Lipoplasty (Liposuction) For Men Might Be Able To Help With Stubborn Fat Deposits.

About Lipoplasty (Liposuction for Men)

Liposuction, commonly known as fat removal surgery, is a surgical procedure of shaping the body, removing stubborn fat deposits and leaving a more defined physique.

For men, there are common areas where fat just won’t seem to budge, no matter how healthy you eat or how vigorously you exercise. Typically, this is around the flank or hips, abdomen, chest, neck and chin.

Advances in liposuction techniques have greatly improved the potential results in recent years — specialist surgeons like Dr Lim can now remove up to five litres of fat relatively safely in a single procedure.

During this procedure, Dr. Lim reshapes your body by removing stubborn fat deposits. He takes his time sculpting your new body, leaving you with a defined and masculine physique.

The Incision

Individual factors and personal preferences will help you and Dr Lim to determine how much fat is to be removed and exactly where incisions will be made. This will be discussed during the consultation process.

Tiny incisions are made at the sites where fat is to be removed and a solution is infused to provide anaesthesia, reduce bleeding and improve fat extraction. Dr Lim uses various sizes and dimensions of extraction cannulae — hollow, tubular instruments with holes at one end — to trap the fat. The cannula is attached to suction tubing through which the fat is removed.

Dr Lim will do his best to minimise scarring, and the location and length of your incisions will be discussed with you in the consultation process.

Your Liposuction Procedure

Fat removal surgery is individually customised to each patient depending on their personal requirements — during the consultation period, Dr Lim will take you through all available options and possible outcomes.

Liposuction may take a few hours and is performed under general anaesthetic in an accredited hospital. Depending on the extent of the procedure and the amount of fat to be removed, you may be discharged on the day of the surgery or you will be required to stay in hospital overnight.

You will be provided with a supportive garment that will help decrease the bruising and swelling, which must be worn for a few weeks after the surgery. Dr Lim will review you post-operatively and will prescribe analgesia and antibiotics for you to continue at home.

My Klinik staff will stay in touch with you after the procedure, monitor your progress and answer any questions or concerns as they arise. You’ll have reviews with Dr Lim one week, one month and three months after surgery.

Our goal is to make your experience as supportive as possible — Dr Lim and the My Klinik staff are always willing to answer any questions you may have.

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Pre And Post-Operative Care

Pre-Operative Instructions

– You must fast prior to your procedure — do not eat, drink (even water) or chew anything for at least six hours before your procedure. The hospital will ring you the day before your procedure to confirm your admission time.

– If you have a gastric band or sleeve, you will need to have a fluid diet the day before your surgery and fast for at least eight hours on the day of your procedure.

– Notify Dr Lim of any medications that you are currently taking.

– Do not take any medication that contains aspirin, or any anti-inflammatory or herbal medication for two weeks before your procedure. Aspirin thins the blood, which can result in unnecessary blood loss during your procedure.

– Do not smoke for eight weeks before and eight weeks after your procedure. Smoking decreases blood flow to the skin and may delay the healing process or result in tissue loss and unfavourable scars.

– Do not drink any alcohol for two days before and two days after your procedure as it can interfere with the anaesthetic you will be given on the day.

– Vitamin C may help reduce your healing time and is recommended for two weeks before and two weeks after surgery.

– Do not wear any nail polish, make-up or jewellery to the hospital and leave any valuables at home.

– On the day of surgery, wear comfortable, loose clothing that does not need to be pulled over the head or face. You will also need something loose like a button-through shirt to wear home from the hospital.

– You will need someone to drive you home from the hospital.
Be aware that you won’t be able to wash your hair for one week after surgery.

Post-Operative Instructions

– Dr Lim will normally visit you in the hospital after your procedure and you can usually go home that day.

– General anaesthetic can take a few days to recover from — it can be quite normal to feel a little slow or out of sorts for a few days. It is recommended that you don’t drive for a week after surgery as you will be drowsy and have bandages on that may obstruct your peripheral vision.

– While you are in hospital you will be given medication for the pain. The amount of pain you feel after the operation varies from person to person. If you are concerned about the amount of pain you are in, or you feel you cannot control the pain, you should inform the nursing staff while in hospital, or call My Klinik if you are at home.

– It is crucial that you finish the course of antibiotics you are prescribed to prevent any post-op infection.

– My Klinik nursing staff will contact you to make sure that you are feeling comfortable and that you are getting enough pain relief.

– Do not smoke for eight weeks after your procedure as this may slow the healing process and affect wound healing.

– Do not remove any of the bandages around your ears. Dr Lim will remove the bandages at your one-week post-op checkup.

– Once your bandages have been removed, you will need to wear a head band or sports sweat band at night for six weeks.

– Avoid contact sports or any activity that can bend your ears back for six weeks. Do not wear earrings for six weeks to avoid infection.

– Contact My Klinik if any of the following develop:
– Bandages become unbearably tight or too loose
– A temperature higher than 38°C or chills
– Severe pain
– Bleeding.

– Dr Lim and the nursing staff are available to you as you recover — should you have any concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to contact My Klinik. For after-hours concerns, please contact the hospital where you had your surgery and they will be able to contact Dr Lim as required.

Ear Reshaping FAQs

Am I a good candidate for liposuction?

You might consider liposuction if you are basically satisfied with your body but find yourself unhappy with the amount of fat on your hips, thighs, ankles, back, arms, stomach or chin.

