Liposuction in Melbourne
Liposuction removes stubborn pockets of fat to refine and contour the body. At Fine Cosmetic Surgery it’s performed by Dr Tony Prochazka, with honest advice, a careful process, and your procedure carried out in an accredited Melbourne hospital. It’s about shape, not weight loss.
Why patients choose Fine Cosmetic Surgery for Liposuction:
More than 20 years’ experience, board certified (IBCS 2009), AHPRA registered, MED 0001181976
Performed in a licensed Melbourne hospital with a qualified anaesthetist
A focus on natural, well-judged results
Two consultations and a seven-day cooling-off period before any decision
Meet your Doctor
Dr Tony Prochazka
When it’s your body, you want to know exactly who’s looking after it.
Dr Tony Prochazka (MBBS Melb, FACCSM Med, FCPCA) is a Melbourne cosmetic doctor with more than 20 years’ experience performing cosmetic surgery. He has been Board Certified in Cosmetic Surgery since 2009 and is registered with AHPRA – MED 0001181976, with a particular focus on breast and facial procedures.
See Before and After Results
You can view real, unretouched before and after photographs of body procedures performed by Dr Prochazka. They’re shared for education, and results vary from person to person.
Warning:
Graphic or sexual content ahead.
What is Liposuction
Liposuction is a procedure that removes localised pockets of fat to reshape and contour an area of the body. It’s often used where fat tends to sit stubbornly despite diet and exercise, such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs, or under the chin.
It’s just as important to understand what liposuction is not. It isn’t a weight-loss treatment, and it isn’t a substitute for a healthy lifestyle. It’s a contouring procedure, best suited to refining shape rather than reducing overall weight.
Is Liposuction Right for You?
Liposuction tends to suit people who are already at or near a stable, healthy weight, who have specific areas of stubborn fat that haven’t responded to diet and exercise, and who have realistic expectations and reasonable skin quality.
It may not be the right choice if you’re looking to lose a significant amount of weight, if you’re expecting it to replace healthy habits, or if you’re in poor general health. Part of Dr Prochazka’s job is to be honest with you about this. If liposuction isn’t the right option for you, he’ll tell you.
Your Options
The right approach depends on the area being treated, your body, and Dr Prochazka’s clinical advice. Things you might discuss at your consultation include:
The area or areas you’d like to address
The technique best suited to you
Whether fat grafting may be an option, using your own fat to add volume elsewhere
What’s realistic for your body and your skin
What to Expect on the Day
Your liposuction is performed in a licensed Melbourne day surgery or private hospital, with a qualified anaesthetist present. This is a deliberate safety choice, and a standard we hold to for every procedure.
You’ll be given clear instructions on how to prepare beforehand, and what to expect on the day itself, during your consultations.
Recovery
Recovery is different for everyone, and depends on the areas treated and the extent of your procedure. In general, liposuction involves some swelling and bruising, and a period wearing a compression garment, with a gradual return to everyday activities over the following weeks. Because swelling takes time to settle, the final result becomes clear gradually, often over some months.
You’ll be given clear, personalised aftercare guidance, and Dr Prochazka and the team will support you throughout. Your specific recovery and any restrictions will be explained in detail at your consultation.
Risks and Considerations
It’s important to be clear. Liposuction is surgery, and like all surgery, it carries risks. No result can be guaranteed, and the benefits should be weighed carefully against the risks before you decide.
Possible risks and considerations include the general risks of surgery and anaesthesia, along with risks specific to liposuction, such as bleeding, infection, changes in sensation, and contour irregularities, unevenness or asymmetry in the treated area. Skin doesn’t always retract as hoped, results vary from person to person, and some people choose or need a further procedure to refine the result. Liposuction also doesn’t prevent future weight gain, and significant weight change afterwards can alter your result.
This isn’t the full list, and it isn’t meant to alarm you. It’s meant to be honest. Every risk relevant to you will be discussed fully and frankly with Dr Prochazka before you make any decision.
Why Fine Cosmetic Surgery
With more than 20 years’ experience, board certification in cosmetic surgery, and a deliberately careful process, Dr Prochazka brings a considered, unhurried approach to body contouring, and honesty about what it can and can’t achieve.
No hard sell. No dramatic promises. Just quality care, kept genuinely accessible.
Liposuction Cost
Cost is one of the biggest questions, and we keep it transparent. Liposuction pricing depends on the area or areas being treated, so we publish honest “starting from” pricing and confirm your final cost with you in consultation. No hidden extras.
Common Questions
No. Liposuction is a contouring procedure that removes localised, stubborn fat to refine your shape. It isn’t a weight-loss treatment and isn’t a substitute for a healthy lifestyle. It suits people already at or near a stable, healthy weight.
Liposuction is surgery, so it carries risks, and those are discussed honestly with you before any decision. At Fine, safety is supported by Dr Prochazka’s experience, procedures performed in a licensed Melbourne hospital with a qualified anaesthetist, careful screening, and a mandatory cooling-off period.
Recovery varies and depends on the areas treated. It generally involves swelling, some bruising, and a period wearing a compression garment, with a gradual return to your routine. Because swelling settles over time, the final result becomes clear gradually, often over some months.
The fat cells removed during liposuction don’t return. However, you can still gain weight afterwards, and significant weight change can alter your result. Maintaining a stable weight helps keep your result looking its best.
Dr Tony Prochazka performs the procedure himself, in a licensed Melbourne day surgery or private hospital, with a qualified anaesthetist present.
Ready to Talk It Through?
The best next step is a conversation. Book a consultation with Dr Prochazka to ask your questions and understand whether a breast lift is right for you. No pressure, and no obligation to go any further.