Full HD liposuction and BodyTite for men in Switzerland: sculpting and firming

After thirty-five or forty, many men notice the same thing: they have taken up sport again, watch what they eat and have sometimes lost several kilos, yet their abdomen remains soft, their flanks spill over their belt and the skin of the abdomen or chest no longer has its former firmness. Conventional liposuction would remove the fat but risk leaving loose skin; an abdominoplasty would correct the skin, at the cost of a long scar that many refuse. The combination of Full HD liposuction and BodyTite radiofrequency was designed for this in-between situation. High-definition liposuction sculpts male relief across the whole trunk; radiofrequency, delivered under the skin during the same procedure, heats the connective tissue in a controlled way to encourage it to tighten. This page explains who this combination is for, what skin tightening can really achieve, how the procedure and recovery go, the risks specific to heat, and how provision and prices are distributed among the cities and the 26 Swiss cantons.

Under general anaesthesia or deep sedation, the surgeon first treats the chosen areas with BodyTite radiofrequency: a probe inserted under the skin and an electrode placed on the surface pass a current that melts some of the fat and heats the skin's supporting fibres, with constant temperature control. They then suction the fat and carry out high-definition work to emphasise the pectorals, abdominals, obliques and the hollow of the flanks. The procedure often takes three to five hours depending on the number of areas. The compression garment is worn for several weeks, and the skin continues to tighten for six months to a year. This is cosmetic surgery, paid by the patient. Budget differences between regions are on the page on Full HD liposuction with BodyTite for men prices in Switzerland.

Two tools complement each other. The first is so-called Full HD liposuction, high-definition sculpting that does not merely reduce the volume of fat: it visually redistributes it by deepening the natural areas of shadow of an athletic body and preserving a thin layer over the muscle relief. In men, it works on the chest, abdomen, obliques, flanks, and sometimes the back and arms, to achieve a V-shaped silhouette.

The second is BodyTite, a radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis device. Its principle relies on a high-frequency electric current passing between two electrodes: one internal, slipped into the fat through a small incision; the other external, gliding over the skin above it. The tissue between the two heats up. The fat partly liquefies, making it easier to suction, and above all the fibrous septa connecting the skin to the deeper layers contract under the effect of the heat.

The aim of the combination is therefore not to remove more fat. It seeks to make precise sculpting possible in men whose skin would not, on its own, follow the new contours.

Body contouring surgery was long seen as a female matter. Over the past fifteen years or so, men have accounted for a growing share of consultations, particularly for liposuction of the abdomen and flanks and for chest correction. The reasons are many: the greater importance of the body in social image, more widespread sport after forty, better information and less invasive techniques.

Men's expectations have their own particularities. Most men want a result that looks natural, consistent with their age and sporting practice, rather than a spectacular transformation. They often attach great importance to a quick return to work and to discreet scars. These expectations naturally point towards minimally invasive techniques like this one, provided the indication is right.

Liposuction creates a space under the skin. For the result to look good, the skin must retract and follow the new relief. In a twenty-five-year-old man with thick, elastic skin, this retraction happens on its own. With age, weight changes, sun exposure or smoking, the skin loses some of its collagen and elastin: it retracts less and more slowly, and may remain slightly creased or rippled after suction.

High definition is more demanding than ordinary liposuction. The grooves it creates — between the abdominals, at the edge of the pectorals or above the iliac crests — are only visible if the skin adheres to them. Slightly loose skin blurs these details or forms small folds in the hollows. This is precisely where radiofrequency comes in: it does not replace skin removal, but it can tip a borderline case into the good-candidate category.

Men's skin is on average thicker than women's, richer in collagen and better vascularised. This thickness is an asset for sculpting: it hides small irregularities better and lends itself well to contrasts. It also has a downside: thick skin sometimes retracts more slowly, and when it has been stretched by weight gain, it tends to form heavier folds on the flanks and below the navel.

Body hair, often denser on the chest and abdomen, is not an obstacle. The incision sites are simply clipped before the procedure. Shaving the whole trunk is not necessary and should even be avoided in the preceding days, as it creates small skin lesions that increase the risk of infection.

Radiofrequency is a form of electromagnetic energy long used in medicine, for example to coagulate blood vessels. When it passes through tissue, it produces heat. Collagen, the main supporting protein of the skin and the subcutaneous fibrous septa, responds to moderate heating by contracting immediately, then stimulating the production of new fibres over the following weeks.

BodyTite's originality is that it heats from the inside. External radiofrequency devices used in aesthetic medicine must pass through the skin to reach the deeper layers; their effect is therefore limited by the risk of burning the surface. With an internal electrode, heat is delivered directly where the fat and septa are, while the external electrode continuously measures skin temperature. The device automatically cuts off the energy when the thresholds set by the surgeon are reached.

Under the skin, fat is not a uniform mass. It is organised into lobules separated by thin septa of connective tissue, which connect the underside of the skin to the membranes covering the muscles. This network, sometimes called the fibroseptal network, acts like a multitude of small guy ropes. When it slackens, the skin slides and hangs; when it retracts, it pulls the skin taut like a canvas.

Internal radiofrequency targets precisely these septa. By heating them, it shortens and stiffens them. It is this mechanism, more than any action on the skin surface, that explains the tightening observed after treatment. It also explains its limits: when excess skin is significant, shortening the guy ropes is not enough; skin must be removed.

High-definition liposuction relies on precise knowledge of surface anatomy. The surgeon distinguishes areas where fat must be greatly reduced, areas where it must be moderately thinned and areas where it must be preserved. In men, areas of intense reduction correspond to hollows: the groove between the two rectus muscles, the lateral lines of the abdomen, the lower border of the pectorals, the hollow between the obliques and the hip, and sometimes the groove along the spine.

Areas of preservation correspond to relief: the abdominal segments, the curve of the pectorals, the mass of the obliques. The aim is to reproduce, on a body that does not have the body fat of an elite athlete, the distribution of light and shadow seen in an athlete. The word Full means that the whole trunk is treated consistently, not an isolated area.

Several male procedures have similar names. The combination presented here involves no implants: the volume of the pectorals and chest is the patient's own, merely highlighted. It also differs from simple abdominal etching, limited to the front of the abdomen.

If a lack of chest volume is your main concern, see instead our page on pectoral implants combined with Full HD liposuction; if your skin is firm and your abdomen already almost flat, the one on pectoral implants and abdominal etching.

The idea of tightening skin with heat is not new: lasers, then ultrasound, were used during liposuction with the same aim. Radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis appeared in the late 2000s, and its first publications concerned the arms, abdomen and neck. Since then, many patient series have been published, showing greater skin surface tightening than after liposuction alone.

Many of these studies remain case series, sometimes conducted by surgeons linked to the manufacturer, with heterogeneous measurement methods. The results are encouraging, but the spectacular figures sometimes put forward in commercial marketing should be read with caution. A reputable surgeon presents radiofrequency as a useful complement, not as a miracle alternative to skin surgery.

Men preferentially store fat on the abdomen, flanks and upper back, whereas women store it more on the hips, buttocks and thighs. This distribution is linked to hormones. It explains why male sculpting focuses on the trunk.

Two layers must be distinguished. Subcutaneous fat, between the skin and the muscles, is the fat you can pinch: it is accessible to liposuction and radiofrequency. Visceral fat, located inside the abdomen around the organs, makes the abdomen hard and bulging; it is not accessible to surgery and only decreases with weight loss, physical activity and diet. A man whose abdomen is firm and round, but who can barely pinch anything, mainly has visceral fat: neither liposuction nor BodyTite will give him a flat abdomen.

Even before the consultation, a simple test helps you find out whether your abdomen is suitable for liposuction. Lying on your back, relaxed, pinch the skin and fat of your abdomen between thumb and index finger in several places. If you grasp a thick, soft fold, the fat is mainly subcutaneous: it is accessible to liposuction and radiofrequency. If the abdomen stays round and firm while the fold is thin, the fat is mainly deep, around the organs.

In the second case, the priority is weight loss through diet and physical activity, which melts visceral fat more easily than people think. It also reduces the cardiovascular risks associated with this deep fat, making it a far more important health goal than aesthetics. The procedure can be reassessed afterwards.

Not all areas are treated in every patient. The surgeon sets priorities according to fat distribution, the skin quality of each area and a reasonable length of procedure.

In men, the arms are treated more rarely than in women, but some patients complain of a thick back of the arm above the elbow, or slightly loose skin after weight loss. High-definition liposuction can slim the area and emphasise the relief of the triceps and deltoid; radiofrequency is particularly useful there, as the skin of the inner arm is thin and retracts poorly.

Adding the arms lengthens the procedure and often means scheduling it in two stages. When excess skin is significant, an arm lift, with a scar on the inner arm, remains the reference solution.

In many men, the chest changes with age or after weight loss: fat accumulates, the fold below the pectorals fades and the areola drops slightly. This is not always true gynaecomastia — that is, developed mammary gland tissue — but often pseudogynaecomastia, made up of fat and slack skin.

High-definition liposuction redraws the lower border of the pectorals, and radiofrequency helps the skin lift a little. The gain remains moderate: an areola pointing clearly downwards or significant excess skin call for surgical correction of the skin. When a firm gland can be felt behind the areola, it must be removed; our page on gynaecomastia in Switzerland and the one on combining gynaecomastia and 360 liposuction describe these situations in detail.

