Facts about liposuction

Technical term: | Liposuction |
Duration: | approx. 1–3 hours |
Anesthesia: | twilight sleep |
Aftercare: | compression garments for 1–2 weeks |
Socially acceptable: | after a few days |
Price: | Abdomen: |
If stubborn fat deposits do not respond to attempts to lose weight or cannot be eliminated after weight loss, liposuction in Zurich can further optimize your silhouette.
During liposuction, we loosen the adipose tissue with a special fluid and then gently suction it out. The contours are precisely sculpted, and the treated areas are made slim and firm. As a positive side effect, the Skin appearance often improves—Cellulite is reduced.
Dr. Köhler is your experienced expert for liposuction in Zurich. Together with his team, he plans each procedure individually, taking into account your personal situation. After liposuction, we are still there for you in Zurich and accompany the healing process with close monitoring.
Please feel free to contact us for non-binding information about liposuction in Zurich.
Information about liposuction
Definition of liposuction
Liposuction is a surgical procedure for removing stubborn fat deposits.
Localized fat deposits can remain after significant weight loss, for example. Many people also find that not all areas of the body respond equally to weight loss efforts.
Individual problem areas can be specifically treated with liposuction on the abdomen, legs, hips, or thighs. Smaller precision corrections such as liposuction on the double chin or in the chin-jaw line area are also possible.
Reasons for liposuction
The decision to undergo liposuction in Zurich can be based on a variety of reasons. Many people want support in achieving their ideal figure after losing weight. Others want to further optimize an already athletic silhouette. Our team of specialists led by Dr. Köhler takes your personal motivation into account and plans a customized liposuction procedure for you.
Reasons for liposuction in Zurich may include:
- Fat deposits that are resistant to exercise and diet
- Localized pockets of fat that remain after weight loss
- the desire for a more even skin appearance
- the desire for improved body contours
- Emphasis of individual muscle groups
Liposuction is not suitable as a weight loss measure. However, if you have already lost a lot of weight and would like to get rid of the last pockets of fat with medical help, liposuction in Zurich can certainly be used as a supportive measure.
The goal of liposuction in Zurich
Our aim with liposuction in Zurich is to literally give you relief. Stubborn pockets of fat that do not respond to exercise and diet are permanently removed. In future, you will be able to go about your daily life with a figure you feel comfortable in and wear your favorite clothes with confidence.
Liposuction precisely sculpts the legs, abdomen, hips, and other areas. The result is an aesthetic and harmonious silhouette. Pre-trained muscle groups that were previously hidden under small fat deposits are shown off to their best advantage. The results of your training and weight loss efforts are finally visible.
Liposuction procedure
Preparation for treatment
Before liposuction in Zurich, we place great importance on a detailed consultation. In a personal consultation, Dr. Köhler will ask about your motivation and your treatment goals. Your liposuction will then be planned accordingly. You will also learn about the risks of liposuction and what is important in terms of aftercare.
We recommend that you reduce smoking and stop taking blood-thinning medication before liposuction in Zurich. You should inform us of any known allergies, pre-existing conditions, and medications you are taking before the procedure.
Performing liposuction
During liposuction in Zurich, we inject a tumescent solution into the adipose tissue to be removed. This loosens the fat cells, which can then be suctioned out using fine cannulas.
Depending on the treatment goal, various techniques can be used, each requiring only minimal incisions of about 3 mm in length. The tiny incisions should heal without scarring within 3-4 weeks.
The treatment area is precisely shaped to achieve an even Skin appearance and harmonious body contours. To ensure perfect aesthetics, Dr. Köhler also takes into account the transitions to adjacent areas of the body.
After liposuction in Zurich, you will be fitted with a compression garment. After a short recovery period, you can return home.
Follow-up
To ensure complication-free wound healing, you are welcome to take a few days off after your liposuction in Zurich. Take it easy in your private and professional life and refrain from sports and other strenuous activities for the first 4 weeks.
You should wear your compression garment day and night during the initial period. Depending on the extent of the liposuction, Dr. Köhler usually recommends wearing the garment for 1-2 weeks, or longer if necessary.
Lymphatic drainage can help promote fluid drainage after liposuction in Zurich. We also recommend consistent UV protection and careful scar care to ensure that the small incisions heal without visible Scars.

