We use two liposuction techniques: tumescent (classic) and VASER (ultrasound). Compare the goal, the indications and the anaesthesia to choose the right technique together with your surgeon.

Tumescent liposuction

A special solution loosens fat for removal through a thin cannula

Tumescent liposuction: abdomen and thighs before and after surgery

from $1,200

Main goal
Removal of local fat with minimal blood loss
When it is done
Abdomen, flanks, thighs, back, arms, chin
Anaesthesia and stay
Local or general anaesthesia, home the same day or after 1 day

VASER liposuction

Ultrasound breaks down fat cells before vacuum removal

VASER liposuction: a male patient before and after surgery

Price at consultation

Main goal
Defined muscle relief and body contouring
When it is done
Athletic abs and delicate areas
Anaesthesia and stay
Local or general anaesthesia, 1–4 hours of surgery

The benefits and recovery times shown are averaged for each technique and given for guidance: the scope of correction and rehabilitation depend on your anatomy and individual features, and the surgeon confirms them at the consultation.

At the consultation the surgeon draws up a plan for your case and explains how your liposuction will go.

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Areas covered by liposuction

Several areas can be treated in a single operation, saving both recovery time and budget

  • Abdomen and sides

    The most requested area for women and men, often combined with abdominoplasty

  • Thighs (outer and inner)

    Stubborn fat exercise can't shift

  • Back, including the lower back

    Rolls that affect the back's silhouette

  • Arms, including the shoulders

    Noticeable in warm weather

  • Chin and neck

    A small volume with a fast result

  • Knees

    A delicate area that needs precise work

  • Chest (for men)

    Gynecomastia, pseudogynecomastia: the fat part

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Liposuction is not for everyone

If your case can be solved without surgery, the doctor will tell you so at the consultation — and you will not spend money for nothing.

Suitable

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  • Local fat that resists diet and exercise
  • Uneven subcutaneous fat
  • Disrupted body proportions
  • Silhouette changes after childbirth or weight loss
  • Fat component of gynecomastia in men
  • Good skin tone and elasticity

Not suitable

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  • Age under 18
  • Being pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Endocrine obesity
  • Decompensated diabetes
  • Problems with blood clotting
  • Serious heart, kidney or liver disease, cancer

Not sure the surgery is right for you?

Leave your number — the coordinator will call you back, and the surgeon will tell you whether liposuction suits you. No surgery booking needed.

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Prices

You know the price
before surgery

The final price is calculated individually after an examination and fixed in the contract.

Liposuction prices

  • First consultationFree
  • Flanks / waist liposuctionfrom $1,400
  • Thigh liposuction (outer)from $1,200
  • Thigh liposuction (inner)from $1,200
  • Liposuction for the torso (front abdominal wall, abdominal sides and lower back)from $3,600
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Find out your liposuction plan and price

The surgeon assesses the fat deposits and skin tone, listens to your wishes and chooses the right technique.

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What the price includes

From preparation for surgery
to post-op check-ups.

  • All scheduled dressings
  • Scheduled post-op check-ups
  • A personal coordinator on call
  • Compression garments fitted on the day of surgery
  • A stay in a comfortable
    hospital ward with meals
  • Individual recommendations
    for recovery
  • Remote progress monitoring
    by photos

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How it works

From consultation —
to your new contour

An agreed treatment plan, careful monitoring after surgery and post-op check-ups.

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Consultation
and the surgical plan

The surgeon listens to your wishes, assesses the fat deposits and skin tone and rules out contraindications. A hormonal screening is also ordered — it helps predict the long-term result.

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Booking the date
of surgery

We reserve a surgery date for you: the deposit can be paid by card at the clinic or online by bank transfer. The terms are fixed in the contract for medical services

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Check-up before
surgery

Blood tests (complete count, coagulation panel, biochemistry, infections), an ECG, a chest X-ray and, if needed, a GP consultation. All tests can be done at the clinic with no waiting.

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Surgery

Marking the areas and fitting compression garments. Under local or general anaesthesia the surgeon removes fat through 3–5 mm micro-punctures — from 1 hour for small areas to 3–4 hours for a combined procedure.

