Liposuction - Dr. Saalabian explains when liposuction makes sense

How nice would it be to lose a few kilos quickly? Simply undoing small calorie sins and a lack of exercise with liposuction - is that possible? We asked our expert Dr. Saalabian.

Precisely at the holidays the scales become the enemy for many people. Lavish Christmas meals, biscuits and punch are the reason why trousers suddenly no longer fit as they should. But is a Liposuction the solution for getting rid of the new pounds quickly? 

When does a liposuction make sense?

Liposuction is the most popular procedure in aesthetic medicine; nevertheless, or precisely for that reason, there are repeatedly false expectations of the procedure. "Liposuction is without question an effective method for shaping the silhouette", explains Dr. Ali Saalabian of the Kuzbari Centre, plastic surgeon and expert in the field of body contouring. "The best results are achieved with people who practise a healthy lifestyle but nevertheless tend towards fat deposits because of a genetic predisposition." In women the inner thighs and the so-called "love handles" above the hips, for example, are particularly affected. In men problem areas are found above all in the abdomen and back area.

"A small amount of liposuction is often enough to achieve wonderful results. The body looks harmoniously proportioned and simply looks better." The fat cells removed do not grow back; if weight is gained, the fat is distributed more evenly over the remaining fat cells. 

Liposuction against excess weight?

For undoing "sins" such as the Christmas period, or for a massive reduction of weight, liposuction is, however, only moderately suitable. Dr. Saalabian: "If you are struggling with substantial excess weight, liposuction can help only to a small degree. The fat is then usually stored in the organs as well. I cannot work on this fat with liposuction." Here the right way is first to make a change of lifestyle. Slip-ups that lead to the dreaded "winter fat" can be brought under control again with a little discipline. Anyone who, however, puts on weight disproportionately or complains of irregular fat deposits can achieve astonishing results by means of liposuction.

You can find out whether a liposuction is the suitable method for you with our LIPO-Score. Test it yourself.