Name: Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery And Medicine
Address: Australia
Telephone: 1800 804 781

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Surgical

Procedure

Improve body shape by permanently removing exercise-resistant fat deposits with a tube and vacuum device. Can be performed on most parts of the body. The surgeon may use additional technology such as ultrasound or laser to more easily remove the fat.

Length

1 to 2 hours or more.

Anesthesia

Local, epidural, or general.

In / OutPatient

Usually outpatient. Extensive procedures may require short inpatient stay.

Side Effects

Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness, burning sensation. Temporary fluid drainage from incision sites.

Risks

Asymmetry. Rippling or bagginess of skin. Pigmentation changes. Skin injury. Fluid retention. Excessive fluid loss leading to shock. Infection.

Recovery

Back to work 1 to 2 weeks. More strenuous activity: 2 to 4 weeks. Full recovery from swelling and bruising: 1 to 5 months or more.

Duration

Permanent, with sensible diet and exercise.

Doctors performing this procedure: Liposuction in Australia

Location	Name	Contact
NSW, Castle Hill	Dr. Feiner, Ronald FACCSM (Med)	02 9894 1180 Website
NSW, Bondi Junction	Dr. Feldman, Joni FACCSM (Med)	0412 027 730 Website
NSW, Crows Nest	Dr. Heckenberg, Meaghan FACCSM (Med)	02 9906 1555 Website
NSW, Double Bay	Dr. Hodgkinson, Darryl FACCSM (Surg)	02 9362 7400 Website
NSW, Sydney	Dr. Lanzer, Daniel FACCSM (Surg)	1800 444 333 Website
NSW, North Parramatta / Mosman	Dr. Lim, Soo-Keat FACCSM (Med)	02 9890 2300, 02 9904 9900 Website
NSW, Mosman	Dr. Nair, Sarojini FACCSM (Med)	02 9904 9900 Website
NSW, Sydney	Dr. Prochazka, Tony FACCSM (Med)	1300 666 946 Website
NSW, Campbelltown	Dr. Prochazka, Tony FACCSM (Med)	1300 666 946 Website
NSW, Newcastle	Dr. Rastogi, Anoop FACCSM (Surg)	02 4929 7911 Website
NSW, Double Bay	Dr. Rastogi, Anoop FACCSM (Surg)	02 9362 1426
NSW, Coogee	Dr. Ting, Jack FACCSM (Surg)	02 9665 3247
NSW, Korarah	Dr. Xu, Zhen FACCSM (Med)	02 9587 3700 Website
NSW, Kogarah	Dr. Zurek, Longin FACCSM (Surg)	02 9553 6237
QLD, Windsor	Dr. Chen, James FACCSM (Med)	07 3857 6188
QLD, Southport	Dr. Flynn, John FACCSM (Surg)	1300 88 1388 Website
SA, North Adelaide	Dr. Kerry, George FACCSM (Med)	08 8367 0111
SA, Norwood	Dr. Marzola, Mario FACCSM (Med)	08 8333 0333 Website
VIC, South Yarra	Dr. Feldman, Joni FACCSM (Med)	03 9824 2500 Website
VIC, Malvern East	Dr. Granot, Ashley FACCSM (Med)	03 9569 3511 Website
VIC, Malvern / Glen Waverly	Dr. Lanzer, Daniel FACCSM (Surg)	1800 444 333 Website
VIC, Armadale	Dr. Rich, Michael FACCSM (Surg)	03 9500 1110
WA, Subiaco	Dr. Elfis, Katina FACCSM (Med)	08 9388 8121
WA, East Perth	Dr. Feldman, Joni FACCSM (Med)	08 9218 8488 Website
WA, Perth	Dr. Lanzer, Daniel FACCSM (Surg)	1800 444 333 Website
WA, Nedlands	Dr. Murray, Glenn FACCSM (Med)	08 9389 9099 Website
WA, Joondalup	Dr. Xaftellis, Argie FACCSM (Med)	08 9301 4244

Doctors performing this procedure: Liposuction outside of Australia

	Location	Name	Contact
	New Zealand, Wellington	Dr. Poczwa, Henryk FACCSM (Med)	64 939 1353

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