Liposuction can be performed on the abdomen, flanks, thighs, knees, chin, and upper arms. Liposuction is suitable for people in good health who want to reshape a specific part of their body. Liposuction is not a weight loss method.

To whom is liposuction suitable for?

Liposuction can be performed on the abdomen, flanks, thighs, knees, chin, and upper arms. Liposuction is suitable for people in good health who want to reshape a specific part of their body. Liposuction is not a weight loss method and is not suitable for removing internal abdominal fat.‍

How is liposuction performed?

Liposuction is a surgical procedure performed under sterile conditions in an operating room. Liposuction can be performed under local anaesthesia, spinal anaesthesia, or general anaesthesia, depending on the area to be treated and the patient's wishes. WAL technology – water-assisted liposuction – is a method in which a jet of liquid from the suction cannula first evenly numbs the tissues and then helps to loosen the fat cells. The water jet gently loosens the fat. Sairaala KL was the first in Finland to adopt the WAL technique in 2008.

How should I prepare for liposuction and aftercare?

Patients recover quickly after WAL liposuction. The need for sick leave depends on the area treated and the nature of the patient's work. After minor liposuction, time off work may not even be necessary. After major liposuction involving 2-3 kilograms, you should allow for approximately 3-7 days off work, depending on the nature of your work. After the procedure, mild bruising, swelling, and sensory disturbances are possible. Light exercise is recommended as it improves blood circulation, reduces swelling, and promotes healing. According to our own research, liposuction improves quality of life.

Our publications on this topic:

Aesthetic liposuction results in fewer eating disorder symptoms. A prospective study," K Saariniemi, A Salmi, H Peltoniemi, P Charpentier, H Kuokkanen

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4527635/