Liposuction for Patients from San Francisco

Yes, this is normal practice. A single area alone is rarely treated: patients more commonly combine problem zones, e.g. the abdomen and flanks, or the inner and outer thighs. At the consultation, our surgeons will help you settle on the optimal scope of surgery for your health and desired result.

No. Weight loss is not what liposuction does: it removes local fat deposits that don't respond to diet and exercise and reshapes body contours. If your weight is unstable, start with a nutritionist or endocrinologist.

Punctures only 3–7 mm across are all that is needed, usually with no stitches. The marks are barely visible after healing and fade completely with proper care during recovery.

Skin tone, elasticity and turgor are always evaluated by the surgeon before surgery. Skin in good shape tightens itself, following the new contours. Where tone is reduced or stretch marks exist, our specialists recommend preparatory treatments to get the skin ready in advance.

No. The procedure takes place under anesthesia (local or general, according to the scope). Some mild discomfort may follow and is eased with painkillers the doctor prescribes.

No exertion or heavy lifting during the first 7 days. Compression garments for 4–6 weeks, with the bathhouse, sauna, pool and active sport off the table. For at least a month, alcohol and tanning beds are off-limits. Individual recommendations are given by your surgeon after surgery.

Patients 18+ with no contraindications are eligible. There's no upper age limit, and the decision is made individually after examination and a health assessment.

Not directly: liposuction removes fat but doesn't alter the skin structure causing cellulite. The improved body contours do, however, visibly reduce its appearance.

Most patients return to work and everyday life in 7–10 days. Swelling and bruising settle by weeks 4–5, while the final result forms over 3–6 months as the tissues fully adapt.

A strict diet isn't needed, but your nutrition matters for maintaining the result. Removed fat cells are gone for good, but the remaining ones can grow with weight gain. For a lasting result, we recommend a balanced diet and regular physical activity.

Yes. 7–10 days ahead of liposuction you stop smoking, alcohol and blood-clotting medications such as aspirin. You also need pre-op tests: blood tests, an ECG, ultrasound and consultations with a GP and an anesthesiologist. Full instructions come after your first consultation.

2 weeks after surgery the main swelling subsides and first changes show. The interim result is assessed at 1.5–2 months, and the final contours take shape in 3–6 months.