Abdomen, waist & flanks
Contour the abdomen and waist, including selected cases where greater definition is desired.
Advanced Body Contouring · Malta
Liposuction in Malta
At St Mary's Clinic, liposuction removes localised areas of stubborn fat to refine your body contour. We treat selected areas under local anaesthesia, while larger multi-area liposuction is carried out under general anaesthesia at a partner clinic.
Technique
4D Vaser
Local anaesthesia
1–2 areas
General anaesthesia
3+ areas
Consultation
Required
What areas can liposuction treat?
Liposuction is a body-contouring procedure used to remove localised fat deposits that may remain despite diet and exercise. Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity or a substitute for weight loss. Treatment planning considers your anatomy, skin quality, target areas and recovery requirements.
Chest, arms & shoulders
Selected chest, upper-arm and shoulder areas can be treated depending on anatomy and the contouring goal.
Thighs, calves & glutes
Treatment can be planned for selected lower-body areas to alter proportion and contour.
What to expect
What happens during liposuction
Every liposuction procedure begins with an individual assessment. The number and size of areas determine the treatment plan and anaesthesia. Recovery varies with the extent of liposuction; swelling and bruising are expected, and the final contour becomes clearer as swelling settles.
Plan the contour
Assess the areas, skin quality, medical history and realistic goals.
Local or general anaesthesia
We use local anaesthesia for 1–2 areas and general anaesthesia for 3 or more areas where appropriate.
Compression & follow-up
Follow-up is arranged to monitor healing. Compression garments and temporary activity restrictions may be advised.
Who may be suitable for liposuction?
Liposuction may be considered by people with localised fat deposits who want to improve body contour rather than achieve major weight loss. Suitability can only be confirmed after a clinical assessment.
Localised areas of fat
Liposuction is most relevant when specific areas remain out of proportion despite a stable weight and healthy lifestyle.
Health and weight stability
General health, weight stability, smoking status, medication and previous surgery are considered before liposuction.
Skin and tissue quality
Skin elasticity and the amount of loose skin affect the likely contour. Some patients may need a different or additional procedure.
Realistic expectations
Your consultation explains the degree of change liposuction may achieve, likely scars, recovery and potential risks before you decide.
Our liposuction technology
4D VASER Liposuction
St Mary's Clinic uses 4D VASER technology as an advanced option within our liposuction service. VASER introduces ultrasound energy during the fat-removal process before the selected fat is removed through small access points. The 4D approach plans liposuction around the patient's underlying anatomy and desired contour rather than focusing only on volume reduction.
Ultrasound-assisted
VASER uses ultrasound energy to assist the fat-removal stage of liposuction in the selected treatment area.
Precision contouring
Treatment can be planned around specific body areas and the contour changes discussed during consultation.
High-definition planning
In suitable patients, 4D VASER can be used when the goal includes more detailed definition around the body's natural anatomy.
Individual treatment plan
The technique, areas and anaesthesia are chosen according to anatomy, skin quality, health and realistic goals.
Recovery after liposuction
Recovery depends on how many areas are treated and the extent of contouring. Swelling, bruising, tenderness and temporary changes in sensation can occur. Your own post-operative instructions take priority over general timelines.
Early recovery
Expect swelling, bruising and soreness. Gentle movement is usually encouraged according to your clinician’s advice.
Compression
A compression garment may be recommended to support the treated areas while swelling settles.
Activity
Return to work and exercise varies with the extent of treatment. Strenuous activity is reintroduced according to your recovery.
Contour settles
The final contour commonly becomes clearer over approximately three to six months as swelling resolves.
Risks & realistic expectations
Liposuction is surgery. A consultation should cover both the expected contour change and the possibility of complications before you decide to proceed.
Common early effects: swelling, bruising, soreness and temporary numbness or altered sensation.
Contour considerations: asymmetry, contour irregularity or loose skin can remain and results vary with anatomy.
Surgical risks: bleeding, infection, fluid collections, wound-healing problems and anaesthetic complications can occur.
Long-term result: removed fat changes the treated contour, but future weight gain, ageing and body changes can alter the result.
Liposuction prices
Liposuction under local anaesthesia is priced by treatment area. General-anaesthetic multi-area liposuction is performed at a partner clinic.
Performed at St Mary's Clinic
Local anaesthesia
Prices by treatment area for suitable procedures performed under local anaesthesia.
Abdomen
€2,500Abdomen & Flanks
€3,000Thighs
€2,500Arms
€2,000Neck
€1,500Flanks
€1,500Fat Upper Pubic Area (FUPA)
€1,000Contouring of the fatty tissue above the pubic region.Gynecomastia Liposuction
From €2,000See the dedicated gynecomastia page for full treatment information.
Multi-area surgery
General anaesthesia
For larger or multi-area procedures where local anaesthesia is not appropriate.
From €3,800
The final quotation depends on the number of areas treated, the extent of surgery and the individual treatment plan agreed at consultation.
Performed at a partner clinic
Our Liposuction Team
Dr Frank Farrugia
4D Vaser Liposuction
Dr Frank Farrugia performs 4D Vaser Liposuction at St Mary's Clinic. Treatment planning considers the areas to be treated, the degree of contouring required and whether local or general anaesthesia is appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions about Liposuction
Is liposuction a weight-loss procedure?
No. Liposuction is designed primarily for body contouring and localised fat removal, not significant overall weight reduction or obesity treatment.
How long until I see the final liposuction result?
Swelling reduces progressively, and the final contour commonly becomes clearer over approximately 3–6 months.
Will liposuction leave scars?
Liposuction requires small access incisions. Scars usually become less noticeable over time, but no surgical procedure can be described as scar-free.
When can I exercise after liposuction?
Light activity may resume earlier than strenuous exercise. The timing depends on the extent of surgery and your recovery, so follow the specific post-operative advice given to you.
Are liposuction results permanent?
Fat cells removed by liposuction do not grow back in the same way, but future weight gain and body changes can alter the result. Maintaining a stable weight helps preserve the contour.
What are the side effects of liposuction?
Common early effects are swelling, bruising, soreness and temporary numbness or altered sensation. Asymmetry, contour irregularity or loose skin can remain, and bleeding, infection, fluid collections, wound-healing problems and anaesthetic complications can occur. Your consultation covers these risks before you decide.
How much is liposuction in Malta?
Liposuction under local anaesthesia is priced by treatment area, from €1,000 for the upper pubic area (FUPA) to €3,000 for the abdomen and flanks. Larger multi-area liposuction under general anaesthesia starts from €3,800 and is performed at a partner clinic. Your final quotation depends on the areas treated and the plan agreed at consultation.
Will liposuction flatten my stomach?
Liposuction can remove localised fat from the abdomen and improve its contour. How flat the result looks depends on your skin elasticity and how much loose skin there is, and some patients may need a different or additional procedure. Your consultation explains the change liposuction is likely to achieve.
Other body contouring treatments
Liposuction is one of the body contouring procedures carried out by our plastic surgery team at St Mary's Clinic.
Arrange a liposuction consultation
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