Liposuction
Sometimes, working out and eating right aren’t enough for you to achieve your ideal body. When diet and exercise fall short, women and men come to Dr. Tim for body sculpting procedures like liposuction surgery in Sydney. This effective procedure sculpts the body by removing small pockets of fat from specified areas. Advances in procedural techniques have made liposuction, which is also known as 'lipoplasty' or 'suction lipectomy,' more precise with a faster recovery time.
Ready to see how Sydney liposuction can help you achieve your cosmetic goals? Request a consultation online or call our office at 13000 DRTIM to schedule your appointment today. Dr. Tim and his friendly, knowledgeable staff specialize in personalizing each procedure to match the unique needs of every patient.
Quick Facts
Anesthesia: General anaesthesia or sedation
In/Outpatient: In/Outpatient
Length of surgery: Depending on extent of surgery- 30 minutes to 5 hours
Recovery: Most patients return to work in 5 to 14 days, depending on extent of procedure
Results: Final results are long-term, and are visible in 4 to 8 weeks. The duration of these results varies with weight fluctuations and the natural aging process.
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Your Treatment with Dr. Tim
Dr. Tim had studied with renowned plastic surgery specialists from around the world. This training, as well as Dr. Tim's extensive experience with lipo in Sydney, helps him to achieve optimal results for women and men with a wide range of cosmetic goals.
Dr. Tim and his inviting staff combine a comfortable environment with the most advanced procedures to ensure an optimal experience for every patient. He uses a special express recovery protocol for his liposuction patients that minimizes bruising and swelling for an accelerated healing process.
What to Expect
Women and men choose liposuction to treat a number of areas on the body, including the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, chin, cheeks and neck. This safe and effective procedure helps people with a wide range of cosmetic needs remove stubborn areas of fat that appear to be resistant to traditional weight loss methods.
Dr. Tim often performs liposuction with a specialized super-wet technique that reduces swelling, bruising and pain. During the procedure, pockets of excess fat are injected with anesthetic fluid, which causes the areas of fat to swell. Dr. Tim is then able to easily move the cannula beneath the skin for fat removal.
Your Results
You can expect to see final results in 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the extent of the procedure. Commonly, women and men will wear some form of compression garment to reduce swelling and help the overall healing process. Dr. Tim remains in contact with patients after any procedure, offering his advice and skills to ease any physical discomfort experienced during recovery.
Many patients combine liposuction with complementary procedures for more comprehensive results. Popular choices among women and men at Dr. Tim's practice include a body lift, tummy tuck, or breast lift . Regardless of the procedure, Dr. Tim will help you to create a surgery plan according to your personalized goals.