In men who have lost weight, the chest is often the area that retains the traces of excess weight longest: residual fat, soft skin, a faded fold below the pectorals. High-definition liposuction redraws the edge of the pectorals and slims the armpit region, and radiofrequency helps the skin firm up. The limit is set by the position of the areola: as long as it remains above the fold, treatment without skin removal often gives a good result; if it drops clearly below, skin reduction becomes necessary.

The patient who gets the most out of this combination is a mature man, often between thirty-five and sixty, with a stable, reasonable weight, who retains localised excess fat on the abdomen, flanks or chest, and whose skin has begun to lose tone without being clearly stretched. He is in good health, does not smoke, and practises or wants to resume regular physical activity.

This profile is common: the man who has regained a healthy lifestyle after a more sedentary period, has lost ten or fifteen kilos and finds that his body is not quite keeping up. He is not looking for a bodybuilder's look, but for a sharper chest, a slimmer waist and less soft skin.

Younger candidates with very firm skin often do not need radiofrequency; high-definition liposuction alone is enough for them. Candidates with significant excess skin need skin removal surgery.

The surgeon assesses skin quality with a few simple manoeuvres. They pinch it and watch how quickly the fold disappears. They slide it over the deeper layers to measure its mobility. They look for stretch marks, folds visible when sitting and an apron covering the belt or pubic area. They also examine the skin with the patient leaning forward, which reveals discreet laxity.

The boundary between moderate and significant laxity is where all the discussion takes place. This is where the surgeon's experience and the honesty of their advice matter most.

The central question at the consultation is often this: will radiofrequency be enough, or does skin need to be removed? Several signs point to the answer: the amount of skin that can be grasped in a full hand below the navel, whether it covers the belt when standing, folds when sitting, the appearance of the skin when the patient leans forward, and the number of stretch marks.

When the skin does not overhang when standing and only forms small folds when sitting, radiofrequency has every chance of working. When it forms a fold covering the belt, an abdominoplasty is generally required. In between, the surgeon sets out both options, with their benefits and constraints; it is then up to the patient to choose between a scar and a more complete result, or no scar and a more moderate result.

Men who have lost a lot of weight, through their own efforts or after bariatric surgery, often consult for this combination. Their case is particular: the skin has been stretched for years, the fibrous septa have slackened, and the remaining fat sometimes lodges in folds.

After moderate weight loss of ten to twenty kilos, and if weight has been stable for at least six months, radiofrequency combined with liposuction can give good results. After massive weight loss, the excess skin often exceeds what thermal tightening can compensate for, and procedures such as an abdominoplasty, chest lift or arm lift are more suitable. The surgeon may nevertheless use BodyTite on neighbouring areas to harmonise the result.

Some men are not overweight, but their body lacks tone: little muscle, a thin layer of fat spread everywhere, supple skin. This is sometimes called a "skinny fat" profile. For them, high-definition liposuction can create relief, provided there is musculature to reveal.

The surgeon generally advises combining the procedure with a strength-training programme, ideally started several months beforehand. Without underlying muscle, the sculpted shadows look artificial. Radiofrequency here provides firmness of the skin that accompanies the strength training.

The relief created by high definition is all the more natural when it rests on real muscles. Surgeons often advise a three- to six-month strengthening programme before the procedure: working the rectus and oblique muscles through core and flexion exercises, developing the pectorals and shoulders, and back exercises. This programme has a dual benefit. It improves the result, and it establishes a training habit that will make the return after recovery and long-term maintenance of the result easier.

There is no need to aim for performance: toned musculature that can be made out when tensed is enough to guide the surgeon's design.

With age, testosterone levels gradually fall in many men, which encourages abdominal storage and loss of muscle mass. Certain hormone treatments, supplements or performance-enhancing products can also alter fat distribution and encourage the development of mammary gland tissue. The surgeon looks into these factors at the consultation. When a hormonal imbalance is suspected, an assessment by the GP or an endocrinologist is preferable before any surgery: correcting the cause also improves the durability of the result.

• Significant excess weight or obesity: high-definition sculpting assumes limited excess.
• Mainly visceral fat, with a hard abdomen and little fat to pinch.
• Significant excess skin, which calls for skin removal.
• Marked separation of the rectus muscles or an untreated abdominal wall hernia.
• An implanted pacemaker or defibrillator, which generally contraindicates radiofrequency.
• Metal implants in the area to be treated, to be discussed case by case.
• Active smoking, clotting disorders or a poorly controlled chronic illness.
• Disproportionate expectations or excessive preoccupation with a minimal defect.

Some of these situations are temporary. Weight loss, stopping smoking or stabilising an illness can make the procedure possible a few months later.

Radiofrequency passes an electric current through the tissues. It can interfere with an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator, and heat metal parts in the treated area, such as osteosynthesis plates or screws, or certain hernia repair meshes. It is essential to tell the surgeon about any implanted medical device, even an old one. In some cases, radiofrequency is simply avoided in one area and liposuction alone is performed there.

Age is not a contraindication as such. What matters is skin quality and general health. Radiofrequency is in fact mainly useful in men over thirty-five, in whom spontaneous retraction decreases. After sixty, the procedure remains possible in a healthy man, but the prior medical assessment is more thorough, the goals more measured and recovery may be a little slower.

Motivations are often concrete: no longer seeing love handles above the belt, regaining a flat stomach in a T-shirt, feeling comfortable bare-chested at the beach or in the changing room, wearing fitted shirts. For some, it is about completing a physical transformation after weight loss or a return to sport. For others, it is about erasing the marks of a more difficult period of life.

The surgeon takes an interest in these motivations. They check that the request is personal and considered, and that it does not aim to solve a problem unrelated to appearance.

The combination achieves a slimmer silhouette, sharper contours and firmer skin than liposuction alone. It does not turn a fifty-year-old man into a twenty-five-year-old athlete. The achievable degree of definition depends on the musculature, skin thickness and amount of fat.

The tightening achieved by radiofrequency is real but gradual and moderate. It can prevent small folds and improve skin adhesion; it does not remove an abdominal apron. A surgeon who promises a result equivalent to an abdominoplasty without a scar should arouse suspicion.

The first consultation begins with an interview: medical and surgical history, treatments, implanted devices, weight history, sporting and eating habits, and smoking. The surgeon asks you to specify what bothers you, area by area, and what result you have in mind.

The examination is done standing, bare-chested, then leaning forward and sometimes sitting. The surgeon observes fat distribution, pinches the skin in several places, assesses laxity, and looks for diastasis, a hernia or mammary gland tissue. They ask you to tense your abdominals and pectorals to assess your musculature. Standardised photographs are taken.

They then present their plan: areas to treat, intensity of sculpting, role of radiofrequency and possible alternatives. You are given a detailed quote, and a second appointment is often offered before any decision.

Some surgeons supplement photographs with measurements: waist circumference at navel level, hip circumference, skinfold thickness at several points, sometimes a body composition measurement by impedance. These figures do not decide the indication, but they allow progress to be followed objectively, particularly skin tightening, which is hard to judge by eye in the first few months.

It is useful to keep these measurements yourself and repeat them, under the same conditions, at three, six and twelve months.

Treating the whole trunk in one session is possible, but it lengthens the procedure and makes recovery heavier. The surgeon therefore sets priorities. The abdomen and flanks form the core of most procedures; the chest, back and arms are added depending on the discomfort expressed and the condition of the skin.

When the list of areas is long, it may be safer to perform the procedure in two stages, a few months apart. This option reduces the length of anaesthesia, fluid loss and fatigue, and allows the second stage to be adjusted according to the result of the first.

The slacker the skin, the riskier a marked result: the sculpted hollows may reveal folds. In men over forty-five, many surgeons favour moderate definition, which remains natural and evolves better over time.

It is recommended to allow at least two weeks between the first consultation and the procedure. This period allows you to re-read the information document and the quote, prepare questions, talk to those close to you and, if necessary, consult another surgeon. A reputable practitioner never rushes the decision or links a price to a quick signature.

The signed consent confirms that you have received complete information about the technique, its benefits, limits, risks and alternatives. Keep a copy.

Preparation begins as soon as the date is set. The surgeon and anaesthetist request a suitable assessment: a blood test with blood count and clotting, sometimes an electrocardiogram, and the opinion of a cardiologist or other specialist depending on your history. Your usual treatments are reviewed; some must be adjusted or suspended.

On a practical level, arrange time off work, plan for someone to take you home and stay with you for the first few days, obtain two compression garments in the right sizes and book drainage sessions in advance. It is also useful to prepare your home: clothes that are easy to put on, meals prepared and pillows to sleep slightly propped up.

Physically, ideally you should arrive in good shape: stable weight, protein-rich diet, good hydration, sufficient sleep and maintained physical activity.

Nicotine reduces blood flow to the skin. After liposuction combined with radiofrequency, the skin has been lifted over a large area and then heated: its circulation is temporarily weakened. Smoking then increases the risk of delayed healing, skin compromise, seroma and infection. The risk also applies to nicotine e-cigarettes, heated tobacco, snus and nicotine replacement products.

Stopping is required at least four weeks before the procedure and until healing is complete. It is often an opportunity to stop for good, which will also benefit skin quality in the long term.

Aspirin, anti-inflammatories, certain antidepressants and anticoagulants, as well as several food supplements, such as high doses of omega-3, vitamin E, ginkgo, concentrated garlic or turmeric, can increase bleeding. They are generally suspended one to two weeks before the procedure, on medical advice. Essential treatments, such as an anticoagulant prescribed for heart disease, must never be interrupted without the agreement of the prescribing doctor.

