The medical procedures mentioned on this page can be classified in various groups. Cosmetic surgery is performed to reshape normal structures of the body in order to improve the patient s apearance and self-esteem, while plastic surgery is dedicated to reconstruction of facial and body defects due to birth disorders, trauma, burns, or disease. However, not all procedures involve surgery: the clinics offer a wide range of non-surgical treatments as well. In addition, there are certain procedures that are advised for women or for men only.


What is the next step when you have made the decision regarding your fat removal surgery? Once you have come to a decision, you should find the clinic that meets your requirements. You will soon discover that plastic and cosmetic surgery offers an enormous range of possibilities when it comes to clinics. You may turn to the Internet, but there are so many of these facilities that you can get lost in all of the websites. An endless number of webpages will show you clinics specialised in plastic or cosmetic surgery, as well as similar companies, consultants and agents all offering a wide range of excellent services. This long list should be narrowed down, and it needs careful selection based on the parameters that are the most important to you.


The clinics listed offer a wide range of services in the field of plastic and cosmetic surgery, and doctors perform a great number of various operations. However, there are professionals who specialise in a certain type of operation, like fat removal, liposuction or tummy tuck surgery, etc. If you are interested in fat removal operation and looking for an expert who is the best in his field, please do not hesitate to contact us .

Procedure - Liposuction is the process by which local body fat deposits are removed from areas of the body that have responded poorly to diet and exercise. These problem areas may include the chest, back, stomach, thighs, arms and chin. The international opinion is that removing more than 3 litres of fat at one time can cause serious complications that may endanger the health of the patient. The surgeon makes small incisions in the skin near fatty areas and inserts a long, hollow tube (known as a canola), which vacuums out fatty deposits.

Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL) refers to a new technology whereby the tip of the suction tube vibrates at a rapid speed. This vibration loosens the fat cells so that they may be suctioned away gently with less trauma to the surrounding tissues.  Using the tumescent technique, targeted fat cells are infused with saline containing solution with a local anesthetic before the procedure to reduce post-operative bruising and swelling. Using Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoplasty (UAL), an ultrasound probe is inserted under the skin to "liquefy" the fat before it is suctioned out. UAL treatments result in smoother skin, and make the liposuction from sensitive areas easier for the plastic surgeon. There is a general sensitivity after the procedure which lasts about two weeks.

SmartLipo is different in that it uses a carefully calibrated laser to liquefy fat deposits through the top layers of the patient’s skin. A small canola of approximately 0,2 mm in diameter containing a laser fibre is inserted into the skin. The canola delivers the laser’s energy to the fat cells causing them to rupture and easily drain away. The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia with less down time and side effects than traditional liposuction.

Duration - It can range between 1 to 2 hours.

Anesthesia - General or local anesthetic

Hospital stay - Patient may leave the same day.

Scar tissue healing period - This means that the swelling will take approximately one month to subside.

Risks and side effects - Asymmetry, Rippling, or bagginess of skin. Other risks include pigmentation changes, skin injury, infection, and fluid retention. Excessive fluid loss may lead to shock. UAL: heat from the ultrasound device may cause thermal burn injury. With a 30 per cent chance of needing a follow-up operation, liposuction is commonly regarded among industry professionals as the cosmetic operation most likely to disappoint

Physical work/sports can be done - four weeks after the procedure.

Essentialy the same process as a full tummy tuck, but for the lower abdomen only. A mini tummy tuck is the preferred method for patients who have loose abdominal wall muscles in the lower abdomen region only. In cases where there’s only little excess skin, smaller incisions can be made. In the mini tummy tuck liposuction can be used as well, to remove excess fat.

Duration - 1-3 hours, under general anesthetics.

Scar Tissue Healing Period - six to eighteen months.

Hospital stay - 1 to3 days

Risks and side effects - scar across the lower abdomen, pain or numbness in the abdominal wall, fluid or blood collection, skin flap sloughing and a five percent chance of infection. The development of scar tissue adhesions and blood clots are also a risk. Smokers are advised to quit smoking as they delay their healing time and increase the risk of complications.

Physical work/sports may be resumed - eight weeks after the surgery.

Sometimes liposuction is not enough to flatten the abdomen. In these cases a separate surgical intervention is requried in order to make the abdomen flatter and leaner. Excess skin is removed and the abdominal wall muscles are stretched and tightened. The amount of excess fat and on the width of the abdomen are parameters which should be taken into consideration when the surgeons estimate the duration of the surgery. Recovery usually takes 3 weeks as there for ten to fourteen days there is an increased sensitivity in the abdominal region. As long as the patient follows a balanced diet, regularly exercises and carefully follows the surgeon's instructions the results are guaranteed to last a lifetime. As an extra bonus of the tummy tuck surgery, the waist will be smaller as well. Tummy tuck procedures generally involve an incision above the pubic bone, the length of which depends on the scale of the tuck. The skin is separated from the abdominal muscles from the navel up until beneath the rib cage, and the abdominal wall muscles are tightened and stitched into their new location. The result is a firmer and tighter abdominal wall. A new umbilicus is cut and put into place as the skin is tightened and the excess skin is removed. Tummy tucks procedures are often preformed in conjunction with a liposuction, in order to remove excess fat.

Duration - up to 5 hours, under general anesthetics.

Scar Tissue Healing Period - six to eighteen months.

Hospital Stay - 1 to 3 days

Risks and side effects - long scar across the lower abdomen, pain or numbness in the abdominal wall, fluid or blood collection, skin flap sloughing and a five percent chance of infection. The development of scar tissue adhesions and blood clots are also a risk. Smokers are advised to quit smoking as they delay their healing time and increase the risk of complications.

Physical work/sports may be resumed – eight weeks after the surgery.