LIPOSUCTION IN PARIS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TAKING THE PLUNGE

UNDERSTANDING LIPOSUCTION: DEFINITIONS, OBJECTIVES AND INDICATIONS

WHAT IS LIPOSUCTION?

The liposuction, also known as lipo-aspiration or lipomodelage, is an intervention by plastic surgery which allows remove localized fat for good in fabrics adipose. It is carried out by a plastic surgeon qualified, under local or general anaesthesia, using fine cannulas inserted under the skin. It is not a substitute for overall weight loss, but acts specifically on excess volume that resists treatment. sport, to a balanced diet, or to the care of aesthetic medicine non-invasive.

This outpatient procedure can be applied to belly, to the saddlebags, to sides, to love handles, to knees or to calves. The amount of fat varies according to the fabric type and the morphology of the patient, ranging from a few hundred millilitres to several liters.

The liposculpture is designed to reshape the silhouette and restore a natural anatomical balance, not to lose weight. Although it can improve the appearance of certain fibrous cellulite, It does not treat them systematically.

The final result depends on the surgical precision the surgeon, the skin quality, and personalized project defined in the preoperative consultation.

WHO SHOULD UNDERGO LIPOSUCTION?

It is aimed at people with stable weighta good skin elasticity, and localized fatty deposits. For example, it may be necessary to treat a saddlebags, a large calf, a asymmetrical hip, and thickened thighs, a protruding abdomen, or a double chin badly experienced.

«I was exercising and eating a healthy diet, but nothing was moving in my lower abdomen. On the day of the precise medical examination, I realized that it wasn't a question of effort, but of structure. Liposuction set me free.»  Pauline 42 years old

On the other hand, it is not suitable for people suffering from’severe obesity, nor in cases of significant skin slackening, unless a complementary procedure is planned, such as a abdominoplasty, a facelift or a Mommy Makeover.

WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF LIPOSUCTION?

The aim is to reduce fatty tissue where it disturbs the body's overall balance. These are treat an area to restore global harmony.

A patient who has undergone facial liposuction can finally free herself from the constant attention paid to her profile. A patient who has undergone tummy tuck liposuction can get a comfort that no other regime had allowed.

The distribution of volumes has been rebalanced, This allows garments to fall more easily around the waist, hips or torso.

LIPOSUCTION VS. OTHER AESTHETIC TECHNIQUES

Faced with other approaches to aesthetic medicine, as the’hyaluronic acid, the ultrasound, or the VASER technology (high-frequency ultrasound targeting fat cells), the liposuction is distinguished by its ability to permanently eliminate fat in a defined area.

It remains the most efficient when it comes to working with large volumes or complex surfaces, with a personalized care and a clear goal: achieve lasting results, without compromising on vessel safety, the fabric quality, or the muscle function.

LIPOSUCTION PROCEDURE: BEFORE, DURING, AFTER

PRE-OPERATIVE CONSULTATION

It all starts with a first consultation medical care to my Office in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. I realize a clinical examination studies each area to be treated, measures the volume of grease to be removed, It assesses the quality of the underlying tissue and muscle. The aim is to determine the most suitable type of lipo: tummy tuck liposuction, arm liposuction (brachioplasty) , thighs (cruroplasty), ...

During this first meeting, you will be given a precise estimate, specifying the area, the estimated amount of lipo-aspiration and the duration of the surgical procedure.

I invite you to contact my secretary by telephone for further information and to arrange an appointment.

OPERATION PROCEDURE

On the big day, I will personally welcome you to the Clinique des Princes in Boulogne, where all the procedures for plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery are performed under strict safety conditions. Liposuction is performed in ambulatory, This means you can come and go the same day, without hospitalization. The surgical procedure  in the operating theatre lasts an average of 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the volume to be vacuumed and number of areas to be treated.

After anaesthesia (local or general depending on the case), I introduce some fine cannulas through very small incisions (3 or 4 mm), usually concealed in the skin's natural folds. The mapping your anatomy, performed at the preoperative appointment, allows me to accurately target the most appropriate localized fat deposits. The method used is adapted to the fat tissue density, to your anatomical type, and the degree of precision required for a natural result.

