What we can improve.
Liposuction removes localised fat through small cannulas. Liposculpture considers this work in relation to your overall body shape: the abdomen, waist, back or thighs are assessed for their proportions, rather than as isolated areas.
It is not a treatment for obesity or a method of losing weight. Nor does it generally correct cellulite or stretch marks. People with a stable weight, active habits and elastic skin often have a more favourable starting point. If there is significant skin laxity, removing fat without addressing the skin may not achieve the change you want.
Options and scars.
During your consultation, we define the areas to treat, how much fat can reasonably be addressed and how well the skin can retract. If there is excess skin, we consider combining liposuction with, or replacing it with, skin-removal surgery such as a tummy tuck or arm lift.
Technologies that assist fat removal can be useful in specific situations, but they cannot make an unsuitable procedure appropriate. The choice depends on the tissues and the aim. If you would like some of the fat transferred elsewhere, we will assess the suitability and safety measures for that transfer separately.
What recovery involves.
The first few days
Allow the first week to recover at a gentle pace. Aching, swelling, bruising and areas of numbness are normal. Walking and changing position gently help restore mobility; avoid strenuous activity and movements that cause pain.
Returning to your routine
Returning to work depends on the extent of treatment: one small area is different from several areas. A desk job may be possible after one to two weeks; physical work needs longer. We will plan around six weeks before returning to intense sport, adjusting this at follow-up appointments.
How the result develops
We will give instructions on the use, frequency and intensity of compression and drainage care. Do not add vigorous massage on your own initiative. Swelling may last two months or longer, and the contour continues to become more defined afterwards. We also review firm areas and changes in sensation as they evolve.
Safety and possible risks.
Skin quality and proportionate fat removal help reduce contour irregularities and remaining skin laxity. Garments and aftercare can support recovery, but do not replace appropriate treatment selection or guarantee a perfectly smooth surface.
We monitor fluid collections, bleeding, infection and prolonged changes in sensation. When several areas are treated, operating time, fluid balance and the risk of thrombosis also need attention. The volume to remove and whether to divide treatment into stages are therefore guided by safety, rather than by removing as much as possible.
What we will discuss.
- Which areas concern you and how they relate to one another.
- How well your skin is likely to retract.
- Whether skin-removal surgery could help.
- How to use the garment and when to start the recommended aftercare.
Frequently asked questions.
Will the fat return?
The removed fat is not replaced in the same way, but the remaining cells can enlarge if you gain weight. Maintaining your habits and a stable weight helps preserve the proportions achieved.
Will the skin tighten against the muscle?
The skin adapts according to its elasticity and the tissue beneath it. It does not always retract sufficiently; if excess skin remains, we will discuss options for treating it.
Why do I weigh about the same after surgery?
The aim is to improve contour, not the number on the scales. Fluid retention and early swelling can also temporarily mask the change.
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Revisión inicial del contenido: Dr. Luis Martín Suárez · 2026-09-13
Timeframes are a guide. The technique, suitability and aftercare are agreed during consultation according to your case and progress.