Liposuction
Remove stubborn fat and refine your natural shape.
Are Certain Areas of Fat Just Not Responding:
Some fat deposits simply don’t shift, no matter how much you exercise or eat clean. It’s not failure. It’s biology.
These areas are often genetic and unresponsive to lifestyle changes alone.
Liposuction is a surgical fat removal technique designed to target and remove those resistant pockets. It’s not about dramatic weight loss. It’s about fine-tuning. Contour. Proportion. Feeling better in your body again.
Who We Often Help With This Procedure
Liposuction is ideal for patients who are generally healthy, near their goal weight, and seeking targeted sculpting, not transformation. The most common scenarios we see include:
1
You’ve lost weight or had children, but certain areas haven’t responded and still affect your shape
2
You carry stubborn fat in areas like your abdomen, flanks, arms, or thighs — and it won’t shift
3
You’re a man with excess chest fat (pseudo-gynecomastia) and want a more defined, flatter appearance
Key detail: These are just a few examples of the patients we see — each with a different story, but often with similar goals: comfort, confidence, and completion.
What Happens at a Liposuction Consultation?
Consultation
Your consultation with Mr Ollie Bassett at Tees Valley Hospital is relaxed but thorough.
We’ll examine your body concerns, fat distribution, skin elasticity, and assess whether surgery is appropriate, or if another treatment may be more suitable. We’ll talk through:
- Target areas (e.g., abdomen, hips, thighs, arms, neck)
- Your skin’s ability to contract post-fat removal
- The role of weight stability
- Realistic outcomes and long-term expectations
Photos may be taken to assist with planning.
Questions
You’ll also have the chance to ask personal questions.
You will have the opportunity to bring your thoughts and your concerns for discussion, along with getting answers to common questions, including:
- What kind of anaesthesia is used?
- Will I have loose skin afterwards?
- How long is recovery?
- Is it permanent?
We’ll explain everything clearly, and without any pressure to proceed.
Why Patients Choose Mr Ollie Bassett
Mr Bassett is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon with NHS reconstructive training and specialist expertise in aesthetic body surgery.
He performs all liposuction procedures himself at Tees Valley Hospital, using modern techniques tailored to each patient’s needs.
He prioritises:
- Safety
- Precision
- Realistic outcomes
- A natural look not “overdone” contouring
You’ll receive consistent care from the first meeting through to your follow-ups.
Credentials you can verify:
What Will We Talk About in Terms of Recovery, Scarring and Results?
Recovery is generally quick and manageable, though timing depends on treatment area and extent.
Typical points we’ll cover include:
- Incision placement (usually 2–4mm in discreet areas)
- Swelling and bruising timelines
- Use of compression garments
- When you can return to work, driving, and exercise
- How to maintain your results long-term
You’ll also receive written aftercare instructions and personalised guidance based on your plan.
A Tailored Approach, Not a One-Size-Fits-All Surgery
Always Bespoke
Every body is different, so liposuction must be too. We don’t follow generic plans. Your procedure will reflect:
- Your anatomy
- The quality of your skin
- How is your fat distributed
- What shape and proportion do you want to achieve
We’ll advise honestly on how far we can go safely, and what you can realistically expect.
Example Techniques
Mr Bassett will always choose the safest, most effective technique based on your individual needs.
- Power-assisted liposuction (PAL) – for efficient fat removal and less trauma
- Tumescent technique – reduces bleeding, swelling, and discomfort
- Ultrasound-assisted (e.g. VASER) – good for precision sculpting and high-definition zones
- Traditional suction-assisted – reliable for deeper areas with more volume
Thinking About Cost?
Costs vary depending on the number of areas treated and the method used. We don’t list prices on landing pages, but your consultation includes a full breakdown.
Clear Guidance, No Pressure
View typical fees and payment options on our pricing page via the link provided below.
What Our Patients Say
Patient Feedback
No amount of exercise shifted my lower belly. After surgery, I feel comfortable in clothes again for the first time in years.
Patient Feedback
I work out regularly but had stubborn fat around my waist. The results are exactly what I needed, subtle but strong.
Patient Feedback
I had VASER liposuction to my flanks and thighs. The recovery was easier than I expected, and I’m so pleased with the shape
Reset Your Shape: Not Your Identity
Liposuction won’t change who you are, it just helps remove the frustration that certain areas weren’t responding the way the rest of you was.
Think of it as refinement, so your outside reflects all the work you’ve already put in.
We’ll talk you through it all, calmly and honestly, and give you the time to decide what’s right for your body.
FAQs
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions About Liposuction
Ready to take the first step?
We offer private liposuction consultations at Tees Valley Hospital in Middlesbrough. Patients visit us from Durham, Newcastle, Sunderland, Thirsk, and across the North East for safe, expert-led body contouring.
You’ll leave with a clear plan, and no pressure to proceed until you’re ready.