Flank liposuction: say goodbye to love handles

Yes, and it is the most common combination: treating the abdomen and flanks in the same procedure gives a more defined waist and an even contour.

Yes. The flanks are one of the best donor areas. The fat is purified and grafted into the buttocks or hips through a fat transfer.

The fat cells removed do not grow back. If you gain weight, fat is distributed around the rest of the body, so keeping a stable weight is key to maintaining the result.

The fat cells removed do not grow back, so the result is long-lasting as long as you keep a stable weight with a balanced diet and regular exercise.

Liposuction is not a weight-loss treatment; it is designed to reshape specific areas. The best results are achieved in people close to their ideal weight. If you are significantly overweight, we can refer you to our .

The incisions are only a few millimetres long and placed in creases or discreet areas. They fade over time and are usually very subtle.

Most patients return to normal activities and office work in about a week. Swelling reduces gradually over the first few months.

As with any surgery, complications can occur, although they are usually minor and uncommon: bruising, prolonged swelling, seromas, contour irregularities or temporary changes in sensation. Your surgeon will explain them at your consultation and give you guidelines to minimise them.

Yes. It is common to combine areas — for example abdomen and flanks, or back and flanks — in the same procedure. The number of areas is decided at your assessment based on your health and the amount of fat to be removed.