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Liposuction in Maputo: Cost and Results

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from $1,200

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Liposuction: a patient's abdomen and flanks before and after surgery before after
Stubborn local fat that diet and exercise don't shift. Your plan is set at the consultation

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Results

Liposuction results
of our patients

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

Belly and flanks

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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 we treat

Combine several areas in one operation to save recovery time and budget

  • Belly and flanks

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

  • Thighs (outer and inner)

    Fat that doesn't respond to exercise

  • Back, including the lower back

    Back rolls that spoil the silhouette

  • Arms, including the shoulders

    A cosmetic issue seen in warm weather

  • Chin and neck

    Small volume, quick visible result

  • Knees

    A delicate spot that requires precision

  • Chest (for men)

    Fat-related gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia

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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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  • Patients under 18
  • Expecting a baby 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
  • Torso liposuction — the front abdominal wall, sides of the belly, 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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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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 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.

FAQ

We answer what
people ask before booking

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Liposuction in Maputo: price and what is included

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

How much does liposuction in Maputo cost?

Prices start from $1,200 (≈ MZN 77,000) 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 Maputo

Before any decision on liposuction in Maputo, it helps to know how the clinic approaches it. An endocrinologist rules out hormonal causes of excess fat, which improves the long-term result. Surgery uses tumescent and VASER techniques and closed fat-harvesting systems with precise volume control. Liposuction can also be combined with other procedures, for example a tummy tuck for the abdomen.

It starts with a surgeon consultation: the doctor listens to your wishes, assesses the fat deposits and rules out contraindications, and a hormonal screening is ordered to predict the long-term result. Patients from Maputo then take pre-operative tests — blood count, coagulation panel, biochemistry, infection screening, ECG and chest X-ray — which can all be done at the clinic with no waiting.

The cost is built around your zones: from $1,200 (≈ MZN 77,000) for the most compact area, rising for larger combinations such as the torso or the abdomen with flanks. Nothing is added later, because the contract fixes the price. Maputo residents can split payment into interest-free instalments and begin with a free surgeon consultation, booked through the form on the page.

Maputo and liposuction: why a city on the bay shapes the way you plan

Maputo is the capital and largest city of Mozambique, and it sits on a large natural bay of the Indian Ocean, near the point where the rivers Tembe, Mbuluzi, Matola and Infulene converge. The city has a population of 1,088,449 (as of 2017), and the metropolitan area, which includes neighbouring Matola, has a total population of 2,717,437. In a place this busy, a procedure like liposuction is usually planned around work, family and the rhythm of the port economy rather than around a long break from life. That is why most questions we hear from people in Maputo begin with timing: how many days away from the office, when can I drive, when can I be at a family lunch without discomfort.

Liposuction is a body-contouring operation. The surgeon removes localised fat deposits through micro-punctures of 3–5 mm, using tumescent and VASER techniques with precise volume control. The aim is a smooth contour that keeps the natural proportions of your body. It is not a method of treating obesity, and it is not a substitute for a steady weight, balanced food and regular movement. The World Health Organization describes overweight and obesity as a broad health issue that needs attention to diet and activity, and an honest consultation will separate the two topics clearly for you.

The City Medical Centre works with Maputo residents through a free online consultation. You do not need to arrange anything in advance: coordinators answer around the clock, 24/7, on Telegram and WhatsApp, so you can write after work, in the evening or on a weekend. Because Maputo is a Portuguese-speaking city with Xitsonga and several other languages present in daily life, many people prefer to describe their questions in writing first and send photos at their own pace. We adapt to your tempo, not the other way round.

Climate of Maputo and what it means for recovery after liposuction

Maputo has a tropical savanna climate and is a relatively dry city, averaging 829.6 mm of precipitation per year, abundant in summer and sparse in winter. The mean annual temperature is 22.8 °C. The hottest month is January, with a mean of 26.8 °C, and the coolest is July, with a mean of 18.8 °C. These figures matter for planning because the first weeks after liposuction are the weeks of compression garments, swelling and careful skin care, and the weather either helps or complicates all three.

