What can this procedure address?
Liposuction is surgery that removes selected fat beneath the skin through small incisions using a suction cannula. Treatment is planned around the patient's anatomy and goals.
Benefits of Liposuction
- Liposuction may reduce stubborn fat deposits and improve body contours.
- Changes depend on anatomy, skin elasticity and healing.
- It does not treat obesity, remove cellulite or reliably tighten loose skin.
- Exact symmetry cannot be guaranteed.
Your Liposuction Procedure
After anaesthesia, the surgeon makes small incisions and introduces a cannula into the fat beneath the skin. Fluid may be injected before fat is loosened and suctioned out. Incisions are dressed or closed as appropriate. Treatment extent determines operating time and whether overnight observation is needed.
Am I a Good Candidate?
Weight Stability and Skin Elasticity
Assessment considers localised fat, a reasonably stable weight and skin that can adapt to the changed contour. Poor elasticity may limit the result. General health, realistic goals and avoiding smoking are also important. Medical conditions or poor skin quality may make surgery unsuitable.
Medical Assessment and Reasons to Delay Treatment
Discuss medical conditions, previous surgery, medications, nicotine use and future pregnancy or weight-change plans. The surgeon may recommend further assessment, risk reduction or delaying surgery. Do not stop prescribed medicines without instructions from the treating team.
Preparing for Liposuction
Review your medical history, allergies, medicines and supplements with the surgical team. You may need tests, smoking cessation and food or drink restrictions. Change medicines only on your clinician's instructions. Arrange transport and help at home after sedation or general anaesthesia.
Treatment Options
Liposuction vs Liposculpture
- Liposculpture describes an emphasis on shaping contours and transitions between treated areas.
- It is not a guarantee of muscle definition or a separate solution for every body type.
Liposuction vs Tummy Tuck
- Liposuction targets fat.
- A tummy tuck removes excess abdominal skin and may repair muscle separation.
- The procedures address different concerns and require separate assessment.
Which Areas Can Liposuction Treat?
Abdomen, Waist, Flanks and Back
Abdominal treatment may cover selected upper and lower abdominal fat, with the waist, flanks or back assessed as part of the same contour. Examination distinguishes fat beneath the skin from other causes of abdominal fullness.
Arms, Thighs and Other Selected Areas
Other areas may include the arms, thighs, inner knees, neck and chin. Each area requires its own assessment of fat distribution, skin quality and adjacent anatomy; listing an area does not establish suitability.
If loose upper-arm skin is the main concern, compare brachioplasty and arm lift surgery in Dubai. Liposuction reduces fat but does not remove excess skin.
What Does 360 Liposuction Include?
360 liposuction describes circumferential planning around the torso, commonly involving the abdomen, flanks and back. It is not a standard package or promise to treat every area in one session. Confirm the proposed areas in the written plan.
Liposuction Techniques and Surgical Planning
Tumescent and Super-Wet Infiltration
These terms describe fluid-infiltration approaches used before fat aspiration. They differ in the amount of solution used relative to planned aspiration. The solution, fluid balance and anaesthetic plan require clinical supervision.
Power-Assisted Liposuction
Power-assisted liposuction (PAL) uses a mechanically moving cannula to assist fat removal. It is a tool within the surgical plan; the device alone does not determine contour quality, safety or recovery.
Skin Tightening or Combined Surgery When Appropriate
Skin treatment is assessed separately from fat removal. Ask whether any proposed adjunct can address your degree of laxity, what evidence supports it and what additional risks it carries. Combining liposuction with skin-removal surgery changes the operative scope and recovery.
Liposuction Before and After
Review the clinical before-and-after images shown below. Each case is individual; anatomy, treatment planning and healing response influence the result.
Cost of Liposuction in Dubai
Every procedure is uniquely tailored to your anatomy and goals. Costs depend on the surgical approach, complexity, anesthesia, facility requirements, and any combined procedures.
Your personalised quotation is provided after an initial consultation with Dr. Bouraoui Kotti.
Why Choose Dr. Kotti
Dr. Bouraoui Kotti is an EBOPRAS-certified Consultant Plastic Surgeon (MD, PhD) practising at Seline Clinic in Dubai, UAE. He has over 20 years of international experience. Review his credentials, training and clinical approach before discussing your treatment options in a consultation.
Meet Dr. Bouraoui Kotti