How Safe is Liposuction?
Liposuction is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgeries around the world—and when done properly, it is both safe and highly effective. But safety depends on more than just the procedure itself. It depends on the surgeon’s skill, the anesthesia method, and the equipment used.
Is Liposuction Safe?
Yes, liposuction is safe when performed by a skilled and experienced surgeon under the right conditions. At Evita Clinic, we follow the highest safety protocols to ensure each patient’s well-being from start to finish.
One of the biggest risks in any surgery comes from anesthesia. However, unlike procedures that require general anesthesia, liposuction at Evita Clinic is performed under Sleep Anesthesia (MAC). This type of sedation allows the patient to sleep comfortably while maintaining stable breathing and circulation—significantly reducing anesthesia-related risks.
We also use Tumescent Anesthesia, a technique that injects a diluted anesthetic solution into the fat layer. This helps to:
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Minimize bleeding
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Reduce post-operative pain
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Increase safety and comfort during fat removal
Since our establishment, Evita Clinic has performed thousands of liposuction procedures. And since 2009, there have been no serious complications such as bleeding, infection, or tissue necrosis.
However, if too much fat is removed at once, some patients may experience loose skin or dimpling. That’s why we always assess each patient’s skin elasticity, overall health, and age before determining the amount of fat to remove.
At Evita Clinic, we do not believe in removing “as much fat as possible”—we believe in removing the right amount safely, to achieve natural and balanced results.
What About the Equipment?
While there are many types of liposuction machines on the market, the surgeon’s technique and experience are what matter most.
At Evita Clinic, our main equipment is the Eva® liposuction system by Euromi (Belgium)—a powerful, high-speed device that can safely remove a large volume of fat. But such power also demands precision. That’s why it’s crucial that only a well-trained surgeon with extensive experience uses it. Dr. Francis Jeon, our lead surgeon, has over 18 years of body contouring experience and customizes each liposuction case for optimal results and safety.
We often combine multiple techniques:
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Tumescent Liposuction for local anesthesia and smooth fat extraction,
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Laser-Assisted Liposuction for skin tightening and fat emulsification,
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Manual Precision Cannula Technique for delicate areas and final contouring.
This hybrid approach provides a more refined silhouette, quicker recovery, and lower complication risk.
Are the Results Permanent?
Yes—and no.
When liposuction is done, the fat cells that are removed are gone permanently. Right after surgery, we show you the actual fat bottles or photos of them, so you can see exactly what has been taken out.
However, your body can still gain weight if new fat cells expand due to overeating or a sedentary lifestyle. That’s why we emphasize the importance of maintaining a balanced diet and regular physical activity after surgery.
Liposuction is not a shortcut. But it can be the kickstart you need.
A Boost of Motivation
Many of our patients say they’ve struggled for years with stubborn fat and low self-esteem. After liposuction, they feel a sudden, positive shift—not just in their body, but in their mindset. Seeing immediate results often gives them the motivation to continue living a healthy lifestyle.
It’s not just a procedure. It’s a turning point.
Thinking About Liposuction? Here’s How to Begin
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Schedule a consultation with a reputable clinic like Evita.
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Ask all your questions—from safety to recovery time.
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Disclose your medical history, including medications, allergies, and past experiences with anesthesia.
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Make sure you trust your surgeon. The comfort and connection you feel with your medical team are just as important as their credentials.
Why Evita Clinic?
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Since 2009 – Thousands of safe and successful liposuction cases performed
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No general anesthesia – Safer MAC (Sleep) anesthesia with tumescent technique
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Eva® by Euromi – High-efficiency Belgian technology, operated by experienced hands
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Meticulous aftercare & guaranteed follow-up service
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Led by Dr. Francis Jeon, a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon who understands patient vitals better than most
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English as the primary language – not just multilingual, but truly foreigner-focused
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Same pricing for Koreans and foreigners – no hidden agent fees or dual pricing
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Located in Seoul, South Korea, trusted by international patients from all over the world
It is true that after liposuction, you may notice fat accumulating more easily in other areas of the body.
