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Liposuction Dubai: Fat Removal and Body Contouring

Liposuction in Dubai removes selected localised fat deposits to refine body contours. Dr. Bouraoui Kotti plans treatment according to fat distribution, skin quality, health and individual goals. It is not weight-loss surgery or a substitute for excess-skin removal. Suitability, technique and recovery are discussed during an individual consultation.

liposuction Dubai — Liposuction procedure overview by Dr. Bouraoui Kotti in Dubai

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.

liposuction Dubai — Liposuction procedure overview by Dr. Bouraoui Kotti in Dubai

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.

Dr. Bouraoui Kotti, Consultant Plastic Surgeon

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is recovery like?

Early recovery may involve bruising, swelling and discomfort. Follow the prescribed garment schedule, dressing care and medication instructions; drains, when used, need specific care. Swelling can temporarily obscure the contour.

Return to activity is gradual. Work duties, treatment extent and healing affect timing; lifting and exercise require clearance. Arrange help and transport, and discuss travel before booking surgery, including journeys from Sharjah or other emirates.

Keep the clinical team's urgent-contact details available. Contact them promptly for fever, severe or worsening pain, increasing swelling, redness, or concerning blood or fluid leakage. Seek emergency medical help for chest pain, shortness of breath or collapse; do not wait for a routine follow-up.

What are the risks?

Swelling, bruising, soreness or sensation changes may occur. Risks include bleeding, infection, scarring, healing concerns, uneven contours and fluid collections. Deeper-tissue injury, fluid-balance problems, fat embolism, blood clots and anaesthesia complications are also possible. Dr. Kotti discusses your individual risks and aftercare so you can make an informed, confident decision.

Does liposuction remove cellulite?

No. Liposuction removes fat beneath the skin but does not release the fibrous bands that cause cellulite dimples. Cellulite may remain after treatment.

Will liposuction leave scars?

Yes, small scars remain where the cannula enters the skin. Their visibility depends on placement, skin type and healing, and they usually fade over time.

How many kilograms can I lose with liposuction?

Liposuction reshapes localised fat deposits; it is not a weight-loss treatment. The amount removed is planned around your health and the areas treated, rather than a target on the scales.
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