Men who use testosterone, prescribed or not, must say so: this treatment changes certain risks, notably of thrombosis, and may require adjustment.

Liposuction is not a weight-loss method. It gives the best results in a man whose weight has been stable for several months and is close to his usual weight. Significant weight loss after the procedure could slacken the skin again; weight gain would thicken the remaining fat and erase the definition.

If weight loss is in progress, it is better to continue it to completion, then wait for the weight to stabilise. The surgeon can help you set a realistic goal.

The combination is usually performed under general anaesthesia, because of its length and the number of areas treated. Deep sedation combined with local infiltration anaesthesia is possible for more limited procedures. The anaesthetist meets you before the procedure to choose the most suitable technique, explain what will happen and answer your questions.

An infiltration solution, made up of saline, local anaesthetic and adrenaline, is injected into the fat at the start of the procedure. It limits bleeding, makes it easier for the cannulas to pass and contributes to comfort on waking. Its quantity is carefully calculated, as the local anaesthetic has a maximum dose that must not be exceeded.

You arrive at the clinic having fasted. After admission, the surgeon makes the markings with you standing: they draw the areas of reduction, the areas of preservation, the grooves to be emphasised and the areas that will receive radiofrequency. This drawing is the road map for the procedure. It is shown to you and can still be discussed.

You are then taken to theatre. Depending on the areas, the procedure is performed with you on your back, side or front, with changes of position during the operation. After waking, you are monitored in the recovery room and then in your room.

The marking done on the morning of the procedure can be surprisingly dense. It generally includes hatched areas that will be greatly reduced, solid outlines marking the relief to be preserved, arrows indicating the direction of the cannulas, and sometimes circled areas that will receive radiofrequency at a particular intensity. The surgeon also draws transition lines, where reduction will be gradual.

This drawing is made standing, because lying down changes fat distribution and erases the relief. Do not hesitate to ask for explanations: this is the last moment to adjust, for example, the intensity of definition on the abdomen or the height of the groove below the pectorals.

The cannulas and radiofrequency probe are inserted through incisions a few millimetres long, placed in discreet areas: natural folds, the navel, the pubic area, the armpit fold and the lower back. Their number depends on the areas treated, often between six and twelve for extensive treatment of the trunk. Skin protectors are placed over these openings to prevent friction and burns from the cannula.

These small scars whiten within a few months. They may remain visible close up, especially on olive skin or with early sun exposure.

To treat the whole trunk, the patient changes position during the procedure: on the back for the abdomen and chest, on the side for the flanks and waist, sometimes on the front for the back. These changes are made by the team under anaesthesia, with precautions to protect pressure points, the eyes, the nerves of the arms and the spine. They partly explain the length of the procedure. They are also a moment when the surgeon checks the continuity of work from one area to the next, notably between the flanks seen from the front and the lower back seen from behind.

After infiltration, the surgeon inserts the internal electrode into the fat and places the external electrode on the skin. They move the pair slowly, with regular movements, area by area. The device continuously displays the skin temperature measured by the external electrode and the internal temperature. The surgeon sets thresholds; when they are reached in an area, the energy is cut off and they move on to the neighbouring area.

Each area receives a quantity of energy determined by its surface and the desired effect. This stage can last fifteen to forty-five minutes per large area. The treated fat becomes more fluid, making the subsequent suction easier.

The effect on collagen depends on a fairly narrow temperature range. Too low, and there is no contraction; too high, and there is a risk of damaging the skin or deep tissues. Monitoring the surface temperature with the external electrode is therefore at the heart of the method's safety. Recent devices include automatic cut-offs and alarms.

Despite these safeguards, the operator's skill remains decisive: excessive pressure, too slow a movement or an internal electrode too close to the surface can create a hot spot. That is why the operator's experience with this specific device counts for a lot.

Not all areas receive the same amount of energy. The surgeon adapts it to the surface, the thickness of the fat, the thinness of the skin and the desired effect.

These guidelines are indicative. Each device has its own settings, and each surgeon adapts the parameters to their experience.

Once radiofrequency is complete, the surgeon performs a first, deeper suction that reduces the overall volume of fat in each area. It uses medium-diameter cannulas and preserves a layer of fat under the skin, essential to avoid irregularities and maintain the skin's blood supply.

This stage resembles conventional liposuction. It prepares the ground for the fine sculpting that follows.

The amount suctioned depends on the number of areas and the initial excess. For treatment of the abdomen, flanks and chest in a man close to his healthy weight, it is often between two and four litres of a mixture of fat and infiltration fluid. Surgeons set a limit on the total volume suctioned in one session, beyond which risks increase; this is one of the reasons very extensive treatment is spread over two stages.

The volume suctioned says nothing about the quality of the result. In high definition, what counts is where fat is removed and where it is left. Weight loss on the scales after the procedure is often modest: fat is light, and swelling in the first few weeks offsets some of the volume removed.

The surgeon then moves on to definition work with finer cannulas. They treat the grooves marked in the drawing: the midline, the lateral lines of the abdominals, the intersections, the lower border of the pectorals and the hollow between the obliques and the hips. They reduce fat superficially along these lines and soften the transitions to avoid a step effect.

On the relief, such as the abdominal segments or the curve of the pectorals, they deliberately preserve a layer of fat. They regularly check symmetry and evenness, by palpating and observing the shadows under the theatre lights.

The navel is a major visual landmark of the abdomen. An incision is often placed there to pass the cannulas, as the scar is perfectly hidden. Sculpting changes its surroundings: the fat around it is thinned, which sometimes makes it deeper or more vertical, generally perceived as more athletic. The midline above the navel is emphasised in most patients; below, it is left discreet, as it fades naturally in most muscular men.

The male silhouette is also read from behind. Rolls above the belt, fat below the shoulder blades and a thickened lower back give a heavy appearance. When they are treated, the patient is placed face down. The surgeon slims these areas and can emphasise the groove on either side of the spine.

The skin of the back is thick and generally retracts well; radiofrequency is used there mainly when there are folds. Continuity between treatment of the flanks, seen from the front, and that of the lower back, seen from behind, is essential to avoid a step on the sides.

In an athletic man, two oblique lines run from the hips down towards the pubic area, at the boundary between the oblique muscles and the lower abdomen. They form what is called the V-line. Highlighting it is part of male sculpting, but it requires restraint: an overly marked line on slack skin can look artificial or leave a fold.

Above the iliac crest, the pelvic bone you can feel on the side, the fat of the love handles is often the most stubborn. Removing it, combined with radiofrequency that prevents a fold of skin above the belt, greatly transforms the silhouette from the front and back.

Some of the harvested fat can be purified and reinjected to accentuate certain relief, for example the curve of the pectorals or shoulders. This technique, sometimes called dynamic sculpting, requires good-quality fat and suitable processing. When radiofrequency has been applied, the fat in the treated area has been heated; it is generally less used for reinjection, and the surgeon prefers to harvest from an unheated area.

Some of the reinjected fat is resorbed during the first few months. The result is therefore judged later.

The small incisions are left open or closed with a stitch, depending on the surgeon's practice, to allow the infiltration fluid to drain. Drains are sometimes placed when large areas have been lifted. Compression foam pads are applied to the sculpted areas, then the compression garment is put on before waking.

The whole procedure generally takes three to five hours for treatment of the abdomen, flanks and chest, longer if the back and arms are added. A night at the clinic is usual after extensive treatment.

Beyond a certain duration, the risk of general complications increases. Prudent surgeons then prefer to divide the treatment into two procedures.

A long procedure is not dangerous in itself in a healthy man, but each additional hour increases certain risks: cooling, fluid loss, thrombotic risk and team fatigue. Radiofrequency adds significant time to liposuction. That is why prudent surgeons limit the number of areas per session and do not hesitate to propose a second stage. This choice, sometimes experienced as a constraint by the patient, is in fact a safety choice.

On waking, the dominant sensation is of having been squeezed into a corset after a very intense workout. The compression garment compresses the trunk, the treated areas are tender, and a sensation of heat under the skin may persist for a few hours to a few days in the radiofrequency areas. Shivering is common: infiltrating large quantities of fluid cools the body, and the team deals with this using warming blankets.

Blood-tinged fluid drains from the small incisions for twenty-four to forty-eight hours. This is normal: it is largely infiltration fluid. Absorbent pads are placed under the garment and on the bed. You get up for the first time a few hours later, accompanied, as your blood pressure may drop.

The first three to five days are the most uncomfortable. Movements are stiff, getting up from a chair or bed takes effort, and fatigue is marked. You need to walk several times a day, drink plenty, take the prescribed painkillers and wear the compression garment at all times. Showering is generally allowed after twenty-four to forty-eight hours, removing the garment while you wash.

Bruises often appear on the second or third day and move down with gravity towards the lower abdomen, pubic area and sometimes the scrotum. They can be striking, but they disappear within two to three weeks. Swelling of the genitals is common after treatment of the lower abdomen; it subsides within a few days.

Each patient has their own pace. Slower recovery than a friend who had the same procedure is not a sign of complications, unless warning signs appear.

The first shower is generally allowed twenty-four to forty-eight hours after the procedure. It should be lukewarm, sitting if necessary, with someone close present the first time, as removing the compression garment can cause slight faintness. The incisions are washed gently with water and mild soap, patted dry, and the dressings are then changed as instructed. The garment is put back on quickly, with the foam pads carefully repositioned.

