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Liposuction in Mulenvos: Areas and Price

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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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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.

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Areas we treat

One operation can cover several areas — you save on recovery time and on budget

  • Abdomen and sides

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

  • Thighs (outer and inner)

    Fat pockets that resist training

  • Back and lower back area

    Back fat that spoils body contours

  • Arms, including the shoulders

    A concern that becomes visible in warm weather

  • Chin and neck

    A small volume with a fast result

  • Knees

    A delicate area that needs precise work

  • Chest (for men)

    The fat component of 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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  • Under 18 years of age
  • Being pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Endocrine obesity
  • Decompensated diabetes
  • Blood clotting disorders
  • Serious heart, kidney or liver disease, cancer

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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 (front abdominal wall, sides of the abdomen, lower back)from $3,600
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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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The recovery period 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

What makes 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 Mulenvos: 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 Mulenvos 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?

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Liposuction in Mulenvos: a short guide

Liposuction is not only a women's procedure. The abdomen and flanks are the top request for both sexes, and in men the chest is a separate case: the fat component of gynecomastia or pseudogynecomastia can be removed surgically. VASER, with ultrasound breakdown of fat, helps define pronounced muscle relief. Men in Mulenvos can discuss which technique suits their goals at the consultation.

Inside the operating room the process is gentle. With the tumescent method a solution of saline, lidocaine and adrenaline is injected into the area, loosening the fat and narrowing vessels. The fat emulsion is then removed by vacuum through a thin cannula. With VASER, ultrasound breaks down fat cells first. Either way, patients from Mulenvos get micro-incisions that are barely visible later.

Budget matters, so the price is agreed upfront and written into an official contract with a guarantee. Liposuction starts from $1,200 (≈ AOA 1,150,000), and interest-free instalments make planning easier. The clinic has 400+ successful surgeries and 10 years of liposuction experience behind it. To begin, anyone from Mulenvos simply leaves a phone number and waits for the coordinator's call.

Mulenvos: a young municipality and what that means when you plan liposuction

Mulenvos is a city and municipality in the province of Luanda. The area was formerly made up of the zones of Capalanca and Estalagem, which belonged to the municipality of Viana. On 5 September 2024 it was raised to the status of a city and municipality in its own right. The municipality consists of a single commune, the seat commune. It takes its name from the Mulenvos river, also called the Rio Seco dos Mulenvos, which marks the whole northern boundary of the municipality. For about 882,014 inhabitants this is now a place with its own administrative identity, and it sits inside a province whose population was recorded at approximately 8,665,510 in the census of 19 September 2024.

Why does this matter for a body-contouring decision? A large, fast-moving urban population means that many people live with a busy schedule: work, study, family duties and long days. Liposuction is a planned operation, and the best results come from people who treat it as a project with a start, a recovery period and a follow-up, not as a quick errand squeezed between other obligations. Residents of Mulenvos who think about liposuction usually want a clear picture before they commit: what is removed, how long the procedure takes, when they can be back at work, and what the body looks like at each stage.

This text is written for that purpose. It is built around your situation as a resident of Mulenvos: the climate of the Luanda coast, the rhythm of city life, the practical side of recovery at home and the way the free online consultation works. You contact the City Medical Centre from your own city. The consultation is free and online, and the coordinators are available around the clock, 24/7, on Telegram and WhatsApp. You can write at any hour, including late in the evening after work or early in the morning before the day begins.

Liposuction is a contouring operation, not a weight-loss method. The World Health Organization describes overweight and obesity as a health matter that calls for medical attention in its own right, and a surgeon will separate the two questions clearly: reducing stubborn local fat deposits on one hand, and general weight and health on the other. A good consultation starts with that distinction.

Climate of the Luanda coast and how it affects recovery after liposuction

Angola has alternating rainy and dry seasons. In the north of the country the rainy season usually runs from September to April, with a possible short slackening in January or February. The dry season is known as cacimbo and is often marked by a heavy morning mist. Temperatures tend to rise closer to the Atlantic Ocean, and the coolest months are July and August, in the middle of the dry season. Mulenvos lies in the province of Luanda, in the coastal part of the country, so these general patterns are the background against which you plan your recovery.

Heat is the first practical question. After liposuction you wear compression garments for 30–45 days, and for 4–6 weeks you avoid the bathhouse, sauna, pool and active sport. In hot, humid weather a close-fitting garment can feel heavier, and skin under it can become irritated by sweat. Practical habits help: choose loose, breathable clothing over the garment, keep the skin clean and dry as your surgeon instructs, and ask whether a second garment is advisable so that you can change one while the other is washed and dried.

