It is really confusing with so many surgical procedures like smart lipo, vaser lipo, vaser liposelection, liposuction So what does each do and how much does it cost to do that in Singapore.

The purpose of this article is to tell you what your doctor did not tell you about such procedures

Who needs these procedures? Do you need them?

First, Surgical procedures like this is NOT alternatively to weight loss. Surgical procedures help to localise the area you like to reduce but it will result in overall weight loss.

If overall weight is your problem, you should adopt a overall weight management procedures rather than go thru surgical methods.

I have seen patient who went thru such procedures and as a result looks "unproportional". Her tummy is slim but her arm, thigh and other area still looks big.

What are the side effect?

1) Side effect varies, Scars, bruises, and swelling may be apparent following surgery. Post- liposuction swelling and lumpiness may not disappear completely until several months have passed.

2) Discomfort is also a key complaint, reason being you need to wear the compression garment the longest time to help in your recovery.

3) Scars. There will be "mild scar" on your body after this surgical procedures.

Depending on the area where these surgical procedures are performed. For example, if you are doing your tummy, it will have it be one scar below the navel and two scars below your bikini line. If you are doing on your arm, you will have it on your elbow and below your armpit.

To be continued ...

The name game, Liposuction, Liposelection, Liposculpture, smartlipo?

Liposuction generally means removal of fat using a suction system. It is a generic term. With the advance in technology today, there are many "method" to achieve liposuction like liposelection, smartlipo and other traditional methods. I will not go into detail of the traditional methods. Following are more common methods of liposuction today.

• Liposelection is the term used by Sound Surgical, the company that makes the Vaser. Vaser stands for Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance. In this method, Ultrasound is used to emulsify the fat prior to aspirating it. In layman term, it means soundwaves are used to break up fat before removal of it. Liposelection is normally used for larger area like the tummy, arm, thigh etc.

• Liposculpture which is also Liposelection. It is the technique of performing more superficial liposuction to better define muscles under the skin. This method is performed to get your six-pack or more refined muscle. Liposelection is just a marketing term for a more refined Liposelection.

• Smartlipo - Unlike Liposelection, Smartlipo used LASER to breakdown the fats. Smartlipo is normally used for smaller area like the chin. Smartlipo has shorter recovery time compared to Liposelection.

Ultrasound is usually utilized for removal of larger areas while Smartlipo is typically utilized for smaller areas. Thus, I would not say that one of these technologies is "better" than the other as they are both used for body sculpting and each has advantages and disadvantages.

"POPULAR" clinics for Liposuction



Take note, I use the term "POPULAR" to describe these clinics. Whether they are effective or not I do not wish to comment. Prices offer by these clinics are also "value for money".

• Aramis-B
• TLC Clinic
• Neuglow
• Leslie Kuek

Price / Cost of Liposuction in Singapore

With references to the above clinics, the prices varies. Estimated for an area is between SGD3-5K. This is considered relatively "cheap" compared to the more popular plastic surgeon out there.

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Take note the last sentence of this article:

i just went my lipo for arms,upper & lower tummy that costs me abt 7k.....at novena square 2 with doc tay..he is patient & nice doc.i saw instant results for the tummy but not the arms but he say the perfect shape will be seen in abt 6months time

Hi Cheekybear,

Which clinic is this? You did both together?

I went to another clinic, they told me it is better to do seperate as it can be quite "dramatic".

Does 7K include compression garment and all the follow-up appointment for drainage?

I also want to do liposuction for my flappy arm and fat tummy but was advised to do seperately.

Thanks in advance!

i went for lower tummy rst & den arms with upper tummy.it includes everything,u can call 93291000 & say is zoee's friend...heehee will get better benefits.

Thanks

That number is the clinic number?

Can I check what is the name for this Clinic?

I did mine at Novena too. Looks like it is cheaper now compared to less year where I paid around 5K