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Waking up
and monitoring

With local anaesthesia you go home 3–4 hours after surgery; with general anaesthesia you stay one day in a comfortable ward under medical supervision.

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Recovery

Compression garments for 30–45 days. First changes show at 2 weeks, once swelling subsides; the final result forms in 3–6 months. Check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months.

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Recovering after liposuction

After tumescent liposuction, recovery is much shorter than after a conventional procedure. Most patients return to work within 7–10 days. In the first week, mild swelling and a raised temperature are possible — a normal response to surgery. Compression garments are worn for 30–45 days: they fix the new contours and speed up tissue recovery. In the first month, bathhouse, sauna, pool and intense sport are off-limits. For the best result and faster recovery we recommend lymphatic drainage massage, pressotherapy and a gradual return to activity. First visible changes show 2 weeks after surgery, when the main swelling subsides; the final result forms in 3–6 months.

Post-op check-ups

After 7 days, at 3 months and at 6 months. Until the end of the year, get a post-surgery consultation with your surgeon to review results and get more information, at the clinic's expense.

Advantages

Reasons patients choose City Medical Centre

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Just find out — you lose nothing

At the consultation we discuss your wishes and assess the fat deposits and skin tone. Before surgery an endocrinologist rules out hormonal causes of the fat deposits — this improves the long-term result.

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We stay with you after surgery

The surgeon follows your recovery and the new body contour at check-ups after 7 days, 3 and 6 months. Check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are already included in the price of surgery.

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A beautiful contour that fits your figure

Tumescent and VASER techniques, micro-incisions of 3–5 mm and precise volume control. Our aim is a smooth contour that keeps the natural proportions of your body.

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Your schedule is our priority

We respect your time: we work 24/7, with easy booking and a personal approach — we adapt to your pace.

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Fixed prices

After the consultation the surgeon defines the areas and the scope of surgery, and you get a clear price fixed in the contract — no hidden extras.

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Round-the-clock care after surgery

With general anaesthesia recovery starts in a comfortable hospital ward under round-the-clock nursing care. The stay and meals are already included in the price.

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Liposuction in Cabinda: price and what is included

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

How much does liposuction in Cabinda cost?

Prices start from $1,200 (≈ AOA 1,150,000) 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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Choosing liposuction in Cabinda

Two techniques are used. In tumescent liposuction a saline-based solution with lidocaine and adrenaline is injected first; it loosens fat and constricts vessels, so blood loss is minimal and there is almost no bruising. In VASER liposuction ultrasound breaks down fat cells before vacuum removal, which suits athletic abs and delicate zones. The surgeon picks the method for each patient in Cabinda.

Duration depends on scope: from about one hour for a small area to three or four hours for a combined procedure. Anaesthesia is local or general depending on how much is treated. After general anaesthesia you spend one day in hospital under observation; after local anaesthesia you go home three to four hours later. The same approach applies to patients from Cabinda.

Liposuction in Cabinda costs from $1,200 (≈ AOA 1,150,000). The exact amount depends on which areas you want to correct — abdomen, flanks, thighs, back, arms, chin or knees — and on whether they are combined in one operation. The surgeon calculates it individually after the examination. The first consultation is free, and a coordinator will book it once you leave a request.

Liposuction for residents of Cabinda: how the plan fits the city

Cabinda is a coastal city on the Atlantic, on the right bank of the Bele River, at an altitude of 24 metres. The city of Cabinda had a population of 550,000 and the municipality 624,646 at the 2014 Census. In a city of this size, people tend to know one another through family, church, work and neighbourhood. For many residents that is a reason to plan a body-contouring procedure carefully and quietly. Liposuction suits that approach, because the surgery is done through micro-punctures of 3–5 mm. Most patients are back at work and in their usual routine in 7–10 days.

City Medical Centre works with patients from Cabinda through a free online consultation. Coordinators are available 24/7 on Telegram and WhatsApp, so you can write when it suits you, whether you finish work late, work shifts or look after children. You do not need to rearrange your week to start the conversation. You send your questions, describe the areas that bother you, and the coordinator explains the next steps: which tests are needed, how the consultation with the surgeon goes and what the preparation involves.

