Some fat does not budge, no matter how strict the diet or how hard the workout. Liposuction removes that stubborn, localised fat and sculpts a smoother, more proportionate shape, from the abdomen and love handles to the thighs, arms, and chin. It is a precise contouring procedure, done safely, with a natural result that fits your frame.
1 to 3 hours
General or local with sedation
1 to 2 weeks
Long-lasting with a stable weight
The distinction matters. Liposuction targets the pockets of fat that resist diet and exercise, the lower belly, the love handles, the inner thighs, rather than reducing overall body weight. The best results are for people who are close to their target weight but have specific areas that will not respond, however hard they try. Those stubborn areas are exactly what liposuction is designed for.
Liposuction can treat almost any area where localised fat collects. The most common areas Dr. Vasu treats include:
Multiple areas can often be treated in a single session. Dr. Vasu will advise what is safe to do at once during your consultation.
The idea is simpler than most people expect. Through a few tiny incisions, usually just a few millimetres long and placed in hidden spots, a thin tube called a cannula is passed under the skin. The cannula loosens the stubborn fat and gently suctions it out, while the surgeon sculpts the area by hand for a smooth, even shape.
A medicated fluid is first injected into the area. It numbs the site, shrinks the blood vessels to reduce bleeding and bruising, and makes the fat easier to remove. This step is what makes modern liposuction far safer and gentler than older methods.
The real skill is not in removing the fat. It is in knowing how much to take, how much to leave, and how to feather the edges so the result looks natural and even, not dimpled or hollow. That judgement is what separates a good result from an obvious one.
The specific tool used to loosen the fat can vary, and that is where the different techniques come in.
Understanding how the surgery works takes the fear out of it. Here is what actually happens, in plain terms.
The foundation technique. A medicated fluid is injected to numb the area and shrink blood vessels, making fat removal smoother and reducing bleeding and bruising.
A cannula that vibrates rapidly to break up and remove tougher, fibrous fat faster and more precisely. Useful for larger volumes.
Ultrasound energy liquefies fat before removal, which helps in fibrous areas like the male chest and back, and allows finer, more defined sculpting.
Laser energy melts fat and stimulates some skin tightening, useful for smaller, delicate areas.
Radiofrequency energy tightens the skin as fat is removed, helpful where skin laxity is a concern and you want firmer contraction.
This is the question almost everyone asks, and the honest answer is reassuring with one condition.
The fat cells removed during liposuction are gone permanently. They do not grow back. In that sense, the result is permanent.
However, the fat cells that remain in your body can still grow if you gain significant weight. So if you maintain a stable weight with reasonable diet and activity, the result lasts for years. If you gain a lot of weight afterwards, the remaining fat cells can enlarge, and the contour can change, though fat often redistributes differently than before.
In short: liposuction permanently removes the treated fat, and a stable lifestyle keeps the result looking the way it did. It is a lasting change, not a temporary one.
Dr. Vasu examines the areas of concern, discusses your goals, and confirms whether liposuction is the right tool for you. Photos and markings are taken for planning.
General anaesthesia for larger or multiple areas, or local anaesthesia with sedation for smaller areas. You are comfortable throughout.
Through small, hidden incisions, the chosen technique loosens and removes the stubborn fat while sculpting a smooth, even contour. Time depends on the number of areas.
Most patients go home the same day in a compression garment. Larger cases may stay overnight. You leave with a clear written recovery plan.
Expect swelling, bruising, and soreness, easily managed with prescribed medication. You wear a compression garment to control swelling and help the skin settle to its new contour. Some fluid drainage from the tiny incisions is normal.
Most patients are up and walking within a day or two, which actually aids recovery. Many return to desk work within a few days to a week, depending on the areas treated.
Bruising fades and swelling reduces noticeably. Light daily activity is comfortable. The compression garment continues.
Most patients resume exercise around 3 to 6 weeks once cleared. The shape continues to refine as the last of the swelling settles.