In the warm, humid months the compression garment can feel heavy. Choose breathable underlayers, keep the skin clean and dry, and have a second garment so you can change it as your surgeon advises. Heat tends to make swelling in the legs and abdomen feel more noticeable by the end of the day, so plan quieter afternoons and rest with the legs raised when you can. Do not remove the garment on your own to cool down; ask the surgeon how to manage sweating and itching.

In the cooler season around July, the mean temperature is lower, and many patients find it easier to wear compression for the full period. Even so, the sun on the coast is strong. The healing micro-puncture marks should be protected from direct sunlight, with loose clothing over the garment and shade on the street. Tanning beds are off-limits for at least a month, and the same sensible logic applies to long hours of open sun on the beach during the early weeks.

Heavy rain in summer can bring humid, close days and puddles on city streets. Plan short, calm walks on dry surfaces, and avoid carrying heavy shopping during the first 7 days, when no physical exertion or heavy lifting is allowed.

Choosing the season for liposuction in Maputo

There is no single correct month, because Maputo does not have extreme winters. The practical question is which period lets you wear the compression garment for 30–45 days with the fewest social and professional obligations, and keep away from the pool and active sport for 4–6 weeks. Many people from the city choose the cooler, drier months from around the middle of the year, when July has the lowest mean temperature of 18.8 °C and the garment is easier to tolerate.

If you prefer to operate in the warm season, which peaks in January at a mean of 26.8 °C, it is entirely possible, but you need a plan: lighter clothing over the garment, shade, a lot of rest in the first days, and no beach or pool for the period your surgeon sets. Coastal weekends, which are an important part of life in a city on a bay, are better left until compression is finished and the surgeon has allowed it.

Think also about the calendar of your own life. Family celebrations, weddings, school holidays and busy commercial periods all matter in a port city whose economy is centred on commerce. Most patients return to their usual routine and work in 7–10 days, swelling and bruising clear by weeks 4–5, and the final result forms in 3–6 months. If you want to look your best at an event, count backwards from the date with that timeline in mind; first changes show at 2 weeks, and the interim result is assessed at 1.5–2 months.

Your coordinator can help you place the operation and the check-ups at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months into your real calendar, so none of them clashes with an exam period, a work deadline or an event.

How the remote consultation works for patients in Maputo

The first step is simple and free. You write to a coordinator on Telegram or WhatsApp, from your home, your workplace or between classes. Coordinators are available 24/7, so a message sent late in the evening does not wait until the next morning. You describe the area you want to correct, your general health, medications you take and any previous operations, and you send photos in good natural light as instructed.

The surgeon then reviews your information and speaks with you online. The conversation covers what liposuction can and cannot do for your body type, which techniques fit (tumescent and VASER), how long the operation might last, and what the recovery will look like in your daily conditions. You will hear whether a small area is planned, which takes from 1 hour, or a combined procedure, which can take 3–4 hours; overall the surgery lasts 1–4 hours.

After the first consultation you receive written instructions for preparation. These include the tests the doctors need: blood tests, ECG, ultrasound, and consultations with a GP and an anaesthesiologist. Having this list in writing helps people in a large city like Maputo plan laboratory appointments around work. Nothing is rushed; you may ask the same question twice, and you may take time to think.

We respect your time: easy booking, a personal approach and a team that works around the clock. If you decide to go ahead, the coordinator walks you through each stage, and if you decide not to, you keep the advice you received.

What the operation involves, from marking to going home

On the day of surgery the first stage is marking the areas and fitting compression garments. The surgeon works under local or general anaesthesia and removes fat through 3–5 mm micro-punctures. With the tumescent and VASER techniques and precise control of the volume removed, the goal is a smooth contour that preserves the natural proportions of your body. Duration varies: from 1 hour for small areas to 3–4 hours for a combined procedure.