Certain anatomical areas, such as the lateral, dorsal or periarticular regions, require a more meticulous surgical approach. In these cases, I take care to preserve vessels, and elasticity of the tissue, to ensure optimal recovery and a uniform result. The aim is to sculpt, No need to remove too much.

POST-OPERATIVE RECOVERY AND CONVALESCENCE

Immediately after the procedure, you will wear a made-to-measure support sheath, which allows the skin to retract on the new lines of your body. It should be worn day and night for about 3 weeks, and then more lightly depending on the case. This sheath plays an essential role in avoid irregularities, reduce oedema and guide tissue healing.

It's perfectly normal to observe swelling (edema), and blue, or even slight oozing of blood the first few days: a direct consequence of the aspiration of the adipose tissue and the mobilization of blood vessels subcutaneous. These effects gradually diminish after the first week. Post-operative discomfort is common (stiffness, soreness), but actual pain remains moderate and effectively controlled by simple analgesics.

In the majority of cases, people return to work within 5 to 10 days, depending on the intervention and the nature of the professional activity.

I provide you with a personalized post-operative instructions, with precise recommendations on hygiene, rest, local care and the gradual resumption of physical activity.

POST-OPERATIVE FOLLOW-UP AND EXPECTED RESULTS

Your follow-up care is just as important as the operation itself. I will see you personally at 1 week, then to 1, 3 and 6 months. These meetings enable you to monitor healing progress, of check symmetry of results, and to make sure you're comfortable with the change.

It's also an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have. questions, It's important to talk about your physical and emotional feelings - because this change, even when you want it, can be disturbing. I'm here to listen to you every step of the way.

The first visible transformations generally appear between 3 and 4 weeks, but fabrics continue to readjust over 3 to 6 months. The skin gradually retracts and contours are refined. Many of my patients tell me that over and above the aesthetic result, it's a real eye-opener. mental weight which disappears.

My role as specialist in cosmetic surgery, is not just about changing your appearance, but helping you to rediscover a better, more peaceful relationship with your body.

«It's not just a question of aesthetics. It's a question of mental space. I'm no longer thinking about that belly, that weight. I'm in a different relationship with myself.»
Vincent, 45 years old, confides after abdominal liposuction

BODY TYPOLOGIES: ADAPTING THE INTERVENTION TO EACH MORPHOLOGY

MORPHOLOGY IN A, V, O, H...

Truly successful liposuction involves more than just the’mechanical grease removal. It is based on a fine reading of morphology and an understanding of proportions, symmetry and natural body shapes.

As a doctor, plastic and reconstructive surgeon, I never treat an isolated area without assessing its overall visual impact on the entire morphology.

Here's how I adapt my approach to the most common morphotypes:

• A-shaped morphology (slim waist, marked hips): work focuses mainly on the saddlebags, the outer thighsand sometimes knees. The aim is to reduce the effect of lower overload without affecting the natural slenderness of the upper body. It is also common for this morphology to be associated with deep, fibrous fat storage, necessitating a more meticulous gesture to avoid irregularities.
• V-shaped morphology (broad shoulders, narrow pelvis): here, the challenge is often to’balance a body line that's too angular. We then work on the sides, the lumbaror even upper buttocks to re-establish a softer curve. I systematically avoid too much suction, which would accentuate an already “hard” structure.
• Morphology in O (round shape, central overload): this is the most technically complex configuration. The following are covered: the’abdomen, the hipssometimes the arm or the calves. This type of body requires a very precise assessment of the adipose tissue, This is often combined with low muscle tone and a higher risk of skin slackening. In these cases, I sometimes plan a liposuction followed by corrective action, as a abdominoplasty, according to expectations.
• H-shaped morphology (low waistline, aligned shoulders and hips): the strategy aims to subtly shape the waistline by acting on sides and the top of the belly, while maintaining harmonious proportions.

This morphological analysis is based not only on standard measurements, but also on an in-depth global anatomical approachtaking into account your agefrom your weight loadfrom your skin qualityand your natural proportions.

