When sport and diet do not help:

Liposuction with the specialists at the Kuzbari Centre Vienna

Do you suffer from stubborn fat deposits — on the abdomen, legs or buttocks, say — that cannot be shifted despite intensive effort? Here we show you the benefits of liposuction at the Kuzbari Centre and how you can use it to achieve your personal dream figure.

Liposuction at the Kuzbari Centre Vienna
What is meant by liposuction?

Liposuction — targeted contouring rather than weight loss.

In medical terminology liposuction is known as lipoplasty. It is the most frequently performed treatment in aesthetic surgery and involves the removal of fat cells directly beneath the skin by our specialists in plastic surgery. Although the main purpose is to contour and model your body, it is no substitute for losing weight.

Depending on your individual situation we use various techniques — ultrasound-assisted (VASER) or vibration-based (PAL) liposuction, for example — and use jPlasma Renuvion for the perfect finish and firm skin.

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The gold standard of fat reduction

More than just removing fat — we shape your body.

Because of its effectiveness and precision, surgical liposuction remains the gold standard of fat reduction. Some surgeons therefore speak of “liposculpturing” — a coined word that describes the combination of surgical fat reduction and the artistic sculpting of the body. Through a precise engagement with anatomy and ideal proportions — and with the additional option of transferring the body's own fat — the individual body contour can be considerably optimised.

The method is ideal for people who, despite a good body weight, a balanced diet and training, suffer from typical problem areas such as love handles and belly fat that resist training.

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From the consultation to the aftercare

This is how straightforward liposuction is at the Kuzbari Centre.

In this video Dr Ali Saalabian takes you through the entire course of a liposuction: from the personal consultation through state-of-the-art treatment methods, presents the surgical wing at the Kuzbari Centre and takes you along to the final result — all under one roof.

When is liposuction used?

For stubborn fat deposits that stay.

Liposuction is not there to reduce your overall body weight. For general weight reduction we continue to recommend sport and a balanced diet.

Slim patients in particular, who have local accumulations of fat despite intensive effort and a healthy diet, are ideally suited. If you have stubborn fat deposits that cannot be reduced by conventional methods, our liposuction can fulfil your wishes straightforwardly, quickly and gently.

The result of a liposuction
Treatment regions

The most common regions for a liposuction

We specialise in all the usual problem areas — including less frequently discussed zones such as the knees, calves, male chest or the back.

  • Abdomen

    Abdomen

    Resistant abdominal fat deposits are removed — for a firmer middle with a natural contour.

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  • Flanks / love handles

    Flanks / love handles

    Troublesome fat deposits at the side are reduced, and the waist visibly contoured.

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  • Thighs & saddlebags

    Thighs & saddlebags

    A more even contour on the outer and inner thigh through targeted removal.

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  • Neck / double chin

    Neck / double chin

    Even a small procedure at the chin refines the line of the face and neck.

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  • Lower legs & calves

    Lower legs & calves

    We also shape fine fat deposits on the calves and the outer sides of the knees in a targeted way.

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  • Back

    Back

    Fat deposits on the back — often the real problem area — are reduced harmoniously.

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  • Chest

    Chest

    Contouring the chest region as part of body-shaping treatment.

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  • Gynaecomastia / male chest

    Gynaecomastia / male chest

    Targeted reduction of the male breast gland and the surrounding fatty tissue.

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  • Brazilian Butt Lift (SAFE BBL)

    Brazilian Butt Lift (SAFE BBL)

    The body's own fat is taken and used to shape the buttocks — exclusively with Dr Saalabian.

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Time

The most underestimated factor in your success.

At the Kuzbari Centre we know that time is one of the decisive factors in the success of a liposuction. That is why we take enough time for you at every stage — from the consultation to the aftercare.

During the operation in particular there must be no time pressure. Because we have our own operating theatres, we are not subject to the time constraints of a public hospital. That allows us to work with the greatest precision and care.

An operation in our own surgical wing
State of the art

LASER, VASER, PAL — the most modern technology for your liposuction.

  • PAL® (MicroAir) — power-assisted liposuction

    PAL® (MicroAir) — power-assisted liposuction

    It works not with heat or ultrasound but with a particularly tissue-sparing vibration technique (up to 4,000 oscillations a minute). The fat removed is of the same high quality as with a manual liposuction — a vessel- and lymph-sparing procedure with excellent results.

  • VASERlipo® — ultrasound-assisted liposuction

    VASERlipo® — ultrasound-assisted liposuction

    The fat cells are loosened by an ultrasound probe and then removed with conventional cannulas. Because heat is generated, the greatest care is called for; in studies the additional skin tightening hoped for is minimal compared with a regular liposuction.

