Liposuction is the gold-standard surgical technique for permanent removal of stubborn fat deposits the patient cannot eliminate through diet and exercise alone. Modern liposuction is a precision body sculpting procedure — not a weight-loss treatment — and the contemporary tumescent and laser techniques produce smoother, more refined results than the methods of even a decade ago. Once fat cells are removed, they do not regenerate. For London patients considering liposuction, choosing a plastic surgeon with international academic credentials directly tied to advanced surgical technique matters meaningfully for the result. Dr. John Anastasatos at Los Angeles Plastic Surgery offers liposuction and liposculpture to London patients at his clinics in Beverly Hills, California, and Athens, Greece.

Dr. Anastasatos brings unique credentials directly relevant to London patients: he has been an invited lecturer at the Royal Society of Medicine in London on advanced surgical techniques, with an invited 2026 return as featured speaker — London-based patients can verify his standing at the very institution that has hosted him as a teacher of surgical technique. He was profiled by the Beverly Hills Courier in a feature titled “Anastasatos turns Body Restoration into art form” — a profile reflecting his reputation specifically for refined body contouring results. With over two decades of body contouring expertise across his Beverly Hills and Athens practices, he is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and named by The Luxe Insider as one of the Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in the World.

Types of Liposuction Procedures

There are many types of liposuction treatments available, including non-surgical variations. Dr. Anastasatos offers two main types of surgical liposuction at our clinics, tumescent and laser. Both remove the fat cells from the targeted area in one session at the time of the procedure. This is unlike non-surgical treatments that only destroy fat cells and may take more than one session.

Dr. Anastasatos uses the safest and most effective methods for body contouring and fat removal. Both tumescent and laser liposuction can be performed without general anesthesia. Only local anesthesia is needed, and there is little discomfort for the patient. For men and women coming to our clinics from London, UK, Dr. Anastasatos offers liposuction treatments at medical center in Athens, Greece or Los Angeles, CA.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Liposuction?

Liposuction is not a weight loss solution. In fact, the best candidates for liposuction are those who are within normal weight ranges for their height and frame but have resistant areas of fat they want removed. The fatty areas may be caused by genetics, like a double chin or larger breasts. Liposuction can remove the fat cells permanently. Once they are removed surgically, they will not grow back. Some of the common areas treated with liposuction include:

• Face contouring – cheeks and chin
• Neck
• Upper arms
• Abdomen
• Hips
• Thighs
• Buttocks
• Knees-calves

Almost any area on the body can be reduced and contoured using liposuction. With the methods used by Dr. Anastasatos, there is very little bruising and swelling. Most people return to normal activities within a few days, and the results can be noticeable within a week. The complete results may take up to a few months to be apparent. For patients flying from London, UK, Dr. Anastasatos offers face and body liposuction at our medical clinic in Beverly Hills (Los Angeles) or Athens, Greece.

Body Contouring with Liposuction

Liposuction can give you a chance to create the body you have always desired. If you have always had heavier thighs, matronly arms or your midsection refuses to let go of those last few pounds, liposuction can contour the shape you desire. Once the fat is removed, it will not return to the same area. Even if you do gain weight, it will be spread to other areas, not in the same spot that was treated with liposuction.

Like most elective cosmetic procedures, liposuction is best performed on healthy individuals who do not smoke. Although the procedure is only minimally-invasive, you should be prepared to have time for recovery to ensure you heal quickly and without any complications.

Are you interested in learning more about the different options in liposuction for face or body contouring? We have clinics in Europe and the U.S. that offer the most advanced liposuction and body contouring options. You can fly from London, UK, to our medical clinic in Athens, Greece, or Beverly Hills, CA. Contact us to schedule your liposculpture consultation with Dr. Anastasatos. There is no time like the present to finally begin your journey to achieving the appearance you desire to feel and look your best.