This text helps you think through liposuction in the context of life in Cabinda: the warm, humid climate, the rhythm of work in a port and commercial city, family celebrations, local food and the sporting habits of the city. Take it as a checklist for your own planning and for your conversation with the surgeon. The surgeon will give the individual recommendations, because every body, every health history and every goal is different.

Climate of Cabinda and recovery after liposuction

Cabinda has a tropical savanna climate under the Köppen classification. That means warm weather through the year, high humidity near the coast and a clear difference between wetter and drier periods. For recovery this matters in practical ways. The compression garment must be worn for 30–45 days, and in warm, humid weather it can feel uncomfortable. Choose loose, light, breathable clothing to wear over it, preferably cotton, and keep spare garments so you can change when you sweat. Ask your surgeon how to wash and dry the garment properly, and whether a second one is worth having.

Heat can increase the feeling of heaviness and swelling in the treated areas. In the first days, spend more time in shade or in a ventilated room, rest with your legs raised if the surgeon has advised it, and drink enough water. Swelling and bruising usually clear by weeks 4–5, and the first changes show at 2 weeks once the main swelling subsides. Do not judge the result while the tissues are still swollen. Patience is part of the process, and the final result forms in 3–6 months.

Sun needs separate attention in a coastal city. Tanning beds are off-limits for at least a month, and direct strong sun on fresh micro-puncture marks is best avoided. When you go out, use shade, light clothing and a hat. Ask the surgeon when a sun cream on the marks becomes appropriate. Once healed, the marks are barely visible, and with proper care during recovery they fade completely. Protecting them from harsh sun is part of that care.

Dust and damp are also worth thinking about. Keep dressings clean and dry, change them as the surgeon instructs, and do not improvise with home remedies. If you notice unusual redness, growing swelling on one side, fever or discharge, write to the coordinator at once and send photos so the surgeon can assess them.

The best season to plan the operation in Cabinda

Because the climate is warm throughout the year, there is no cold season to wait for, unlike in places where people choose winter so that bulky clothes hide the compression garment. In Cabinda the question is rather which weeks of the year are calmer for you personally. Choose a period in which you can protect the first 7 days from any physical exertion or heavy lifting, and then work lightly for the following weeks.

Think about the calendar of the city. The Feast of Saint Joseph of Cabinda is held every March, and the Corpus Christi procession takes place every June. Family gatherings often form around these dates. If you want to be at an event without limits on movement or diet, plan the operation so that it falls well before it. Alcohol is off-limits for at least a month, and active sport and the pool are excluded for 4–6 weeks. Remember that the first changes show at about 2 weeks and the interim result is assessed at 1.5–2 months, so a wedding or ceremony just days after surgery is not the moment to judge the outcome.

If you work in the port, in construction, in trade or in the public sector, look at your own work cycle: busy periods, inventories, deadlines, shifts. Choose a window when a colleague can cover you for 7–10 days. Discuss with the coordinator how to pick a start date, and how the pre-operative tests and the consultations fit before it. Good preparation gives a calmer recovery, and it is better not to hurry a date because of an external deadline.

Work, study and family life in Cabinda during recovery

Cabinda is the main political, financial and economic centre of its province. Many residents work in public administration, financial services, trade, hospitality, transport logistics and the port. Office and service jobs usually allow a return after 7–10 days, which is the period in which most patients get back to their usual routine and work. If your work involves lifting, long standing in the heat, or physical load, tell the surgeon exactly what you do. Ask whether you should delay a return to the full load, because for the first 7 days no physical exertion or heavy lifting is allowed.

The city has several higher education institutions, including a campus of the Universidade Lusíada de Angola, the Instituto Superior Politécnico de Cabinda and campuses of the Private University of Angola. Students and teachers who consider liposuction can usually plan the procedure around the study calendar. Sitting in lectures with a compression garment under clothes is normal, but long hours in a warm, crowded room can feel tiring, so take water and keep a light layer of clothing.

