Liposuction in Melbourne

During the procedure

• Liposuction involves the use of a small stainless steel tube (a cannula).
• The cannula is connected to a powerful suction pump.
• This cannula is then inserted into the excess body fat through small incisions into the skin.
• Fat removal is achieved as the suction creates tiny tunnels through the fatty layers, reducing those fat cells.

After the procedure

• After surgery, these tiny tunnels collapse as healing occurs. This results in an improved body contour.
• Initial recovery times range from a few days to seven to 14 days, however, recovery varies from person to person.
• Some people with very light duties will be able to resume work in as little as a week after their procedure.
• However, others will need at least 2 weeks before they feel comfortable working again.
• In fact, some patients may experience discomfort after liposuction for several months as they fully heal.

All surgery has risks – for detailed information about the risks and potential complications of liposuction surgery please visit the risks of surgery page.

The cost of Liposuction is an important factor when considering liposuction surgery. However, the quality of liposuction is more important than the price. If the ultimate goal of liposuction is to have a satisfied patient, then the surgeon’s expertise and experience are undoubtedly more important than the price.

Although Liposuction prices are important they should not be the most important factor when considering surgery. Be careful not to put your body in the “bargain bin”. Choosing a surgeon because they have the lowest price might actually end up costing the most. In other words, if you take the “cheap” option you could end with terrible results and end up having to pay to fix the work of the first surgeon.

How Are My Liposuction Fees Calculated?

• The total cost for liposuction surgery is the sum of both the non-surgical and surgical fees.
• The non-surgical fees include the cost of the; operating room, nursing staff, pre-operative laboratory tests, post-operative garments as well as supplies.
• The surgical fees represent the prices for lipo in each individual area.

Factors that affect the cost of liposuction include:

1. The size of the patient/the amount of Liposuction
2. Amount of time
3. Cost of anesthesiologist’s services
4. Operating room fees
5. Preop laboratory fees
6. As well as, other expenses. (elastic compression garments, etc).

Expected Time and Effort

The expected time and effort that is required to accomplish a liposuction surgery is the most important factor in determining the cost of liposuction. Factors that typically affect the surgeon’s time and effort include:

1. Number of areas being treated
2. Size of the patient
3. As well as, the anticipated degree of difficulty.

Therefore, the cost of liposuction on the abdomen alone is less than the cost of doing liposuction on both the abdomen, inner thighs and knees. Similarly, the cost for abdominal liposuction on a patient who weighs over 80 kilos might be more than the cost for a patient who has never weighed more than 60 kilos.

Liposuction is more difficult and requires more time if the patient has previously gained and then lost a significant amount of weight. In any area previously treated with liposuction, the fat often contains scar tissue. This makes liposuction in the same area more difficult.

Other variables affecting the price of liposuction

1. Experience of the surgeon; and
2. The geographic location of the surgeon.

An expert liposuction surgeon who has done thousands of liposuction procedures, who consistently achieves outstanding results, and who is in demand, will often charge more than a less experienced surgeon.

Furthermore, surgeons who are not busy may offer discounts, or entice prospective patients by offering free consultation. Surgeon’s who have had unhappy patients and who do not have a good reputation might also lower liposuction prices in order to attract new patients.

In geographic areas where rents and labour costs are high, one can expect higher prices for liposuction. All Surgery is customised. Your Surgeon will give you a cost for liposculpture/Liposuction surgery depending on; the type of procedure you are having, the hospital you attend and the length of your stay.

At your initial consultation, you are given a detailed quote. This will include; your Melbourne Plastic Surgeon’s fee, Anaesthetist fee, Surgical Assistant fee and the hospital fees.

We also provide information on Private Health Insurance, a Liposuction payment plan plus other different ways to pay for Liposuction surgery.