Liposuction or 
Liposculpture | Lisbon, Porto and Cascais

The price of liposuction, whether carried out in Lisbon, Porto or another geographical area, varies from patient to patient and depends on several factors:  - Complexity of the surgery; - Combination of procedures; - Number of areas to be treated; - Amount of fat to be removed.

The exact value of your liposuction is confirmed after the diagnostic medical consultation.

Generally, three to four areas can be treated in a single operation. However, there is a fat limit and a surgical time limit that must be respected for the patient's safety. In some cases, a second operation may be necessary.

This procedure can be carried out on its own or combined with other procedures. The most commonly combined procedures are abdominoplasty and buttock augmentation/remodelling.

The fat limit is around 5 litres. More important than the amount of fat is the number of areas that can be treated safely for the patient.

This surgery is not a slimming method and will not provide good results in patients who are overweight or have sagging skin. The best results are achieved in patients with good muscle tone, elasticity and without excessive fat deposits. When the skin is sagging, additional procedures may be necessary to achieve good results (e.g. abdominoplasty, thigh lift, arm lift, etc).

Technically, this surgery can be carried out on any patient who has an indication for it, who is mature and has realistic expectations, and who is in good general health. One of the most important aspects to consider is the elasticity of the skin, which increases with age. In these cases, alternative procedures may be recommended to achieve good results.

Because this surgery is more suitable for skin with good elasticity, it may be better to carry it out before pregnancy. However, if you are thinking of having children in the short term, it would be more prudent to wait and reassess the state of your body after becoming a mum. Each case is different and our medical team will advise you on the treatment best suited to your needs.

Liposculpture does not cause sagging. When the surgery is performed on patients with firm, elastic skin, the tissues are able to readjust to the new body contour. When there is already sagging skin, eliminating fat in this area can accentuate this sagging since it has no retraction capacity. 

If you're in the process of losing weight, it's advisable to wait until you've reached your desired weight. Only then will you be able to assess the real state of your body and skin and decide which procedures are most appropriate.

No surgery guarantees results for life. The success of this procedure and the long-term results depend on the care you take of your body and your lifestyle after surgery - a balanced diet and regular exercise are recommended.

Soon after surgery, you may notice differences. However, post-operative oedema distorts the result. After a month you can already see significant changes, but the final result is expected six to twelve months after the operation.

This is a safe surgery but, like any surgical procedure, it is not without risks and complications. The most common complications are: infection, delayed or unsightly healing, changes in skin sensitivity, contour irregularities, asymmetry, etc. Our medical team will do their best to achieve a good result and if they consider the risk of complications for your specific case to be high, they will advise other treatment options.

Post-operative discomfort depends on the extent of the liposuction and the combination of procedures. You can expect to feel discomfort and moderate pain in the days following surgery, which is easily relieved with the prescribed painkillers.

Drains are used whenever necessary after surgery to prevent fluid accumulation and reduce the risk of complications.

Depending on the extent of the liposuction, you can return to work between 3 and 7 days after surgery (for sedentary professions). It's important to note that each case is different and recovery can be slower or faster in different patients. Activities that involve physical effort, such as sports, can only be resumed gradually after a month.

You can travel after 3 to 7 days if your recovery is going as expected. If you live abroad and wish to have your liposuction in Portugal, it's important to allow the necessary number of days to recover before returning to your country of residence. We have a specialised team that will give you the support you need to carry out your surgery in Portugal safely.

Many patients have doubts about the areas of the body where liposuction can be performed. It is possible to perform this procedure on several less common areas of the body, such as the arms, back, ankles, jowls, among others.

The issue of sagging skin after liposuction is a cause for concern for many patients. The truth is that liposuction can affect the elasticity of the skin and, depending on the patient's initial physical state, it may be necessary to carry out combined surgery to treat sagging or excess skin. A very common surgical combination is Lipoabdominoplasty, which combines liposuction with abdominoplasty in a single operation, making it possible not only to remove excess fat but also to correct sagging and remove excess skin in the abdomen area.

The aspirated fat can be used to fill out other areas of the body that may lack volume, such as the buttocks (the so-called Brazilian Butt Lift), the breasts or the face, depending on the patient's objectives.

It can be combined with other surgical procedures, such as abdominoplasty or breast augmentation, to achieve more comprehensive results. In these cases, more than one procedure is combined in a single intervention, which can be very beneficial for patients who want to improve several areas of the body at once.

Having financing options to help patients manage the cost of surgery is often a crucial factor when choosing a plastic surgeon and the clinic where liposuction is performed. At LMR, we have payment facilities to make it easier to pay for liposculpture surgery. Patients should be aware of the payment policies and requirements associated with these options at their initial consultation so that they can make informed decisions about financing their liposuction. For more information on payment facilities, please contact us using the contact form or by email - geral@lmrcirurgiaplastica.pt.

Liposuction is not a solution for significant weight loss, but rather a body remodelling procedure. It is most effective for eliminating localised fat deposits that don't respond well to diet and exercise. Ideally, it is performed on patients with a normal, stable weight and a healthy lifestyle.

This procedure should not be carried out in areas where the skin is very saggy. In these areas, removing fat can increase sagging, accentuate excess skin and carries a high risk of irregularities. In these cases, it may be advisable to combine liposuction with a procedure that improves sagging, such as abdominoplasty (in the case of the abdomen), brachioplasty (in the arms) or cruroplasty (in the thighs).

There are non-invasive alternatives, such as cryolipolysis (CoolSculpting), which are fat reduction options without surgery. Although these methods don't remove as much fat as traditional liposuction, they can be effective for those looking for a faster, more economical treatment without the need for surgery, anaesthesia or recovery.