Family life also shapes the plan. If you have small children, arrange for a relative or friend to help for the first days, so you do not have to lift a child or carry shopping. Tell the people close to you in advance what recovery looks like: rest, a compression garment, check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months, and no heavy household work at first. With local anaesthesia you go home 3–4 hours after surgery. With general anaesthesia you stay one day in a comfortable ward under medical supervision, so arrange for someone to be with you when you go home.

Food, sport and daily habits in Cabinda after liposuction

The cuisine of Cabinda is associated with dishes such as quizaca with beans served with chicuanga de pau, moqueca de peixe and cocada. Fish and seafood are part of daily life in a city on the Atlantic coast, with fishing and shellfish gathering among the traditional occupations. Nothing in a normal, balanced diet is forbidden after liposuction in general, but alcohol is off-limits for at least a month. Your surgeon may suggest lighter meals in the first days, with enough protein and fluids to support healing. Ask for personal advice and follow it.

Liposuction is a body-contouring procedure and not a weight-loss method. Excess weight is a wider health question, and the World Health Organization describes overweight and obesity as conditions involving abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. If your main goal is to lose a large amount of weight, discuss this honestly during the online consultation. A good result lasts best when it is supported by regular eating, movement and attention to your weight. It will not work well if you treat the operation as a replacement for these habits.

Sport is part of life in Cabinda. Football is followed closely, with local teams in provincial competitions and in the Girabola, and many residents play or watch matches. The city also has a sports centre, a stadium and a multi-purpose pavilion. For you, as a patient, the rule is simple: no active sport for 4–6 weeks, while you wear the compression garment, and no pool, sauna or bathhouse in that period. Walk gently from the early days if your surgeon allows it, and add load only on the surgeon's advice. If you are a player or a regular trainer, tell the surgeon your sport, so the return plan matches your load.

How the free online consultation works for patients in Cabinda

The first step is a message to the coordinators on Telegram or WhatsApp. They respond 24/7, so there is no need to wait for a working day. Write which areas you want to correct, whether you have had operations before, what medications you take, and what you expect from the result. You can add photos if the coordinator asks for them. The consultation is free, and it is held online, so you can take it from home in Cabinda.

During the consultation the surgeon assesses the areas, explains which technique suits your case and what result is realistic. The centre uses tumescent and VASER techniques, with micro-incisions of 3–5 mm and precise volume control. The aim is a smooth contour that keeps the natural proportions of your body. Ask to see how the surgeon explains the plan: which areas, how many sessions, whether a combined procedure is appropriate. Surgery takes from 1 hour for small areas to 3–4 hours for a combined procedure.

After the consultation you receive all instructions. These include the pre-operative tests: blood tests, ECG, ultrasound, and consultations with a GP and an anaesthesiologist. Clinics and health centres in Cabinda can often help with routine tests, so ask the coordinator which results are needed and in what form to send them. Keep copies of everything. The centre values your time, with easy booking and a personal approach, and adapts to your pace, so tell the coordinator if you need more time to decide.

Who is a suitable candidate and who should wait

The centre operates from age 18+, if there are no contraindications. There is no upper age limit. After an examination and health assessment, the decision is made individually. For a resident of Cabinda this means that age alone does not decide the question. Your general health, your medications and your test results do. Be honest about chronic illness, previous surgery, allergies and anything that affects clotting.

Liposuction works best on local fat deposits, for example on the abdomen, flanks, thighs or arms, in a person whose weight is relatively stable and who has realistic expectations. The surgeon will also look at the skin quality, because skin that is very loose may not tighten fully after fat removal. In some cases the surgeon may advise a different approach or a delay. Accept such advice calmly. It is made to protect your result and your health.

Preparation matters. Give up smoking, alcohol and medications that affect clotting, such as aspirin, 7–10 days before liposuction. Do not stop any regular treatment on your own, and ask the surgeon and the anaesthesiologist first. If you are ill with a fever or infection near the planned date, tell the coordinator, because the date may need to move. Pregnancy and breastfeeding are reasons to discuss timing with the surgeon, and in general it is better to wait.

