HD lipo is performed at our state-of-the-art Baker Street clinic in Marylebone as a day case procedure. This means you will be admitted and discharged on the same day, thus allowing you to recover in the comfort of your own home.

Hi Def lipo comprises the treatment of:

• Abdomen and flanks
• Chest
• Upper arms

Patients are discharged home later in the day once they have met all the discharge criteria.

Patients will have scheduled postoperative clinic visits on days 3, 7, and at six weeks, three months, six months, and one year. Manual lymphatic massage needs to be scheduled for two sessions during the first postoperative week. More sessions are scheduled if found necessary. Manual lymphatic massage, which is performed in our practice by our specialist massage therapists, includes draining areas of swelling to the closest lymph nodes, as well as drainage of superficial fat areas that are treated to avoid the development of fibrosis and loss of definition. All patients are given documents to complete postoperatively detailing their intake of pain medication, number and dates of massage sessions, compression garment use, return to work, return to full activity and physical exercise, and their satisfaction score (1-10, with one being extremely bad and ten being outstanding) at 1.5, 6, and 12 months. Photographs are taken in a standardised fashion, with the same light settings being used preoperatively and during all postoperative visits.

All patients are prescribed paracetamol and ibuprofen for postoperative pain control on an as-required basis. Patients are completely off their pain medications, typically by day 8 (paracetamol) and day 9 (ibuprofen). After day 9, we found none of our patients to be on pain medication for surgical pain treatment.

With the skin in the treated areas, a significant retraction is often noticed as early as day 3 when the compression garment is first removed. This concept has been well described in the past with liposuction of the superficial fat layers as well with thermal energy–emitting technologies like VASER. Our surgeons agree that skin retraction continues to progress over the first few months after surgery.

With an increased demand for male aesthetic interventions in general, and body sculpting in particular, HDL with PAL is a safe procedure that delivers reproducible, natural-looking results with high patient satisfaction rates, low risk of complications, and a relatively short and tolerable recovery process. As an important measure to optimise outcomes, our surgeons advocate strict and detailed patient education during the initial consultation about the importance of adherence to the detailed postoperative protocol, healthy diet, and exercise habits.

High-definition liposuction, also known as HD Lipo, is a surgical procedure and, like any other surgery, it involves some level of discomfort. However, the procedure is typically performed under local or general anesthesia, which significantly reduces any pain during the operation itself.

After the anesthesia wears off, patients may experience some discomfort, bruising, and swelling. The level of post-operative pain can vary from person to person, but it is usually manageable with over-the-counter or prescription pain medication, as directed by the surgeon.

Recovery from High Definition Liposuction varies from person to person, but generally, patients can expect to take it easy for a few weeks following the procedure. You might experience some swelling, bruising, and discomfort in the treated areas, which can be managed with medication prescribed by your surgeon. Most people can return to work and other daily activities within a week or two, although strenuous exercise should be avoided for a bit longer to allow the body to heal properly. Your surgeon will provide you with a detailed recovery plan, including how to care for the treated areas, when to resume activities, and when to follow up for post-operative assessments.

High-definition liposuction (HD Lipo) often does cost more than traditional liposuction. The main reason for this is the increased complexity and precision required for HD Lipo.

HD Lipo is a more advanced procedure that aims to sculpt the body and highlight natural muscle definition, which requires a higher degree of skill and more time from the surgeon compared to traditional liposuction. This, in turn, can increase the cost of the procedure.

Furthermore, HD Lipo often involves the use of specialised equipment and techniques, such as ultrasound or laser technology, to melt or break up fat before it’s removed. These technologies can add to the overall cost of the procedure.