Abdominal Liposuction
Achieve a flatter, more sculpted stomach with expert abdominal liposuction by Dr. Grant Hamlet in London. This procedure effectively removes stubborn fat pockets resistant to diet and exercise.
Trusted Expertise
Dr. Grant Hamlet is a globally recognised aesthetics doctor with over 15 years of experience delivering natural-looking, transformative results. Patients trust his precision, artistry, and deep anatomical knowledge to enhance their appearance safely and beautifully.
Patient-Centred Care
Each treatment begins with a comprehensive consultation to understand your goals and craft a personalised plan. Dr. Grant Hamlet is known for his warm, honest approach, prioritising your well-being, confidence, and long-term satisfaction.
Innovation at the Forefront
Using cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art technology, Dr. Grant Hamlet offers advanced treatments including body contouring, regenerative therapies, and facial aesthetics – always at the highest medical standards.
Natural Results
Dr. Grant Hamlet’s signature style focuses on enhancing your natural beauty, not masking it. Clients leave looking refreshed, not “done”, thanks to his subtle, refined approach that celebrates individuality.
Introduction to Abdominal Liposuction
Abdominal liposuction, often referred to as stomach liposuction or tummy liposuction, is a highly sought-after cosmetic procedure offered by Dr. Grant Hamlet in London. It is specifically designed to address persistent pockets of fat in the abdominal area that often prove resistant to even the most rigorous diet and exercise regimes. This transformative surgery meticulously removes unwanted fat deposits from the stomach, helping individuals achieve a flatter, more toned, and sculpted midsection that enhances their overall body contour. Dr. Hamlet specifically specialises in VASER liposuction, an advanced technique that offers enhanced precision and superior recovery benefits for abdominal contouring.
Benefits of Abdominal Liposuction
Undergoing abdominal liposuction with Dr. Grant Hamlet offers a range of significant aesthetic and personal benefits, helping you achieve a more confident and contoured physique.
Sculpted Midsection
Effectively removes persistent fat pockets from the abdomen, resulting in a flatter, more defined, and aesthetically pleasing stomach area.
Boosted Confidence
Achieve a more confident self-image as your appearance aligns more closely with your desired physique.
Enhanced Clothing Fit
Experience greater comfort and a more flattering fit in clothing, allowing you to wear a wider range of styles with confidence.
Improved Body Proportion
Achieve a more balanced and harmonious silhouette by reducing abdominal bulges that may disproportionately affect your figure.
Good Candidates
Abdominal liposuction is intended for patients with excess fat around their midsection that has not responded well to weight loss methods. Candidates must be at a stable and manageable weight with good skin elasticity. If you smoke, we ask that you refrain from tobacco and nicotine use for at least 3 weeks before your liposuction surgery. If you have reasonable goals and expectations, abdominal liposuction provides optimal results.
Liposuction is not a weight loss surgery as it is meant to contour the body. If you are in the process of losing weight and have excess skin around your abdomen, you should wait until you are at a stable weight before seeking treatment.
Your Consultation
Your consultation will be a wonderful way for you and Dr. Hamlet to get to know each other, and discuss your personal aesthetic goals. Dr Hamlet takes a customised approach to all aesthetic procedures.
Before your consultation, please be prepared to share the following:
- Any medical conditions or treatments or drug allergies.
- Current medications, herbal supplements, vitamins, alcohol, tobacco, and drug use.
- Previous surgeries.
Dr. Hamlet will meet with you privately to discuss your medical history and cosmetic goals. During your consultation, you will be able to ask questions to learn more about what abdominal liposuction can do for you. Dr. Hamlet will provide all the information you will need to prepare you for your future procedure. He will assess the treatment area to determine which type of liposuction to use and whether you may benefit from additional cosmetic treatments to reach your goals.
The Abdominal Liposuction Procedure
Before your surgery, Dr. Hamlet may ask you to do the following:
- Stop smoking.
- Get a medical evaluation and lab testing.
- Cease taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory meds, herbal supplements, or other medications that have the potential to increase bleeding.
Abdominal liposuction with Dr. Grant Hamlet is typically performed on an outpatient basis, often under local anaesthesia with sedation, or general anaesthesia depending on the extent of the treatment and patient preference.
Once the area is prepared, he uses the proper cannula to gently break up the fat cells. Dr. Hamlet strategically targets the subcutaneous fat just below the superficial layers of skin to avoid damaging essential anatomy.
