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Liposuction Surgery

Liposuction Surgery Information

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.

ACCSM Liposuction Registry: List of Doctors who are trained in Liposuction

  Location Name Contact
  NSW, Castle Hill Feiner, Ronald FACCSM (Med) 02 9894 1180    Website
  NSW, Bondi Junction Feldman, Joni FACCSM (Med) 0412 027 730    Website
  NSW, Bondi Junction Heckenberg, Meaghan FACCSM (Med) 0484 898 977    Website
  NSW, Kingsgrove Heckenberg, Meaghan FACCSM (Med) 0484 898 977    Website
  NSW, North Parramatta / Crows Nest Lim, Soo-Keat FACCSM (Med) 02 9890 2300    Website
  NSW, Mosman Nair, Sarojini FACCSM (Med) 02 9904 9900    Website
  NSW, Campbelltown Prochazka, Tony FACCSM (Med) 02 9233 3103    Website
  NSW, Sydney Prochazka, Tony FACCSM (Med) 02 9233 3103    Website
  NSW, Newcastle Rastogi, Anoop 02 4929 7911    Website
  NSW, Double Bay Rastogi, Anoop 02 9362 1426
  NSW, Korarah Xu, Zhen FACCSM (Med) 02 9587 3700    Website
  QLD, Windsor Chen, James FACCSM (Med) 07 3857 6188
  QLD, Southport Flynn, John 1300 88 1388    Website
  QLD, Southport Heckenberg, Meaghan FACCSM (Med) 0484 898 977    Website
  QLD, Fortitude Valley Topchian, David 1800 745 536
  VIC, South Yarra Feldman, Joni FACCSM (Med) 03 9824 2500    Website
  VIC, Malvern Prochazka, Tony FACCSM (Med) 1800 957 922    Website
  VIC, Armadale Rich, Michael 03 9500 1110
  VIC, Malvern East Topchian, David 1800 745 536
  WA, East Perth Feldman, Joni FACCSM (Med) 08 9218 8488    Website
  WA, Nedlands Murray, Glenn FACCSM (Med) 08 9389 9099    Website
  WA, Joondalup Xaftellis, Argie FACCSM (Med) 08 9301 4244