Body & Intimate Areas · Contour and proportion
Liposuction can reduce localised fat deposits and change body proportions. It is intended for contouring and is not a substitute for weight loss. Together, we assess which area can be treated appropriately and how well your skin can adapt to the changed shape.
Your examination findings and the extent of treatment determine your individual treatment journey.
Treatment at a glance
Eight answers about liposuction. The areas treated, the extent of treatment and skin quality determine your individual plan.
Localised fat deposits are reduced. The treatment is neither intended for general weight loss nor a guaranteed correction of cellulite.
Fat beneath the skin is removed through small incisions. The technique, fluid administration and extent of treatment are chosen according to the examination findings.
This depends on the number of areas and the extent of treatment. More extensive plans may require several separate procedures; preoperative care and aftercare involve additional time.
Local anaesthesia, with sedation or general anaesthesia where appropriate. Outpatient or inpatient care is planned according to the extent of treatment and your state of health.
A guide for returning to sedentary work after a procedure of limited extent. Larger procedures and physical work require more recovery time.
The contour develops over weeks to months. A final assessment may only be meaningful after several months.
Removing fat cells reduces their number. Remaining fatty tissue can increase in volume again with weight gain; skin ageing continues.
Planned liposuction · depending on area and extent. The price applies to the planned procedure. We agree on the areas, anaesthesia and aftercare together, and these are listed in the quotation.
Times are a guide. An in-person examination will clarify what applies to you.
Understanding what changes
I consider the area you would like treated alongside its transitions to surrounding areas. A balanced contour comes from carefully considered reduction and from tissue that is deliberately preserved.
I distinguish between fat beneath the skin, excess skin and other causes of a change in contour. Skin elasticity places limits on the result.
Fat cells are removed through small incisions using a cannula. Transitions to neighbouring areas form part of the planning.
Swelling and the tissue response gradually subside. Compression and check-ups support healing; there are limits to how much the skin can tighten.
During liposuction, a preparatory fluid is usually introduced into the fatty tissue beneath the skin. The fat can then be suctioned out through small skin incisions using cannulas. We discuss which technique is suitable after the examination.
Liposuction treats fat beneath the skin. It cannot correct fat within the abdominal cavity, muscle laxity or significant excess skin. If the skin is loose, an additional or alternative skin-tightening operation may be more appropriate.
The extent of treatment must remain within medically appropriate limits. Larger areas, several combined procedures and pre-existing conditions affect the strain on the body. I also discuss with you when it makes sense to divide treatment into separate procedures or not to operate.
The skin determines some of the limitations. Irregularities or loose skin may remain or become more noticeable. The result can be long-lasting, but it changes with weight fluctuations, pregnancy and ageing.
Vibration-assisted techniques such as PAL and water-assisted techniques such as WAL differ in how the fatty tissue is loosened. A technique's name alone does not tell you which procedure is better suited to you. What matters is the area, the tissue, the extent of treatment and a controlled approach.
After fat beneath the skin has been removed, the skin must be able to adapt to the changed contour. If elasticity is low, loose skin may remain or become more visible. A tummy tuck addresses more substantial excess skin in a different way and is planned as a separate procedure.
Is this right for me?
The focus is on a localised fat deposit, your proportions and the condition of your skin. Removing a particular amount of fat is not, in itself, a meaningful goal.
You would like to change a specific fat deposit, and your weight is as stable as possible.
Significant excess skin, a lax abdominal wall or excess weight in general require a different assessment.
Different causes need different solutions. Sometimes, choosing not to have a procedure is the right decision.
Compare alternativesIf the skin is noticeably loose, skin-tightening surgery may be more appropriate for your examination findings. Liposuction alone does not remove excess skin.
Find out about a tummy tuckExcess weight in general, painful legs or an unusual distribution of fat first require a separate medical assessment. This page describes aesthetic contouring, not lipoedema treatment.
An invasive thermal procedure for selected cases; not an equivalent alternative to removing substantial excess skin.
Compare possibilities and limitationsA bulky upper arm and an upper arm where excess skin is the main concern require different solutions.
