Liposuction

Liposuction by Dr Mark Duncan-Smith, FRACS plastic and reconstructive surgeon, at Mount Medical Centre West Perth — targeting diet-resistant fat deposits on the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, and back. Tumescent technique with small-bore cannulae under general anaesthesia at Mount Private Hospital or Cambridge Day Surgery. Can be combined with abdominoplasty or body contouring procedures.

Liposuction at Mount Medical Centre West Perth is performed by Dr Mark Duncan-Smith, FRACS, a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over three decades of surgical experience in Perth, Western Australia. Liposuction — also known as liposculpture or suction-assisted lipectomy — is a surgical body contouring procedure designed to remove localised deposits of subcutaneous fat that are resistant to diet and exercise due to genetic fat distribution patterns. Common treatment areas include the abdomen (upper and lower), flanks and love handles, inner and outer thighs, knees, upper arms (brachial fat pad), back (bra rolls, infrascapular fat), and the male breast (gynaecomastia via glandular excision combined with liposuction). Dr Duncan-Smith employs the tumescent technique as standard: a large volume of dilute local anaesthetic and adrenaline (epinephrine) solution is infiltrated into the fat compartment prior to suction. The adrenaline component produces profound vasoconstriction of the local vasculature, dramatically reducing intraoperative blood loss compared to 'dry' liposuction; the local anaesthetic component provides extended post-operative pain relief. Liposuction is performed under general anaesthesia at Mount Private Hospital or Cambridge Day Surgery (178 Cambridge Street, Wembley WA 6014) using small-bore cannulae (3–4 mm diameter) through 3–5 mm stab incisions concealed in natural skin creases or inconspicuous positions. Liposuction is most commonly combined with abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) as part of a body contouring program, particularly for patients with post-pregnancy or post-massive-weight-loss body changes, allowing simultaneous treatment of intra-abdominal fat excess, abdominal wall muscle laxity, and skin redundancy in a single operative session. Recovery requires wearing a compression garment continuously for four to six weeks; return to non-physical work at one to two weeks; full return to exercise at four to six weeks. Prospective Perth patients are encouraged to consult Dr Duncan-Smith at 146 Mounts Bay Road, West Perth to determine candidacy, discuss realistic expectations, and understand the risks of the procedure.