The cooler dry months, with their morning mist and milder air, are often more comfortable for the first weeks of wearing compression. That said, the cacimbo mist does not change any medical rule. Swelling is a normal part of healing, and you should keep following the instructions for dressings and activity whatever the weather. In the rainy season, the main practical points are staying dry, avoiding slippery surfaces during the early days when you should not lift or strain, and arranging comfortable transport for the check-ups.

Sun and sea need a separate word. Tanning beds are off-limits for at least a month, and your surgeon will give you individual guidance on direct sun on the treated areas. In a coastal province, beach days are an obvious temptation, but pool and active sport are excluded for 4–6 weeks, and it is sensible to keep sea bathing out of your plans for the same period unless your surgeon says otherwise. Dust and wind on dry days are a reason to keep dressings clean and covered as instructed.

Headwear and light cover matter more for you than for the body itself: a hat, an umbrella or a shaded route home make the first walks easier when the sun is strong and you are wearing a garment under your clothes.

Daily life in Mulenvos and planning the operation around it

Whatever your routine in Mulenvos, whether an office, a shop or market stall, a classroom, work in a household or a mix of several roles, the first question is how to arrange the first days. Most patients get back to their usual routine and work in 7–10 days. For the first 7 days there should be no physical exertion or heavy lifting. If your work is sedentary, the return can be earlier within that window, with your surgeon's agreement. If it involves carrying, standing for long hours or physical effort, plan to take the full period and to discuss the details openly during the consultation.

Daily commuting in a large urban area deserves attention. Long waits, crowded vehicles and rough seats are tiring for anyone who has just had surgery. Think ahead about how you will get home after the procedure and to the check-ups at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months. With local anaesthesia you go home 3–4 hours after surgery, so someone you trust should be available to accompany you. With general anaesthesia you stay one day in a comfortable ward under medical supervision.

Family life is part of the plan. Households are often busy, with children, elderly relatives and visitors. It is wise to agree in advance who will cook, carry shopping and lift children during the first week, so that you can rest without guilt. Tell your husband or wife, your parents or a close friend what you are planning. Support at home often matters more than any other single factor in a calm recovery.

Studying residents have their own considerations. If you attend classes, ask whether you can arrange a short absence for the first days, and whether sitting for long periods in the first week is acceptable. The usual rule is to move gently and often, avoid strain and follow the surgeon's instructions on activity.

Sport and exercise are paused. For the first 7 days no physical exertion, and for 4–6 weeks no active sport, sauna, bathhouse or pool. Football with friends, a gym routine or dancing at a family celebration must wait. Plan the operation so that these activities do not fall inside the restricted period.

Food, celebrations and the social calendar during recovery

Food is a central part of social life in any city, and in Luanda Province, as elsewhere in Angola, family meals and gatherings are important occasions. During recovery your meals should support healing rather than create problems. Balanced, regular eating, enough water and moderate portions are sensible. Heavy, very salty dishes can increase the feeling of swelling, so it is worth choosing lighter versions of familiar meals in the first weeks and asking your surgeon whether any dietary advice applies to you.

Alcohol is a concrete issue. You give up alcohol and medications that affect clotting (aspirin, etc.) 7–10 days before liposuction, and alcohol stays off-limits for at least a month after the operation. If you have a wedding, a birthday, a christening or another big family event in the calendar, look at the dates before you choose a date for surgery. It is much easier to turn down a drink at a celebration you attend with a clear explanation than to risk complications.

Smoking is covered by the same rule. You give it up 7–10 days before the operation. Many patients find this period a good moment to stop for longer, and your surgeon will explain why smoking interferes with healing.

Celebrations also raise the question of clothing. Compression garments for 30–45 days mean that tight or very fitted outfits are not comfortable in the early weeks. If you have a formal event soon after the operation, choose a cut that is loose and forgiving, and talk with your surgeon about what is realistic. First changes show at 2 weeks, once swelling subsides, but the final result forms in 3–6 months, so do not judge the contour by a photograph taken at a family gathering in week three.

Plan the order of events: surgery first, recovery, then the celebration, rather than the other way round. Patients who leave a comfortable gap between the operation and an important event are usually calmer and happier with the outcome.

Which season to choose for the operation in Mulenvos

There is no single correct month, but the local climate gives useful pointers. The coolest months are July and August, in the middle of the dry season, and the dry season brings the cacimbo mist in the mornings. For many patients the cooler months make the first weeks in compression more comfortable. That is a matter of comfort, not of medical necessity, and surgery can be planned in any season when your work and family life allow.