This happens because once fat cells are removed from a specific area through liposuction, they are permanently gone.
As a result, even if you gain weight later, it won’t easily return to the treated area.
However, it’s important not to become complacent.
Maintaining a steady exercise routine and healthy habits is essential.
Because the number of fat cells has been reduced in the treated area, future weight management tends to be a little easier — if you stay active.
Still, no method, including liposuction, can replace the need for consistent effort in maintaining a healthy weight.
Think of liposuction as a valuable helper for your body contouring journey, not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle.
After surgery, take full advantage of this opportunity to build lasting, positive habits.
Once liposuction is performed, the removed fat cells are permanently gone.
This means gaining weight won’t happen as easily as before, because there are fewer fat cells remaining.
However, it’s important to know that the remaining fat cells can still expand if you gain weight.
That’s why maintaining a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and proper diet is crucial after liposuction.
This not only helps maintain your surgical results but also benefits your overall health.
If exercise and dietary control are challenging, we can support you with additional options such as diet medications and personalized advice.
At Evita Clinic, we are committed to helping you manage your health even after surgery.
If you would like to discuss it directly, feel free to visit us anytime for a consultation.
Some patients believe that removing as much fat as possible will lead to better results — and we completely understand that feeling.
Technically, we can remove a large amount of fat during liposuction.
However, every part of your body has different fat layer characteristics, and taking out too much fat can disturb your body’s natural balance.
This often leads to unnatural body contours and unsatisfactory results.
Additionally, in all types of liposuction, it is true that removing excessive fat can cause skin sagging.
In such cases, additional procedures like skin lifting or skin excision may be needed after liposuction.
However, an experienced surgeon anticipates this risk and intentionally leaves a certain amount of fat behind to maintain skin elasticity and prevent sagging.
This is considered one of the important limitations of liposuction surgery.
That said, if you maintain consistent dieting and exercise after liposuction, some sagging skin can gradually tighten and adhere better over time.
Rather than focusing solely on removing large amounts of fat, our goal is to achieve a smooth, natural, and harmonious body shape through detailed consultation and customized planning for each patient.
Yes, your weight will decrease slightly after liposuction because fat is physically removed.
However, the primary goal of liposuction is not weight loss — it is to improve body contours and correct disproportionate areas.
Think of the surgery as helping to reduce size and shape rather than expecting a significant change on the scale.
That said, liposuction often becomes a great motivation for further weight management.
We highly recommend maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise after the procedure to maximize your results.
If needed, we can also assist you with appetite control through consultation, additional treatments, or prescribing diet medications.
After 2~3 days after liposuction, It will be much swollen and painful.
It is not the pain that can not withstand, it is the symptom that seems to pull(sore).
As time goes by, you will feel more pulling sensation.
This is a natural phenomenon to be healed.
Bruises begin to develop after surgery and disappear after 2 to 3 weeks.
At first it becomes darkish and violet, and later it becomes yellowish.
It is inconvenient because you can not wash after surgery.
A simple shower is available after 3 to 4 days after surgery.
Before taking a shower, you can apply waterproof bandage to wound area.
Also, after take a shower, simply disinfect and apply ointment.
In case of sauna, enough time should be needed.
If you use the sauna immediately after removing the stitchs, the suture part may be re-opened.
It is usually advisable to remove the stitches after 2 to 3 weeks.
If the incision is wide, it is best to spend about a month. You can also wipe or wash un-operated areas.
Asians has very few keloids. However, it is common for blacks.
People who know that they are keloids often have a normal constitution.
In the case of fat removal, the incision is less than 1cm, so it is not a problem even if it is keloid.
In addition, we use laser to treat patients for free after surgery.
Scars from minimal incision usually heal after 2 weeks.
The scars are reddish at first, but they become pinkish over time and fade over the course of several months.
After the surgery, you might feel impatient.
But do not worry because it will recover over time.