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. For someone living in a dense city like Maputo, where it is the most densely populated province of Mozambique, this matters: arrange for a relative or friend to accompany you home, prepare a comfortable place to rest, and keep food, water and the garment ready before the day.

Because the punctures are only 3–5 mm across, they usually need no stitches. Once healed, the marks are barely visible, and with proper care during recovery they fade completely. This is a point many Maputo patients raise, especially those who wear light clothing for much of the year and spend time at the coast: ask the surgeon to show you where the punctures are placed for your chosen areas.

Anaesthesia choice is a medical decision based on the volume of fat, your health and your preference. Ask your surgeon why one option suits you better, and what the anaesthesiologist needs to know about your medical history.

Daily life in Maputo during recovery: work, study, family and food

Maputo is a commercial city with a port, a lively cultural scene and a mix of Bantu, Portuguese, Arab, Indian and Chinese influences. People work in offices, shops, the port area, schools and universities, and many move across a busy city every day. The standard guidance is that most patients get back to their usual routine and work in 7–10 days. If your job is desk-based, you may return at the earlier end of this range; if it involves standing for hours, lifting or long journeys on crowded transport, plan the later end and ask the surgeon about a gradual return.

For students, including those at the large university in the city, the practical advice is to avoid scheduling the operation in the middle of an exam period. The first 7 days are the quietest, with no heavy lifting or physical exertion, so carrying a heavy bag of books is not advisable. A comfortable seat and a break every so often will help with swelling in the first weeks.

Family life is central. Large family meals, celebrations and visits are part of the city culture, and the meals are rich and often shared. During recovery, keep to balanced food with enough protein and fluids, avoid very salty dishes that increase swelling, and remember that alcohol is off-limits for at least a month. It is easier to explain your plan to relatives in advance, so that nobody expects you to cook, carry or host in the first week.

Be honest with the person who looks after you at home. They will help with dressings, the garment and rest, and they can contact the coordinator at any hour if something worries you.

Sport, the sea and the pool: when you can return in Maputo

Maputo has real sporting energy. The city hosted the 2011 All-Africa Games, built a main stadium and an Olympic-standard pool at Zimpeto, and has several football stadiums. Many residents play football, swim, run or train in gyms, and for them the key question is when to return. The rules are clear: for the first 7 days, no physical exertion or heavy lifting. For 4–6 weeks, wear compression garments and avoid the bathhouse, sauna, pool and active sport.

That means the pool and the sea are not for the early weeks. With a city built on a bay of the Indian Ocean, it is tempting to go to the water as soon as you feel well, but the micro-punctures need time to close fully, and the compression garment must stay on. Walking at a calm pace is encouraged from the early days, as your surgeon allows, because it supports circulation.

After the compression period, return to sport gradually. Begin with light cardio, then add strength work, and listen to your body: swelling that increases after a session is a signal to reduce the load. Team sports with contact, such as football, are best resumed only after your surgeon has reviewed you at a check-up.

Remember that swelling and bruising clear by weeks 4–5, but the tissues continue to adapt until the final result forms in 3–6 months. A steady routine of training and food habits will help keep the contour you worked for. Your surgeon gives all individual recommendations after surgery.

Candidates, preparation and contraindications for people in Maputo

We operate from age 18+, if there are no contraindications. There is no upper age limit: after an examination and a health assessment, the decision is made individually. Good candidates are usually people with a stable weight and localised fat deposits that do not respond to diet and exercise, with healthy skin tone and realistic expectations. Liposuction shapes the body; it does not replace weight management, and the WHO fact sheet on obesity and overweight is a reminder that long-term health depends on diet and activity.

Contraindications are decided by doctors, but in general terms they include serious chronic illness that is not controlled, problems with blood clotting, active infection, pregnancy and unrealistic goals. Be fully honest about your medical history, including conditions common in your family, medications and supplements you use. This honesty is what allows the surgeon and anaesthesiologist to plan safely.

