Liposuction

When considering liposuction, the doctor will first discuss the different possibilities with you. No two bodies are the same and not all our wishes are actually achievable. Once our specialist has explained the options and you choose a treatment, we will schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

Immediately before the procedure, the doctor marks the places on your body where fat will be removed. The procedure almost always takes place under general anesthesia. The excess fat is removed via thin incisions with a narrow cannula (tube). The incisions are then sutured or connected.

The final result is visible after three to four months and you can influence this result by following the aftercare properly.

How long the surgery takes depends on the amount of fat removed. When several treatments are carried out at the same time, it might take longer. The cost of the surgery is related to the length of the surgery. The surgeon can often indicate how long the surgery will take, in advance.

Are you looking for a more refined result? You will achieve this with Liposculpture. Essential Aesthetics is one of the few clinics in the Netherlands that offers this special technique, which lifts liposuction to a higher level. We have a plastic surgeon in our team, specialized in Liposculpting, who trained in South America. He has a fantastic eye for detail and uses this method to create even more beautiful shapes and contours.

The end result depends on a number of factors, in which you yourself play an important role.

Liposuction, as mentioned before, is not a means to lose a lot of weight. The amount of fat that can be removed is limited, hence it is not a treatment for obesity. The surgeon will decide together with you how much fat can be removed, knowing that for your own safety, it never exceeds 2.25 kilos.

The result of abdominal liposuction is fully visible after 6 to 9 months. Your body contours will then be permanent, provided you maintain your weight. Sometimes the body contours are not completely symmetrical. Don’t worry, no body is completely symmetrical and in most cases subtle asymmetry is not noticeable at all. If there are excessive inequalities, a second surgery may be necessary to achieve the desired result.

The better you take care of your body, the longer the result will last. Your health, future pregnancies and weight fluctuations will of course also have an effect on the duration of the result.

The BodyTite tightens the skin up to 45%, with a traditional liposuction this is only 10%!

A BodyTite treatment firms the skin using innovative radiofrequency energy waves, which heat multiple layers of tissue beneath the skin and outer skin. This melts the fat and tightens the skin. The dermis, the deeper part of the skin, is full of collagen and once it reaches the set temperature, the existing collagen fibers are tightened and contracted. This immediately improves the tightness and contour of the skin.

The most common treatment areas are:

– Abdomen
– Arms
– Chest and breasts
– Inner and outer thighs
– Knees
– Buttocks

How quickly you recover depends on the treated area. In some cases, when suturing the wound, a drain is inserted to remove the wound fluid and blood. This drain can remain in place for several days, depending on the treated area. The length of your hospital stay depends on the duration of the procedure and whether you have been treated under general or local anesthesia. Our care team will give you an estimate in advance and of course, the surgeon will explain the recovery period to you.

After the surgery you will most probably suffer from bruising, swelling and a general feeling of pain for a number of weeks. If you have had a minor surgery, paracetamol is usually enough to cope. If this isn’t enough, the surgeon can prescribe you heavier pain medication.

Your lymphatic vessels can be affected during the liposuction treatment. This will cause the swelling around the treated areas. Do not worry, your body will heal your lymphatic vessels. This process can take about 6 to 12 months. After this period you will not experience any swelling anymore.

You will also temporarily have to wear an elastic corset. This reduces and prevents swelling, keeps the skin in place and gives the treated area the rest it needs to recover successfully. You can make an appointment immediately after the surgery to have the stitches removed. Depending on the surgery, we recommend that you avoid bending or lifting much for the first 6 to 12 weeks. You can start work again after about a week, depending on the type of work you do. Always consult with your doctor first.

There are risks associated with every surgery. Although scarce, it is important to consider the following complications:

• Poor wound healing.
• (Temporary) Swelling or hardening of the skin.
• Asymmetry of the abdomen.
• (Temporary) numbness of the skin.

Most complications can be avoided by carefully reviewing and applying the pre- and after-care advice.

Our care team is there to support you as you prepare for your intervention, also during the consultation with the surgeon and also guides you after the surgery, so that you know what to expect and heal as well, and as quickly, as possible.

Once you have thought it through and are ready for your journey towards more self-confidence and the body you wish for, make an appointment for a no-obligation consultation. No strings attached! You owe it to yourself!

One of the most popular liposuction procedures is abdominal liposuction.
When you undergo abdominal liposuction, the surgeon first marks the area on your abdomen that needs to be corrected.

During the surgery, incisions are made in inconspicuous places on your abdomen where a fluid is injected which causes the fat to loosen from the skin. The doctor then sucks the fat away, using a small hollow needle. Once the surgeon is satisfied with the result, he sutures the small incisions. The procedure takes an average of 1 to 2.5 hours.

Dermolipectomy [add link] can also be applied to make your stomach even more beautiful. You can get an even more refined result with Liposculpture. Essential Aesthetics is one of the few clinics in the Netherlands that offers this special technique.

You can find more information on the safety of this procedure and the possible risks and complications, in the section: Risks and complications.