Understand the concern in more detailThe outer and inner thighs and knees are assessed together, but treated only when appropriate.
Understand the concern in more detailFat beneath the skin can be treated differently from fat around the internal organs or changes to the abdominal wall.
Understand the concern in more detailDistinguishing fat beneath the skin that can be suctioned out from deeper structures and swelling.
Understand the concern in more detailYour treatment journey
We assess fat distribution, skin and general health. Together, we agree on the areas to be treated and the limitations of treatment.
After marking and anaesthesia, the planned amount of fat beneath the skin is suctioned out through small incisions. I take account of the transitions and the tissue that remains.
We support you as swelling subsides and monitor healing. The contour that will eventually be visible is not assessed on the first day.
We agree on a direct contact route for aftercare before you are discharged. General enquiries: team@dottore.caletti.de.
Your return to everyday life
Swelling, bruising and discomfort similar to muscle soreness are possible. Follow the prescribed aftercare and stay mobile to the extent agreed.
After a smaller procedure, it may be possible to return to sedentary work. Visible swelling and tenderness may last longer.
The tissues may feel firm or uneven. How long to wear compression garments and when to increase activity are determined by your recovery.
Swelling gradually subsides. Only later in recovery can remaining differences and the result be meaningfully assessed.
These timeframes are a guide, not a firm promise. Your individual recovery may differ.
Talking openly about risks
Even small skin incisions are part of an operation. The more extensive the treatment and the more procedures are combined, the more carefully the risks and strain on the body must be weighed up.
If you experience shortness of breath, chest pain, circulatory collapse or sudden severe weakness, call 112 immediately. Increasing severe pain, fever, unusual skin discolouration or new swelling in one leg require urgent medical assessment. Do not wait until your routine follow-up appointment.
Understand the costs and take time to decide
Liposuction costs from €3,500–7,500. The areas treated and the extent of the procedure determine your individual cost plan.
Price range
from €3,500–7,500
Planned liposuction · depending on area and extent
The price applies to the planned procedure. We agree on the areas, anaesthesia and aftercare together, and these are listed in the quotation.
A small, defined area involves a different level of work from several areas of the body.
The distribution of fatty tissue and the planned contour correction determine the extent of the procedure.
The appropriate technique is chosen according to your examination findings and informs the planning.
Local anaesthesia, sedation or general anaesthesia, and any clinic stay, are listed in the cost plan.
The scope of what is provided for compression garments, check-ups and any additional skin-tightening procedure is reviewed individually.
Your individual quotation sets out which services are included in the total amount.
Compression garments, additional areas, skin-tightening surgery or further procedures may be charged separately. These points and any potential subsequent costs are discussed in advance. Aesthetic liposuction is usually self-funded; care for a medical condition must be assessed separately.
An examination and shared planning help you understand the costs. You will receive your personal cost plan before deciding whether to go ahead with treatment.
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Ask your questionLiposuction is intended to change contours in specific areas. It is not a treatment for excess weight in general and does not replace medically supervised weight management. What matters is whether the treatment is appropriate, not removing as much fat as possible.
The number of fat cells in the treated area is reduced. Remaining fat cells can enlarge if you gain weight, including in other areas. A stable weight helps to maintain the changed proportions.
No. How well the skin adapts depends on its elasticity and the extent of treatment. Loose skin may remain or become more noticeable. In that case, skin-tightening surgery should be discussed as a separate treatment.
This depends on the area, the extent of treatment and your recovery. You will receive an individual plan covering how long to wear the garments, their fit and care. Uncomfortable pressure, numbness or skin changes beneath the garments should be assessed by a doctor.
Swelling and areas of firmness take time to settle. The contour changes over weeks to months; a final assessment is often only meaningful after several months. Some differences seen earlier may be part of healing.
Not automatically. This page describes aesthetic contouring. Pain, swelling and an unusual distribution of fat require a separate diagnostic assessment. Lipoedema requires its own treatment plan and has different criteria for treatment.
Further medical information on the procedures described, their limitations and risks.
Contouring localised fat deposits, suitability and surgical risks; not a method for general weight loss.
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