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Which Areas Can Liposuction Treat? Lipo 360 vs Targeted VASER by Area
Liposuction can treat most areas where stubborn fat sits between the skin and muscle: the abdomen, flanks, back, arms, thighs, inner knees, chin and neck, and the bra-line roll. The real question is how to group them. Lipo 360 treats the whole midsection in one plan, while targeted VASER can refine specific zones, especially where fat is dense. This guide goes area by area and explains how New City Clinic combines areas safely.
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Abdomen, flanks and lower back: the Lipo 360 zone
The abdomen, flanks (love handles) and lower back are best thought of as one unit. Treating only the front can leave the waist looking wide from behind or the side; treating all the way round is what Lipo 360 is designed for.
This is the most requested combination for women and men alike. It defines the waist from every angle and, if desired, provides fat for transfer to the buttocks. The illustrative package for Lipo 360 at New City Clinic is €3,500; see the Lipo 360 page at newcityclinic.com.
Upper back and bra fat
The roll of fat that sits around the bra strap is notoriously resistant to exercise. It is often fibrous, so ultrasound-assisted VASER can be useful here. It can be added to a Lipo 360 plan or treated on its own.
Results depend on skin quality; if there is skin laxity rather than fat, liposuction alone has limits.
Arms: liposuction or arm lift?
Fat on the back of the upper arms responds well to liposuction when skin is firm. Targeted VASER can treat this area precisely, and it is commonly combined with the torso.
If the skin hangs when you lift your arm, especially after weight loss, an arm lift (brachioplasty) may be needed to remove skin. Your surgeon will look for this on your photos.
Thighs and inner knees
Outer thighs, inner thighs and the inner knee area are common requests. Inner thighs have thinner skin, so careful, even treatment is essential to avoid irregularities, and the surgeon may be conservative here.
Where there is loose skin on the inner thighs, a thigh lift may be the more effective option. Treating thighs together with the torso makes for a longer operation, which brings us to safety limits.
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Chin, neck and the male chest
A small volume of fat under the chin can be refined with liposuction, sharpening the jawline in people with good skin tone. This is delicate work requiring small volumes and fine cannulas.
Chin liposuction can sometimes be added to a body plan, but because it is a different anatomical region, your surgeon will judge whether that is sensible in the same session.
In men, chest fullness can be fat, glandular tissue or both. VASER is often used for the fatty part, while glandular tissue usually requires a small excision. Our guide to VASER for men and the New City Clinic gynecomastia page go into this in detail.
Hips, buttocks and the banana roll
Some people ask for liposuction on the hips or under the buttocks. These areas need particular care: removing too much fat from the hips can flatten a natural curve, and over-treating the crease under the buttocks can make it sag.
In many cases the better plan is to slim the waist and use the harvested fat to shape the buttocks, which is the logic behind Lipo 360 with BBL. Our Lipo 360 with BBL guide explains how that combination works and its safety rules.
What liposuction cannot do in any area
Liposuction removes fat under the skin. It does not remove loose skin, tighten separated abdominal muscles, treat visceral fat around the organs or replace weight loss. If your main issue is skin rather than fat, a lifting procedure may be more effective.
Being clear about this before surgery avoids disappointment. A good assessment will tell you not only what can be treated, but also what will not change.
Combining liposuction areas safely
Every additional area adds operating time and increases the total volume removed. For safety, the amount of fat removed in a single session is limited and the surgeon sets that limit. It is common to prioritise the areas that matter most to you and plan others later.
Tell your surgeon which area bothers you most. Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç will build a plan around that priority, choosing Lipo 360, targeted VASER or a combination, and explain what can safely be done in one stay. You can also compare costs in our Lipo 360 price guide, browse all aesthetic treatments at New City Clinic or visit newcityclinic.com. To start, send photos through the assessment form.
- Lipo 360: abdomen, flanks and back as one circumferential plan
- Targeted VASER: dense or fibrous zones, arms, bra fat, male chest, definition work
- Skin removal (tummy tuck, arm lift, thigh lift) where laxity is the main issue
Frequently asked questions
Can I treat my abdomen and thighs in one operation?
Sometimes, depending on your health, weight and the total volume involved. The surgeon decides what is safe in one session and may suggest staging if the plan is too large.
Which area gives the most visible change?
For many people the waist, because treating the abdomen, flanks and back together changes the silhouette from every angle. It depends on where your fat sits and your skin quality.
Does liposuction work on cellulite?
Liposuction removes fat beneath the skin but is not a cellulite treatment. Dimpling may look the same or even more noticeable in some cases.
Can fat return to a treated area?
The removed fat cells do not grow back, but remaining cells can enlarge if you gain weight. Weight stability protects the result in every treated area.
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The best place for it: New City Clinic
Body, abdomen and breast surgery is done best at New City Clinic in Istanbul – this is the best place for it. Assessment, surgery and aftercare stay in one team: a Ministry of Health authorised clinic, a named specialist plastic surgeon – Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç – licensed partner hospitals and one all-inclusive written price.
- Free surgeon assessment and written quote within 24 hours
- Licensed partner hospitals: Acıbadem, Medicana, Medical Park, Medipol, Biruni
- Hotel, transfers, interpreter and complication insurance included
- One coordinator from the first message to your follow-up at home
