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Liposuction / Figure Shaping / Liposculpture

Some develop uneven distribution with fat accumulations which may be due to hereditary or hormonal conditions. These are placed in specific areas where even intense exercise and dieting alone do not always produce the desired effect.

Permanent fat removal, liposculpture, liposuction and liposuction are several words that are used interchangeably, and all describe a method where the fat is removed with a needle via small openings in the skin. A local anesthetic mixture is first injected, then the fat is suctioned out. We use Micro air (PAAL) Vibration machina, which is an effective method and benefits by pressing evenly into the tissue and leaving the least amount of unevenness.

Liposuction is a procedure to correct areas of fat deposits that are out of proportion with the rest of your body and cannot be shifted with diet or exercise alone.

Liposuction may be considered to treat areas of excess fat in the stomach, buttocks, hips, love handles (flanks), saddlebags, thighs, calves, ankles, breasts, gynecomastia (male breast reduction), back, arms and neck/chin.

Liposuction is equally effective in both men and women. For optimum results good skin elasticity is required as Liposuction removes fat therefore causing laxity in the skin and can increase the appearance of skin sagginess.

Liposuction surgery usually improves contours. Since the healing process is gradual, you should expect to wait at least several months to get an accurate picture of the results of your surgery. The small incisions used in Liposuction will fade over several months usually becoming barely visible. The basic technique of liposuction involves the removal of fat via a hollow metal tube (cannula) that is passed through the fatty tissue. One of the most common types of liposuctions involves the aspiration of fat by attaching a pump that generates a vacuum.

We perform liposculpture / fat removal in the following areas:

  • Chin
  • Chin + Neck
  • Face
  • Breast (liposuction only)
  • Breasts in men
  • Stomach
  • Waist / sides
  • Hips down towards the buttocks
  • Seat / back thigh against the buttocks
  • Thigh / outside
  • Knees / inside
  • Calf / Ankle
  • Upper arm
  • Others by agreement

Several areas: 50% discount on other areas

Usual areas to perform liposuction on:

Chin – This area achieves high levels of satisfaction from patients who have chosen liposuction as a treatment for this problem. Providing you have good skin elasticity this procedure gives you an appealing jaw profile. However, with an older patient, it may be necessary to combine liposuction and lift to the skin on the neck/throat or a possible facelift to get the optimal result.

Male breast (gynecomastia) Men’s breasts consist of fat as well as a mammary gland. If the gland tissue constitutes the greater part of the breast, it could be necessary to combine the removal of the glands with the liposuction procedure. This will be done with a little incision on the nipples edge and the scar will almost not be seen.

Liposuction of women’s breast is very unusual but can be combined with breast reduction to even the contour of the breast with surrounding tissue.

Abdomen – The Tummy area responds extremely well to liposuction, and this is a common procedure requested on this particular body area. The tissue and muscles are tighter in the tummy region than anywhere else. The skin usually retracts very nicely even when the skin initially looks a little loose. In your consultation with your surgeon, we will evaluate very carefully if we need to combine the liposuction treatment with a tummy tuck to achieve the optimal result. This can be done the same time or as a separate procedure after the liposuction.

Hips – The hip area is also suitable for liposuction since the skin here almost always fairly elastic. Too much skin here will also reduce the effectiveness of the procedure. Often treating the abdomen and the hips combined achieves the best result.

Saddlebags (outer thighs): is the name given pockets of fat which linger on the outside of the thighs. This area suits liposuction and the skin contracts very quickly.

Inner thighs -” chafing” can be an issue in this area where pockets of fat gather on the inner thighs. The skin here is much thinner and cannot always contract. Patients with good skin elasticity can generally get good results using gentle liposuction techniques. The inside of the knee is a common problem area. This area is suited to liposuction, but we must be careful as to the amount of fat removed.

Legs – The legs are suitable for liposuction where there is excessive fat.

Pre-Operation preparations

To get optimal results and avoid complications: Avoid stress, stay out of the sun, eat healthily, keep your weight within a normal BMI range, exercise regularly, and refrain from alcohol for 2 days prior to surgery and 2 weeks after surgery. Please refrain from smoking/snoozing for at least 2 weeks before surgery and a minimum of 2 weeks after surgery as smoking can interfere with the result.

Before surgery

You must ensure your personal health on the day of surgery. Please contact us as soon as possible if you are in doubt, as we may have to postpone your surgery therefore saving you a journey to our clinic.

Prior to surgery you will have received a prescription for antibiotics, pain killers and Hibiscrub 40 mg/ml which are all available from your local pharmacy. The day before surgery you must shower using the Hibiscrub and again on the day of the procedure immediately
before surgery. Use a clean towel for drying and put on clean clothes when you leave home and change the sheets on your bed.

YOU MUST NOT EAT ANYTHING 6 HOURS BEFORE SURGERY, but you may drink water and light juice (not milk) and chew gum up to 4 hours prior to your surgery. You may take necessary medication/s with a sip of water on the morning of the operation.

Please decide for an adult friend to pick you up after surgery, as you will not be able to drive or take a cab alone. We also advise you to have a responsible adult person staying with you during the first 24 hours.

Taking medications prior to surgery:

It is very important that you stop using the following medications 2 weeks before surgery: Acetylsalisyre, Albyl, Albyl-E and other medications that cause extended bleeding as Ibux, Alka-Seltzer, Antineuralgica, Asacol, Artrizin Alka, Brufen, Butazolidin Alka, Codacetyl, Confortid, Dispril, Dispril med kodein, Doloxene Forte, Denobid, Felden, Fenylbutazon, Gamaquil Comp, Globentyl, Globoid, Indocin, Kodein-Magnyl, Kodifen, Licyl, Magnyl, Magnyl-Koffein, Mundisal, Napren, Naprosyn, Novid, Novid with koffein, Paraflex Comp., Tanderil, Vitamin E, and Selen, Tricycliske antidepressiva.