In the first few days, movements of the trunk are limited and painful. Anything that requires bending, turning or carrying becomes difficult. Prepare meals in advance, place everyday items within reach, plan protection for the bed and sofa against the discharge of the first few days, and a few loose clothes that open at the front. If you have young children, arrange help to carry and look after them. Having someone close present is strongly recommended for at least the first forty-eight hours.

In the areas treated by radiofrequency, some patients describe a sensation of internal sunburn, stiffness or a cardboard-like feeling under the skin. The skin may feel firmer to the touch, even slightly hardened, for several weeks: this is a sign that the connective tissue is contracting and remodelling.

Areas of numb skin are also common, sometimes with tingling as sensation returns. These sensations gradually decrease over a few weeks to a few months. Limited redness, a blister or a very painful area on the skin surface must, however, be reported promptly: they may correspond to a burn.

The compression garment is not a comfort accessory; it is part of the treatment. It reduces swelling, limits fluid collection under the lifted skin, helps the skin adhere to the sculpted relief and contributes to skin tightening. It is worn day and night for about four weeks, then during the day for a further two to four weeks, depending on the surgeon.

The foam pads placed under the garment distribute the pressure and prevent a crease in the fabric from leaving a mark in a groove. They are repositioned after each shower. A poorly fitting garment that is too tight or creased must be replaced: it can create irregularities or impede circulation.

The compression garment, worn continuously, changes the way you dress for a month. Trousers with an elastic or slightly looser waist, loose shirts and sweatshirts, and shoes without laces in the first few days make life easier. At work, a slightly loose shirt or a jacket hides the garment well. Many men then notice that they need to change the size of their trousers and shirts, which is often a pleasant moment of recovery.

Several mistakes come up often. Removing the garment for too long, for example at night, allows swelling to set in. Wearing it too tight, choosing a smaller size to accentuate the effect, impedes circulation and can mark the skin. Leaving a crease in the fabric over a sculpted groove can create a mark that takes weeks to disappear. Finally, neglecting to reposition the foam pads after showering reduces the effectiveness of compression on the areas where it matters most. If in doubt about the fit, show the garment to the surgeon or nurse at the first check-up.

After extensive liposuction, the lymphatic network, which drains fluid from the tissues, is temporarily disrupted. Manual lymphatic drainage helps it resume functioning and speeds up the resolution of swelling. Sessions generally begin one to two weeks after the procedure, two or three a week in the first month, then more spaced out.

After radiofrequency, hard areas may be more marked and longer-lasting than after liposuction alone. Mechanical massage techniques, or self-massage taught by the therapist, help soften them. The therapist must be informed of the treatment performed: on skin heated a few weeks earlier, excessive pressure should be avoided.

The cannula entry points are small, but they undergo repeated friction from the instruments. During healing, they are kept clean and dry, with the recommended dressings. Once closed, daily massage with a moisturising cream softens them, and a silicone gel or dressing can limit thickening. Sun protection is essential for several months, otherwise they may remain brown for a long time, especially on olive skin.

Pain is comparable to severe generalised aching, more intense in the flanks and back, which are used in every movement. It peaks during the first three days, then decreases steadily. Simple painkillers are usually enough, sometimes with a stronger painkiller for the first few nights.

Localised pain that increases instead of decreasing, an area of red, hot, tense skin, or pain in a calf should prompt you to call the surgeon.

During the first few weeks, swelling masks much of the result. The waist may even seem thicker than before the procedure, and the sculpted relief may disappear under the swelling. Swelling fluctuates during the day, increasing in the evening, after a salty meal or prolonged standing.

It decreases markedly after six to eight weeks, but residual swelling often persists for three to six months, particularly in areas treated with radiofrequency. The definition therefore appears gradually. Many patients say they discovered their result around the third or fourth month.

It is common to go through a phase of discouragement in the first few weeks: fatigue, restrictive compression, a swollen body that does not look as hoped, inability to train. Some men then doubt their decision. This phase is normal and temporary. Knowing that it exists helps you get through it. Walking every day, staying in touch with those close to you and avoiding scrutinising yourself in the mirror are good strategies. If your mood stays low for several weeks, talk to your doctor.

The skin tightening achieved by radiofrequency happens in two stages. An immediate contraction of the collagen fibres occurs during the procedure. Then, over the following weeks and months, the body produces new collagen fibres in the heated tissues: this is neocollagenesis, which prolongs and consolidates the tightening.

That is why the final result is not judged before six months, and often a year.

Between the third and sixth months, residual swelling gradually disappears, hard areas soften and sensation returns. The skin, stimulated by radiofrequency, continues to tighten as new collagen forms. It is often during this period that the relief becomes sharp and patients resume full training. Waist measurements stabilise. It is also when any irregularity becomes readable, without yet drawing conclusions: maturation continues for up to a year.

The one-year consultation marks the end of usual follow-up. The surgeon compares the photographs and measurements with those taken before the procedure, assesses the evenness of the contours, the firmness of the skin and the stability of weight. If a touch-up is being considered, it is discussed at this point. It is also an opportunity to review how to maintain the result: physical activity, diet and any additional sessions. Many patients find they have forgotten the intensity of the first few weeks and remember only the result achieved.

It is useful at this point to keep a complete file: operative report, name of the radiofrequency device used, areas treated, photographs of each stage and maintenance instructions. These documents will be useful if you consult another practitioner years later, for a touch-up, a new procedure or simply an opinion. They also allow you to measure, with hindsight, what the procedure really achieved, beyond the impression of the moment, and to distinguish natural ageing from any unusual evolution.

For office work, a return is generally possible after ten to fourteen days, sometimes earlier when working from home. Fatigue persists for a few weeks: planning lighter days is useful. For a physical job, with carrying loads, working at height or strenuous postures, allow three to six weeks. The compression garment is worn under work clothes; a loose shirt or jacket is enough to hide it.

Bruising on the trunk does not show under clothes, and the compression garment is easily hidden. Most men resume a normal social life after one to two weeks: outings, meals and professional meetings. Fatigue remains the main limit. Activities that involve undressing, such as the swimming pool, sauna or gym changing room, should be postponed for four to six weeks, until the bruising has gone and the incisions have healed.

There is no particular contraindication to resuming intimate life, other than comfort. In the first few weeks, sensitivity of the trunk, aching and the compression garment often make sex unpleasant. It is advisable to wait until pain has clearly decreased, generally after two to three weeks, and to avoid positions that press on the treated areas. It also helps if your partner is informed about what recovery involves, notably the swollen, bruised appearance of the first few days. This information avoids needless worry and allows your partner to better support you in the first few days, which are often the hardest both physically and emotionally.

Driving is not advised while strong painkillers are needed and while trunk movements remain painful, generally one to two weeks. The seat belt presses on the treated areas: a small cushion placed between it and the abdomen improves comfort. Long journeys sitting down should be broken up, with breaks to walk, to limit the risk of blood clots.

Men who are self-employed, run a business or have a physical job must plan ahead more. Time off for a cosmetic procedure is generally not covered by loss-of-earnings insurance, and the fatigue of the first two weeks limits the ability to keep up a demanding pace. Scheduling the procedure during a quiet period, delegating physical tasks for a month and planning a gradual return avoid compromising recovery through too quick a return. For construction, trades or logistics jobs, four to six weeks before carrying loads is often necessary.

Resuming intense activity too early increases swelling and the risk of seroma. Conversely, a gradual and regular return speeds up recovery and highlights the sculpting.

High-definition sculpting emphasises existing muscles. The more developed these muscles are, the more visible and lasting the relief. After recovery, a programme of strength training for the trunk, pectorals, shoulders and back, combined with core work, highlights the surgeon's work. Men who maintain regular training are also those who keep their result best over time.

A fitness coach or physiotherapist can build a gradual programme, suited to the weeks after the procedure, then more ambitious once healing is complete.

Healing and the production of new collagen require protein, vitamins, particularly vitamin C, and minerals such as zinc. A varied diet generally covers these needs. This is not the time for a restrictive diet. Limiting salt helps reduce swelling, and alcohol is not advised in the first few weeks.

In the longer term, maintaining a stable weight is essential. The fat cells removed do not come back, but those that remain can grow.

During the first few weeks, avoid alcohol. It encourages swelling and bleeding, disturbs sleep and interacts with several painkillers. The prescribed medicines should be taken as directed, at regular times in the first few days, rather than waiting until the pain becomes severe. Anti-inflammatories are only resumed with the surgeon's agreement. If a preventive anticoagulant has been prescribed, it must be continued for the full period indicated, even if you feel well.

For the first few nights, sleeping on your back with your upper body slightly raised is most comfortable. If the back has been treated, it may be difficult to find a position: a pillow under the knees or a position slightly on your side can help. Sleep is often disturbed in the first week by compression and aching, then returns to normal. A daily nap is welcome during the first few weeks.

When the back has been sculpted, finding a comfortable sleeping position is more difficult, as you cannot lie on either your back or front without discomfort. A semi-lateral position, supported by pillows behind your back and between your knees, is often the most bearable. Some patients sleep in a reclining chair for the first few nights. The discomfort decreases markedly after a week.

The small scars must be protected from the sun for several months to prevent them from turning brown. Areas treated with radiofrequency are also sensitive to external heat in the first few weeks: saunas, steam rooms, very hot baths and hot-water bottles should be avoided, especially as skin sensation may be reduced, risking burns without you noticing. The surgeon specifies when you can resume, often after four to six weeks.

The timing of the procedure deserves thought. Autumn and winter are often preferred: the compression garment is easier to bear in cool weather, the scars are naturally protected from the sun, and the result has time to emerge before summer. A procedure in spring means spending the summer with the constraints of recovery, without the beach, swimming pool or sauna for several weeks. Work and family constraints also count: it is best to avoid a busy period or a major trip in the following month.

