Dr Axel De LangePlastic Surgeon
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Liposuction

Liposuction in Brussels · Dr Axel De Lange

Liposuction allows the different areas of the body to be sculpted with precision, while respecting your body shape and the natural balance of your proportions.

Liposuction is a surgical procedure designed to remove localised excess fat in order to reshape the contours of the figure.

It involves suctioning out subcutaneous fat cells using fine cannulas inserted through small, discreet incisions. It can treat different areas of the body, notably the abdomen, flanks, hips, thighs, knees, arms or double chin.

The approach is based on a precise analysis of how the fat is distributed, the quality of the skin and the body’s proportions, in order to achieve a harmonious and natural reshaping.

The goalTo sculpt the figure by removing stubborn fat deposits, while preserving smooth contours and balanced proportions.

Liposuction is intended for women and men with localised fat deposits that persist despite a balanced diet and regular physical activity.

The best candidates have a relatively stable weight, good skin elasticity and realistic expectations. Skin quality is essential, as it determines the skin’s ability to retract once the excess fat has been removed.

Liposuction is not a weight-loss method and cannot correct significant skin laxity.

To refine body contours and correct disproportions of the figure in patients whose excess fat resists the usual measures.

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Your journey,
step by step.

The techniques

Traditional liposuction

Suction of excess fat using fine cannulas, after infiltration of the tissues.

The techniques

Power-assisted liposuction (PAL)

Use of motorised cannulas that make fat extraction easier.

The techniques

High-definition liposuction

More precise sculpting of muscle definition in certain carefully selected patients.

The techniques

Lipoabdominoplasty

Liposuction combined with abdominoplasty to correct excess fat and skin laxity at the same time.

The techniques

Lipofilling

Reuse of the harvested fat to restore or increase the volume of other areas of the body, notably the breasts or buttocks.

Step 01

First consultation

This first meeting is used to analyse your figure, the distribution of excess fat and the quality of your skin.

A thorough clinical examination identifies the areas that may benefit from liposuction, assesses the potential for skin retraction and determines the volumes of fat that may be removed.

We discuss your expectations, the possible results and any limitations of the procedure.

To define a personalised reshaping plan, adapted to your body shape and respectful of the natural harmony of your figure.

Step 02

2nd consultation

This consultation confirms the areas to be treated and clarifies the chosen surgical strategy.

The practical details of the procedure, the small scars to be expected, the risks and the post-operative course are explained in detail.

Pre-operative recommendations are also discussed, so that the procedure can be prepared under the safest possible conditions.

To allow you to approach your procedure calmly, with a clear understanding of the planned treatment and the expected results.

Step 03 · The procedure

Anaesthesia

General, or local with sedation, depending on the extent of the areas treated.

Step 03 · The procedure

Duration

Usually between 1 and 3 hours, depending on the number of areas involved and the volume of fat to be removed.

Step 03 · The procedure

Setting

Procedure performed in the operating theatre, most often as a day case. An overnight hospital stay may be needed for more extensive liposuction.

Step 03 · The procedure

Technique

Infiltration of the fatty tissue, followed by controlled suction using fine cannulas inserted through small, discreet incisions, to gradually reshape the body contours.

Step 03 · The procedure

Recovery

Daily activities resumed after a few days, with a compression garment worn for 4 to 6 weeks and a gradual return to sport after 4 to 6 weeks.

Step 04 · Follow-up

The first days

Relative rest, checking of the small incisions and management of pain, which is usually comparable to muscle aches. Oedema and bruising appear. Wearing a compression garment is recommended.

Step 04 · Follow-up

The first few weeks

Gradual reduction of swelling and bruising. Return to daily activities and work usually after a few days to two weeks, depending on the extent of the liposuction.

Step 04 · Follow-up

After 1 to 2 months

Gradual return to sport, usually after 4 to 6 weeks. The tissues soften and the first changes to the figure become more visible.

Step 04 · Follow-up

After 3 to 6 months

Gradual resolution of residual oedema, improved skin retraction and stabilisation of the body contours. The final result can usually be assessed.

Step 04 · Follow-up

After 6 to 12 months

Maturation of the small scars and continued improvement in tissue quality, particularly after extensive liposuction.

Common question

Is it an alternative to weight loss?

No, liposuction is not a weight-loss method, but a procedure designed to reshape the figure. It removes localised fat deposits that persist despite a balanced diet and regular physical activity. The best results are achieved in patients whose weight is relatively stable and close to their ideal weight.

Common question

Will the fat come back?

The fat cells removed during liposuction generally do not regenerate, which makes the result long-lasting. However, significant weight gain can cause the remaining fat cells to increase in volume, including in the treated areas. Maintaining a stable weight therefore helps to preserve the results in the long term.

Common question

How much downtime should I plan for?

The length of the recovery period depends on the number of areas treated and the extent of the liposuction. A return to daily activities is generally possible after a few days, while 5 to 10 days off work may be necessary. Sporting activities can usually be resumed gradually after 4 to 6 weeks.

Common question

Can several areas be treated at once?

Yes, it is entirely possible to treat several areas of the body during the same procedure, notably the abdomen, flanks, hips or thighs. This approach allows the figure to be harmonised as a whole. The number of areas treated does, however, depend on the volume of fat to be removed, the length of the operation and the safety considerations specific to each patient.

Consultation locations

Consultations are booked directly through each clinic's own platform. Appointments are not taken by phone.

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