Before the procedure
During the initial consultation for 4D High Definition Liposuction, patients get to know us and can discuss their ideas, wishes, and questions with us in a relaxed atmosphere. As we have extensive experience in the field of liposuction, we can answer all your questions in detail. We ensure that 4D High Definition Liposuction is a treatment that will meet your expectations. High Definition Liposuction is suitable for patients who exercise regularly, have good skin quality, and have a BMI of no more than 27 kg/m2. During the consultation, we measure your body weight, height, body fat percentage, and the thickness of the subcutaneous fat layer. During the initial consultation, the areas to be treated will be marked while you are standing and checked in front of a mirror. Ideally, you should stop smoking three weeks before and three weeks after the liposuction operation. At the end of the session, we will create a treatment plan tailored to your needs and expectations.
During the procedure
On the day of the procedure, we focus exclusively on you; no other patients undergoing the same surgical treatment are scheduled. This gives us the time we need to perform your liposuction in complete peace of mind. During the procedure, we maintain a very pleasant atmosphere; the operating room is located in a soothing setting with a view of the Lausanne rooftops. To ensure a harmonious and natural result, the problem areas are marked while you are standing and with the muscles to be treated contracted. While you are lying down, the surgical area is disinfected and covered with a sterile drape. A tumescent solution is then injected through very small incisions—only 3 to 4 mm—in the marked areas. It contains painkillers and medication to relieve any bruising. Suction is then performed using high-definition micro-suction cannulas. To achieve the best possible result, several checks are carried out while the patient is standing. This process helps to avoid irregularities. For example, the abdomen looks completely different when lying down than when standing up. Small bumps are often only visible when standing. The duration of the operation depends on the amount of fat to be removed and the type of anesthesia. Two to four hours is usual. The procedure can generally be performed on an outpatient basis. Between 1 and 4 liters of fat can be removed in a single session. For health reasons, it is not recommended to remove more than 5 liters of fat per session during your liposuction.
After the procedure
A special “Epifoam” dressing is applied to the areas where 4D High Definition Liposuction has been performed. A first dressing is applied one week after the procedure. A compression garment is then placed over the Epifoam dressing immediately after the procedure. It supports the skin's adaptation process and must be worn day and night for three weeks, then only at night for an additional three weeks. After High Definition 4D liposuction, a course of antibiotics is required for seven days as a preventive measure. One week after liposuction, the treated area is often swollen and hardened. The swelling and hardening subside after 2 to 3 weeks and disappear completely after 3 to 6 months. To prevent irregularities and hardening of the treated areas due to soft tissue healing, lymphatic massage or LPG endermology treatment is strongly recommended one week after liposuction. Maintaining a stable weight is important for achieving the best possible final result. The fat cells removed by liposuction cannot grow back. Only in cases of significant weight gain can the remaining fat cells become larger. The final result can only be assessed a few weeks to 3 months after the procedure. If you have any questions, you can always contact us personally by phone using our emergency number. Sports, saunas, full baths, and sunbathing/solariums should be avoided for the first 6 weeks. Small skin incisions should be protected with sunscreen (SPF 50) for the next few months.
Risks and side effects
After 4D High Definition Liposuction, the skin may be slightly less sensitive to touch. Bruising, redness, and slight swelling are common after the procedure but will subside over time. Slight dimpling and asymmetry are also possible. As we carry out regular checks during the procedure, the risk of dimpling or asymmetry after the operation is low. Infections, hematomas, and necrosis are very rare after 4D High Definition Liposuction.