Liposuction

Dr Anh Nguyen performs tumescent liposuction from her Perth practice to target exercise-resistant fat deposits across the abdomen, flanks, back, thighs, arms, and submental and axillary areas. Liposuction is available as a standalone body contouring procedure or in combination with abdominoplasty, brachioplasty (arm lift), or other body contouring surgery. All liposuction procedures at the practice are performed under general anaesthesia at accredited Perth hospital facilities.

Liposuction at Dr Anh Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Rivervale, Perth, is performed using tumescent technique under general anaesthesia, providing precise subcutaneous fat removal from targeted body zones while maintaining patient safety through haemostatic fluid infiltration. Dr Anh Nguyen addresses a broad range of liposuction zones including the abdomen (upper and lower), flanks and love handles, back (bra rolls and lower back), inner and outer thighs, knees, upper arms, chin and submental area, and axilla (armpits). The tumescent technique involves infiltration of a dilute solution of local anaesthetic and adrenaline into the target fat compartment prior to cannula insertion, achieving both haemostasis — reducing intraoperative blood loss significantly compared to dry technique — and providing intraoperative and post-operative analgesia. A fine cannula connected to aspiration is inserted through discrete small incisions, with the surgeon using a multi-plane technique to achieve smooth, uniform fat removal across the treated area. Multiple passes at varying depths prevent contour irregularities and ensure even reduction. Where the skin overlying the treated area retains good elasticity, liposuction alone achieves satisfactory skin retraction in the weeks to months following the procedure. In areas where skin laxity is present, liposuction is frequently combined with skin excision procedures — such as abdominoplasty for the abdomen, brachioplasty for the arms, or thighplasty for the thighs — to deliver complete contouring. Dr Anh also performs chin and neck liposuction as a facial contouring procedure, often in combination with neck lift surgery. Axillary (armpit) liposuction addresses the area of redundant fatty tissue at the lateral breast and axilla that causes discomfort in clothing and swimwear. Post-operative care includes a compression garment worn continuously for the initial recovery period to support skin retraction and minimise swelling. Perth and Western Australia patients benefit from Dr Anh's combined surgical training in body contouring and her FRACS (Plast) specialist credentials.