Residual swelling fully resolves and the final, contoured result is visible. With a stable weight, the result is long-lasting.
Almost any clinic offers liposuction. The difference shows in the result. Remove too much and the skin dimples or hollows. Remove unevenly and the contour ripples. Ignore the skin and it sags. A smooth, natural, proportionate result is the work of an experienced plastic surgeon who knows exactly how much to remove and where to leave fat behind.
Performed in a fully accredited tertiary care hospital, with full anaesthesia support, sterile theatres, and the monitoring that safe fat removal, especially in larger volumes, requires.
Performed personally by Dr. Vasu, who selects and combines techniques to suit each case and removes only what is safe, with the judgement refined over 30 years and 5,000+ procedures.
Dr. Rajesh Vasu has 30+ years of clinical experience and 5,000+ procedures performed. He is a member of ISAPS, internationally trained in aesthetic surgery at one of Europe’s most respected institutes.
The cost of liposuction in Hyderabad is not a single number, because no two cases are the same. The honest factors that determine your cost are:
Dr. Vasu gives you a clear, written treatment plan with the full cost before anything is scheduled, covering the surgeon’s fee, hospital and anaesthesia charges, the compression garment, and follow-up visits. No hidden costs are added later.
For NRI and international patients, liposuction in Hyderabad offers internationally trained surgical expertise at a fraction of the cost of the same procedure in the UK, US, or Gulf, which is why many choose to have it done here.
Real patients. Real repairs. All photographs published with written consent.
Patient 1 · Female, 34 3 months post
Patient 2 · Female, 34 3 months post
Patient 3 · Female, 34 3 months post
Individual results vary. Photographs are representative, not guaranteed outcomes. Consultation required to assess suitability.
It depends on the number of areas, the volume of fat, the technique, and the anaesthesia. Rather than a misleading single figure, Dr. Vasu provides a clear written treatment plan with the full cost before anything is scheduled, with no hidden charges. One area costs less than several areas treated together.
The fat cells removed are gone permanently and do not grow back. However, if you gain significant weight afterwards, the remaining fat cells can enlarge. With a stable weight and reasonable activity, the result lasts for years.
Most patients describe soreness and tightness, like an intense workout ache, rather than severe pain. It is well controlled with simple medication and eases within the first week. The compression garment adds support and comfort.
Liposuction is a well-established, safe procedure when performed by a qualified plastic surgeon in an accredited hospital, with the right amount removed. Risks like bleeding, fluid collection, or contour irregularity are minimised by careful technique, safe volumes, and a full hospital setting. Dr. Vasu removes only what is safe for your body.
No. Liposuction is a contouring procedure for stubborn, localised fat, not a way to lose overall weight. The best candidates are close to their target weight with specific areas that resist diet and exercise. If weight loss is the main goal, that should come first, through diet and activity
Safety comes first. A plastic surgeon removes only the amount that is safe for your body in one session, based on your weight and health. Removing too much in one go is unsafe. If a large volume is needed, it may be staged across more than one session.
Common areas include the abdomen, flanks or love handles, thighs, arms, back, chin and neck, mons pubis, and knees. Multiple areas can often be treated in one session, which Dr. Vasu will confirm during your consultation.
Most patients return to desk work within a few days to a week. A compression garment is worn for a few weeks. Exercise resumes around 3 to 6 weeks. The final contour appears as swelling fully settles over 3 to 6 months.
There is no strict age limit. What matters more than age is good skin quality, stable weight, and general health. Younger skin tends to retract better after fat removal, but liposuction is performed safely across a wide age range after assessment.
A consultation with Dr. Vasu is the simplest way to know. He examines the areas of concern, assesses your skin and overall health, and tells you honestly whether liposuction will give you the result you want. There is no obligation to proceed.
If there are stubborn areas that will not respond no matter what you do, liposuction may be the precise contouring tool you need. A 15 to 20 minute consultation with Dr. Vasu, in person at Apollo Hospitals or virtual, is the simplest first step. No pressure to proceed. Just honest, expert advice.