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Over 35 years of expert care

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Nationwide Clinics

Award winning treatment plans

MicroLipo

Targets small areas such as chin, arms, inner thighs and knees, performed under local anaesthetic by experts.

Targets small areas such as chin, arms, inner thighs, knees and adds definition

Performed under local anaesthetic

See our before and after photos

Best Clinic Group UK and Trustpilot 5 star

Targets small areas such as chin, arms, inner thighs, knees and adds definition

Performed under local anaesthetic

See our before and after photos

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Medically reviewed by Lorcan Sheppard BSc MBBS FRCA, Chief Medical Officer and the Medical Advisory Committee for The Private Clinic.
Last Reviewed May 18th 2021

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Many of us have stubborn pockets of fat on our hips, thighs, arms and even around our abdomen, that simply won’t shift through diet or exercise.

MicroLipo is a minimally invasive liposuction, fat removal and body sculpting procedure aimed to enhance your body’s contour, definition and physique.
MicroLipo gets its name from the tiny size of the cannulas used to extract the fat, the smallest of which is just 0.9mm wide and the largest of which is 3mm. The technique can remove up to 3.5 litres of fat.

What areas can MicroLipo treat to remove fat?

Arms
Inner thighs
Knees
Flanks
Abdomen
Male Chest (Man boobs or Moobs)
Chin

We treat lipoedema
We are also one of very few clinics able to offer treatment for Lipoedema patients. Micro lipo can be used to help manage the condition and ease the strain on day-to-day activities. Micro lipo gently removes excess fat cells from the area being treated. Patients are then put on a bespoke management programme that involves regular lymphatic massage and specially designed and professionally fitted compression garments.

Click here to find out more about Micro Lipo for treatment of Lipoedema.

Procedure Time

1 - 2 hours

Support Garments

Compression for 6 weeks

Driving

14-48 hours

Back to work

24-48 hours

Full Recovery Time

4-6 weeks

Anaesthetic Type

Local with sedation

Washing

Shower day after

Reasonably Mobile

1 day

Exercise

1 week

Final Results

6-12 months

Hospital Stay

Daycase

Sleeping

No concern for position

Sexual Activity

4 weeks

Travel

7-10 days

What are the advantages of MicroLipo?

The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic
MicroLipo is minimally invasive
There is minimal risk of bleeding, bruising and discomfort
No stitches required
Return to work within 2 days, exercise within a week

Book a consultation with our expert Plastic Surgeon who specialises in MicroLipo.

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Before & After

Take a look at the Before and After photos to see how we have helped change our patients’ lives.

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What to Expect

The Private Clinic has been treating patients for over 35 years with thousands of people placing their trust in us each year. We pride ourselves on being able to offer a personalised service. We have a team of friendly nurses and expert surgeons who understand the importance of this decision and will support you throughout your journey with us.

The Procedure
Aftercare

MicroLipo Treatment

MicroLipo is a procedure which achieves excellent cosmetic results but with a rapid post-operative return to normal activities.

A very diluted local anaesthesia is injected into the fat causing the targeted areas to become swollen and firm. This swelling helps separate the fat cells from the other surrounding tissue. The fat is then removed using microcannulas with a diameter less than 3 millimetres.

Traditional liposuction cannulas have a larger diameter and are often used for larger areas such as the thighs, stomach and hips.

The Procedure

MicroLipo Treatment

MicroLipo is a procedure which achieves excellent cosmetic results but with a rapid post-operative return to normal activities.

Traditional liposuction cannulas have a larger diameter and are often used for larger areas such as the thighs, stomach and hips.

Aftercare

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FAQs

You can have MicroLipo to almost anywhere where you have significant fat deposits. Common areas include the abdomen, love handles, thighs, male chest and arms but people have it elsewhere too.

Every patient is different will recover differently. We tell patients to allow 48 hours before returning to their everyday activities. Many patients after this time find themselves being able to return to work but this will depend on your job role. Patients are advised to refrain from exercise for at least 7 days.

MicroLipo results will last as long as your weight is maintained.

The cost of Microlipo procedures are determined by various factors, such as the number of areas you are having treated and the amount of time your procedure will take. Certain areas of the body require more time and precision than others, which will impact the amount of time it takes for the surgeons to carry out your procedure. Microlipo starts from around £3,500 but will increase depending on the number of areas treated. See before and after photos here. For more information on vaser liposuction click here.

At The Private Clinic we offer a number of different techniques depending on the patients’ needs and the doctors’ opinion on how to achieve the desired results. A consultation is a great way to openly discuss with your surgeons options available and what you would like to achieve with your procedure. At The Private Clinic we perform hundreds of vaser liposuction procedures a year and we are very experienced in this area. Our vaser lipo surgeons perform vaser lipo procedures on a regular basis and are all very specialised in fat removal and body contouring.

MicroLipo is Available in these Clinics

London Harley Street

Things to Consider

Our advice on what to consider when deciding to have a microlipo procedure:

1. When choosing a clinic, you should always do your research, and only go to an established, reputable clinic.

The Private Clinic has been in the cosmetic surgery industry for over 35 years. We are here to answer all of your questions and give you peace of mind.

2. When choosing a surgeon, make sure you know who you’ll be seeing. Their expertise, qualifications and patient satisfaction rate are important factors to take into consideration.

At The Private Clinic, we only source the most experienced and specialised surgeons. Find out more about our plastic surgeons here.

3. Price should never be the deciding factor when choosing where to have your treatment. Safety should be your number one priority and feeling confident that they will look after you – not only before, but also after your procedure

4. When it sounds too good to be true, it often is. Always find out what your clinic’s reputation is.

Our excellent reputation for patient safety and satisfaction, honest advice and outstanding care means your journey with The Private Clinic will be an exciting experience to a newfound shape.

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Our Doctors and medical teams are of the most experienced in the country and we have carried out more liposuction procedures than any other clinic in the UK on men and women seeking to change their shape.