Procedures

Waist / flank liposuction (love-handle liposuction)

from 153 reviews41 clinics
Suction removal of subcutaneous fat from the waist and flank through small cannula incisions after tumescent infiltration. Swelling peaks around 48 hours and mostly settles within two to three weeks.
5 reviews written in English by patientsSurgicalSedation78 before/after photos
Rating
9.72/ 10
from 153 reviews
Satisfaction
99.3%
from 153 reviews
Downtime
7–14days
Full recovery 12–24 wks
Flight safe
14days after

FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026

How long is the downtime for Waist / flank liposuction (love-handle liposuction)?

7–14 days. Full recovery 12–24 wks · Flight safe 14 days

A compression garment is worn for four to six weeks, strenuous exercise is withheld for four to six weeks, and visceral fat is not addressed by liposuction.
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Clinics offering Waist / flank liposuction (love-handle liposuction)

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Last updated 2026-08-06