Vaser Liposuction Adelaide

How much does liposuction surgery cost in Adelaide?

While we know that cost usually plays a huge factor in your decision to undergo cosmetic surgery, liposuction does not fit a one price fits all strategy. The cost of liposuction surgery always varies from patient to patient, depending on factors such as:

• The method of liposuction used
• The areas of the body treated
• The patient’s body type
• The type of anaesthetic used
• The amount of time spent in surgery

At Cosmos Clinic Adelaide, our Vaser liposuction procedures start at $4,400 for one area. If you are considering treating multiple areas at once, keep in mind that this will reduce recovery times AND overall costs. Each additional area treated costs approximately $1,750 on top of the base price. To receive an accurate liposuction quote, please organise a consultation with one of our Adelaide liposuction doctors.

Am I a suitable liposuction candidate?

You may be a suitable liposuction and liposculpture candidate if you fit the following criteria:

• You have realistic expectations regarding what liposuction surgery can achieve
• You are dissatisfied by the appearance of stubborn fat pockets that are resistant to diet and exercise efforts
• You are in good physical and mental health
• You are at a stable, healthy weight
• You have good skin elasticity
• You are willing to follow healthy exercise and diet habits after surgery to maintain your results
• You do not smoke or are prepared to stop in the weeks before and after surgery

Ultimately, the best way to determine whether you are a liposuction candidate is to meet with our doctors for a consultation at Cosmos Clinic Adelaide.

How long do I have to wait to see results?

While you should notice some subtle improvements in your body contour immediately after surgery, it will take some time for your final liposuction results to appear. Before your full results appear, you will need to wait for post-operative swelling to subside and give the skin time to retract and tighten. In some cases, patients may achieve full results within three to six months, while others find that their results continue to improve for up to a year. To speed up recovery and see results sooner, ensure that you follow all of your doctor’s post-operative instructions.

Are liposuction results permanent?

The results of your liposuction procedure are permanent, in the sense that the removed fat cells can never return. However, the remaining fat cells can still grow in size, meaning that it is still possible to gain weight, albeit likely in other body areas. In addition, external factors such as ageing, gravity and inflammation can also impact the way your results look over time.

What should I do to prepare for surgery?

During your consultation at Cosmos Clinic Adelaide, your liposuction doctor will give you specific pre-operative instructions. If you smoke, you will need to quit at least two weeks before surgery, as smoking can increase surgical complications and slow healing times. Additionally, your doctor may tell you to avoid certain medications and supplements that can cause excessive bleeding during and after surgery. We also recommend that you take steps before surgery to prepare for your recovery. This may include purchasing some comfortable clothing, filling any needed prescriptions, preparing some healthy meals and arranging for someone to pick you up from the hospital and assist at home for the first few days.

How long will I spend in surgery?

The amount of time spent in surgery will depend on factors such as the areas treated and the amount of fat removed. Usually, you can expect to spend one to four hours in the operating theatre.

Will I feel any pain during the procedure?

During your liposuction procedure, you will be placed under sedation and local anaesthesia, meaning that you will feel very little during surgery. Any discomfort or pain experienced during the recovery period can be relieved with medications prescribed by your doctor.

Will I need more than one procedure?

Our liposuction doctors at Cosmos Clinic Adelaide always strive to achieve the best fat reduction results during your initial surgery. However, depending on the amount of fat that needs to be removed to achieve your desired outcome, you may need additional liposuction sessions.

Can I treat more than one area at once?

Many patients choose to treat multiple body areas during the one liposuction procedure. Typically, these areas are close together, for instance, the abdomen and flanks, or flanks and thighs, although this isn’t always the case. Although there is no limit to how many areas we can treat at once, we usually recommend a maximum of three or four. Note that combining areas will increase your surgery time, recovery time and costs.

How much fat can liposuction remove?

Our doctors at Cosmos Clinic Adelaide will remove between three and five litres of fat during your liposuction procedure, depending on your overall body weight and aesthetic goals.

We are limited to remove a maximum of five litres of fat during a single procedure. This is for patient safety and comfort: one study found that removing more than five litres of fat increased complication rates by 3.7 percent. This limit is universal, regardless of a patient’s weight, desired results and percentage of body weight. If you need to remove more than this to achieve your desired results, you will need to undergo multiple liposuction procedures.

Does liposuction surgery leave a scar?

Scarring is an inevitable part of any invasive surgery. Despite that, significant scarring is rare following liposuction, as the incisions required to insert the cannulas are only small. Our liposuction doctors at Cosmos Clinic always endeavour to make small incisions in places that you can hide easily. Nonetheless, any noticeable scarring will fade in time, especially if you follow the scar management instructions given by your doctor.

Will I have loose skin after liposuction?

The skin will naturally contract to some degree after liposuction due to the skin’s natural healing process. However, the success of this will vary from patient to patient. Usually, younger patients with good skin elasticity bounce back with firm, smooth skin after surgery, while patients with poor skin elasticity may experience skin wrinkling or looseness. If you do develop loose skin after liposuction, we offer numerous non-surgical skin tightening treatments at Cosmos Clinic Adelaide.

Can liposuction address obesity?

Liposuction is not a solution to weight loss and is not designed to treat obesity. However, at Cosmos Clinic Adelaide, we offer Mega Liposuction procedures, which can help overweight patients lose considerable amounts of fat. If you are curious whether this option is right for you, please organise a consultation with our Adelaide liposuction doctors.

What are the risks and side effects associated with liposuction?

Vaser liposuction is considered less risky than traditional liposuction, however, every invasive procedure comes with risk. Despite that, complications are very rare, and we’ve performed thousands of liposuction procedures in Adelaide without incident. Some of the potential side effects you may notice after a Vaser liposuction procedure include:

• Bruising and bleeding
• Pain and aching
• Loose skin that doesn’t adjust to your new body contour
• Persistent swelling
• Poor scarring
• Fluid accumulation under the skin
• Asymmetry or skin irregularities
• Infections
• Blood clots
• Skin burns
• Numbness

Are there any non-invasive alternatives to liposuction?

If you are looking for a way to reduce stubborn pockets of fat without committing to invasive surgery, there are a rising number of non-surgical fat removal treatments on the market. At Cosmos Clinic Adelaide, we provide CoolSculpting treatments, which use cryolipolysis to freeze and destroy fat cells.