Dr Evan Woo
Senior Consultant Breast and Plastic Surgeon
MBBS (Singapore), MMed (Surgery), MRCS (Edinburgh), FAMS (Plastic Surgery)
MBBS (Singapore), MMed (Surgery), MRCS (Edinburgh), FAMS (Plastic Surgery)
Your Guide to Liposuction Surgery
Stubborn fat deposits can persist despite maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise, making it difficult to achieve your desired body contours. Liposuction is a body contouring procedure designed to remove localised fat and refine your natural shape, helping create more balanced body proportions.
Whether performed as a standalone procedure or combined with other body contouring surgery, every treatment is carefully tailored to your anatomy, concerns and aesthetic goals.
Understanding Liposuction
What Is Liposuction?
Liposuction is an aesthetic surgical procedure that removes localised fat deposits from specific areas of the body to improve contour and proportion. It is designed to reshape areas where stubborn fat has not responded to diet and exercise, rather than as a treatment for obesity or weight loss. Every procedure is tailored to your anatomy, fat distribution and treatment goals.
Liposuction may help address:
Liposuction may also form part of a personalised mummy makeover, where it is combined with procedures such as a tummy tuck or breast enhancements to address multiple concerns following pregnancy.
Potential Benefits & Outcomes
What Are the Benefits of Liposuction?
Liposuction may offer several benefits by removing localised fat deposits that have not responded to diet and exercise. While it is not a weight loss procedure, it can help refine body contours and improve overall proportions.
Removes Stubborn Fat Deposits
Liposuction removes localised fat deposits that persist despite maintaining a healthy lifestyle, helping improve body contours in carefully selected areas.
Refines Body Contours
By reducing excess fat in targeted areas, liposuction creates smoother, more defined body contours while enhancing your natural body shape.
Improves Body Proportions
By reshaping specific areas of the body, liposuction can create a more balanced silhouette and improve the overall harmony between different body regions.
Every liposuction procedure is carefully planned according to your anatomy and treatment goals to achieve balanced, natural-looking body contours while maintaining harmony with your overall physique.
Understanding Your Suitability
Is Liposuction Suitable for Me?
Liposuction may be suitable for individuals who are close to their ideal body weight but wish to address localised fat deposits that have not responded to diet and exercise. During your consultation, Dr Evan Woo will assess your anatomy, skin quality, overall health and treatment goals to determine whether liposuction is an appropriate option for you.
You may be a suitable candidate for liposuction if you:
Achieve More Refined Body Contours with Liposuction
Whether you're looking to address stubborn fat in one area or refine your overall silhouette, Dr Evan Woo provides personalised treatment plans tailored to your anatomy and aesthetic goals.
Pre-Surgery Preparation
Preparing for Liposuction
From your initial consultation to the day of surgery, each stage of preparation plays an important role in ensuring your treatment is planned around your anatomy, health and recovery needs.
| Step | What to Expect |
| Consultation and Assessment | Your concerns, medical history, overall health, body fat distribution, skin elasticity and treatment goals will be assessed to determine whether liposuction is appropriate. Dr Woo will also identify the areas to be treated and discuss whether liposuction alone or in combination with another procedure is likely to achieve your desired outcome. |
| Treatment Planning | The treatment areas, amount of fat to be removed and expected body contour will be carefully planned based on your anatomy. Your surgeon will explain what liposuction can realistically achieve and whether your skin is likely to retract well following fat removal. |
| Preparing for Surgery | You will receive personalised instructions to help you prepare for your procedure. This may include stopping smoking several weeks before surgery, reviewing your medications and supplements, temporarily avoiding medications that increase bleeding risk where appropriate, and arranging support during your recovery. |
Consultation and Assessment
Your concerns, medical history, overall health, body fat distribution, skin elasticity and treatment goals will be assessed to determine whether liposuction is appropriate. Dr Woo will also identify the areas to be treated and discuss whether liposuction alone or in combination with another procedure is likely to achieve your desired outcome.
Treatment Planning
The treatment areas, amount of fat to be removed and expected body contour will be carefully planned based on your anatomy. Your surgeon will explain what liposuction can realistically achieve and whether your skin is likely to retract well following fat removal.
Preparing for Surgery
You will receive personalised instructions to help you prepare for your procedure. This may include stopping smoking several weeks before surgery, reviewing your medications and supplements, temporarily avoiding medications that increase bleeding risk where appropriate, and arranging support during your recovery.
What to Expect
What Happens During Liposuction?
Liposuction is tailored to the areas being treated, the amount of fat being removed and your individual body contouring goals. While the surgical technique varies from person to person, the procedure generally follows these steps.
| Step | What Happens |
| Marking the Treatment Areas | Before surgery, the treatment areas are carefully marked while you are standing to guide accurate fat removal and achieve balanced body contours. |
| Anaesthesia | Appropriate anaesthesia is administered to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure. The type of anaesthesia depends on the extent of treatment and the areas being addressed. |
| Fat Removal | Small incisions are made to allow a thin cannula to be inserted beneath the skin. Fat is gently removed using controlled suction while preserving the surrounding tissues. |
| Contouring | Throughout the procedure, the treated areas are carefully sculpted to create smooth, natural-looking contours and balanced proportions. |
| Closure | The small incisions are closed or left to drain where appropriate, and compression garments are applied to help minimise swelling and support healing. |
Marking the Treatment Areas
Before surgery, the treatment areas are carefully marked while you are standing to guide accurate fat removal and achieve balanced body contours.
Anaesthesia
Appropriate anaesthesia is administered to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure. The type of anaesthesia depends on the extent of treatment and the areas being addressed.
Fat Removal
Small incisions are made to allow a thin cannula to be inserted beneath the skin. Fat is gently removed using controlled suction while preserving the surrounding tissues.