A TAILOR-MADE APPROACH

My approach clearly differs from that of standardized protocols: I never propose the same intervention twice. Each treatment plan is established following a precise medical examination, including :

• A visual and tactile analysis of the areas concerned,
• The evaluation of quantity of grease to be vacuumed, expressed in liters or milliliters depending on the zone,
• The skin suppleness and its ability to retract naturally after fat removal,
• The type of fatty tissue (superficial or deep, fibrous or soft),
• The underlying muscle distribution, which influences the final shape.

I then use this individual mapping to sculpt, and not simply “reduce”. My objective is not to make a shock transformation, but to respect natural curves and enhance the silhouette, even in its singularity.

This precision is often what makes the difference between visible liposuction and successful liposuction, In other words, imperceptible to others, but fundamentally transformative for the person undergoing the operation.

LIPOSUCTION FOR MEN

WHAT MEN WANT TO CORRECT

As a surgeon, I find that men who consider liposuction rarely do so on a whim. They have often matured their decision at length, after years of silent discomfort, minimized complexes, or physical efforts that have not yielded the hoped-for results.

The most frequently treated areas in men are the abdomen, le flank, the double chin, the back, and sometimes the chest, particularly in the case of gynecomastia (excessive development of mammary glands or accumulation of fat in the pectoral region). This excess fat, often localized and very dense, can prove particularly resistant despite a healthy lifestyle.

In some cases, the request goes beyond simple fat reduction. In these cases, when the anatomy lends itself to it, I propose a high-precision liposuction called abdominal etching. It consists of sculpt the natural contours of the abdominal muscles by finely removing the fat between muscle groups to highlight the abdominal muscles. intervention requires an in-depth knowledge of muscle structures and a high degree of surgical precision, but it can produce particularly convincing results for those wishing to have a strong muscle definition without artifice.

The male liposuction requires a tailor-made approach, adapted to anatomical differences between men and women, aiming for a rendering that is both precise and subtle.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES FOR MEN

For men, the decision to undergo cosmetic surgery often takes longer to mature. By fear of judgment or because the approach remains culturally associated with the feminine, Many people wait until after years of physical discomfort or silent frustration. However, when medically supervised, it becomes a rational and effective solution. Expectations are clear: restore overall harmony, reveal existing muscular reliefs, target certain areas for refinement. The desired result is discreet, natural, without excess. It's about reclaiming your image, not artificially transforming it.

RISKS, SIDE EFFECTS AND LIMITATIONS

MEDICAL RISKS

Like all plastic or reconstructive surgery, the liposuction involves certain possible complications: infection, persistent edema, small skin irregularities, or even vessel damage or hematoma. These side effects, although rare, should be monitored from the first day of treatment. post-operative follow-up.

In some cases, a small touch-up may be considered. My role as surgical specialist is to support you with complete transparency, from first contact until the aesthetic consolidation phase.

PAIN AND DISCOMFORT

Discomfort is often moderate. Patients talk about intense muscular sensations, stiffness in the limbs lipoaspirées, of aches and pains localized. Pain is well controlled by simple analgesics.

Wearing the support sheath can be restrictive, especially in hot weather. But it's a key element to guarantee skin tissue retraction and maintaining results.

ARE THE RESULTS DEFINITIVE?

The fat eliminated doesn't come back. On the other hand, a significant increase in body mass can favour the appearance of new fat deposits in other places. On the other hand, a significant increase in body mass can encourage new volumes elsewhere.

That's why a lifestyle balanced and sustainable remains essential to stabilize the effects.

LIPOSUCTION RESULTS: PHOTOS, DURATION AND MAINTENANCE

 WHEN ARE THE FIRST EFFECTS VISIBLE?

The first changes are often noticeable between weeks 3 and 6. Patients mention a different relationship with the mirror, a better flow in clothing, a a posture that evolves naturally and a gain in confidence.

Theefficiency of the operation is measured in time: the tissues are retract, shapes become more refined, and the body takes on a new look, without a frozen effect.