The rainy season in the north of Angola usually runs from September to April. It is the hotter and more humid part of the year on the coast. If you have to operate in that period, plan for clothing that breathes, simple routines for washing and changing the garment, and calm days at home during the first week. Humidity can make the skin under the garment more sensitive, so ask your surgeon about skin care.

Think about your own calendar as well as the weather. Choose a period when you can be absent from heavy duties for 7–10 days, when no major family event falls within the first month, and when you can attend the check-ups at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months. Also keep in mind that swelling and bruising clear by weeks 4–5, and the interim result is assessed at 1.5–2 months, so avoid planning the operation just before an occasion for which you want to look your best in the first weeks.

Another practical point is the end of the year. Until the end of the year, you can get a post-surgery consultation with your surgeon to review results and get more information, at the clinic's expense. Scheduling the operation early enough to use this consultation is worth considering when you talk to the coordinators.

The coordinators, available 24/7 on Telegram and WhatsApp, can help you compare dates against your work, studies and family plans, so that the final choice suits your life in Mulenvos.

How the free online consultation works from Mulenvos

You do not need to leave your city to take the first step. The consultation is online and free. You write to the coordinators on Telegram or WhatsApp, and they are available around the clock, 24/7. We respect your time: booking is easy, the approach is personal, and we adapt to your pace. You can send your first message at night after a long working day and receive an answer when it suits you.

Prepare a few things before the conversation. Note the areas that bother you, such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms or chin, and think about what you want to change. Write down your health history, any chronic conditions, the medications you take regularly, previous operations and allergies. Take clear photographs in good light if the coordinators ask for them. This helps the surgeon form an initial view and tell you what is realistic.

During the consultation you will hear how the operation works and which techniques are used: tumescent and VASER techniques, micro-incisions of 3–5 mm and precise volume control. The aim is a smooth contour that keeps the natural proportions of your body. You will also learn which pre-operative tests are required: blood tests, ECG, ultrasound, and consultations with a GP and an anaesthesiologist. You receive all instructions after the first consultation.

Ask everything you wish. Many people from Mulenvos want to understand the whole path: preparation, the day of surgery, recovery at home, the compression garments and the check-ups. The consultation is the moment to ask about each of these without any obligation.

Nothing is decided in the first conversation. You can think, discuss it with your family and come back with more questions. The coordinators remain available on the same channels, so you can continue at your own pace.

What patients from Mulenvos usually ask about liposuction

The most common question is whether liposuction is a way to lose weight. It is not. It reshapes areas where fat remains despite diet and exercise. The World Health Organization treats overweight and obesity as a broader health issue, and a surgeon will tell you honestly whether your goal is contouring or whether other steps should come first.

The second question is about scars. The operation 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. This reassures many patients who worry about visible marks, especially in a warm climate where more of the body is often uncovered.

The third is about how long it takes. 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. Patients also ask when they can see the result: first changes show at 2 weeks, an interim result is assessed at 1.5–2 months, and the final contour forms in 3–6 months.

Another frequent question is about work. Most patients return to their usual routine and work in 7–10 days. People also ask about age. The operation is performed from age 18+, if there are no contraindications. There is no upper age limit, and after an examination and health assessment the decision is made individually.

Finally, residents ask about aftercare costs and support. Check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are already included in the surgery package, and check-ups take place at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months. You can raise any worry with the coordinators at any hour.

Candidates, contraindications and preparation

Liposuction suits adults who have local fat deposits that do not respond to diet and exercise, who are in generally good health and who have realistic expectations. The surgery is done from age 18+, if there are no contraindications, and there is no upper age limit. After an examination and health assessment, the decision is made individually. Skin quality, the amount of fat and your general health all influence the plan, and the surgeon will explain them frankly.

Contraindications are assessed individually. Certain chronic illnesses, problems with blood clotting, infections or an unstable general condition may make surgery unsuitable, at least for now. This is why the pre-operative tests are required: blood tests, ECG, ultrasound, and consultations with a GP and an anaesthesiologist. Be completely open about your medical history, including medications and supplements, because an omission can affect your safety.

Preparation has clear rules. Give up smoking, alcohol and medications that affect clotting (aspirin, etc.) 7–10 days before liposuction. You will receive all instructions after the first consultation. If you take regular medication, never stop it on your own; discuss it with the doctor.