Questions Cabinda patients ask most often before liposuction

People in Cabinda tend to ask practical questions first. Will anyone notice the compression garment at work? How soon can I stand through a long shift? Can I manage family duties during the first week? These are sensible questions, and they are best put to the coordinator at the very start. Write them in the chat on Telegram or WhatsApp, where coordinators answer 24/7, and ask for the surgeon's view at the free online consultation.

Another common question is about the number of areas. Some residents want only the abdomen or flanks treated, others want a combined procedure. Surgery takes from 1 hour for small areas to 3–4 hours for a combined procedure. The surgeon decides what is reasonable in one session, based on your health, your test results and your goals, so describe the areas clearly and send photos if the coordinator asks for them.

Many people also ask about discretion. In a city where relatives, colleagues and neighbours are closely connected, it is normal to want a calm, private process. The consultation takes place from home, the punctures are only 3–5 mm across, and most patients return to their usual routine and work in 7–10 days. How much you tell others is entirely your decision.

Rainy and dry weeks in Cabinda: practical details of aftercare

Cabinda has a tropical savanna climate, so weeks with heavy rain alternate with drier ones. For aftercare this affects small things that are easy to overlook. Damp clothing against the skin is unpleasant under a compression garment, so keep several dry sets ready and change them when needed. Ask the surgeon how often to wash the garment and how to dry it without damaging its elasticity.

On rainy days, moving around the city can be slow, and wet surfaces are a hazard when you are stiff and sore. Plan your check-ups and errands so that you do not rush. For the first 7 days no physical exertion or heavy lifting is allowed, so ask someone to carry shopping, water containers or bags for you. Short, calm walks inside the home are better than a long walk in uncomfortable weather.

In drier, hotter weeks, think about hydration and rest. Keep dressings clean and dry, and avoid sweating heavily in the first days. The bathhouse, sauna and pool remain excluded for 4–6 weeks, and alcohol and tanning beds for at least a month. If you are unsure whether an activity is acceptable, ask the coordinator and wait for the surgeon's answer.

Family events, church celebrations and the weeks after liposuction

Family and faith are central to social life in Cabinda. The Roman Catholic Diocese organises the Feast of Saint Joseph of Cabinda in March and the Corpus Christi procession in June, and many families gather around such dates, as they do around weddings, christenings and funerals. Long standing, crowded rooms and shared meals are all part of these occasions, and they can be tiring in the early weeks of recovery.

If you plan to attend a large event, leave enough time before it. The first changes show at 2 weeks, swelling and bruising usually clear by weeks 4–5, and the final result forms in 3–6 months. Wearing the compression garment under festive clothes is possible, but choose loose, soft fabrics and ask your surgeon how long you may sit or stand without a break.

Be ready to answer polite questions from relatives with a simple, calm reply. You do not owe anyone a detailed explanation. What matters is that the people who help you at home understand your limits: no heavy lifting at first, rest when you need it, and time for check-ups at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months.

Realistic expectations: contour, not a new body

The goal of the procedure is a smooth contour that keeps the natural proportions of your body. The centre uses tumescent and VASER techniques with micro-incisions of 3–5 mm and precise volume control. This is a refinement of shape, not a replacement for a healthy lifestyle, and the surgeon will explain honestly what can and cannot be achieved in your case.

Cabinda is a city of fishing, trade and port work, where many people are physically active during the day and eat fresh fish and traditional dishes. Whatever your routine, the result lasts best when it is supported by regular meals, movement and attention to your weight over the following years. Discuss this openly during the consultation so that your expectations match what the operation can offer.

Remember the timeline: the interim result is assessed at 1.5–2 months, and the final contours are formed in 3–6 months once the tissues have fully adapted. Judging the outcome too early is a common source of disappointment. Keep your check-ups, wear the garment for the full 30–45 days and send questions to the coordinators whenever they arise.

What to expect after surgery and which questions to ask the surgeon

After the procedure you wear compression garments for 30–45 days. The micro-punctures are only 3–5 mm across and usually need no stitches. Check-ups take place at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months, and the surgeon follows your recovery and the new body contour. Check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are already included in the cost of surgery. Until the end of the year, you can also get a post-surgery consultation with your surgeon to review results and get more information, at the clinic's expense.