Liposuction is best suited for patients in good physical health, who don’t smoke and who have realistic expectations about the outcome of the procedure.

How is a liposuction performed?

Individual factors and personal preferences will help you and Dr Lim to determine how much fat is to be removed and exactly where incisions will be made. This will be discussed during the consultation process.

Tiny incisions are made at the sites where fat is to be removed and a solution is infused to provide anaesthesia, reduce bleeding and improve fat extraction. Dr Lim uses various sizes and dimensions of extraction cannulae — hollow, tubular instruments with holes at one end — to trap the fat. The cannula is attached to suction tubing through which the fat is removed.

During this procedure, Dr. Lim reshapes your body by removing stubborn fat deposits. He takes his time sculpting your new body, leaving you with a trimmer, defined physique.

What happens when I see Dr Lim?

Your first consultation with Dr Lim will take around 45 minutes and you are most welcome to bring a support person with you. Due to social distancing measures as a result of COVID-19, the support person may not be able to enter the rooms (depending on the number of persons in the rooms at that particular time).

Dr Lim will take the time to discuss the procedure with you, the changes you desire, and any other issues related to the appearance of your body that you feel are important to you. This will help Dr Lim understand your expectations and determine if they are achievable.

Dr Lim will explain the risks of surgery and discuss the methods of liposuction with you. Your body will be assessed, and a few measurements and photographs will be taken to plan the procedure.

You do not have to make the decision to proceed with the surgery at this initial consultation. You will be given a written quotation and information to take home to read.

How will Dr Lim evaluate me for surgery?

Dr Lim will examine your body and consider factors such as the size and shape of your body, the quality of your skin, and the positioning of your areas of concern.

Please come to the consultation prepared to discuss your medical history. This will include information about any medical conditions you have, medications you are currently taking, allergies you have, other medical treatments you have received and any previous surgery you have had.

A second consultation is required if you wish to proceed with surgery.

How should I prepare for surgery?

Avoid products that contain aspirin, vitamin E, glucosamine, herbal supplements, fish oil and krill oil for four weeks before surgery. We also strongly recommend avoiding alcohol, and not smoking for four weeks before and after surgery. Smoking can negatively affect the healing process.

On the day of surgery, patients should wear comfortable, loose clothing that does not need to be pulled over the head or face. Don’t wear any make-up, jewellery or nail polish.

We want to make this experience as supportive as possible — you will be given all pre-operative instructions prior to your procedure but please don’t hesitate to call My Klinik if you have any questions or concerns before your surgery.

Where will my liposuction be performed?

Dr Lim performs all surgeries at fully accredited hospitals — Lakeview Private Hospital and Westmead Private Hospital. Liposuction is performed under general anaesthetic as a day surgery. In some cases an overnight stay may be recommended.

What will the day of surgery be like?

Please contact the hospital a day before surgery to confirm your admission and fasting time. On entering the hospital, you need to report to the admissions desk and the staff will direct you through the admission process. Dr Lim and the anaesthetist will both see you prior to surgery and Dr Lim will make some markings on your body.

After the procedure, you will spend some time in the recovery room where you will be closely monitored until you are fully awake.

How will I look and feel after the operation?

The first days after surgery are usually the most uncomfortable and painful, particularly when you are moving around. Like most operations, it is not painless; you will be prescribed pain medication during this period and Dr Lim will provide a prescription for you upon discharge. It is also normal to feel tired and a little slow for a day or two following a general anaesthetic.

When can I resume my normal activities?

Everyone is different, so the recovery period following this procedure varies from person to person — most patients are back to their normal routine in approximately two weeks.

Your body will be sensitive for two to three weeks following surgery and should be handled according to your own level of comfort.

Returning to work depends on the demands of your job — you may be able to return to light work within a week or two. Dr Lim will discuss your individual situation with you before and after your surgery.

I understand that all surgical procedures have risks involved; how do I find the information to make an informed decision?

We endeavour to make sure our patients are as informed as possible. While some of the potential risks seem frightening, it is important for you to be aware that they can occur. During consultation, Dr Lim will take you through the risks involved.

Some of the possible complications are:
– Infection can develop in fatty tissue
– Temporary or permanent numbness around operated sites
– The injections used in suction assisted liposuction can cause complications such as lignocaine toxicity and collection of fluid in the lungs
– Excessive fluid loss can lead to shock
– Irregular skin surface, uneven contours or rippling
– Damage to deeper structures such as nerves, blood vessels, muscles, lungs and abdominal organs.

How long do I need to see Dr Lim for following my surgery?

Dr Lim will monitor your progress carefully and our staff will stay in contact with you during the post-operative period. You will be seen at frequent intervals over the first twelve months.

Your relationship with Dr Lim and the nursing staff does not end once you have had the procedure. If you have any questions or concerns after your operation, you are always welcome to call My Klinik.

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About Dr Jake Lim

Highly qualified and experienced specialist plastic surgeon Dr Jake Lim focuses on facial plastic, cosmetic breast and body contouring after significant weight loss

Dr Lim creates the best possible plastic surgery results for his Australia-wide and international patients.

Dr Lim is passionate about making sure each and every patient has access to the right information about available treatments and procedures and is able to make well-informed decisions.

At My Klinik, patient safety, education and achieving optimal results are our top priorities.

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