Preparation is concrete. Give up smoking, alcohol and medications that affect clotting (aspirin, etc.) 7–10 days before liposuction. Pre-operative tests are required: blood tests, ECG, ultrasound, and consultations with a GP and an anaesthesiologist. You will receive all instructions after the first consultation. In a city with a large public hospital and several private facilities, you can arrange these tests locally and send the results to your coordinator.

Do not start any new diet pill or herbal remedy without telling the surgeon; some affect bleeding or interact with anaesthesia.

Maputo's landmarks, neighbourhoods and the rhythm of a day after liposuction

Maputo is a city of walks: Independence Square, City Hall, the Fortress, the central market, Tunduru Gardens and the Railway Station are familiar places for almost every resident. Many people also know the city by its seven administrative divisions and their quarters, the bairros. When you plan recovery, think in terms of this familiar geography: which errands can wait, which can be done by a relative, and which short, calm walk you can take on a day when you feel well.

In the first 7 days there is no physical exertion or heavy lifting, so market shopping is best handed to someone else or postponed. The central market is lively and crowded, and carrying bags through a dense crowd is exactly the kind of strain the surgeon asks you to avoid. Later, once the surgeon allows it, a slow stroll in a garden with shade and a bench to rest on is a pleasant way to support circulation.

The city is described as aesthetically attractive, with distinctive, eclectic architecture. If you enjoy photographing or visiting such places, keep that for the weeks after compression, when you move more freely. During the early weeks the priority is rest, the garment, light food and a quiet routine at home.

A useful habit is to write a short plan for each of the first ten days: who is at home, what food is ready, when the garment is checked, and when you will message the coordinator with an update. A simple plan removes most of the stress that people feel on the day before surgery.

Languages and communication: Portuguese, Xitsonga and clear medical understanding

Maputo is a cosmopolitan city. Almost 50% of its residents speak Portuguese as a native language as of 2017, Xitsonga is widely spoken, and Arabic, Indian and Chinese languages and cultures are also present. For a medical conversation this variety has a practical meaning: you should feel free to ask the coordinator to repeat or rephrase anything, and to write your questions in the language in which you think most clearly.

Medical words can be confusing in any language. Terms such as tumescent technique, VASER, compression garment, micro-puncture and anaesthesiologist should each be explained in plain words before you agree to anything. Ask the surgeon to say what will happen on the day of surgery, in what order, and what you will feel when you wake up or when the local anaesthesia wears off.

Written instructions help. After the first consultation you receive all preparation instructions, and it is wise to share them with the person who will help you at home. When two people read the same list of tests, medications to stop 7–10 days before surgery and aftercare rules, mistakes become much less likely.

If a family member helps with translation between languages at home, make sure they also hear the rules about alcohol, tanning beds, the pool and the sauna. Everyone around you should know the same things.

Cultural events, dress and body image in a cosmopolitan city

Maputo is a melting pot where Bantu and Portuguese cultures dominate and Arab, Indian and Chinese influences are also felt. Weddings, religious celebrations, school ceremonies and community gatherings mark the year, and clothes matter at these events. Many patients ask when they can wear fitted dresses, trousers or swimwear after liposuction, and the honest answer is that it depends on swelling and on the surgeon's advice.

The compression garment is worn for 30–45 days, and during this time loose, soft clothing over it is the most comfortable choice. First changes show at 2 weeks, but swelling and bruising clear only by weeks 4–5, and the final result forms in 3–6 months. Do not choose a tight outfit for an event in the first month and judge the result by how it fits on that day.

Body image is personal, and a good consultation includes a calm talk about your reasons. Liposuction aims for a smooth contour that keeps the natural proportions of your body, not a copy of someone else's shape. Bring a photo of how you would like to feel, not a photo of another person, and let the surgeon tell you what is realistic for your body.

Decide for yourself, not because of pressure from relatives, friends or social media. A decision made calmly, with time to think and to ask questions twice, usually leaves people more satisfied months later.

