3D liposuction or liposculpture is a technique used to eliminate fatty deposits located in specific areas of the body: arms, contours of the chest, abdomen, buttocks, hips, thighs, calves and ankles.

Liposculpture surgery is used to reshape the body. You must remember, therefore, that it is not a weight loss technique. Anyone who is at their normal weight, depending on their constitution, and who has accumulated fat in specific areas that does not respond to diet or physical exercise would therefore benefit from HD liposculpture.

Those who have recently undergone another surgery, who have poor circulation or who suffer from pulmonary or heart disease should avoid 3D liposculpture.

HD High Definition liposculpture is the most state-of-the-art technology in body surgery that offers spectacular results. This ground-breaking technology acts selectively on the fatty tissue, reshaping both large areas of the body and very small areas such as under the chin.

The state of the art, the most advanced technology, and the artistic skills of our surgeons mean that the IM CLINIC medical team not only eliminates accumulated fat and reshapes the body but also redefines a more athletic and svelte shape.

HD High definition liposculpture gives results that traditional liposuction is unable to provide. Such as:

• The entire shape of your body is enhanced rather than simply eliminating accumulated fat in certain areas.
• Your skin becomes tauter, making it smoother and more attractive.
• Your overall figure becomes more streamlined, not only difficult spots where fat accumulates. This provides a more defined, svelte and athletic shape.
• What’s more, these results last longer.

In this surgical technique, part of the fat removed during HD liposculpture is relocated to redefine your shape. HD High Definition Liposculpture includes two techniques: 3D, which consists of redefining your shape. And 4D, which reuses part of the fat removed to restructure your shape, highlight shoulder muscles (define abdominal muscles or highlight pectoral muscles, for example) or redistribute it and increase areas such as buttocks.

Accumulated body fat does not follow the same patterns in men and women. Therefore, the procedure must be tackled from a different perspective. Liposuction for men tends to focus on the area around the waist, the abdominal region, the pectoral region or under the chin. Liposuction on legs and arms is less frequent.

A major advance in HD High Definition liposculpture has been the introduction of laser (Yag 1440 laser). This technique helps the surgeon liquefy the fat before removing it, which means that a larger amount of fat can be extracted. It also helps improve the elasticity of the skin and underlying tissues, providing improved firmness of the skin by encouraging its retraction or stretching and avoiding any laxity that might appear.

If the liposuction is extremely localised and the area is small, local anaesthesia combined with sedation is applied to ensure the patient is relaxed. An epidural block similar to the anaesthesia using during childbirth might also be used.

However, general anaesthesia is often used in cases of liposculpture in a large area.

Liposculpture normally takes between 1 and 3 hours, depending on the area and the amount of fluid to be suctioned out.

Liposuction can be combined with another additional surgery, such as an abdominoplasty, in those with inelastic skin and clear signs of flaccidity.

Very thin cannula are used in HD High Definition liposculpture, which means that the scars are tiny and are strategically located to ensure they are barely seen.

The results of HD High Definition liposculpture become gradually visible between 4 weeks and two months after surgery, although final results will not be seen until six months later.

The results of a liposculpture are long lasting if patients watch their diet and take regular physical exercise. The proportions obtained with HD High Definition liposculpture do not change if patients gain weight.

You will wear a special compression girdle for this type of surgery for around four weeks afterwards. Some bruising might be noticed after surgery, which often disappears within 7 to 10 days, depending on each individual.

Postoperative care following liposculpture or liposuction is not painful, and your surgeon will inform you on how to minimise any discomfort (similar to stiff muscles) you might feel. Relative rest is required for the first few hours after surgery. You will be able to go back to work after 3 to 7 days. Remember that strenuous activities should be avoided for the first 2 weeks. And always follow the advice of your surgeon.