Liposuction of the hips

Liposuction of the hips (the famous “love handles”) is one of the most frequently performed liposuction procedures. It is a key procedure for harmonizing the silhouette. Hip liposuction is often combined with abdominal liposuction to form a single procedure. Some of our patients often refer to the hips and abdomen as “love handles.” After hip liposuction, our patients frequently report losing one or more pants sizes.

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How does hip liposuction work?

Before the procedure

Your journey begins with a personalized consultation with Dr. Favre, who will take the time to understand your needs and expectations. We will assess whether hip liposuction is sufficient or whether other areas need to be treated to achieve a harmonious result.

Analysis of your general health, including measurement of your weight, examination of the thickness of the subcutaneous fat, skin quality, and the possible presence of subcutaneous fibrosis.

If your skin is significantly loose, we will discuss alternatives such as Renuvion, which tightens the skin without additional scarring.

Pre-operative tests, such as a blood test, are always carried out to ensure your safety.


The procedure

Preparation:
- On the day of the procedure, everything is carefully prepared to ensure your comfort and safety.
- The areas to be treated are marked while you are standing, checked, and approved by Dr. Favre and yourself for optimal precision.
- Once you are lying down, the surgical area is disinfected and prepared under strictly sterile conditions.

Technique:
- A tumescent solution (Klein solution) is injected through small, discreet incisions. This solution contains painkillers and medications to minimize pain and reduce bruising.
- If necessary, we use Vaser technology to liquefy fat in fibrous areas or for high-definition liposuction.
- The fat is suctioned out using PAL micro-cannulas.
- The procedure generally lasts 1 hour if only liposuction of the hips is performed. It is performed on an outpatient basis.

Quality control during the operation:
Regular checks are carried out in a standing position during the procedure to ensure that there are no irregularities. If the procedure is performed under general anesthesia, we carry out these checks after the patient has woken up.

After the procedure

Compression garment:
A specialized garment is put on immediately after the procedure to help the skin retract and adapt to the new shape. It must be worn day and night for 3 weeks, then only at night for an additional 3 weeks.

Post-operative recommendations:
- Some discharge of the tumescent solution mixed with blood is normal and will disappear after 12 hours.
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure.
- A course of antibiotics is prescribed for 5 days to prevent infection.

Rest:
It is crucial to limit prolonged standing to 2 or 3 hours per day during the first few weeks, especially if liposuction of the abdomen has also been performed. This reduces the risk of complications such as significant swelling or seromas, which could compromise the aesthetic result.

Pain management and recovery:
Cramp-like pain may be felt for 1 to 2 weeks, but this is usually well controlled by painkillers.

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Why choose the Bellefontaine Clinic?

With several hundred liposuctions performed each year, Dr. Yann Favre is a recognized expert in liposuction. Each procedure is performed with precision and care, in accordance with the patient’s expectations and the highest medical standards.

Photographie professionnelle du docteur Yann Favre fondateur de la clinique Bellefontaine | Dr Favre Lausanne

Dr. Yann Favre, + 3000 liposuctions performed.

  • Professional consultation by a specialist FMH & EBOPRAS plastic surgeon
  • Member of the Swiss Society for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery
  • Over 15 years of experience in plastic and aesthetic surgery in various clinics and university hospitals in Switzerland and Europe
  • 15 to 20 liposuctions performed per month.
  • Expertise in HD liposuction, buttock lipofilling, and breast lipofilling
  • Individualized planning of the result
  • Individual planning of results
  • Post-operative medication and Marena© panties included
  • A professional and friendly team who will take care of your well-being before, during and after your treatment

 

Dr. Yann Favre
Founder of the Bellefontaine Clinic
FMH & EBOPRAS Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

General

Hip liposuction is an almost “magical” area where all the fat can be removed without any post-operative folds or sagging skin, unlike other areas such as the abdomen or inner thighs. After hip liposuction, the silhouette is much slimmer. If you want to give your silhouette an hourglass shape, hip liposuction can be combined with lipofilling (filling with your own fat) in the hip dips, which is the area that is often hollow just below the hips. The fat that is removed does not return, provided that you maintain a stable weight after the procedure.

Contact

Do you have any questions or would you like to make an appointment at the Bellefontaine Clinic? You can send us your request via our contact form or call us at +41 21 601 33 33. We look forward to seeing you!

Price of hip liposuction


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Liposuction FROM 4'000.- WITH LA

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