Questions to ask your surgeon and what follow-up looks like

A good consultation leaves you with clear answers. Ask which areas are suitable and which are not, which technique will be used (tumescent, VASER or both), how much fat is planned for removal, and whether the operation will be under local or general anaesthesia. Ask how long it will last, within the range of 1–4 hours, and whether you will go home the same day or after 1 day.

Ask about recovery in your own life: how many days away from work, when you can drive, when you can attend family events, and how to cope with hot days in the garment. Ask what is normal and what is a reason to call at once. Ask to see typical healing of the 3–5 mm punctures, so you know what to expect.

Follow-up is built into the programme. The surgeon follows your recovery and the new body contour at check-ups after 7 days, 3 months and 6 months. Check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are included in the surgery package. In addition, until the end of the year you can have a post-surgery consultation with your surgeon to review results and get more information, at the clinic's expense. Because these are held online for patients in Maputo, you do not need to rearrange your week to attend.

Compression garments are worn for 30–45 days. First changes show at 2 weeks, once swelling subsides, an interim result is assessed at 1.5–2 months, and the final result forms in 3–6 months. Patience is part of the process.

How long does liposuction take, and will I go home the same day in Maputo?

Surgery lasts 1–4 hours: from 1 hour for small areas to 3–4 hours for a combined procedure. 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. Plan for someone to accompany you home and stay nearby for the first evening.

When can I go back to work?

Most patients get back to their usual routine and work in 7–10 days. If your work in Maputo is at a desk, you may be closer to 7 days; if it is physical or involves long standing, plan toward 10 days and ask the surgeon about a gradual return.

How long must I wear the compression garment, especially in the warm months?

Compression garments are worn for 30–45 days. In the hot, humid months, use breathable layers underneath, keep the skin clean and dry, and ask the surgeon how to manage sweating. Do not take the garment off on your own to cool down.

Can I go to the beach or the pool after liposuction?

Not in the early weeks. For 4–6 weeks you should wear compression garments and avoid the bathhouse, sauna, pool and active sport. Protect healing skin from strong sun, and avoid tanning beds and alcohol for at least a month.

Will there be visible scars?

The surgery is done through punctures only 3–5 mm across, which usually need no stitches. Once healed, the marks are barely visible, and with proper care during recovery they fade completely.

When will I see the result?

The first changes show at 2 weeks, once the main swelling goes down. An interim result is assessed at 1.5–2 months. Swelling and bruising clear by weeks 4–5, and the final contour forms in 3–6 months, once tissues have fully adapted.

What tests and preparation do I need?

Give up smoking, alcohol and medications that affect clotting (aspirin, etc.) 7–10 days before liposuction. Pre-operative tests include blood tests, ECG, ultrasound, and consultations with a GP and an anaesthesiologist. You receive full instructions after the first consultation.

Who can have liposuction, and is there an age limit?

We operate 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. Liposuction is for contouring, not for treating obesity.

What follow-up do I get after the operation?

Check-ups take place after 7 days, 3 months and 6 months, and the surgeon follows your recovery and new contour. Dressings, check-ups and aftercare advice are included in the surgery package. Until the end of the year you can also have a post-surgery consultation to review results, at the clinic's expense.

How do I start from Maputo?

Write to a coordinator on Telegram or WhatsApp. They work 24/7, so you can message at any hour. The first online consultation is free, and you can ask all your questions before you decide anything.

Can I ask the coordinator questions in Portuguese?

Yes. Maputo is a Portuguese-speaking city, and you can write to the coordinator on Telegram or WhatsApp in the language you find easiest. Ask for any medical term to be explained in simple words.

Can I go to the central market or crowded places soon after surgery?

For the first 7 days there is no physical exertion or heavy lifting, so ask someone else to shop for you. Crowded places and heavy bags are best avoided until your surgeon says you may return to normal activity.

When can I wear fitted clothes to a family event?

Compression garments are worn for 30–45 days, and swelling and bruising clear by weeks 4–5. Choose loose clothes over the garment at first, and count backwards from the event date using the recovery timeline: first changes at 2 weeks, final result in 3–6 months.