Micro cannular liposuction or also known as microlipo, is a minimally invasive fat-removal technique using very thin cannulas ranging 1–3 mm in diameter. This is performed under local anaesthetic as walk-in walkout procedure with quick recovery, making it the safest form of liposuction. Compared to traditional and other modern types of liposuctions, microlipo achieves much better finesse and aesthetic results with no visible scarring and minimal downtime allowing patients to return to their routine activities within 2-4 days depending upon the area of treatment.
It can be used for bigger as well as smaller pockets of fat making it an ideal technique for body contouring.
All body parts of any size can be treated but most suited for challenging areas like chin, arms, thighs & legs and breast.
Micro-cannulas, allowing a gentle, precise procedure with minimal downtime, low risk, and beautiful natural results.
Local anaesthesia: There’s no need for general anaesthesia.
Micro-cannula: The instrument made of the small hollow stainless-steel tubes of 1-3 mm in diameter used for removing fat. The use of fine, precise instruments means less bruising, minimal discomfort, and a faster recovery.
Tumescent Anaesthesia: The tumescent liposuction approach typically uses large volumes of a diluted solution also containing lidocaine and epinephrine. The anaesthetic drug inside the solution numbs the whole area, causes fat cells to swell up and breakdown and also shrinks the blood capillaries in the area to minimise blood loss. This achieves a very effective and long-lasting anaesthesia of skin and subcutaneous tissue. Tumescent liposuction, when done correctly and in the right quantity, is proven to be the safest form of liposuction. This is because the anaesthetic solution shrinks the capillaries thereby reducing surgical blood loss. Complications arising from microlipo are thus extremely rare.
Micro-cannula Liposuction: The removal of fat deposits under the skin with minimal trauma using very small hollow stainless-steel tubes, called micro-cannulas. These micro-cannulas are inserted into 1mm adits/holes that are made into the skin and fat is aspirated with the assistance of a powerful vacuum pump. The area being treated will be infiltrated with local anaesthetic until the area is full and hard hence the name Tumescent Anaesthesia. It takes 30-60 minutes to take effect; the fat will then be ready to be aspirated. The treated area then be dressed in sterile super absorbent dressings and the compression garments. This is to control bleeding and to minimise the development of post-operative oedema and bruising.
Compression garments: The compression garments are required to be worn for 24 hours per day, typically for a minimum of 3 to 6 days. This enables the excess fluid to drain out, reduce bruising and expedite recovery.
Micro liposuction is performed under tumescent local anaesthesia comprising of lidocaine adrenaline and normal saline. Tumescent anaesthesia not only numbs the treatment area, but it also gently softens and liquefies the fat with no trauma and minimises blood loss the following which fat is gently sucked out using very fine cannulas ranging from 1-3mm. This leads to no bleed or minimal bleeding, and better faster healing time post procedure and patients can return to their normal activities within a matter of two to four days.
Anyone who have stubborn areas of fat that do not respond to diet or exercise.
If you are close to your ideal weight but want a more defined, contoured figure.
Ideal for breast reduction in post menopause women. No need for surgical breast reduction or implants. Minimal scarring and quick recovery. (Why post menopause: The breast glandular tissues change to fatty tissues as the oestrogen level declines during menopause. Make it ideal for micro cannular liposuction for breast reduction).
If you are diagnosed with Lipoedema- Micro-liposuction is the safest mode treatment. As it is gentle on delicate skin, lymphatic sparing, can take out large amount of fat safely, more precision and no general anaesthesia required.
Gynaecomastia- or man boobs- Dr Gupta’s specialist method of excess chest fat reduction, microlipo, has helped thousands of men suffering from gynecomastia regain confidence and control of their lives.
Fat pockets on Abdomen and Flanks & Double chin.
Prefer to stay local and are searching for liposuction in London to avoid travelling far, Hunar Clinic is your destination.
Want treatment from a trusted and experienced specialist — many patients across the UK choose Dr. Puneet Gupta for his outstanding results, gentle technique, and reputation for safety.
Contra-indications: bleeding disorders, uncontrolled diabetes, unrealistic expectations.
GMC-registered doctor with proven track record and experience. Independent patient reviews are the best way to know your doctor’s credentials and quality of work.
Do your research and then go for consultation to gather all information before making an informed decision.
Dr Puneet Gupta: Dr Gupta is among the very few doctors in the UK and Europe to offer both and microcannular liposuction, or ‘Microlipo’ and Vaserlipo. He is a specialist, and one of only a handful of practicing doctors in the UK and Europe trained extensively in the art of microcannular liposuction by the American inventor of the procedure, Dr Jeffrey Klein. He is GMC registered, member of BCAM, founding member of Lipoedema World Alliance (LWA), Specialist advisor to Lipoedema UK and Founder/Medical director of Hunar Clinic. He has treated nearly 10,000 patients suffering from Lipoedema and other patients with stubborn fat. He is well regarded in the cosmetic surgery industry. His patients have found a Facebook group to share their experience with Lipoedema and having micro liposuction with Dr Puneet Gupta. He takes extreme passion in treating his patients with safety, precision and care.
Well most procedure and patients can return to the normal activities within a matter of two to four days.
The treatment process starts with a face-to-face consultation where you should have opportunity to understand the outcomes, the risks involved and take all the information home to make an informed choice of decision. All the information is sent in detail in email.