The surgeon usually sees the patient again after one week, one month, three months, six months and one year. The first check-up examines the incisions, the absence of fluid collection and the fit of the garment. The following ones assess the resolution of swelling, the evolution of hard areas, the evenness of the contours and skin tightening. Photographs are taken under the same conditions as before the procedure, which allows progress to be measured.

Taking regular photographs yourself, under the same lighting and posture conditions, helps you follow progress without relying on your mood of the day. One photo a week in the first month, then one a month, is enough. Comparing week three with the day before the procedure is often discouraging; comparing month four with month one generally shows clear progress. These images are also useful at check-ups with the surgeon.

Several observations come up frequently in feedback from men who have had the procedure. The first week is more tiring than they imagined. Swelling in the first few weeks is disconcerting and can make them doubt the result. The hard areas of skin treated with radiofrequency are surprising, then fade. The result is really discovered between the third and sixth months, and continues to improve afterwards. Finally, many say the procedure has strengthened their motivation for sport and diet, which helps them keep the result.

These observations do not replace medical information, but they help you approach recovery with fair expectations.

Informing your GP about the procedure is useful, even if it is cosmetic. They know your history, can complete the pre-operative assessment, adjust a chronic treatment and handle part of the follow-up if the clinic is far away. In the event of a late complication or unusual symptom, they will be able to react with full knowledge. The operative report, which the surgeon gives you or sends them, states the areas treated, the technology used and any particular features.

The combination brings together the risks of extensive liposuction and the specific risks of heat delivered under the skin. Most complications are minor and temporary; serious complications are rare in a well-selected patient operated on by an experienced team.

Your surgeon should tell you which complications are most common in their own practice and how they manage them.

Burns are the most specific risk of radiofrequency. They can occur when skin temperature exceeds safety thresholds, when the internal electrode passes too close to the surface, or at the incisions through repeated cannula friction. They show as localised redness, a blister, then sometimes a small scab.

Most of these burns are superficial and heal within a few weeks with local care, sometimes leaving a small mark or scar. Deep burns are exceptional. Respecting the settings, constant temperature monitoring, regular movements and protectors at the incisions are the main preventive measures.

After radiofrequency, it is common to feel hard areas under the skin, in patches or small nodules. They correspond to remodelling of the connective tissue and healing of the heated fat. They are more common and sometimes longer-lasting than after liposuction alone, and can persist for three to six months.

They are generally painless and invisible, but they can be bothersome to the touch. Massage, drainage and time soften them. A hard area that is painful, red or growing must be shown to the surgeon to rule out a fluid collection or infection.

A seroma is a pocket of clear fluid that forms under the lifted skin, usually a few days to a few weeks after the procedure. It is recognised as a soft swelling that ripples under pressure, sometimes with a sensation of moving fluid. It is more common when large areas have been treated, in the lower abdomen and flanks.

It is generally treated with one or more needle aspirations performed at the practice, sometimes under ultrasound guidance. Well-fitting compression and rest in the first few weeks reduce its frequency. A neglected seroma can become encapsulated and require a more significant procedure.

Surface irregularities may appear: hollows, small bumps, ripples in the skin. They result from uneven suction, a layer of fat left too thin under the skin, or skin that adheres unevenly to the deeper layers. High definition, which deliberately deepens certain areas, is more exposed to this than conventional liposuction.

In the first few months, many irregularities are in fact due to swelling and hard areas, and disappear with time. Those that persist after six to twelve months can be corrected by a touch-up: minor additional suction, fat reinjection or, sometimes, a new radiofrequency session.

In a mature man, overly contrasted relief can look incongruous, out of keeping with the face, musculature and skin texture. The risk is greater when marked sculpting is applied to slack skin: the hollows may then reveal folds. That is why the intensity of definition is discussed taking into account age, skin and lifestyle, and why many surgeons favour a moderate result.

Numbness of the treated areas is very common after the combination. Heat can accentuate and prolong this reduced sensation. It usually recovers within a few weeks to a few months, often with tingling or small electric shocks as the nerves recover.

More rarely, nerve-type pain — a burning sensation or hypersensitivity to touch — persists longer. It should be reported, as specific treatments can relieve it.

Infection is rare. It shows as spreading redness, warmth, increasing pain, cloudy discharge from an incision and sometimes fever. Early antibiotic treatment is generally enough. Stopping smoking, careful hygiene and following dressing instructions reduce this risk.

Extensive liposuction under general anaesthesia, with several hours of immobility, carries a risk of clots forming in the leg veins. This risk remains low, but it is taken very seriously: compression stockings or leg-compression devices during the procedure, getting up early, hydration and, depending on risk factors, preventive anticoagulant injections for a few days.

A painful, swollen calf, sudden breathlessness or chest pain after the procedure require calling the emergency services on 144.

Extensive liposuction causes fluid and blood loss, largely compensated by infiltration and drips. When large volumes are suctioned, moderate anaemia can occur, causing fatigue, breathlessness on exertion or dizziness. A check blood test is sometimes carried out. Surgeons limit the total volume suctioned in one session to reduce this risk, which also explains the choice to treat the trunk in two stages in some patients.

Beyond the usual complications, a few rare events are worth knowing about. Skin compromise, which can go as far as the loss of a small area of skin, can occur when the skin's circulation is compromised, notably in smokers or after excessive heating. Perforation of the abdominal wall by a cannula is exceptional but serious; it is prevented by rigorous technique and checking for a hernia beforehand. Fat embolism, the passage of fat into the circulation, is also very rare. These risks are the reason the procedure must be performed by a qualified surgeon in a facility equipped to respond to any complication.

The small scars may turn brown if exposed to the sun too early. A superficial burn can leave a lighter or darker mark. Prolonged bruising sometimes leaves a yellowish or brownish discolouration that takes several months to fade. Sun protection and patience are enough in most cases; cream or laser treatment can be offered for persistent marks.

• Fever above 38.5 degrees or repeated shivering.
• Spreading redness, hot and tense skin, cloudy discharge.
• A blister, or a whitish or blackish area of skin on a treated area.
• Rapid, painful and asymmetrical swelling.
• Pain in a calf, breathlessness or chest pain.
• Faintness, severe dizziness or great weakness.

The surgeon should give you a number you can reach at any time during recovery. If in doubt, it is better to call than to wait.

A touch-up is considered when an irregularity, asymmetry or insufficiently treated area persists after the result has stabilised, at least six months and often a year after the procedure. It consists of additional suction, fat reinjection or a new radiofrequency session, generally under local anaesthesia or sedation. The surgeon's touch-up policy, included or billed, should be known from the quote.

When the indication is right, the result combines a slimmer silhouette, a waist free of love handles, a flatter, more defined abdomen, a chest with sharper contours and firmer skin than after liposuction alone. The relief remains proportionate to the patient's musculature and age. Most men describe greater ease in daily life: more fitted clothes, going bare-chested without embarrassment, and a sense of consistency between their sporting efforts and their appearance.

Published studies on radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis report a reduction in the surface area of treated skin, measured using tattooed or photographed markers, greater than that achieved after liposuction alone. The figures vary greatly between series, areas and methods. They should be understood as averages: in some patients, tightening is clear; in others, more discreet.

What can be said cautiously is that radiofrequency improves skin quality in most well-selected patients, reduces the risk of loose skin after liposuction, and sometimes allows skin removal to be avoided in borderline cases. It does not replace an abdominoplasty when excess skin is significant.

The fat cells suctioned are permanently removed. The sculpting therefore persists as long as weight remains stable. Moderate weight gain is partly spread over untreated areas, but significant gain can thicken the remaining fat and erase the definition. The collagen newly formed by radiofrequency follows the natural ageing of the skin: it does not stop it, but it gives a head start.

An active lifestyle, a balanced diet, not smoking and regular sun protection are the best ways to make the result last.

Over the years, the skin continues to lose elasticity and the muscles lose volume if training decreases. The sculpted relief gradually softens. In men who chose moderate definition, this evolution usually goes unnoticed; in those who chose marked definition, it is more visible. A session of external or internal radiofrequency can, years later, restore skin firmness, but it cannot compensate for significant weight gain.

The result of high-definition liposuction combined with radiofrequency lasts all the better when three pillars are respected. The first is weight: staying within two or three kilos of your post-procedure weight preserves the definition. The second is physical activity: strength training and core work maintain the relief under the skin, and endurance training limits fat regain. The third is the skin: not smoking, hydration, sun protection and a diet rich in protein and vitamins maintain collagen quality.

Some patients also choose maintenance sessions of external radiofrequency a few years later. Their benefit for skin firmness is modest but real; they do not replace a regular healthy lifestyle.

After liposuction, the number of fat cells in the treated areas has decreased. With weight gain, the remaining cells grow, in the treated areas as elsewhere, and new areas may start storing more: the upper back, the chest, inside the abdomen. Gaining a few kilos softens the definition without making it disappear; significant gain erases it and can give an uneven appearance, as the fat is not distributed evenly. Visceral fat, which was not touched by the procedure, can also increase and make the abdomen bulge.

Once the result is established, most men describe a sense of consistency between their efforts and their appearance, and greater ease in situations where the body is exposed. Many take the opportunity to consolidate their sporting habits. It also happens that those around them notice nothing in particular, attributing the change to weight loss or sport: this is often a sign of a natural result. Whether or not to talk about the procedure remains a personal choice.