Frequently asked questions about liposuction
How much fat can be removed during surgery?
The amount of adipose tissue removed is usually a maximum of 5 liters and is determined precisely before the procedure. For safety reasons, we refrain from removing excessive amounts of adipose tissue in a single operation during liposuction in Zurich. Larger treatments such as liposuction on the abdomen and thighs should therefore be carried out in several procedures if necessary.
What happens to the skin during liposuction?
After moderate liposuction, the skin usually recovers completely. This process takes some time and can be supported with lymphatic drainage, creams, and an appropriate diet.
In rare cases, larger areas of excess skin may remain, especially if liposuction in Zurich is performed after significant weight loss. In this case, it may be advisable to combine larger liposuction of the thighs, abdominal region, or upper arms with Skin tightening.
For moderate tissue slackening, Renuvion® skin tightening with plasma energy is also a gentle alternative.
Can the liposuctioned fat be reused elsewhere?
The targeted redistribution of adipose tissue is entirely possible and can improve the body shape in the long term. With lipofilling, we use the prepared autologous fat for breast augmentation, Wrinkle treatment, hand rejuvenation, or even in intimate surgery.
At KALEIDOSCOP in Zurich, we will be happy to advise you on what is possible and where autologous fat treatment has its limitations.
What are the risks associated with liposuction?
Complications of liposuction can include post-operative bleeding, infections, wound healing disorders, and hematomas. Sensitivity in the treated area may be temporarily reduced, but this should normalize as Healing progresses. Any unevenness or asymmetry usually resolves within a few months and can also be corrected with a minor follow-up treatment if necessary.
After liposuction in Zurich, you may experience slight muscle soreness for a short time. Severe pain is not to be expected. Slight residual swelling may persist for several months, especially after major procedures such as thigh liposuction.
What are the different types of liposuction?
Depending on the desired result, different surgical techniques can be used for liposuction in Zurich. These include ultrasound, water jet, and vibration techniques. In all cases, a so-called tumescent solution is first injected, which loosens the adipose tissue and also contains an anesthetic. The incisions are very small in all cases and should heal with virtually no scarring.
Why do you wear a girdle after liposuction?
The compression garment exerts gentle pressure on the treated area, supporting the healing process. This helps to achieve an even aesthetic result, even with large-area treatments such as liposuction on the hips, abdomen, or legs. It also reduces bruising and swelling after liposuction in Zurich.
What can be done if dimples appear after liposuction?
Slight dimples are not unusual during wound healing. Follow-up treatment is straightforward but should be considered no earlier than 6 months after liposuction in Zurich, as unevenness can still subside during this time.
If the result is still unsatisfactory at this point, a new, smaller liposuction procedure can be performed in Zurich to correct it. Alternatively, correction can be achieved by means of autologous fat transfer or fat-away injections.
How long do the results of liposuction last?
The results of your liposuction in Zurich are permanent. Once fat cells are removed, they do not grow back—your silhouette will remain permanently slimmer.
Of course, your body shape may change slightly due to age or a change in lifestyle. However, a significant increase in volume in the treated area is not to be expected.
Is it possible to gain weight again in the areas where liposuction was performed?
With significant weight gain, adipose tissue can be stored again in the remaining Fat cells. We therefore recommend that you maintain a constant weight after your liposuction in Zurich to ensure the long-term success of the treatment.
How much does liposuction cost in Zurich?
The cost of liposuction in Zurich depends on the extent of the surgery and is therefore calculated on an individual basis. For Dr. Köhler, it is important to first get to know your initial situation personally in order to be able to advise you competently. After a preliminary consultation, he will be happy to provide you with a personalized cost estimate for your liposuction in Zurich.

Reviewed by Dr. Christian Köhler
Dr. Christian Köhler, general practitioner, MBA, and certified expert in Zurich, has more than 18 years of operational experience in aesthetic medicine. The information presented on this page has been personally reviewed by him and meets the highest medical standards.
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