Liposuction at LaCLINIQUE of Switzerland in Lugano may cost around $3,000 for a five-day personal program. A separate preliminary estimate typically ranges from $11,400 to $13,600. Options include BodyTite, which removes fat and tightens the treated area.
Liposuction methods and treated areas
Plastic surgeons Dr. Giorgio Giovannelli and Dr. med. Andrea Parafioriti perform liposuction at the clinic. Dr. Giovannelli has over 15 years of experience and 1,000+ procedures. Dr. med. Parafioriti is certified by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and has 900+ procedures.
Classical liposuction removes fat through thin cannulas placed through small skin-fold incisions. Superficial liposculpture can be combined with liposuction to shape a more balanced contour. BodyTite removes fat and gives the treated area a mini-lift. Ultrasound microliposuction with the CAV CELL INTRA PLUS device is another option.
Treatment areas include the abdomen, flanks, buttocks, thighs, knees, calves, ankles, arms, chin, neck, back, and chest. Liposuction is intended for localized fat that resists diet and exercise. It is not a weight-loss procedure.
Program details and recovery
The $3,000 personal program includes liposuction, ECG testing, five days of apartment accommodation, and airport, hotel, and clinic transfers. Flights and hotel stays are not listed as included in the separate preliminary estimate.
Treatment usually takes 30–90 minutes, depending on the areas treated. The surgeon may use local or general anesthesia based on the case. Most patients have day surgery without an overnight stay. An overnight stay is recommended for patients traveling from abroad or outside the canton.
Recovery typically takes 3–15 days. After surgery, patients wear a compression garment, increase movement gradually, and attend follow-up visits. Swelling during the first weeks is normal and does not show the final result.
A specialist consultation, available in person or by video, is needed to confirm whether liposuction is suitable and provide an accurate quote. To explore the options, patients can leave a request on Bookimed.
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