Some men experience their appearance as a source of suffering out of proportion to an objectively minimal defect: repeated checking in the mirror, constant comparison, avoidance of social situations, persistent dissatisfaction after previous procedures. These signs may suggest body dysmorphic disorder or muscle dysmorphia. In this context, a cosmetic procedure rarely brings the expected relief. An attentive surgeon raises this frankly and refers you to a mental health professional, which does not rule out a procedure later.

Depending on the amount of fat, the condition of the skin and your priorities, other procedures may be more suitable. The following table summarises the main ones.

Good advice is often to choose the simplest technique that achieves the goal, not the most sophisticated.

In young men with thick, elastic skin, radiofrequency often adds only a marginal benefit. High-definition liposuction alone, described on our page on 4 HD liposuction, is then simpler, slightly shorter and less expensive. The surgeon recommends radiofrequency when examination of the skin suggests insufficient retraction, not systematically.

Some men do not need high-definition sculpting. Their goal is simply to reduce an overly prominent abdomen and flanks, without seeking to define the muscles. A conventional abdominal liposuction , possibly combined with radiofrequency if the skin requires it, meets this goal with a shorter procedure and a more discreet result. It can also be a first step before finer sculpting later.

Ultrasound-assisted liposuction, of which VASER is the best-known device, uses a probe that emulsifies the fat before suction. It makes fine sculpting easier and better preserves certain tissues. It also has a slight thermal effect, but its action on skin tightening is considered more modest than that of bipolar radiofrequency. Some surgeons combine the two: ultrasound emulsification in thick areas, radiofrequency in areas where the skin needs tightening. Our page on VASER liposuction presents this technology.

J-Plasma, or Renuvion, uses helium gas ionised by radiofrequency to deliver very brief thermal energy under the skin. It too aims to contract the subcutaneous tissues after liposuction. The two technologies pursue the same goal by different means; the choice depends mainly on the surgeon's experience and equipment. Our page on J-Plasma liposuction explains how it works.

When the abdominal skin forms an apron, remains creased when standing or the muscles are separated, no thermal tightening technique will give a satisfactory result. An abdominoplasty removes the excess skin, tightens the abdominal wall and repairs any diastasis, at the cost of a low scar that can be hidden under underwear. In men, it is often combined with liposuction of the flanks. Our page on abdominoplasty in Switzerland describes its variants.

It is not unusual for a man who came for liposuction with radiofrequency to be advised to have an abdominoplasty. This advice, even if disappointing at the time, reflects the surgeon's honesty.

Cryolipolysis, external radiofrequency, focused ultrasound and electromagnetic muscle stimulation are offered in clinics, without anaesthesia or downtime. They can slightly reduce a small excess of fat or modestly improve skin firmness, at the cost of several sessions. They do not allow high-definition sculpting, and their effectiveness varies greatly from one person to another. They can nevertheless be useful for maintenance after a procedure, or for men who refuse any surgery. Our page on cryolipolysis gives an overview.

In some men, the width of the waist is due not only to fat but also to the shape of the rib cage and pelvis. Liposuction, even high-definition liposuction, does not change the skeleton. Rib remodelling techniques exist, but they mainly concern female requests for a defined waist and are only for a minority of patients. In men, the goal is generally a straight, firm waist, which sculpting the flanks and obliques achieves in most cases. Our page on combining RibXcar and 4 HD liposuction presents this other approach.

When many areas need treating, splitting it into two procedures is often the safest solution. The first stage generally covers the abdomen, flanks and chest; the second, three to six months later, the back, arms or areas to touch up. This strategy reduces the length of each anaesthetic, fluid loss and fatigue. It also allows the second stage to be adjusted according to the tightening achieved in the first. Its overall cost is slightly higher, because of the fixed theatre and stay costs.

To compare options without citing amounts that vary from one facility to another, we use an index: base 100 corresponds to Full HD liposuction of the abdomen, flanks and chest with BodyTite radiofrequency, performed in a Geneva clinic.

Radiofrequency adds a cost linked to the use of the device and its consumables, often around a fifth to a third of the total. Details are on our page Full HD liposuction with BodyTite for men prices.

A complete quote details the surgeon's and anaesthetist's fees, theatre and stay costs, the cost of radiofrequency and its consumables, compression garments, included follow-up consultations and the touch-up policy. It specifies the areas treated. Two quotes are only comparable if they cover the same areas with the same techniques; a much lower quote may mean fewer areas or no radiofrequency.

The quote for the procedure does not always cover every expense. Depending on the case, add lymphatic drainage sessions, a second compression garment, painkillers and dressings, any accommodation costs near the clinic if it is far away, and loss of income for the self-employed. Adding these up before comparing quotes gives a fairer picture of the financial commitment, and allows a real comparison between a nearby clinic and a more distant but slightly cheaper one.

This procedure is cosmetic. Compulsory health insurance does not reimburse it, and supplementary insurance generally does not either. Costs linked to a complication can raise coverage questions: it is prudent to check with your insurer and ask the surgeon whether they offer complication insurance. Lymphatic drainage sessions prescribed after the procedure remain in principle at the patient's expense, except under the particular conditions of their supplementary policy.

Some clinics offer staggered payment, directly or through a partner organisation. Compare the total cost of credit and make sure the monthly payments remain affordable. A cosmetic procedure should never unbalance a budget.

Internal radiofrequency requires a specific device, which not all clinics have. Provision is therefore concentrated in cities where plastic surgeons specialising in body sculpting practise. The table compares access to this technology and the price trend compared with Geneva.

These differences are trends, not prices. They compare equivalent services: the same areas, the same technology and the same follow-up consultations included.

In all these cases, the surgeon and their experience with radiofrequency matter more than the city itself.

The following table shows, for each of the 26 cantons, the city where patients most often consult for this combination, the usual language of consultation and the average price difference with Geneva.

In the smaller cantons, it is common to consult in a neighbouring centre and arrange lymphatic drainage and routine follow-up near home.

The Lake Geneva arc brings together most of the clinics in French-speaking Switzerland equipped for internal radiofrequency. Geneva and Lausanne have the most experienced surgeons in male sculpting, and the Riviera, around Vevey and Montreux, offers private clinics appreciated for the quality of the stay. Patients from La Côte, from Morges to Nyon, choose Geneva or Lausanne equally.

Further north, Neuchâtel, Fribourg and Yverdon have more limited provision of skin-tightening technologies, and patients frequently go to the large centres. In Valais, Sion, Sierre, Martigny and Monthey have a few plastic surgeons; for internal radiofrequency, many patients go to the Riviera or Lausanne. In the Jura and Bernese Jura, from Delémont to Porrentruy and Moutier, Basel, Biel/Bienne and Bern are the most common destinations.

Zurich offers the widest choice of surgeons and equipment, and attracts patients from Winterthur, Uster, Dübendorf, Schaffhausen and the whole north-east of the country. Basel is the centre for the north-west, serving Liestal, Rheinfelden and parts of Aargau and Solothurn. Bern serves the Mittelland, from Thun to Burgdorf, Langenthal and Biel/Bienne.

In Central Switzerland, Zug and Lucerne have well-equipped private clinics, which receive patients from Schwyz, Stans, Sarnen and Altdorf. In eastern Switzerland, St. Gallen is the reference centre for Thurgau, the two Appenzells and Glarus, although Zurich remains very attractive. Aarau, Baden, Olten and Solothurn are in an intermediate position, less than an hour from several major centres.

In Ticino, Lugano has most of the equipped clinics; patients from Bellinzona, Locarno and Mendrisio readily go there. Consultations are in Italian, and many surgeons also speak French or German. In Graubünden, Chur, Davos and St. Moritz offer quality aesthetic medicine, but internal radiofrequency is rarer there; Zurich, St. Gallen or, for the Italian-speaking valleys, Lugano are often chosen.

The procedure involves understanding precise instructions: wearing compression, warning signs and the timetable for returning to activities. In French-speaking Switzerland, everything is in French. In German-speaking Switzerland, many surgeons consult in French or English, notably in Zurich, Basel, Bern, Zug and Lucerne. In Ticino, Italian dominates, with good French among many practitioners. Ask for written documents in your language, particularly the consent form and discharge instructions.

Choosing a surgeon far from home is common for a specialised technique such as this. You then need to plan to stay one to three nights near the clinic, arrange to be accompanied home, and anticipate follow-up: check-up consultations, possible seroma aspiration and lymphatic drainage near home. A reputable surgeon agrees to work with a doctor or physiotherapist in your region and remains reachable throughout recovery. The journey by train or car should be broken up, with breaks to walk.

For a procedure that combines extensive sculpting with a tightening technology, consulting a second surgeon is a reasonable step. A second opinion allows you to confirm that radiofrequency is useful in your case, that the proposed areas and intensity are suitable, and that an abdominoplasty is not a better option. If the two opinions differ, ask each to justify their recommendation: the quality of the arguments is often more enlightening than the recommendation itself.

The result depends above all on the person holding the cannula. High definition requires detailed knowledge of male anatomy and a sure aesthetic sense; internal radiofrequency requires specific training and regular use of the device. It is legitimate to ask the surgeon how many procedures of this type they perform each year, how long they have used radiofrequency and what results they achieve in men of your age and build.

A good surgeon will also tell you when they do not recommend the procedure. The ability to direct you towards simple liposuction or an abdominoplasty, when more suitable, is a sign of seriousness.