We also recommend you omit
Garlic, evening primrose oil, Gingko Bilabo, Aspirin and any drug containing blood thinners.

The above products are known blood thinners therefore not beneficial when you are having surgery.

For Marivan we have individual arrangement. Please request this information on your consultation.

Day of Surgery

After a final discussion with your surgeon the planning process will begin. You will be photographed, and markings will be made on your surgical areas. At this stage you will have time and the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have forgotten so that your surgeon can reassure you that he fully understands your goals and expectations.

You will be introduced to your anesthetist (who will be happy to discuss any fears or issues you have regarding your anesthetization). You will also meet your theatre nurse.

The sedation which you are given in your arm is a quick and painless procedure and you will fall asleep very quickly.

You should be ready to go home within 1 hour following surgery and remember to arrange for someone to pick you up. You should have adult company with you for the next 24 hours to assist you with general tasks, so that you can relax and take it relatively easy.

We will provide you with the cell phone numbers to call us should you feel the need, but this is very rare. We just need to reassure you that we are there for you 24 hours a day.

After Surgery

We will require you to come to the clinic for a follow up check. WITH ALL SURGERY THIS IS IMPORTANT AS YOUR SURGEON NEEDS TO SEE HOW YOU ARE SETTLING.

We do not recommend you fly for 48 hours post-surgery. You may feel nauseous and tired in the hours following surgery. It is important to take your painkillers and drink enough fluids.

You may experience dizziness if you get up quickly from a chair or perhaps when you are lying in bed, so be sensible, take it easy and move slowly. This is quite normal following surgery and should pass within a couple of days.

Follow ups will be carried out at the clinic/alternatively through phone or video consultation:

1 day after surgery, after 1-2 weeks, after 3-6 months and finally after 1 year when our guarantee to you is completed.

Bleeding and infection are unusual and if they do occur, they may need to be treated with a small operation and/or an antibiotic.  Asymmetry, incorrectly placed implants, or the formation of hard capsules” capsular contracture” can also occur. If corrections are needed, they will be scheduled free of charge within one year after your surgery. Anesthesia allergy is extremely rare.

If correction is necessary due to complications or unsatisfactory results, this is done free of charge within one year if there is a medical indication and a clear potential for improvement. This is our warranty period.

Heavy physical exercise and strenuous body movement or lifting must not be undertaken for a minimum of 4 weeks following the surgery.

The results will emerge between 3 to 6 months following surgery.

Pick-up and accommodation

If you live some distance from the clinic, we recommend that you spend one night in or near Oslo Plastic Surgery Clinic so that our caring staff are on hand to reassure you should any issue arise, that will cause you concern.

You must agree in advance with a person to pick you up at the clinic approx. 1 hour after the end of the operation, as you cannot drive, take public transport or taxi alone. You should also have someone with you the same day and the first night.

If you live far from the clinic, we recommend that you spend the night in Oslo, either with family / friends or at a hotel.

Hotels near Oslo Plastic Surgery:
-Frogner House Apartments, Bygdøy Allé 53. Website: https://frognerhouse.no (We have an agreement with Frogner House Apartments).
-Hotel Gabel’s Hus in Gabel gate 16. Website; www.nordicchoicehotels.no

Contact form

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Dr. Amin Kalaaji

The responsible physician is Dr. Amin Kalaaji, senior physician MD, specialist in plastic surgery and head of clinic at Oslo Plastic Surgery, and head of the Norwegian Association for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (NFEP) 2018-2020.

Dr. Kalaaji holds many positions and gives lectures and training around the world. This benefits all our patients as he is always up to date on the latest and most advanced treatments and surgical techniques.

Patient safety, high quality and individual treatment always weigh the most at Oslo Plastic Surgery.

FAQ

Oslo Plastikkirurgi answers here frequently asked questions, and we hope that this will give you good information. We want to be helpful in the process before an operation. If you have more questions, just write or call us.

Those who want figure shaping using liposuction.

Normally, you can exercise carefully after 4 weeks.

You can work normally after 1-2 days if you do not have hard physical work. Consult your doctor about this at the consultation just in case.

All patients must have a consultation before the operation. The consultation is conducted by our experienced plastic surgeon who will confer with you and your medical condition and motivation for surgery. An examination is then performed, and the surgeon assesses a possible operation.

If you are suitable for the procedure, you will receive information about the procedure, precautions for the time before and after the procedure, and you will receive answers to your questions.

In a consultation you get a prescription for antibiotics, possibly painkillers and Hibiscrub solution 40 mg / ml which you can buy at the pharmacy.

You must be healthy on the day of surgery. If you are in doubt about whether you have a cold or the like, you must contact us. The operation is not performed when you have the flu and / or fever or cough or other infection in the body. Our staff will receive you and together complete you for the operation, the surgeon looks at you before the procedure and draws up the planned procedure, as well as answers your questions. Anesthesia staff also come to greet you and answer your questions. After the operation, you will be served food and plenty of drinks in the form of bread, yoghurt, and juice (tell us if you want another diet / have allergies).

In Norway, it is not allowed to show before and after pictures from cosmetic procedures during marketing or on the clinic’s website. However, we can show great pictures from previous patients when you come for a consultation with the surgeon. This can be very helpful when choosing the shape and size of the implant, and it can make it easier for you to imagine a result. We do not send photos.

We have a 1-year warranty. If correction is necessary due to complications or unsatisfactory results, this is done free of charge within one year if there is a medical indication and a clear potential for improvement. This is our one-year warranty agreement.