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Liposuction: 7 Before and After Photos
7 liposuction before and after photos from 3 surgeons in 2 countries. Every result is listed with the operating surgeon.
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What to expect over time
A photo is a single moment. These are typical recovery milestones from our Liposuction guide, which also lists 14 peer-reviewed studies on the procedure. Your surgeon’s plan may differ.
- Day 0-1Surgery; one overnight stay; compression garment fitted; oral analgesics and antibiotics.
- Day 2-3Drain or fluid leakage from incisions is common and expected.
- Day 7Stitches removed; many international patients cleared to fly.
- Week 3-4Gentle exercise (walking, light cardio) permitted; compression garment continued.
- Week 10-12Strenuous exercise resumed.
- Month 3-6Swelling settles and the final body contour emerges; numbness gradually resolves.
Surgeons in this gallery
What it costs
Lowest published price at clinics listed on xcuro, next to the U.S. price. Each guide lists every clinic's price and what it includes.
How to judge before and after photos
Questions about Liposuction before and after photos
Who performed the results in these liposuction photos?
The 7 photos on this page come from 3 surgeons, including Dr. Im Young Min, Dr. Selçuk Aytaç, Dr. Yurdakul İlker Manavbasi. Each photo is labeled with the operating surgeon and links to their profile.
Liposuction abroad: how much does it cost?
Liposuction in South Korea starts at $1,000 at clinics listed on xcuro, against about $4,711 for the surgeon's fee alone in the U.S. See the cost guide for every clinic's price and what it includes.
Are these photos real patients?
Yes. They are the surgeons' own patient results, published with each surgeon's permission and labeled with the operating surgeon. Photos with nudity are blurred until you confirm you are 18 or older.
How should I judge before and after photos?
Compare photos taken from the same angle, in the same lighting and with the same expression, and look for results at least several months after surgery, when swelling has settled. Ask the surgeon for more photos of patients with a similar starting point to yours.
Will my results look the same?
Not necessarily. Results depend on your anatomy, skin, healing and the technique used. Before and after photos show what a surgeon can achieve, not a guarantee; a consultation is the place to discuss realistic expectations.
What the evidence shows: liposuction
12 peer-reviewed sourcesLiposuction removes localized fat deposits to refine body contour, and the before/after images here show how it can reshape areas such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, and chin. Across the published literature, patient satisfaction with body shape and self-image is generally high, and contour improvements are durable when body weight stays stable afterward. Liposuction is a contouring procedure rather than a weight-loss treatment, so the magnitude of change depends on the starting anatomy, the volume removed, and skin quality. Most reported complications are minor (swelling, bruising, contour irregularities, temporary numbness), while serious events are rare and strongly linked to large-volume cases, combined procedures, and the care setting. Several reviews below also examine newer energy-assisted techniques and the use of liposuction in conditions like lipedema. The selection includes systematic reviews, meta-analyses, large case series, and long-term and patient-reported outcome studies.
Results vary from person to person; these photos show individual outcomes and are not a promise of the result any single patient will achieve.
- The Safety of Large-Amount Liposuction: A Retrospective Analysis of 28 Cases
- Litigation and Complications Arising from Aesthetic Body Surgery: A Systematic Review
- Impact of Laser Lipolysis With and Without Liposuction on Arm Circumference: A Systematic Review
- Laser-Assisted Lipolysis: A Promising Alternative to Traditional Liposuction
- Real- vs High-Definition Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction in Men: Long-Term Outcomes
Compiled from peer-reviewed medical literature indexed on PubMed. This overview is for general education and is not medical advice. · Last updated 2026-06-15
Every photo is a real patient.
Each result is listed with the operating surgeon, so you can take it straight to a consultation.