The wound will be determined by your personal condition.
I feel that there are a wide variety of individual differences in performing liposuction of many people.
Some people there are small scars, but some are darker and more visible.
Most of peoples also have scarring that is hardly noticeable.
You are wondering when to remove stitches after you have undergone surgery.
In the case of liposuction, the incision range is small and may vary depending on the condition, but it will be removed within about two weeks.
In the meantime, you will come to the hospital to disinfect. It is about 1 cm and it takes about 3 weeks for skin regeneration..
Liposuction is a way to inhale a growing fat cell.
There is a definite effect because 1 ~ 2L of fat is extracted.
Also, if the diet fails and the other area gets fat again, it does not increase as much as before.
Weight does not go down a lot, but it definitely gets thinner.
When a stomach or hip is heavy due to fat, it can be improved by reducing the weight by liposuction.
After liposuction, special compression garment will be worn for 2-3 months.
This pressure has the effect of not allowing the tissue to protrude due to the tight contraction of the tissue.
Liposuction is a rare complication.
Bruising after surgery lasts 2-3 weeks and sometimes the surface looks uneven, which will be okay after 4 weeks.
Pulmonary embolism (serious complications of small fat cells entering the blood vessels and blocking the pulmonary vasculature) occurs in about 1 in 1 million people, which usually occurs when the principles of surgery are not followed properly.
Also, the probability is less than the probability of dying from a traffic accident. This complication is usually caused by excessive surgery or greed about the dramatic surgery result.
Do not worry if you keep the principle and do not take excessive liposuction.
It is usually possible to live everyday after 2~3 days, but it is recommended to avoid severe exercise for 2 weeks. During the first week after surgery, you may see more swelling than before surgery. After one week, the swelling starts to fall off. However, the appearance of swelling can be finally disappered after 3~4 months.
Immediately after surgery, it is wrapped with a bandage and compression garments. After 1 days, we check the wound & dressing. Compression garments is worn for 2-3 months but it is possible to shower after 2-3 days.
It is not. Since the local anesthetic is administered to the surgical site during surgery, the pain is not severe even after the operation. The next day, you will feel stiff. Of course, if you touch the wound, it will be slightly painful for 1-2 weeks.
The results after liposuction differ depending on the health condition, skin condition, age, weight and hormone status. For example, a person with less skin elasticity, suctions in only the fat of the abdomen and disappears, but the abdomen skin elasticity can not be perfectly corrected. In these cases abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is needed.
If you have a lot of liposuction, you need a hospitalization, but most of cases you can go home on the day.
Insert a thin tube connected to the fat inhaler through a small incision of about 1 cm around the site where the fat will be inhaled. And it is the surgery to remove only the fat under the skin by the negative pressure.
Strictly,
Liposuction is not meant that the removal of amount of fat.
Removing the 50%, if the adequate fat is removed,
it will be a beautiful body that could reasonably have volume & good shape.
Even if uneven removal of 100%, I Think it is a failed surgery.
Although the sagging skin need an abdominoplasty,
but, the scar is visible, and i don’t like it.
So We use a LASER that is appropriate to plan to increase the elasticity of the skin.
About Revision liposuction,
There can be a variety of cases.
In the case of insufficient Liposuction, your cost and recovery course are same.
But, in case of overdone liposuction, irregular skin,
It need a autologous fat graft and extra cost.
The whole body fat liposuction can be done, not recommended subtracting too much fat in a day.
If you think a liposuction as a method of weight loss,
A Liposuction with the removal of undesired and excess fat that we called Liposuction as Body Contouring.
If you have a big weight, internal fat mass should be considered embedded.
Usually, but can be removed for more than 5-10 pounds pure fats per site, if you remove too much of the side effects that increase the skin folding occurs.
Furthermore, it is recommended to proceed with the surgery step by step if you want to include in your face. Surgically removed fat does not increase again.
We recommend you to proceed to the abdomen -> leg -> forearm rather than every six months to one day surgery.
It is safe and less complication.