Mamms Plastic Surgery Liposuction

Liposuction is not about taking out more,
but about sculpting and revealing hidden lines.

Liposuction is not simply a “procedure to remove a lot of fat.”
We approach this surgery as sculpting.
Bringing out the beauty hidden within the body’s curves and structure.
That is what we believe is the true purpose of liposuction.

If it were only a matter of quantity, removing more might seem like the right answer.
However, that standard must be considered together with overall body harmony, skin recovery capacity, and anatomical safety.

That’s why our liposuction is different—starting from the “design.”

Before surgery, we analyze:
• the muscle and bone structure,
• skin elasticity,
• and even how the lines flow when you move.

Surgery must be performed within the boundaries of safety.

More important than “taking out more” is beauty that lasts and results that recover well.

  • Delicate techniques that reduce risks such as bleeding, swelling, and nerve injury
  • A safe approach that considers blood vessels and lymphatic flow
  • A care plan that takes responsibility through the recovery period

We believe liposuction is truly meaningful only when all of these elements come together.

The completion of a beautiful figure is a smooth body line.

After breast reduction, breast augmentation, breast lift for sagging breasts, or accessory breast surgery, body proportions change—so the surrounding lines also need to be refined.

In many cases, even if volume decreases or increases, if the surrounding body shape does not change or unevenness remains, it can be difficult to achieve a satisfying result.

At Mamms Plastic Surgery, when needed, we recommend liposuction that smoothly refines the surrounding fat in response to changes in a specific area.

Combine liposuction with breast reduction, breast augmentation, breast lift, or accessory breast surgery—and experience a strong synergy effect.

Liposuction Techniques

Mamms Plastic Surgery performs precision, handheld liposuction using a tumescent solution.
Before surgery, a sufficient amount of tumescent fluid is injected into the fat layer to expand it evenly and induce vasoconstriction, minimizing bleeding and swelling. Then, rather than relying on mechanical vibration or excessive negative pressure, fat is removed using a handheld cannula—allowing the surgeon to control suction depth, direction, and pressure directly through tactile feedback.
This method does not forcibly tear fat away; instead, it refines the fat layer by layers—from superficial fat just beneath the skin to deeper layers—while aiming to preserve vascular, nerve, and lymphatic structures. As a result, it reduces unnecessary tissue trauma and helps achieve a smooth, natural body contour with resilient recovery—without irregularities or depressions.

Tumescent Solution Injection

Why is handheld liposuction more advantageous than mechanical methods?

Mechanical liposuction removes fat using consistent negative pressure and repetitive vibration, which can be efficient for quickly suctioning large areas. However, in areas where body contours change subtly or where skin thickness and elasticity vary greatly, it can be difficult to fine-tune suction depth and intensity with precision.
In contrast, handheld liposuction allows the surgeon to remove fat while directly controlling the cannula’s direction, depth, and pressure through tactile feedback. This enables real-time sensing of changes in fat-layer thickness and tissue resistance during the procedure. As a result, it helps reduce the risks of irregularity, depressions, and skin injury from over-suctioning, while preserving vascular, nerve, and lymphatic structures—making line-focused contouring and smooth transitional design possible.
Because Mamms Plastic Surgery approaches liposuction not as “removing fat,” but as a process of sculpting lines, we choose the handheld method where the surgeon’s judgment and tactile precision are reflected directly—rather than relying on the power of a machine.

Handheld Precision Suction

Liposuction, does simply suctioning automatically make you look slimmer?

Not just “being thinner,” but completing a beautiful body line is the ultimate goal in solving body-shape concerns.

Because the goal is not an unconditional suction volume, but beautiful contours and lines, it is essential to have a deep understanding of each body area. By identifying areas with more fat and less fat and considering each individual’s body-balance proportions, satisfying results can be achieved.

Upper Arm Liposuction

The upper arm contains firm fat with dense, fibrous fat cells. Once fat accumulates, it is an area that does not easily reduce through exercise or dieting.

Also, because the arms are a body area sensitive to exposure, to create a tight and slim arm line, it is important to perform minimal incisions so scars are not visible and to suction fat across the widest possible range.

Abdominal Liposuction

The abdomen has both a well-developed superficial subcutaneous fat layer and a deeper fat layer, making it easier to reduce fat and also one of the areas with the most noticeable results.

As the treatment range becomes broader—such as upper abdomen, lower abdomen, flanks, and love handles—skin and subcutaneous fat contraction becomes stronger, leading to an even greater synergy effect.

Back Liposuction

When a thick fat layer forms on the back, the back can look wider, and back fat can bulge when wearing underwear, making it difficult to achieve a smooth back silhouette.

Because fat accumulated on the back tends to become fibrotic, even if it is not a large amount, it must be suctioned more precisely and delicately to create a slim line without irregularities.

Liposuction Key Points

Selective fat-layer extraction without tissue damage

Mamms Custom Plan

We analyze each individual’s fat-layer thickness, body composition, and body-balance proportions, then establish a 1:1 personalized surgical plan accordingly.

Secret Scar System with No Visible Incisions

We make 2–4mm incisions inside the navel, near the tailbone, and inside the armpit to minimize surgical traces. Even when wearing clothing that exposes the arms or abdomen, the incision scars are barely visible.

Mamms Care Program

We provide a structured swelling & bruising and scar-care service to minimize surface irregularities after surgery, quickly reduce swelling around the liposuction area, and help the body line settle into a stable shape.

Mamms Plastic Surgery Liposuction Q&A

Is liposuction a risky surgery?

Liposuction is not a dangerous surgery.
Because the subcutaneous fat layer located between the skin and muscle contains no vital organs, it has fewer risk factors and is a relatively safe procedure.

Why does the amount of fat removed differ from clinic to clinic?

1 kg of fat = 1,000 cc
The total aspirated volume can differ by clinic because it includes the fluid infused during liposuction as well as fat, blood, and tissue fluid. Mamms Plastic Surgery minimizes the infused fluid and maximizes the extraction of pure fat, allowing more pure fat to be aspirated even when the same total volume is removed.

Does suctioning also reduce body weight?

A decrease of 1 kg per 1,000 cc of pure fat (average estimate)
Immediately after surgery, the body naturally develops inflammation (with swelling) as a “protective response” for wound healing, and body weight may temporarily increase for about 2–3 months due to swelling.
After 3 months, appetite may increase as the body attempts to replenish the lost fat, so an appropriate diet plan should be combined.

Safety first—smooth lines without sagging.
Mamms Plastic Surgery Liposuction

  1. Evenly suction uneven fat
  2. Improve areas that don’t respond to exercise
  3. Refine into a smoother body line
  4. Delicate technique for faster recovery
  5. 1:1 customized liposuction tailored to each individual’s body-balance proportions