Liposuction Cost in Bangalore, India

Liposuction removes unwanted fat from areas such as the tummy, thighs or arms through small cuts using a suction tube, to change body shape rather than to lose weight.

The NHS explains that liposuction removes unwanted fat and is most suitable for people who are not overweight and have firm, elastic skin. It is not a treatment for obesity and does not remove cellulite or stretch marks.

A solution is injected to reduce bleeding and swelling, then fat is broken up and suctioned out through small cuts. The operation usually takes one to three hours.

The NHS advises wearing a compression garment for several weeks, gentle exercise from about three to four weeks and strenuous exercise after 10 to 12 weeks. Results may take up to six months to show.

Bruising and swelling can last up to six months, and numbness, uneven results and infection are possible.

Flying home: UK aviation guidance gives no figure for cosmetic surgery, so plan the flight after the surgeon's wound review and walk regularly on board to lower clot risk.

The cost of liposuction in Bangalore typically ranges from $1,700 to $6,350 USD (about ₹1.61 lakh to ₹6.02 lakh), depending on the hospital, room category and type of procedure.

A typical estimate for liposuction in Bangalore is around $4,750 (about ₹4.51 lakh). What you pay depends mainly on your own case. If one area is treated and you go home the same day, your bill is likely to be closer to $1,700 (about ₹1.61 lakh). It is likely to be nearer $6,350 (about ₹6.02 lakh) if several procedures are combined, the operation takes longer, you stay overnight or you choose a more senior surgeon.

When comparing Bangalore packages for liposuction, check whether each quote includes:

• Surgeon and anaesthetist fees
• Operating theatre or procedure room
• Dressings, splints or garments
• GST
• Hospital stay and room category
• Medicines and consumables
• Follow-up visits before you fly home

Bangalore hospitals usually put together an estimate for liposuction from these elements:

• Pre-operative tests: blood tests, ECG and anaesthetic review.
• Theatre and anaesthesia charges: which rise with operating time.
• Surgeon grade: fees vary with the plastic surgeon's experience.
• GST: may be added, as cosmetic surgery is not exempt healthcare.
• Number of areas: treated.
• Anaesthesia: usually general.
• Hospital stay: often one night.
• Compression garments: for several weeks.

Cosmetic procedures are usually self-paid. Ask whether the Bangalore quote includes GST, anaesthesia, garments and follow-up visits.

Plastic surgery in Bengaluru is offered in hospitals and day-care clinics; for operations under general anaesthesia, choose a setting with intensive care on site as a safety back-up.

Accreditation by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH), part of the Quality Council of India, is India's main hospital quality standard, and the NABH website shows whether a Bangalore hospital's accreditation is current.

Before booking cosmetic surgery in Bengaluru, you can check that the surgeon is registered with the Karnataka Medical Council or listed on the National Medical Commission's Indian Medical Register.

Private hospitals and clinics in Bengaluru must be registered under the Karnataka Private Medical Establishments Act, 2007, which the state amended in 2017.