A procedure lasting several hours involves a team: anaesthetist and nurse anaesthetist, scrub nurse and theatre nurse, the recovery room and ward teams, then a lymphatic drainage therapist and often a coach or physiotherapist for the return to sport. Coordination between these people matters as much as the quality of each. Ask who your contact will be after discharge and how to reach the team outside office hours.

In Switzerland, the specialist title in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery certifies long postgraduate training and an examination. It is listed in the official register of medical professions, which can be consulted online. Membership of the Swiss society of plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery and participation in body sculpting training are additional indicators. Internal radiofrequency is also offered by doctors from other specialities; for an extensive trunk procedure under general anaesthesia, a qualified plastic surgeon operating in a clinic is strongly recommended.

Several radiofrequency devices exist, of different generations and power levels. Ask which device will be used, whether it belongs to the facility or is rented for the procedure, and whether the surgeon uses it regularly. A medical device used in Switzerland must meet the regulatory requirements in force. What matters is not the brand but mastery: a recent device poorly used carries more risk than an older device used with complete mastery.

Radiofrequency is the subject of significant commercial marketing, with promises of spectacular tightening, lightning recovery or scarless results comparable to surgery. A technology is only a tool: its benefit depends on the indication, the settings and the hand that uses it. Be wary of offers that put the device ahead of the surgeon, non-standardised photographs and time-limited promotional prices. Balanced information always mentions the limits of the technique and the cases where it is not indicated.

Before-and-after photographs are useful if they are comparable: same light, same distance, same posture, muscles relaxed or tensed in the same way. Raking light, a tan or contraction in the after photo exaggerate the result. Ask for cases of men your age, with skin comparable to yours, photographed at least six months after the procedure. Look at the skin as much as the relief: absence of folds, even surface and natural-looking transitions.

• Is radiofrequency really useful in my case, or would liposuction alone be enough?
• Would an abdominoplasty be more suitable for my skin?
• Which areas do you recommend treating first, and in how many operating stages?
• What level of definition do you recommend given my age and skin?
• Which device do you use, and for how long?
• Which complications do you see most often, and how do you manage them?
• How many follow-up consultations are included? How can I reach you at night and at weekends?
• What happens if a touch-up is needed?

The procedure takes place in a clinic or hospital with an operating theatre, an anaesthesia team and post-operative monitoring. For extensive treatment, the possibility of staying overnight with a nursing team present is an important safety factor. Find out about the conditions of the stay, medical presence at night and the procedure in the event of a complication.

• Thinking that radiofrequency always replaces an abdominoplasty.
• Choosing a very marked result on slack skin.
• Wanting to treat all areas in a single session without considering operating time.
• Comparing quotes that do not cover the same areas or the same technology.
• Stopping wearing the compression garment too early.
• Judging the result at one month, when swelling and hard areas still mask everything.
• Putting weight back on in the belief that liposuction provides permanent protection.

The man in his forties who has taken up sport again

At forty-four, this man has lost about twelve kilos in two years through cycling and a more balanced diet. His flanks and lower abdomen remain thick, and the skin below the navel forms small folds when sitting. His musculature is reasonable. He is a good candidate: high-definition liposuction of the abdomen and flanks, moderate definition, radiofrequency on the abdomen.

The young man with firm skin

At twenty-eight, this athlete has a thin layer of fat on the abdomen and flanks, and very elastic skin. Radiofrequency would bring him little benefit. High-definition liposuction alone, simpler and less expensive, is more logical.

The man after bariatric surgery

At thirty-nine, two years after a sleeve, this man has lost more than forty kilos. His abdomen forms an apron covering his belt. Radiofrequency would not be enough: an abdominoplasty, possibly combined with flank liposuction, is the appropriate answer. Radiofrequency may be used later on neighbouring areas.

The man in his fifties with a slack chest

At fifty-four, this man is mainly bothered by his chest: fat below the pectorals, a faded fold and slightly low areolas, with no palpable gland. High-definition liposuction of the chest with radiofrequency can clearly improve the shape and firmness. If the areola dropped further, skin correction would be discussed.

• My weight has been stable for at least six months.
• I know whether my fat is mainly subcutaneous or rather visceral.
• The surgeon has explained why radiofrequency is useful in my case.
• I know the areas treated, the level of definition and the number of operating stages.
• I have mentioned any implanted device and all my treatments.
• I have stopped or plan to stop nicotine.
• I have organised recovery, time off work and drainage.
• I have a detailed quote and know the touch-up policy.
• I accept waiting six months to a year to judge the result.

Full HD liposuction combined with BodyTite radiofrequency is mainly for men over thirty-five with a stable weight, localised fat and slightly slack skin. High-definition liposuction sculpts the relief of the trunk; radiofrequency, delivered under the skin with temperature control, helps the skin tighten over these new contours. The result appears gradually, over six months to a year.

The risks are those of extensive liposuction, plus hard areas and a risk of burns specific to heat. The procedure does not replace an abdominoplasty in the case of significant excess skin. Prices vary from a few per cent to about fifteen per cent between Geneva and the cheapest cantons, but the choice of surgeon and their mastery of radiofrequency remain the decisive factor.

This combination meets a real need: that of men who have done their part and whose skin prevents them from seeing the result. Yet it is neither trivial nor universal. Take time to be examined, to understand what radiofrequency can and cannot do for your skin, and to compare opinions and quotes. A surgeon who advises against the procedure sometimes does you the best service.

If you would like to be directed to a plastic surgeon who regularly performs high-definition liposuction and internal radiofrequency, in your region or elsewhere in Switzerland, Medespoir Suisse supports you free of charge and without obligation.

Budget

Price differences between cities and cantons, the quote breakdown and ways to save are detailed on our page Full HD liposuction and BodyTite for men: prices in Switzerland.

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Answers to the questions most often asked by men considering sculpting their silhouette while firming their skin.

Understanding the combination

What is BodyTite? It is a radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis device. One electrode placed under the skin and another on its surface heat the fat and supporting fibres to make them contract, with constant temperature control.

What does Full HD liposuction mean? It is high-definition liposuction applied to the whole trunk: it deepens the areas of shadow and preserves the relief to reveal the musculature, from the chest to the hips.

Why combine the two? Because high-definition sculpting requires skin that adheres to the new relief. Radiofrequency helps slightly slack skin to tighten, making sculpting possible in men who would otherwise only get an average result.

Does BodyTite replace liposuction? No. It liquefies some of the fat and tightens the tissues, but the fat then has to be suctioned. The two procedures are complementary.

Does this procedure include implants? No. The relief obtained is that of your own musculature, highlighted by the sculpting. To add volume to the pectorals, implants must be considered, in another combination.

How does it differ from conventional liposuction? Conventional liposuction reduces the volume of fat evenly. Here, the fat is sculpted to define the muscles, and the skin receives a thermal tightening treatment.

Is external radiofrequency in beauty salons the same thing? No. External devices heat through the skin, which limits their power. BodyTite heats from the inside, under the skin, which allows a more marked effect.

Is it a recent technique? Radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis has been used since the late 2000s. It has more than a decade of track record, but many studies remain case series.

For whom?

What is the ideal profile? A man aged roughly thirty-five to sixty, with a stable weight, localised fat on the abdomen, flanks or chest, and slightly slack skin.

Am I too young for radiofrequency? If your skin is firm and elastic, radiofrequency adds little. High-definition liposuction alone is often enough before thirty-five.

And if I have a lot of excess skin? An abdominal apron or significant excess skin call for an abdominoplasty or another skin removal procedure. Radiofrequency cannot remove skin.

My abdomen is hard and round; is it indicated? Probably not. A firm abdomen with little fat to pinch corresponds mainly to visceral fat, which cannot be suctioned and decreases with weight loss.

Can it be done after a sleeve or bypass? Yes, if the weight loss is moderate, the skin of good quality and the weight stable for at least six months. After massive weight loss, skin surgery is often necessary.

I have a pacemaker; is it possible? Radiofrequency is generally contraindicated with a pacemaker or defibrillator. Liposuction without radiofrequency can be discussed with the cardiologist and anaesthetist.

Is a previous hernia repair with mesh a problem? It must be mentioned. The surgeon adapts the treatment of the area and may avoid radiofrequency over the implanted material.

Do I need to be athletic? At the very least you need toned musculature so that the sculpting has relief to reveal. A strengthening programme before the procedure is often advised.

Is there an age limit? Not as such. After sixty, the procedure remains possible in a healthy man, with more measured goals and a thorough medical assessment.

Areas and result

Which areas can be treated? The abdomen, flanks, obliques, chest, back and arms. The abdomen and flanks are the most often treated.

Can everything be treated at once? It is possible for a limited number of areas. Beyond that, many surgeons prefer two procedures a few months apart, for safety reasons.

Can I choose a discreet result? Yes. The level of definition is chosen with the surgeon: soft sculpting, moderate definition or marked high definition.

Is a very marked result suitable at fifty? Rarely. On less elastic skin, overly contrasted hollows risk revealing folds and looking out of keeping with age.

Can the male chest be improved? Yes, in the case of fat and slightly slack skin. If there is mammary gland tissue, it must be removed; if the areola is very low, skin reduction is discussed.

Do love handles disappear? Generally yes, thanks to liposuction of the flanks and lower back. Radiofrequency limits the fold of skin that can persist above the belt.

Is the back worth treating? In men with rolls above the belt or below the shoulder blades, yes. Treating the back completes the silhouette seen in profile and from behind.

Can fat be reinjected into the pectorals? It is possible, from an unheated area, to slightly accentuate the curve. Some of the fat is resorbed in the following months.

