What is the Cost of Liposuction| Body Contouring Procedure in India

·       Did you know the popularity of liposuction is because of its permanent results?

·       Did you know once fat cells have been eliminated through liposuction cannot grow back?

·       Did you know the cost of liposuction in India is around four times cheaper than the cost applicable in the USA, UK, and UAE?

·       Did you know the cost of liposuction is influenced by extrinsic and intrinsic factors, as they are directly associated with the procedure?

Plastic cosmetic surgery is a highly customized procedure that may vary in its effect, nature, and results from person to person. Liposuction surgery that is also termed a body contouring procedure, is a cosmetic procedure that helps remove the unwanted, stubborn body from localized areas, such as the lower and upper abdomen, waist, arms, buttocks, upper thighs, face, chin, neck, chest, inner thighs, calves, and ankles. However, liposuction helps achieve a sculpted body profile by addressing excess body fat and is often performed in combination with other cosmetic procedures, such as breast reduction or tummy tuck.

As a prime procedure of mommy makeover surgery, liposuction shares the top space as the most sought-after cosmetic procedure worldwide. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic helped keep liposuction at the top of the plastic surgery procedure list for another year.

Dr Karishma Kagodu, MS, M CH., a board-certified plastic surgeon also contributing to Kinder Women’s Hospital, Whitefield, Bangalore, noted that after COVID-19, more people are interested in liposuction surgery than before because working from home culture encouraged a sedentary lifestyle as movements are less, getting out less. People are around the clock using laptops/computers to perform tasks. However, gaining a little bit of weight is common everywhere, so liposuction has become a trendy cosmetic procedure. 

Why Opt for Liposuction?

First, liposuction is not a weight loss procedure but a contouring surgery that helps improve your silhouette to meet the aesthetic body goal in shape, size, and curves. Liposuction is also called lipo, lipectomy, or lipoplasty, and are all termed for contouring procedure as it removes stubborn fat pockets from body parts to improve the curves and shape of your body and helps harmonize the overall body profile, as the shape of your body is aesthetically transformed to bring them closer to your ideal body. Thus, when diet and exercise do not respond to removing stubborn fat pockets, liposuction comes as a rescue and helps meet the desired body contouring goal, i.e., hourglass profile for women and six-pack abs for men. In addition, liposuction can modify any physical imperfections and helps improve the patient’s physical and psychological well-being.

Who is an ideal Candidate?

1.    An eligible candidate for liposuction meets the following criteria set by the board-certified plastic surgeons:

2.    Must be over the age of 18 and have good general health.

3.    You should have an ideal weight within 30% of normal weight.

4.    You have one or two problem areas to improve and have localized fat deposits in certain body areas.

5.    You must have realistic expectations of the procedure.

6.    The patient must have firm, elastic skin and good muscle tone.

7.    You should not have any chronic diseases and have no risks of a life-threatening illness or medical conditions, such as diabetes, heart ailments, high blood pressure, or reduced blood flow that can impair the healing process.

8.    Non-smoker or willing to quit smoking for a few weeks pre-and-post surgery.

What is the Cost of Liposuction in India?

Liposuction surgery cost in Bangalore starts from 70000 INR. It can go beyond 3 lacs INR based on one’s problem status, desired goal, type of procedure, and employed technique to perform the liposuction job. The average liposuction cost in India for tumescent liposuction surgery is 1,00,000 INR ($1300). Moreover, the cost factor cannot be stated straightforwardly, as several factors are responsible for the actual surgery cost. The in-person consultation is the first and foremost action to know every aspect of the surgery, where it gets cleared what would be the cost in your specific case of concern.

The intrinsic factors that can influence the cost of liposuction surgery are jotted down below:

The patient’s profile: Liposuction cost is greatly influenced by the number of body areas to be treated in a single session. Treating more than one body area in a single session would be budget-friendly, as it saves the extra cost of the surgery. On the other hand, treating many areas and each in a separate session would increase the cost of the surgery. More than one liposuction session is often recommended for safety and optimum outcomes.

The amount of fat to be eliminated: The large volume liposuction (up to 10 litres) or mega liposuction (more than 10 litres) weighs much cost, as a more significant amount of fat is required to be eliminated. The cost would be 20 to 30% more than the limited volume of the fat removal procedure.

The desired goal of the surgery: The fat removal procedure performed for achieving six-pack abs or washboard abs in men and hourglass profile for women weighs much cost compared to conventional purposes liposuction (just fat elimination).

Revision liposuction surgery: The cost for revision liposuction will be more than the primary liposuction.

A quick listing of points that externally influence the cost of liposuction is as follows:

The Expertise of liposuction Surgeons: A board-certified, expert plastic surgeon always charges a handsome fee because they can assure you about a result-centric, risk-free procedure. The expertise surgeon means they are enough qualified and experienced to yield a better contouring result, as they perform cosmetic surgeries exclusively and have active membership from the recognized plastic cosmetic surgery societies, i.e., ASPS, ISAPS, APSI, or IAAPS, ensuring they are upgrading themselves with the innovative, advancements of plastic surgeries.

Cutting-edge Technology: Liposuction surgery, when performed with the aid of advanced technology, such as LASER and VASER, weighs much cost than conventional liposuction. One can achieve the desired six-pack abs with the 4D VASER liposuction, as the aspirated fat can be used to highlight the muscles' tone following fat transplants in muscles and offering optimal results.

Anesthesiologist Charge: A qualified and experienced anaesthesiologist helps make your procedure painless and ensures a safe surgical experience, including the extra cost.

The Accredited surgical Centre: The accredited clinic or centre weighs much cost, as ISO-certified centres have their own set of parameters to perform safe surgery with minimal risks and misshapen. The certified clinics follow the safety guidelines strictly advised by the nationally accredited Board of Hospitals and ensure a safe surgical experience.

The Location: Last but not least, the location of clinics/centres dramatically influences the cost of cosmetic procedures/ liposuction, as prices may vary from city to city and state to state. The cost of liposuction in India is much more affordable when compared to the USA and UK, or UAE. However, every year, a good number of patients are interested in joining medical tourism in India, especially for cosmetic surgeries.

Note: 18% GST will be applicable on every bill.

Suppose you are interested in liposuction surgery in Bangalore. In that case, Dr Karishma Kagodu will help you decide what type and technique of liposuction surgery would be the right fit based on your status, so establishing an introductory consultation is inevitable.

For further information about liposuction surgery cost, please call Dr Karishma Kagodu, a board-certified plastic surgeon and Managing Director of Dr Karishma Aesthetics, at +91 8042036382, +91 9108969006, +91 7624809006 and schedule your in-person consultation today.