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Liposuction in Dubai: Cost and Results

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from $1,200 (≈ AED 4,450)

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Liposuction and fat removal in Dubai: price and key facts

Liposuction for patients from Dubai at City Medical Centre starts at AED 4,450 (from $1,200). The first online consultation is free; the doctor names the final price and it is fixed in the contract.

Price
AED 4,450 (from $1,200)
Duration
1–4 hours
Anesthesia
local or general
Stay
home the same day (local anesthesia) or after 1 day (general anesthesia)
Recovery
back to work after 7–10 days
Final result
3–6 months after surgery
How it works
Send photos on WhatsApp or Telegram, get a free doctor assessment and the price, then confirm the plan and dates before anything is booked.

How it works · Liposuction prices

Information current as of 5 November 2026

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Results

Liposuction results
of our patients

All cases are real patients. Faces and identifying details are hidden.

Abdomen and waist

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Liposuction of the abdomen and waist: before and after surgerybeforeafter
Liposuction of the abdomen and waist: before and after surgerybeforeafter
Liposuction of the abdomen and waist: before and after surgerybeforeafter
Liposuction of the abdomen and waist: before and after surgerybeforeafter
Liposuction of the abdomen and waist: before and after surgerybeforeafter
Liposuction of the abdomen and waist: before and after surgerybeforeafter
Liposuction of the abdomen and waist: before and after surgerybeforeafter
Liposuction of the abdomen and waist: before and after surgerybeforeafter
Liposuction of the abdomen and waist: before and after surgerybeforeafter
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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.

Free, before surgery and with no obligation.

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Areas we work on

Several areas can be treated in one operation — this saves recovery time and budget

  • Belly and flanks

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

  • Thighs (outer and inner)

    Fat pockets that resist training

  • Back, including the lower back

    Back fat that spoils body contours

  • Upper arms and shoulders

    A cosmetic issue seen in warm weather

  • Chin and neck

    Small area, fast visible result

  • Knees

    A delicate zone that calls for precision

  • Chest (for men)

    The fat component of gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia

About the clinic

A clinic where you can feel at ease

Modern equipment, comfortable rooms and care for every patient

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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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  • Not yet 18
  • Pregnancy and the breastfeeding period
  • 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.

Find out if it suits me
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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 of the torso — front abdominal wall, abdominal sides, lower backfrom $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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all inclusive

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

from $1,200

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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.

Paying the deposit by card at the clinic reception2

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

A blood sample tube for tests before liposuction3

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.

The surgical team during the operation4

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.

A hospital ward at the clinic5

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.

A surgeon and a patient in the ward during recovery6

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.

Book a free consultation — the surgeon will plan every step with you.

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After liposuction: recovery

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

Why patients pick City Medical Centre

A surgeon discusses the liposuction plan with a patient at the consultation

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.

A surgeon on a video call with a patient after surgery

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.

A surgeon shows a patient a model and body contouring diagrams

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.

A surgeon shows a patient a tablet: no hidden fees

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.

FAQ

We answer what
people ask before booking

Liposuction in Dubai: price and what is included

Prices are in US dollars; the amount in brackets is an approximate conversion to AED at the official peg of 3.6725 AED per US dollar, rounded up. The final price is fixed in your contract.

How much does liposuction in Dubai cost?

Prices start from $1,200 (≈ AED 4,450) 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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About liposuction for patients from Dubai

Which zones can be treated? The abdomen and flanks are the most requested, for women and men alike. Thighs (outer and inner), back and lower back, arms and shoulders, chin and neck, knees and the male chest are also corrected. Several areas can be done in one operation, saving recovery time and budget, which is why patients from Dubai rarely limit themselves to a single zone.

Is it painful? No: the procedure is done under anaesthesia, local or general depending on scope. Afterwards mild discomfort is possible and is relieved with painkillers prescribed by the doctor. Most patients return to their usual routine in 7–10 days, while swelling and bruising resolve by weeks 4–5. That is the typical course for people in Dubai after liposuction.

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 (≈ AED 4,450). People in Dubai 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.

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Why Dubai's summer changes how you manage liposuction aftercare

Dubai sits in a hot desert climate zone, with summer highs averaging close to 40 degrees Celsius and humidity so high that dew points can pass 30 degrees. Winters are a different world: daytime temperatures around 24 degrees and night-time lows near 14 degrees, with far less humidity in the air.

After tumescent liposuction, compression garments are usually worn for somewhere between thirty and forty-five days to help the new contours settle, and the first month already rules out the sauna, the pool and intense sport while tissue heals. In a Dubai summer, that same month is also the hardest stretch to stay outdoors anyway, so spending it in air-conditioned rooms with a breathable garment underneath loose clothing tends to be more comfortable than fighting the heat in anything tight or heavy.

Dry heat and strong sun can also make swelling feel worse and encourage dehydration, so drinking water regularly and keeping direct midday sun off healing skin matters more here than in a milder climate. Once the mild winter arrives, outdoor walking during the early weeks becomes noticeably easier on the body, and a short daily walk is usually easier to manage without overheating.

Humidity also affects how quickly a compression garment dries after washing, so having a second garment on hand during the thirty-to-forty-five-day period is a practical detail worth asking the clinic about, especially if the recovery weeks fall in the hotter half of the year.

Checking who is actually performing the procedure

Any clinic offering liposuction in Dubai, and the doctor performing it, should be licensed through the Dubai Health Authority, the government body that regulates healthcare providers across the emirate. Ask the clinic directly for the surgeon's registration details and their specific experience with tumescent liposuction, rather than taking marketing claims at face value.

It is also worth asking how many liposuction cases the surgeon has performed in Dubai specifically, whether lymphatic drainage massage and pressotherapy (both already part of the clinic's standard aftercare) are included in the recovery plan, and to see results from patients with a similar body shape to yours before you commit to a date. A clear answer to each of these questions, rather than a vague one, is usually a good sign in itself.

A city built around pool and beach life

With a population of roughly 3.79 million, Dubai is home to a large international community for whom pool clubs, the Marina and beach clubs are part of everyday social life, which is exactly the lifestyle the first post-op month asks patients to pause. Many patients weigh the thirty-to-forty-five-day compression period and the one-month break from the pool against their own social calendar, and plan the surgery for a quieter stretch rather than right before a weekend built around water.

Because so much socialising in Dubai happens around water, it also helps to tell friends and family about the one-month restriction in advance, so the recovery period does not clash with plans that are hard to say no to on short notice.

Can the clinic look at my problem areas before I commit to a date?

Telegram and WhatsApp are staffed around the clock, so a few photos of the areas you want treated and a short note on your goals is usually enough for the coordinators to give you a first steer on what the consultation itself will cover.

Does Dubai's climate make one season better than another for liposuction?

The cooler months, roughly November through March with daytime highs near 24 degrees, are easier on the first few outdoor weeks of recovery than the peak summer heat, when staying in air-conditioned spaces while wearing a compression garment is more comfortable.

When can I get back to the pool after liposuction in Dubai?

The clinic's own guidance already rules out the pool, the sauna and intense sport for about a month after surgery, with first visible changes appearing around three to four weeks and the final result settling somewhere between three and six months.

How do I confirm the clinic and surgeon are properly licensed in Dubai?

Ask for the surgeon's registration details with the Dubai Health Authority, the regulator that licenses doctors and medical facilities in the emirate, before you book a date.

Is Dubai's humidity a problem for healing after liposuction?

High humidity on its own is not dangerous for healing, but it makes compression garments feel heavier and can add to general discomfort, so breathable fabric, air conditioning and extra water during the warmer months make the first weeks noticeably easier.