BEFORE/AFTER PHOTOS

The visual comparison - in the office or at home - allows you to see the real transformation. More than images, they are reference points for projecting. It is also possible to consult the before and after photos operations I've already been able to perform.

HOW TO MAINTAIN RESULTS?

The fat cells removed do not regenerate in the treated areas. However, significant weight gain can lead to a increased volume of remaining cells in other parts of the body. The objective is simple: preserve profits. This means an active lifestyle, a healthy lifestyle adapted diet, and sometimes the accompaniment of aesthetic medicine.

PROCEDURES THAT CAN BE COMBINED WITH LIPOSUCTION

ABDOMINOPLASTY, FACELIFT, LIPOFILLING

In some cases, it may be appropriate to combine several surgical procedures during the same operation. When medically indicated, this approach offers several advantages:

• Fewer anaesthetics A single operation reduces the risks associated with general anaesthesia.
• Optimized convalescence A single recovery period is required, which is often more comfortable both personally and professionally.
• More consistent results treating several parts of the cops at the same time allows you to’harmonize volumes and create a balanced silhouette. The strategy is based on a global transformation approach.

The most common combinations with liposuction are :

• a abdominoplasty, when there is significant excess skin on the abdomen,
• a breast augmentation, to restore curves and rebalance the silhouette,
• a face lifting, in cases of marked skin slackening,
• a lipofilling, which consists of reuse vacuumed grease to restore the oval of the face, and breasts or buttocks.

The decision to combine several surgical procedures is always based on a personalized assessment. I analyze your general state of health, the nature of the tissue, the amount of fat to be removed or reinjected, and your aesthetic goals.

CONDITIONS AND PRECAUTIONS

These combinations require a rigorous assessment of your history, your health and your lifestyle. anatomical type, and your recovery capacity. A joint operation can be more economicalbut it requires a further preparation and a more advanced clinical logistics.

RATES AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR LIPOSUCTION IN PARIS

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE PRICE FOR LIPO?

The fees for a liposuction in France depend on number of areas to be treatedfrom liposuction volume and surgeon's reputation.

As a guide, a abdominal liposuction or inner thighs can cost between 3,000 and 5,000. A facial liposuction (chin, oval) varies around 2200 € à 3500 €. These rates generally include care, cleaning fees from anesthesiologist, clinic fees and post-operative follow-up. To find out about my prices in detail, you can visit the rates section.

IS IT REIMBURSED?

Lipo-aspiration is recognized as a procedure with aesthetic aims, and is not reimbursed by Social Security. However, in certain specific medical situations, costs may be higher. partially covered by the CPAM .

Refunds are possible in the following cases:

• Lipodystrophy (abnormal distribution of fat, linked in particular to certain medical prescriptions),
• Lipoedema (pathological accumulation of fatty tissue in the legs),
• Post-surgical sequelae, especially after bariatric surgery,
• Or if liposuction is combined with reconstructive surgery.

In all cases, a request for prior agreement must be sent to the CPAM, together with a detailed medical file. If no reply is received within 15 days, the agreement is tacit.

The refund amount is based on an agreed tariff. Visit excess fees are not covered, unless your mutuelle provides specific cover.

Compression garments are generally not reimbursed.

QUOTE AND CONTACT

A precise quotation will be given to you at the first full medical consultation. For all questionor request for informationI invites you to contact the firm's landline  01 88 33 61 61. My team will refer you to the best available slot, depending on your project. You can also book an appointment directly on Doctolib.

CONCLUSION

You've taken the time to get informed, to understand what's at stake when you make a decision. liposuction in Paris, The real benefits as well as the limits. If you've reached this point, you're probably ready to go further.

You're not alone. Many people come to me with the same doubts: “Is this operation really for me? ?”, “What if that's what I needed to move forward?”. The non-binding consultation is designed to provide a clear, no-pressure answer.

I welcome you to my practice in Paris 16ᵉ to take stock together, with exacting standards and kindness.
Every body type is unique - and so is your treatment.

Make an appointment with Dr. Djian at 01 88 33 61 61 or directly via Doctolib.