Think of preparation at home too. Arrange comfortable loose clothing, prepare light meals, organise help with household tasks and plan your transport. If you work, talk with your employer about the 7–10 days. If you study, agree on a short absence.

Expectations matter. The aim is a smooth contour that keeps the natural proportions of your body, not a different body. The result forms gradually over 3–6 months, and a patient who understands this from the start is usually more satisfied.

The day of surgery and the first week at home

On the day, the first step is marking the areas and fitting compression garments. Under local or general anaesthesia the surgeon removes fat through 3–5 mm micro-punctures. A small area takes from 1 hour, and a combined procedure takes 3–4 hours. Tumescent and VASER techniques and precise volume control are used, so that the contour is even.

After local anaesthesia you go home 3–4 hours after surgery. After general anaesthesia you stay one day in a comfortable ward under medical supervision. Either way, ask someone to take you home and stay with you at least for the first evening. In a large urban area it helps to have the route home and a comfortable seat planned beforehand.

The first 7 days are a quiet period. No physical exertion or heavy lifting. Walk gently around the house, rest, drink enough water and keep the compression garment on as instructed. Swelling and bruising are normal and clear by weeks 4–5. In the warm, humid weather of the coast, keep rooms ventilated and wear loose, breathable clothing over the garment.

Your surgeon gives all individual recommendations after surgery, and these always take priority over general advice. The first check-up is at 7 days, when dressings are reviewed and the early recovery is assessed. If anything worries you before then, write to the coordinators on Telegram or WhatsApp, available 24/7.

From the second week, most people feel more comfortable. First changes show at 2 weeks, once the main swelling goes down. It is tempting to measure yourself daily, but swelling hides the real contour, and patience is part of the process.

Recovery, return to work and sport, and questions for your surgeon

Compression garments are worn for 30–45 days. For 4–6 weeks avoid the bathhouse, sauna, pool and active sport. Alcohol and tanning beds are off-limits for at least a month. Most patients return to their usual routine and work in 7–10 days. The final result forms in 3–6 months, once the tissues have fully adapted. Check-ups are at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months, and the surgeon follows your recovery and the new body contour at each one.

For residents of Mulenvos, a sensible return plan is gradual. Go back to work when your surgeon agrees, begin with lighter tasks if your job is physical, and leave sport until the restricted period is over. Football, gym sessions, long walks in the heat and dancing all wait. Ask the surgeon when and how to restart each activity, and begin gently.

Prepare questions before the consultation. Which areas are suitable in my case, and could a combined procedure be wise? Which technique will be used and why? Will I have local or general anaesthesia, and how long will the surgery take? How many compression garments do I need and how do I care for them in hot weather? When can I return to my specific job? When can I exercise? What do I do if swelling is uneven or I feel pain?

Also ask what the check-ups include and how to contact the team between visits. Check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are already included in the surgery package. 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.

Write your questions down and send them to the coordinators. They are available around the clock on Telegram and WhatsApp, so you can ask from Mulenvos whenever it suits you, and take your time before deciding.

Can I have the first consultation about liposuction from Mulenvos without leaving my city?

Yes. The consultation is online and free. You contact the coordinators on Telegram or WhatsApp, where they are available 24/7. Send your questions, a short health history and, if asked, photographs, and the surgeon will give an initial opinion on what is realistic for you.

How long does liposuction take and when do I go home?

Surgery takes 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.

When can I return to work and everyday life?

Most patients get back to their usual routine and work in 7–10 days. For the first 7 days there should be no physical exertion or heavy lifting. If your job is physical, discuss it with the surgeon, who gives individual recommendations after the operation.

How should I deal with the heat while wearing compression garments?

Compression garments are worn for 30–45 days. In warm, humid weather wear loose, breathable clothing over the garment, keep the skin clean and dry as instructed, and ask your surgeon whether a second garment is useful so you can change them. Follow the surgeon's skin care advice.

When can I exercise, swim or use the sauna?

For the first 7 days avoid any physical exertion or heavy lifting. For 4–6 weeks wear compression garments and avoid the bathhouse, sauna, pool and active sport. Alcohol and tanning beds are off-limits for at least a month. Your surgeon will tell you when to restart each activity.

Will there be visible scars?

The operation is performed 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.

How should I prepare for liposuction?

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

When will I see the final result?

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

What age is suitable, and who should not have the operation?

Surgery is performed 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. Certain illnesses or clotting problems may be contraindications, which is why the tests and the consultation come first.

What follow-up care is included?

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