Carrying large volumes of stubborn fat doesn’t just alter your appearance—it can impact your self-esteem, health, and mobility. Many patients feel weighed down physically and emotionally, limiting their ability to enjoy life fully.
Mega Liposuction Surgery offers a safe, advanced solution for individuals seeking dramatic body transformation. Defined as the removal of more than 10 liters of fat in a single session, mega liposuction helps restore proportion, sculpt the body, and improve quality of life. Performed by experienced surgeons with strict safety protocols, this large-volume fat removal procedure combines cutting-edge techniques with enhanced recovery support to deliver life-changing results.
Let’s explore how Mega Liposuction works, its safety protocols, recovery expectations, and why it is becoming a popular choice for patients seeking a complete body makeover.
Mega Liposuction, also known as large-volume liposuction, is a specialized form of liposuction where more than 10 liters of fat are removed in a single surgical session. While the fundamental technique is similar to traditional liposuction, mega liposuction requires advanced expertise, strict monitoring, and enhanced post-operative care to ensure both safety and long-term results.
Mega liposuction delivers noticeable debulking and contour change in one session, with long-lasting shape when you maintain a stable weight.
Mega liposuction mainly uses the tumescent technique; VASER is often added to emulsify dense fat and improve smooth, 360° contouring.
You’re a candidate if you have large, localized fat, are in excellent health with adequate hemoglobin, and are prepared for a longer recovery.
Mega liposuction treats large-volume areas—abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, back, chest, and chin—often combined for balanced 360° body contouring.
Mega liposuction mirrors standard lipo but adds hospital monitoring, strict asepsis, gentle technique, and an overnight stay for safety.
Results appear immediately; major change by 1 month, refining over 3–6 months. Skin tightening continues for 6–9 months.
Results can last for years if weight stays stable. Shape refines for 3–6 months; skin tightening may continue up to 6–9 months.
Recovery is longer than standard lipo—light activity in ~1 week, most recovery in 4–6 weeks; contour refinement continues for 3–6 months.
Mega liposuction is safe in expert hands but carries higher risk than standard lipo—blood/protein loss, fluid shifts, swelling, bruising, seroma.
Pre-op labs optimization (Hb, proteins), strict asepsis, safe aspirate limits, vigilant fluid/EBL monitoring, overnight observation, and staged planning when needed.
Expert oversight:
Dr. Milan Doshi follows NABH-grade protocols to minimize complications and ensure natural, balanced results.
Safety limits cap fat removal; mega lipo needs hospital monitoring and longer recovery, often staged, with limited skin tightening.
Costs in Mumbai are ₹1,40,000–₹1,70,000; the final quote varies by areas treated, anesthesia type, surgeon expertise, and NABH-grade facility.
Dr. Milan Doshi is Indian Board–certified with 25+ years, 3,600+ liposuctions and 400+ mega cases—Mumbai’s trusted mega-lipo expert.
Allure Medspa—NABH-certified with an overnight facility—specializes in mega liposuction under Dr. Milan Doshi, prioritizing safety, tech, and privacy.
ICD-10 Code | Description |
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E65 | Localized adiposity (regional fat deposits, trunk, thighs, arms, etc.) |
E66.01 | Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories |
E66.9 | Obesity, unspecified |
L98.7 | Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue (skin laxity after massive liposuction) |
M95.8 | Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system (contour irregularities, deformities) |
Z41.1 | Encounter for cosmetic surgery (aesthetic large-volume liposuction) |
CPT Code | Description |
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15877 | Suction-assisted lipectomy; trunk (abdomen, waist, flanks, back) |
15878 | Suction-assisted lipectomy; upper extremity |
15879 | Suction-assisted lipectomy; other areas (thighs, calves, buttocks, etc.) |
15876 | Suction-assisted lipectomy; head and neck (if submental/jawline is treated) |
17999 | Unlisted procedure, skin, mucous membrane, and subcutaneous tissue (sometimes used to document *large-volume/mega liposuction* specifically, since no unique CPT exists) |
Ans. Mega Liposuction refers to the removal of more than 10 liters of fat in a single session, typically for high BMI patients seeking dramatic body contouring.
Ans. Yes, when performed by an experienced board-certified surgeon in a fully equipped facility, Mega Liposuction is safe and follows strict fluid balance protocols.
Ans. Depending on the patient’s health and body mass index, up to 10–12 liters of fat may be safely removed in a session, sometimes more with overnight monitoring.
Ans. While not a weight-loss procedure, Mega Liposuction significantly reduces fat volume, improves body shape, and boosts confidence. It can jumpstart a weight-loss journey.
Ans. Yes, the fat cells removed during the surgery are permanently gone. However, future weight gain can enlarge remaining fat cells if healthy habits are not followed.
Ans. Yes, general anesthesia or deep sedation is typically used for patient comfort and safety during large-volume fat removal procedures.
Ans. Surgeons use specialized tumescent solutions, real-time monitoring, and IV fluid replacement to maintain hemodynamic balance during large-volume fat extraction.
Ans. Yes, most Mega Liposuction procedures are completed in a single session under expert care, though extremely large volumes may be split across multiple sittings.
Ans. Patients with a BMI between 30–35+ and good overall health may qualify. Each case is assessed individually based on medical history and goals.
Ans. Mega Liposuction is ideal for body sculpting and fat removal but doesn’t treat obesity-related diseases like bariatric surgery does. They serve different purposes.
Ans. Yes, Mega Liposuction effectively targets resistant fat areas such as abdomen, thighs, back, and arms that don’t respond to conventional weight-loss methods.
Ans. Significant fat removal may lead to skin laxity in some cases. Skin elasticity and age play a role. Additional skin-tightening treatments may be suggested.
Ans. Patients are usually advised to wear compression garments continuously for 4–6 weeks to aid healing and improve final contour results.
Ans. Light walking can begin after a few days. Strenuous activity and gym workouts are generally resumed after 4–6 weeks, based on surgeon’s clearance.
Ans. Yes, overnight observation is typically required to ensure fluid management, pain control, and close monitoring after high-volume liposuction.
Ans. Yes, it can be combined with tummy tuck, breast surgeries, or gynecomastia correction depending on the patient’s health and safety considerations.
Ans. Exceeding 12–15 liters in one session can increase risks. A thorough pre-operative evaluation ensures fat removal stays within safe limits.
Ans. Initial results are visible in 2–3 weeks once swelling subsides. Final sculpted shape becomes apparent within 3–6 months.
Ans. Mega Liposuction delivers dramatic results in one sitting, reducing downtime and achieving uniform body contouring—ideal for high-BMI patients.
Ans. No, since it’s a cosmetic procedure, it is typically not covered by health insurance in India or globally.