Liposuction in Islamabad with Dr. Umbreen Munir Minhas removes the pockets of fat that diet and exercise have not shifted, giving your body a smoother, better-balanced shape.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Umbreen Munir Minhas, MBBS, FCPS (Plastic Surgery). Last updated October 2026.
Liposuction surgery, also called lipoplasty, removes fat cells through thin tubes called cannulas. It is body fat removal for shaping, not a way to lose weight, so it suits you most when you are close to your target weight.
ISAPS recorded about 2.1 million liposuctions worldwide in 2024, making it the most common cosmetic operation for women.
Some fat pockets stay even after months of healthy eating and training. The lower belly, love handles and outer thighs are the most common places this happens.
Your upper and lower body may carry fat very differently, so clothes fit one half but not the other. Removing fat from the heavier areas brings the shape back into balance.
A small pouch of fat below the navel often stays after children. If the skin is still firm, liposuction alone can flatten it without a longer operation.
Men often store stubborn fat on the chest and the sides of the waist. Removing it gives a flatter chest and a straighter line from ribs to hips.
Fat is removed from the upper and lower belly and blended into the waist. This is the most requested area and is often combined with the flanks.
Love handles, bra-line rolls and lower back fat are thinned to smooth the outline seen from behind and in fitted clothes.
Fat at the back of the upper arm is reduced through small cuts near the elbow. It suits arms with firm skin rather than skin that hangs.
Inner thighs, outer saddlebags and the fat above the knees are shaped so the legs look slimmer and rub together less.
Fat under the chin is removed through a tiny cut to sharpen the jawline and neck angle. Read about chin liposuction
The treated areas look slimmer and smoother, and clothes fit more evenly. Firm skin shrinks well over the new shape, while looser skin may need a lift. Photos below are shared with patient consent.
Dr. Umbreen pinches each area to separate fat from loose skin and checks how elastic your skin is. She also checks that your weight has been stable for some months.
You will need routine blood tests. Stop smoking 4 to 6 weeks before surgery, and stop aspirin and herbal supplements 2 weeks before, unless told otherwise.
Numbing fluid is injected to reduce bleeding, then fat is removed through small cuts. It usually takes 1 to 3 hours, often under general anesthesia.
Many patients stay one night. A compression garment is put on before you wake up, and fluid may leak from the small cuts for the first day or two.
| Time After Surgery | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| First few days | Soreness, swelling and bruising are at their peak. Desk work is often possible by the end of this stage. |
| About 1 week | Stitches are removed in clinic. |
| Weeks 3 to 4 | Light exercise such as walking and gentle gym work can restart. |
| Weeks 6 to 8 | Most bruising has gone and numbness fades. |
| Weeks 10 to 12 | Strenuous training can resume. |
| Month 6 | Swelling has fully settled and the final shape is clear. |
Wear the compression garment day and night for 4 to 6 weeks. Walk around the house several times a day from the first evening to keep blood flowing in your legs.
A study of 246,119 liposuction cases in the United States found confirmed complications in 0.4%. Dr. Umbreen explains every risk before you sign consent.
It does not tighten loose, hanging skin or remove stretch marks. Cellulite and fat deep inside the abdomen around the organs also stay the same.
Your fee is confirmed after consultation, once the areas and amount of fat are clear. Ask for one written estimate covering surgeon, anesthesia, hospital and garment.
| Factor | How It Affects Your Fee |
|---|---|
| Number of areas | One area such as the chin costs far less than abdomen, flanks and thighs together. |
| Amount of fat | Larger volumes take longer and may need an overnight stay. |
| Anesthesia | General anesthesia costs more than local for small areas. |
| Combined surgery | Adding a tummy tuck or fat transfer changes the total. |
Clinics often quote per area, so add up every area you want treated before comparing prices.
Liposuction and body contouring are listed on her public profile, alongside fat grafting, so removed fat can be used elsewhere if you wish. As a female surgeon, she understands women who want curves kept, not flattened.
Both flatten the stomach, but they fix different problems: fat in one case, loose skin and muscle in the other.
| Feature | Liposuction | Tummy Tuck |
|---|---|---|
| Main problem treated | Excess fat | Loose skin and separated muscles |
| Removes skin? | No | Yes |
| Repairs muscles? | No | Yes |
| Scars | A few small marks | A long, low line from hip to hip |
| Suited to | Firm skin with stubborn fat | Skin that hangs after pregnancy or weight loss |
Many stomachs need both, and a tummy tuck often includes liposuction of the flanks in the same operation.
Dr. Umbreen sees patients privately at Omer Diagnostic & Specialist Clinics (ODC), 12-A, LG Floor, CBC Plaza, G-8 Markaz, Islamabad, Monday to Friday, 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
Bring a list of your medicines, your current weight and photos of the areas that bother you in fitted clothes.
Most patients describe deep soreness, like after a hard workout, rather than sharp pain. It is worst for the first few days and is usually controlled with prescribed painkillers.
Removed fat cells do not grow back, but the remaining ones can still enlarge. In one trial, fat returned within a year, mainly in the upper belly, when habits did not change.
Surgeons treat more than 5 litres as large-volume liposuction. Above that, complications rise from about 1% to nearly 4%, mostly fluid collections, and an overnight hospital stay is advised.
Yes. Men most often want fat removed from the chest, flanks and lower belly. The plan keeps a straighter, more masculine outline rather than a curved one.
Yes. Purified fat can be moved to the face, breasts or buttocks in the same operation. Part of it is absorbed, so the plan allows for that loss.
There is no fixed upper age. Good general health and firm skin matter more than age, because older skin may not shrink back as neatly once the fat is gone.
Patient guides on liposuction from Dr. Umbreen’s blog.
Most plastic surgeons safely remove between 2 and 5 liters of fat in a single liposuction session which equals roughly 4 to 11 pounds depending on the patient’s health treatment area and body mass index. Five liters is widely accepted
Most patients need one to two weeks before returning to light daily activities and four to six weeks before resuming normal exercise after liposuction. Visible swelling typically fades within the first month while final contours settle over three to six
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from targeted areas of the body using a thin hollow tube called a cannula connected to a suction device. It works by breaking up fat cells beneath the skin and