Prepare your questions in advance and write them in your phone, so that nothing is forgotten during the consultation. Useful ones are: which areas are best to treat now and which later; how long the operation will take in my case; local or general anaesthesia, and why; how I should wear the garment in warm, humid weather; when I can drive, return to the office and start light exercise; when the swelling and bruising should clear; what signs mean I should write to the coordinator at once; and how I can send photos at the check-ups.

Think also about the weeks after the operation. The first changes show at about 2 weeks, an interim result is assessed at 1.5–2 months, and the final contours form in 3–6 months once the tissues have fully adapted. Swelling and bruising usually clear by weeks 4–5. During this time, do not compare yourself with other people's photos day by day. Keep to the instructions, attend every check-up, and send your questions to the coordinators at any hour. Your surgeon gives all individual recommendations after surgery.

Can I have the first consultation about liposuction from Cabinda without leaving home?

Yes. The consultation is online and free. Write to the coordinators on Telegram or WhatsApp, who are available 24/7, describe the areas you want to correct and send photos if asked. The surgeon then assesses your case and explains the plan, the technique and the next steps.

How soon can I return to work after liposuction if I live in Cabinda?

Most patients get back to their usual routine and work in 7–10 days. If your work involves heavy lifting or long physical load in the heat, tell the surgeon, because the first 7 days allow no physical exertion or heavy lifting, and you may need a longer break from heavy tasks.

Does the warm, humid climate of Cabinda affect recovery?

It can make the compression garment feel less comfortable and the treated areas feel heavier. Wear light, breathable clothing over the garment, keep a spare one, drink enough water, rest in shade or a ventilated room and keep dressings clean and dry. Compression is worn for 30–45 days, so planning for the warm weather helps.

Can I go to the beach or swim in the pool after the operation?

Not at first. For 4–6 weeks you should wear compression garments and avoid the bathhouse, sauna, pool and active sport. Tanning beds and alcohol are off-limits for at least a month. Your surgeon will tell you when it is safe to return to swimming and to the sun.

Which anaesthesia is used and how long do I stay?

Local or general anaesthesia may be used. With local anaesthesia you go home 3–4 hours after surgery. With general anaesthesia you stay one day in a comfortable ward under medical supervision. Surgery takes from 1 hour for small areas to 3–4 hours for a combined procedure.

Will there be visible scars?

The surgery is done through punctures only 3–5 mm across, and they usually need no stitches. Once healed, the marks are barely visible, and with proper care during recovery they fade completely. Protect the marks from harsh sun during healing and follow the surgeon's advice.

When will I see the result?

The first changes show at 2 weeks, once the main swelling subsides. An interim result is assessed at 1.5–2 months. The final result forms in 3–6 months. Check-ups take place at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months.

What preparation is needed before liposuction?

Give up smoking, alcohol and medications that affect clotting, such as aspirin, 7–10 days before the operation. You also need blood tests, an ECG, an ultrasound and consultations with a GP and an anaesthesiologist. You receive all instructions after the first consultation.

Is there an age limit?

The centre operates from age 18+, if there are no contraindications. There is no upper age limit. After an examination and health assessment, the decision is made individually.

Is liposuction a way to lose weight?

No. It is a body-contouring procedure that removes local fat deposits and shapes the contour. Overweight and obesity are wider health matters, so discuss your weight, habits and goals with the surgeon during the online consultation.

Can I plan liposuction around a family celebration in Cabinda?

Yes, but leave enough time. Swelling and bruising usually clear by weeks 4–5, and the first changes show at 2 weeks. Alcohol is off-limits for at least a month, so choose a date that does not conflict with an event where you want to eat, drink and move freely.

What should I do if I have a question at night after the operation?

Write to the coordinators on Telegram or WhatsApp. They are available 24/7. Describe what you notice and send a photo if asked, so the surgeon can assess it and tell you what to do next.

Is it normal to feel uncomfortable in the compression garment in rainy or humid weather?

Yes, it is common in a warm, humid climate. Keep spare garments, wear light cotton clothing over them and change when damp. The garment is worn for 30–45 days, and your surgeon can advise on washing and drying.