He creates your new contour by applying liposuction only in the areas mapped out before starting the surgery. This pattern varies between patients. After breaking up the fat, he uses a different cannula to remove it with suction. This is made easier by the first step. Once the excess fat is removed, the procedure is finished.
The cannulas that Dr. Hamlet uses create very small entry points that typically do not need stitches. Abdominal liposuction procedures typically take 1 hour to complete depending on the patient’s needs.
Abdominal Liposuction Techniques
There are many different types of liposuction that utilise technology to improve the procedure’s effect [1].
Power-Assisted Lipo (PAL)
Dr. Hamlet uses MicroAire-assisted liposuction, a type of PAL. MicroAire liposuction utilises tiny cannulas and gentle vibrations to break down fat cells, making them easier to remove and resulting in smoother, more precise outcomes. This technique not only reduces trauma to surrounding tissues but also promotes skin tightening, enhancing the overall contours of the treated area.
Ultrasound-Assisted Lipo (VASER)
This method uses ultrasonic energy from the cannula to break up fat, and a standard cannula is then used to remove them safely and efficiently. VASER liposuction emulsifies the fat without fatiguing the surgeon, optimising the procedure and the patient’s results. VASER Hi-Def is also available to sculpt a more chiselled abdominal silhouette.
Recovery
Recovery from any procedure depends on the duration and extent of the surgery and the health of the patient. Be sure to ask Dr. Hamlet any questions regarding post-op procedures, dressings/bandages, stitches, medications, follow-up care, and when you can resume normal activities. He’ll be happy to make sure that you have all the information you need.
Dr. Hamlet places a compression garment on your abdomen to preserve your results and reduce swelling. Keep this on at all times until instructed otherwise. You may take over-the-counter or prescription medications to control your discomfort. Patients typically need at least 1 to 2 weeks off of work to rest after liposuction. Take it easy during this time and take short walks to encourage good circulation. After the first 2 weeks, your swelling will start to dissipate and your energy will increase.
Many patients notice subtle results right away after abdominal liposuction, but your final results may not be visible until 6 weeks after your procedure. After the fat cells are removed, the result is permanent. To keep your results long-term, incorporate a balanced, healthy diet and exercise routine into your daily life.
Complementary Procedures
Abdominal liposuction can be performed as a standalone procedure or in conjunction with other cosmetic enhancements to achieve a more comprehensive body contouring result.
Fat Transfer
During liposuction procedures, surgeons have the opportunity to perform fat transfer to add autologous tissue to other areas of the body. They can preserve the extracted fat cells and place them into a centrifugation machine that spins at a very high speed. As they spin, the clean and healthy fat cells separate from the surrounding blood and tissue. After this process is complete, the tissue is reinjected to the target area to add volume and shape.
Fat transfer is typically performed to enhance the shape and size of a patient’s breasts or buttocks. Breast augmentation using fat transfer is a more natural alternative to silicone implants, allowing patients to use their own tissue to supplement their chest contour. The immensely popular Brazilian Butt Lift uses fat transfer to naturally augment to buttocks.
FAQs
Does Liposuction Remove Excess Skin?
No. Liposuction techniques such as VASER have a mild skin-tightening effect but liposuction alone cannot remove skin after fat has been removed. If you have excess or loose skin in the treatment area, you may need to combine liposuction with skin tightening treatments or inquire about a tummy tuck procedure to achieve optimal results.
Can I Receive Liposuction on Other Areas of My Body During My Abdominal Liposuction Procedure?
Yes. Liposuction is safe to perform on multiple body parts within one surgery. You may want to remove fat from your back, flanks, thighs, or arms as well as your abdomen.
Will I Have Visible Scars After Liposuction?
Since the incision sites are very small for liposuction, scars are barely visible after recovery. These incisions are precisely placed to ensure your resulting scars are not overly noticeable.
Pricing
The cost of abdominal liposuction may vary depending on several factors. Each patient’s treatment plan is unique, and therefore the techniques, anaesthesia, and extent of surgery required will determine the cost. A precise quotation will be provided during your personal consultation with Dr. Grant Hamlet.
References
- Mittal B. Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue & Visceral Adipose Tissue. Indian Journal of Medical Research. 2019;149(5):571. doi: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK563135/
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