Clear lines, slim shape – that is the goal of liposuction. There are places on the body that you simply can't get to with a change in diet or exercise. If you don't want to put up with this situation, liposuction, which has relatively few complications, can help. It is also used to treat lipedema, an illness-related accumulation of fat deposits that is only paid for by health insurance after a certain stage.

Liposuction takes place under either general or local anesthesia, depending on where and how much fat needs to be removed. Sometimes the skin is tightened during the operation. In principle, fat can be removed from any part of the body. Common areas include the stomach, hips, legs or chin. There are various procedures for liposuction, the most commonly used is the tumescent technique. The treating doctor injects a liquid mixture of sterile water, anesthetic, sodium carbonate and cortisone under the skin using fine cannulas. After 30 minutes to an hour, the liquid takes effect: the fat cells detach from the tissue and can be suctioned out via the cannulas. The small incisions in the skin are then stitched up. The final result is visible after about four to six weeks.

Liposuction is considered a very safe operation with few risks. The most common situation is that patients are not satisfied with the result and have to repeat the treatment. More serious are discomfort or numbness. Fat embolisms or fatty tissue necrosis, i.e. dying tissue, are rare.

In order to be prepared for any eventuality, we recommend taking out insurance from beautyprotect.

We also offer lipo-protect insurance for liposuction, especially for the treatment of lipedema.

Liposuction primarily serves to adjust body proportions. It should not be a weight loss measure for you. Therefore, make sure that any diets have been completed before the operation and that you have already changed your diet, if necessary.