Contouring
Throughout the procedure, the treated areas are carefully sculpted to create smooth, natural-looking contours and balanced proportions.
Closure
The small incisions are closed or left to drain where appropriate, and compression garments are applied to help minimise swelling and support healing.
Get Ready to Reveal a More Sculpted Silhouette
Every liposuction procedure is planned with careful attention to your anatomy and desired outcome, helping create refined contours that look natural and proportionate to your body.
Post-Surgery Recovery
Recovery After Liposuction
Recovery after liposuction varies depending on the areas treated, the amount of fat removed and your individual healing process. Following your postoperative instructions and attending scheduled follow-up appointments can help support healing and optimise your results.
| What to Expect | Details |
| Initial Recovery | Swelling, bruising and mild discomfort are common during the first few weeks after surgery. Most patients are encouraged to begin light walking soon after the procedure while avoiding strenuous activities until advised otherwise. |
| Aftercare Recommendations | Compression garments are typically worn to help reduce swelling, support healing and assist the skin in adapting to your new body contours. Follow-up appointments allow your recovery and results to be monitored. |
| Final Results | Your body contours will gradually improve as swelling subsides and the treated areas settle. While early changes are often noticeable within a few weeks, final results typically become more apparent over the following months. |
Initial Recovery
Swelling, bruising and mild discomfort are common during the first few weeks after surgery. Most patients are encouraged to begin light walking soon after the procedure while avoiding strenuous activities until advised otherwise.
Aftercare Recommendations
Compression garments are typically worn to help reduce swelling, support healing and assist the skin in adapting to your new body contours. Follow-up appointments allow your recovery and results to be monitored.
Final Results
Your body contours will gradually improve as swelling subsides and the treated areas settle. While early changes are often noticeable within a few weeks, final results typically become more apparent over the following months.
Understanding the Risks
Risks and Potential Complications of Liposuction
Like all surgical procedures, liposuction carries potential risks and complications. These include general surgical risks such as bleeding, infection, adverse reactions to anaesthesia and delayed wound healing.
Potential complications specific to liposuction may include:
Careful patient selection, personalised surgical planning and appropriate postoperative care help minimise these risks and support a smooth recovery. During your consultation, Dr Evan Woo will discuss the potential benefits and risks of liposuction based on your individual anatomy and treatment goals.
Your Journey Starts Here
Achieve a Firmer, More Balanced Abdominal Contour with Dr Evan Woo
A tummy tuck can help address excess abdominal skin, weakened abdominal muscles and changes in body contour that may occur following pregnancy or significant weight loss. Because every patient’s anatomy, concerns and treatment goals are different, surgery is carefully planned to determine the most appropriate technique while balancing aesthetic improvement with functional restoration.
At Evan Woo Plastic Surgery, treatment is centred around careful assessment, personalised planning and natural-looking results. Dr Evan Woo will evaluate your concerns, explain whether a tummy tuck is appropriate for your needs and recommend a surgical approach tailored to your anatomy and treatment goals. Arrange a consultation to discuss your options and take the first step towards restoring your abdominal contours.
Helpful Information
FAQs About Liposuction
Is liposuction safe?
Liposuction is generally considered safe when performed by a qualified plastic surgeon on appropriately selected patients. As with any surgical procedure, it carries potential risks and complications, which will be discussed during your consultation. Careful patient selection, thorough surgical planning and appropriate postoperative care all contribute to a safe treatment experience.
Will the fat come back after liposuction?
The fat cells removed during liposuction do not regenerate. However, the remaining fat cells can still enlarge if you gain weight. Maintaining a stable weight through a healthy diet and regular exercise can help preserve your body contouring results over the long term.
How much weight can I lose with liposuction?
Liposuction is a body contouring procedure rather than a weight loss treatment. It is designed to remove localised fat deposits and improve body shape, making it most suitable for individuals who are already close to their ideal body weight.
Will I have visible scars after liposuction?
Liposuction requires small incisions to allow the cannula to be inserted beneath the skin. These incisions are typically placed in discreet locations where possible and generally fade over time, although all surgical incisions result in some degree of permanent scarring.
Can liposuction be combined with other procedures?
Yes. Liposuction may be combined with procedures such as a tummy tuck, breast surgery or as part of a mummy makeover, depending on your anatomy, concerns and treatment goals. During your consultation, Dr Woo will recommend the most appropriate treatment plan for you.
How soon can I return to work after liposuction?
Recovery varies depending on the extent of treatment and the areas addressed. Many patients can return to desk-based work within about one to two weeks, while more physically demanding activities may require a longer recovery period. Dr Woo will advise you based on your procedure and recovery progress.
Experience You Can Rely On
Our Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon
Experience You Can Rely On
Our Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon
Dr Evan Woo
Senior Consultant Breast and Plastic Surgeon
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, National University of Singapore
- Master of Medicine (Surgery), National University of Singapore
- Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Fellow, Academy of Medicine, Singapore (Plastic Surgery)
Dr Evan Woo is a specialist plastic, reconstructive and breast surgeon whose practice is dedicated to breast and body surgery, with particular expertise in aesthetic breast surgery, breast reconstruction and breast cancer surgery. Following specialist training in Singapore, he completed a Microsurgery Fellowship at the Nottingham Breast Institute in the United Kingdom, further advancing his expertise in reconstructive and complex breast surgery.
Dr Evan Woo’s experience in breast and body contouring surgery allows him to develop personalised treatment plans for patients seeking to refine their body contours. Whether liposuction is performed as a standalone procedure or combined with another body contouring surgery where appropriate, every surgical plan is tailored to the patient’s anatomy, fat distribution, skin quality and aesthetic goals to achieve balanced, natural-looking results.
