Body contouring
Liposuction and related procedures reshape areas of stubborn fat. They are surgery, with anaesthesia, recovery time and risks that deserve careful thought.
General information, not medical advice. This guide explains treatments in general terms. It cannot tell you whether a treatment is right or safe for you. Discuss your health, medicines and expectations with a licensed doctor before any procedure. Read our medical review policy.
Liposuction in ThailandWhat liposuction involves, who it suits, anaesthesia and facility questions, the risks to discuss with a surgeon and how to plan the trip if you are travelling to Thailand.VASER and BodyTite: energy-assisted liposuctionHow ultrasound-assisted (VASER) and radiofrequency-assisted (BodyTite) liposuction differ from traditional liposuction, what they are claimed to add, their specific risks and questions to ask.Recovery after liposuctionA general timeline of recovery after liposuction, compression garments, returning to work and exercise, warning signs that need urgent care and planning recovery when you are away from home.
Body contouring is not a weight-loss treatment. Doctors generally recommend it for people who are close to a stable, healthy weight and want to change the shape of specific areas.