Preparation

How long beforehand must I stop smoking? At least four weeks beforehand, and until healing is complete. This also applies to nicotine e-cigarettes, snus and heated tobacco.

Which medicines must be stopped? Those that thin the blood, on medical advice: aspirin, anti-inflammatories, certain supplements such as high doses of omega-3, vitamin E or ginkgo.

Should I lose weight beforehand? If weight loss is in progress, it is better to complete it and wait for six months of stability. Liposuction is not a weight-loss method.

Should I do strength training beforehand? It is recommended. Three to six months of strengthening improve the relief the sculpting will reveal and make the return to training easier after the procedure.

What tests are requested? A blood test, sometimes an electrocardiogram and a specialist opinion depending on your history. The anaesthetist specifies them at their consultation.

Does taking testosterone change anything? Yes, this treatment changes certain risks, notably of thrombosis. It must be mentioned to the surgeon and anaesthetist.

The procedure

How long does the procedure take? From two and a half hours for the abdomen and flanks to five hours or more for the whole trunk.

Is it under general anaesthesia? Usually, yes. Deep sedation with local anaesthesia is possible for limited treatments.

How many incisions are there? Several incisions a few millimetres long, often six to twelve for extensive treatment, placed in folds or discreet areas.

Is radiofrequency done before or after suction? Generally before. The heat liquefies some of the fat and contracts the tissues; suction and sculpting follow.

How are skin burns avoided? The external electrode continuously measures skin temperature, the device cuts off the energy at the set threshold, and protectors are placed at the incisions.

Do I need to stay overnight at the clinic? Often yes after extensive treatment. For the abdomen and flanks alone, going home the same day is sometimes possible.

Are drains placed? Not always. Some surgeons place them when large areas have been treated, for one to three days.

Recovery

Is the pain severe? It feels like severe aching, especially in the flanks and back. It decreases markedly after three or four days.

Why does fluid leak from the incisions? It is mainly the infiltration fluid injected during the procedure. The leakage generally stops within one or two days.

How long should compression be worn? Day and night for about four weeks, then during the day for a further two to four weeks depending on the surgeon.

Are hard areas under the skin normal? Yes. They are more common after radiofrequency and soften within three to six months with massage and drainage.

My skin is numb; is that serious? It is common and usually temporary. Sensation returns within a few weeks to a few months, sometimes with tingling.

When can I return to work? After ten to fourteen days for office work, three to six weeks for a physical job.

When can I drive? Generally after one to two weeks, when strong painkillers are no longer needed and movements are no longer painful.

Is lymphatic drainage compulsory? It is not compulsory, but it is strongly recommended after extensive liposuction with radiofrequency, to reduce swelling and hard areas.

Can the genitals swell? Yes, after treatment of the lower abdomen, swelling and bruising often move down to the pubic area and scrotum. This subsides within a few days.

Can I take a hot bath? Not before four to six weeks. Heat encourages swelling, and less sensitive skin risks burns without you noticing.

Sport

When can I start running again? Around four weeks, gradually and with the compression garment.

When can I resume strength training? Light loads around four to six weeks, intensive training and abdominal exercises around six to eight weeks.

Does sport improve the result? Yes. More developed muscles make the sculpted relief more visible and more natural, and regular activity helps keep a stable weight.

Can I swim? When the incisions have fully closed, generally after four to six weeks.

Do I need a coach to get back into training? It is not essential, but a coach or physiotherapist helps pace the return and build a programme that highlights the result.

Risks

What is the risk specific to BodyTite? Skin burns, rare when temperature is monitored, and hard areas that are more common and longer-lasting than after liposuction alone.

What is a seroma? A collection of fluid under the lifted skin. It is generally treated with one or more needle aspirations.

Can the result be uneven? Irregularities are possible. Many fade as the swelling resolves; those that persist after six to twelve months can be touched up.

Is the risk of blood clots real? It is low but taken seriously: getting up early, hydration, leg compression and sometimes a preventive anticoagulant.

What should I do if a blister appears on the skin? Inform the surgeon promptly. A blister on a treated area may correspond to a superficial burn that requires appropriate care.

Can a lot of blood be lost? Losses are limited by infiltration, but moderate anaemia can occur after extensive liposuction. This is one reason to limit the volume suctioned per session.

Is infection common? No, it is rare. It is usually treated with antibiotics when spotted early.

Can nerve pain last? Rarely. A persistent burning sensation or hypersensitivity should be reported, as treatments exist.

Results

When is the result visible? An improvement is visible from the second or third month. The final result, including skin tightening, is assessed between six and twelve months.

How much does the skin tighten? Tightening varies between patients and areas. On average it is greater than after liposuction alone, but it remains moderate and does not replace skin removal.

Is the result permanent? The fat cells removed do not come back. The result lasts as long as weight remains stable and you maintain your musculature.

What happens if I put weight back on? The remaining fat grows and the definition fades. Significant gain can make the appearance uneven.

Is the collagen produced long-lasting? It then follows the natural ageing of the skin. It gives you a head start without stopping time.

Is a touch-up often needed? A minority of patients need one, generally for a small irregularity, after six to twelve months.

Can radiofrequency be repeated later? Yes, a new session of internal or external radiofrequency can be considered years later to restore skin firmness.

Choosing and comparing

How can I check a surgeon's qualifications? The official register of medical professions lists specialist titles. Look for a specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.

What questions should I ask about the device? Which device will be used, how long the surgeon has used it and how many procedures they perform with it each year.

How should I judge before-and-after photos? Check that lighting, posture and distance are identical, and ask for results at six months or more in men with your profile.

Is a second opinion needed? It is recommended for an extensive procedure, particularly to confirm that radiofrequency is useful and that an abdominoplasty would not be preferable.

Can I consult in French in Zurich? Yes, many surgeons in Zurich, Basel, Bern or Lucerne consult in French or English.

Should I choose a surgeon near home? Not necessarily. Experience comes first, provided follow-up and drainage are organised near your home.

Are all clinics equipped? No. Internal radiofrequency requires a specific device, which is more common in the major cities.

Prices and insurance

Why does radiofrequency increase the price? The device, its single-use consumables and the additional operating time often account for a fifth to a third of the total cost.

Which city is the most expensive? Geneva and Zurich are among the most expensive. Depending on the city and canton, prices can be up to about fifteen per cent lower.

Does insurance reimburse it? No, it is a cosmetic procedure, not reimbursed by basic insurance or, generally, by supplementary insurance.

Is lymphatic drainage reimbursed? In principle it remains at the patient's expense after a cosmetic procedure, except under the particular conditions of certain supplementary policies.

Do two procedures cost more than one? Yes, a little, as theatre, anaesthesia and stay costs are paid twice. In return, each procedure is shorter and safer.

What should a quote contain? Fees, anaesthesia, theatre and stay, radiofrequency and its consumables, compression garments, included follow-up and the touch-up policy.

Can I pay in instalments? Some facilities offer this. Compare the total cost of credit before committing.

Does it make sense to compare quotes from different cities? Yes, provided the areas, technology and follow-up are identical. Otherwise, the comparison is misleading.

Practical questions

What is the best season to have surgery? Autumn and winter are often preferred: compression is easier to bear, the scars are protected from the sun and the result has time to emerge before summer.

Do I need to be accompanied? Yes, for the journey home and ideally for the first two days.

How many compression garments should I plan? Two, so that one can be washed without interrupting wear.

Can I travel by train after the procedure? Yes, breaking up the journey and walking regularly, particularly if the clinic is far from home.

Should I inform my employer? No, a sick note is enough, without specifying the nature of the procedure.

How can I follow my progress? Take regular photos under the same conditions and repeat your waist measurements. Comparison over several months is more telling than the mirror.

What should I do if I am disappointed with the result? Wait at least six months, then talk to the surgeon. A touch-up can correct an irregularity; a second opinion is useful in the event of disagreement.

Can Medespoir Suisse help me? Yes, we direct you free of charge and without obligation to a plastic surgeon who performs high-definition liposuction with radiofrequency, in the region of your choice.

What should I prepare for the first consultation? A list of your treatments and implanted devices, your weight history, your sporting habits and your questions, area by area.

Particular situations

Can gynaecomastia correction be combined? Yes. If mammary gland tissue is present, it can be removed during the same procedure through a small incision at the edge of the areola, which slightly lengthens the operation.

And in the case of diastasis? Marked separation of the rectus muscles is not corrected by liposuction. It requires repair of the abdominal wall, often as part of an abdominoplasty.

Do stretch marks disappear? No. Radiofrequency can slightly improve their appearance by firming the skin, but it does not erase them.

Can the neck or chin be treated at the same time? These areas require a device adapted to the face. They can sometimes be treated the same day, but this lengthens the procedure and is discussed case by case.

Does hair grow back normally? Yes. Internal radiofrequency acts under the skin and has no lasting effect on hair growth.

Is a tattoo in the treated area a problem? It must be mentioned. The surgeon adapts the settings, as some inks absorb more energy and tattooed skin can heat up faster.

Is the result compatible with future abdominal wall surgery? Yes. Previous liposuction does not prevent a later abdominoplasty or hernia repair, but the surgeon will need to be informed.

What if I need another operation shortly afterwards? Tell the surgeon. It is often preferable to space two procedures several weeks or even a few months apart, depending on their size.

Tell us your age, your weight and how it has changed, the areas that bother you and the condition of your skin. We will put you in touch with a plastic surgeon who performs high-definition liposuction and internal radiofrequency, in the region of your choice, free of charge and without obligation.