  • Renuvion® — plasma for skin tightening

    Renuvion® — plasma for skin tightening

    Plasma/radiofrequency technology for tightening the skin without scars — as a complement to liposuction, where additional tightening is wanted.

  • BodyJet® — water-jet assisted liposuction

    BodyJet® — water-jet assisted liposuction

    A fine jet of water loosens the fat cells from the tissue particularly gently before they are removed. The fat obtained is also suitable for a transfer of the body's own fat.

  • Coolsculpting® — cryolipolysis

    Coolsculpting® — cryolipolysis

    Cold therapy for the permanent reduction of fat cells — entirely without surgery. A method we have engaged with particularly intensively at the Kuzbari Centre and which achieves very good results in many cases.

  • Smart-Lipo® — laser-assisted liposuction

    Smart-Lipo® — laser-assisted liposuction

    It works with heat at various laser wavelengths, similar to the ultrasound technique. We use it sparingly, because here the risks frequently outweigh the possible benefits.

The perfect finish after liposuction

j-Plasma Renuvion®

Where until now, with slack or soft connective tissue after a liposuction, the skin had to be tightened with a complex body-lifting operation, we now have with J-Plasma Renuvion® at the Kuzbari Centre a new and completely revolutionary device that clearly puts all previous methods in the shade.

j-Plasma Renuvion® skin tightening at the Kuzbari Centre Vienna
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about liposuction

Which areas of the body are suitable for liposuction?

Almost any area of the body can be treated. Particularly popular are the abdomen, legs, hips, back, flanks, neck/double chin, arms and chest.

Is liposuction painful?

The treatment itself is pain-free thanks to twilight sedation or local anaesthetic. After the operation a feeling similar to muscle ache can occur, which subsides after a few days.

Are there scars after liposuction?

The entry points are only a few millimetres in size and are placed inconspicuously. Once healed they are barely visible.

Can the fat form again in other places after the operation?

No, the fat cells that have been removed are permanently gone. The remaining fat cells can grow, however, if you put on a lot of weight.

What kind of anaesthesia is used?

Most liposuctions are carried out under twilight sedation, a gentle form of anaesthesia. With smaller procedures a local anaesthetic is also possible.

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At a glance

8 reasons for your liposuction at the Kuzbari Centre

  • Honoured by DocFinder and Kurier

    Our doctors have already been voted among the most popular by DocFinder and Kurier eight times in a row.

  • Over 1,000 operations of experience

    There is probably no other doctor in Austria who carries out more body contouring procedures a year.

  • State-of-the-art technology

    From VASER to Renuvion we have the most modern technology at our disposal.

  • Maximum safety

    In everything we do, the greatest possible safety is a central concern.

  • Affordable instalments

    All treatments can also be paid for in instalments.

  • Our own operating theatres

    With us all procedures take place in our own state-of-the-art operating theatres.

  • The best location

    Our centre is in the heart of Vienna and is easy to reach by car and by public transport.

  • Quick surgery dates

    With us the journey from the dream to its fulfilment can, if you wish, be a very quick one.

Aesthetic Insights Podcast

Liposuction is not for losing weight – modern body contouring explained

The most common misconception: that liposuction is something for people who are overweight. Dr Ali Saalabian explains why modern liposuction is the “finishing touch” for stubborn fat cells — and why the classic liposuction of the 1980s is “light years away” from today's body contouring (a VW Beetle versus a Mercedes G-Class). An excerpt from Aesthetic Insights, Episode 3: The Designed Body.

Your specialists for liposuction

Who operates on you

We combine state-of-the-art technology with the indispensable expertise and experience of our surgeons.

  • Dr Ali Saalabian

    Dr Ali Saalabian

    Specialist in Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

    One of the leading authorities in body contouring — he carries out hundreds of procedures a year exclusively in this field and trains surgeons worldwide in his own academy.

  • Dr Shawqi Arafat

    Dr Shawqi Arafat

    Specialist in Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

    Innovative, precise and full of dedication. With his international training and experience he brings beauty and naturalness together into an individually tailored treatment concept.

Book an appointment now

Would you like a more beautiful body, and to see elegant curves and muscle instead of fat deposits and sagging skin when you look in the mirror?

The no-obligation consultation appointment lasts 40 minutes and costs €90. A great deal happens at that appointment — which is why you should on no account miss the first consultation with us.

Secure your appointment now by phone on +43 1 358 28 18 or through our online appointment booking.

Our experts for liposuction

Dr Ali Saalabian

Dr Ali Saalabian

Specialist in Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Dr Shawqi Arafat

Dr Shawqi Arafat

Specialist in Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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