Once ready to go ahead the day of the treatment starts with the admission process with the nurse, involving consent for the treatment, aftercare instructions, meeting the surgeon, taking photos, marking the treatment area and then proceeding with local anaesthetic and finishing the procedure with suctioning the fat out following the dressing and compression garments. You would be with us for 3-4 hours before discharge. All the post operative instructions are given verbally and in detailed writing. And a bag of extra dressings and a compression garment is given for next couple of days.
Next day there is always a lot of discharge from the tiny one-millimetre holes, so dressings are applied to absorb the fluid and then patients are required to wear compression garment to help facilitate the drainage for 3-6 days. You can stop wearing the compression garment as soon as the drainage stops.
Most patients can return to the normal activities within a matter of two to four days.
Small incisions are multiple 1-1.5 mm holes.
Procedure time: 3-4 hours. Same-day discharge with compression garments. Clear aftercare instruction and support is provided.
Follow up in 6 weeks
Price from £4,500 per area.
Price dependent on the area of treatment, complexity, number of surgeries required and if I.V sedation is required or not.
Is it cheaper to go abroad than treating in UK?
It’s a complex issue. Yes, it’s a price-sensitive market, but it’s important to weigh what you pay against what you receive in return. We believe it’s a myth that treatment abroad is significantly cheaper but that’s no longer the case. When you factor in the cost of travel, accommodation, taking a family member along, and most importantly, the risks of being cared for in a non–English-speaking environment, the overall cost often equals or even exceeds that of treatment here.
From what we’ve heard from colleagues and patients, the surgery prices abroad are comparable, but you add the stress and uncertainty of travelling for medical care. Many procedures in countries such as Spain, Germany, or Turkey are also performed under general anaesthesia, which carries its own risks.
Ultimately, it comes down to individual choice — how much is saving a small amount of money really worth compared to your own safety? You can’t put a price on well-being, safety, and peace of mind. When liposuction goes wrong and it can, the consequences can be severe and even fatal. So, while everyone must make their own decision, these are crucial factors to consider.
Common temporary effects:
Swelling, bruising, tightness, numbness. These are expected due to the trauma caused by the fat removal from under the skin, typically improves in few days and gradually gets better over the 6 weeks. Pain and discomfort are minimal, can be managed by oral pain killers. Patients resume to normal activity in couple of days post-surgery.
Rare/Less common: infection – prophylaxis antibiotics are given before and after the procedure.
Uneven contours, pigmentation – Usually micro lipo provides precision at the curvy arears like legs, arms and chin. Tiny cannulas are easy to manipulate under the skin without any damage to get precise results.
As Swelling increases. The compression garments tend to get tighter and digs in the skin to make it uncomfortable. Option to opt for a comfortable but tight compression is give after 3-4 days.
We recommend our patients to follow aftercare instructions given and to contact the team directly for any concerns or questions post-surgery.
Results will be visible at 6 weeks and can take 3-6 months in some cases to see the final results. You can see how the final will be, next day when you take off your first dressing, before the swelling kicks in.
It is very difficult to regain fat in the treated areas as most fat cells are removed from the area, but results are also subject to maintenance by achieving a balanced diet and weight management. In case of future weight gain, untreated areas may show an increase in size.
Procedure is meant for big reduction and improvement to areas unresponsive to diet & exercise but never meant to achieve elusive perfection.
Yes – fat cells removed by liposuction will not return if you maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Discomfort is minimal; Patients often say it is less painful than expected.
You can return to work in 2 days or as soon as the leakage stops.
Not advisable to drive on the same day as you are stiff from the dressing, and tired from after the procedure. You can resume driving from next day depending on the area treated and when advised by the surgeon.
Skin is usually very tensile in nature; it retracts back when the fat is removed. If the skin quality is not good, you would be advised before the procedure in the consultation.
Yes, this procedure is also suitable for men. Gynecomastia or also called man moobs are treated with this procedure. Lot of men come for the abdo and flank treatment.
Yes – fat cells removed by liposuction will not return if you maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Some changes are visible in a few weeks, with full results in 3-6 months.
Fat freeze is a cheaper and temporary option, but it is not ideal for fat removal. Fat freeze causes lot of fibrous tissues and lumpiness in the area, without any long-term results. It gets very difficult to break the fibrous tissue if you want to have a liposuction later. It is advisable to consult your doctor. Micro liposuction is a safer and permanent option for fat cell removal in the area of treatment.
Tumescent was developed by U.S based dermatologist Dr. Jeffery Klein in 1980. Since then, liposuction technique has revolutionised making it safer, reduced bleeding, and quick recovery. Dr Puneet Gupta has been directly trained by Dr Jeffery Klein, to learn tumescent micro liposuction. Since then, he has performed nearly 10,000 successful procedures.
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I had consulted with many doctors before meeting Dr. Gupta, but each appointment left me feeling more discouraged due to risk of large volume of fat removal and long recovery and hospital stay post procedure. Finally, meeting Dr. Gupta and discovering that there was something that could be done to restore balance and shape with minimal side effects, quick recovery and minimal scarring felt like a dream come true. Dr Gupta explained me the procedure of microlipopsuction.
Deciding to undergo microliposuction was a life changing step, but without a doubt, it has been one of the best decisions of my life. Thanks to Dr. Gupta’s expertise, precision, and deep understanding. Not only has my physical appearance improved dramatically, having a slim tummy but my confidence has returned in ways I never thought possible. To be able to wear clothes I love and finally feel at ease in my own body feels like a miracle.
I was very impressed with the cleanliness of the Hunar clinic, from the beginning to the end the professionalism and super organised treatment room made the entire experience far less daunting.
Dr Gupta’s warmth and thoughtful care made me feel supported every step of the way.