With our specialist doctors you will be fully assessed medically and psychologically to create a weight loss program for you.

This will involve dietetic advice and plans, the latest medication should you require it, access to the latest cosmetic technology and all the support you need with regular follow ups at the clinic.

Our Harley Street doctors will tailor a treatment plan best for you.

Before & After

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who performs the treatment?

  Only a UK trained doctor with at least 5 years experience registered with the GMC. All clinics offering laser treatments should be registered with the Care Quality Commission. Our standards follow for the safe operation and maintenance of these machines, and receive regular inspections to ensure that national minimum standards are followed

• Where is the treatment carried out?

  At our centres of excellence in London & Nottingham

• What does the treatment involve?

  Liposuction (also called lipoplasty, liposculpture or lipectomy) is a surgical technique (performed under anaesthesia – general or local plus sedation) for removing specific areas of stubborn fat that do not respond to a healthy diet and regular exercise, such as areas around the back, chest, stomach, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, underneath the chin and the neck. It is not effective for cellulite reduction or an alternative to sensible dieting and cannot prevent you gaining weight.Traditional liposuction techniques involve the removal of unwanted fat via a hollow cannula (tube) with the assistance of vacuum suction and the forceful use of the surgeon’s arm. Techniques available include SAL (Suction Assisted Liposuction) and PAL (Power Assisted Liposuction). Following these traditional techniques, UAL (Ultrasound Assisted Lipoplasty), became available in the early 1990s which uses ultrasound energy, emitted via the tip of a cannula, to emulsify (liquefy) the fat first before it is extracted via the vacuum suction. During the procedure (in common with traditional liposuction techniques), a saline solution containing a drug to shrink blood vessels to reduce bleeding (adrenaline), and an anaesthetic to numb the area (lignocaine/lidocaine) are introduced through a small incision in the treatment area. This solution is used to “wet” the treatment area and loosen up the fatty tissue ready for the ultrasound delivery. It also makes it easier to remove all the emulsified fat in a single solution once treatment is complete.The Lipo device uses a probe (2.2 - 3.7mm in diameter) with special patented grooves along its sides (see image), which means that the ultrasound energy can be emitted from all sides of the probe, as well as from the tip, allowing the surgeon the ability to sculpt delicate areas such as the arms, inner thighs, neck and chin more precisely. The effect of delivering the ultrasound in this dispersed way (as opposed to all from the tip with traditional UAL techniques) is that it doesn’t damage any other structures within the area, such as blood vessels or nerves, which is an advantage it has over more traditional methods of liposuction. Once liquefied, the fat is then removed using a patented rounded cannula, with massage and suction, meaning that surrounding tissue is largely undisturbed and bruising is said to be minimal.

• What are the benefits?

  It is not a cure for obesity or a treatment for cellulite. Suitable candidates for VaserLipo are average weight people with firm, elastic skin who have pockets of fat in specific areas. Areas that can benefit from liposuction in general can be treated with VaserLipo and include stubborn fat around the back, chest, stomach, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, underneath the chin and the neck. Due to the technique used with VaserLipo it is considered ideal for the sculpting of delicate areas of the body which may be harder to access with traditional techniques, e.g., arms, inner thighs, neck and chin.

• How long will it take to see the results?

  Between 4-16 weeks.

• Are there any side effects?

  As the mechanical effort is less than with traditional liposuction, bruising and pain is minimised, meaning a faster recovery time. You should still expect bruising, swelling and soreness for a few days, but recovery is much quicker than with conventional liposuction – i.e. days not weeks. General over-the-counter pain killers will be prescribed by your surgeon for any discomfort. Initially you should expect some fluid drainage from the incision points. You will also be given a compression garment to wear over the treated area for approximately 2 – 6 weeks depending on the area(s) treated and the amount of fat removed. Possible side effects include unevenness, persistent swelling, or lumpiness in the area treated, and skin discolouration or scarring at the incision points. Other risks associated with surgery include reactions to anaesthetic, haematomas (collections of blood under the skin), infection and nerve damage.

• How will I be looked after the treatment?

  We are the only clinic that gives all patients 24 hour access to medical staff & regular follow up.

• Cost

  Each patient is different so please call the clinic where a consultant will be able to give an indication of cost.