Sculpt your body with precision and finesse using a modern, 100% personalized surgical technique.
VASER liposculpture in Paris offers you the opportunity to precisely reshape your figure. At our clinic in the 8th arrondissement, Dr. Delobaux uses the latest advanced liposuction techniques (microcannulas, VASER + Renuvion) to achieve natural-looking muscle definition without visible scars.
Thanks to 100% personalized care, you’ll enjoy high-definition body contouring that respects your body’s natural shape and optimizes skin retraction, for a long-lasting, natural, and harmonious result.
What is liposculpture ?
Definition and Origin of the Technique
Liposculpture is the scientific and artistic evolution of traditional liposuction. With VASER liposculpture, the goal is no longer simply to remove fat deposits, but rather to reshape the body ’s overall anatomy to restore harmonious proportions.
Liposculpture is, therefore, an evolution of liposuction. It is a state-of-the-art surgical technique that delivers results approaching perfection. Introduced in the 1990s, liposculpture today relies on:
| Year | Major breakthrough | Clinical Impact |
| 1999 | Canules fines (< 3 mm) | Minimal tissue trauma, virtually invisible scars |
| 2005 | Ultrasound (VASER) | Selective fat liquefaction, preservation of nerves and blood vessels, improved results |
| 2016 | Plasma Energy (Renuvion) | Immediate skin tightening, firmer skin, improved results |
| 2017–2019 | Intraoperative Ultrasound and Intramuscular Injections for Regeneration | Precise planning of the volumes to be removed and the areas to be sculpted |
Difference Between Liposuction and Liposculpture
| Criterion | "Traditional" Liposuction | Liposculpture |
| Objective | Removal of excess fat, volume reduction | Reduction of volume and precise sculpting of anatomical contours. Redefinition of the entire silhouette |
| Tools | Cannulas ≥ 4 mm, mechanical suction | Microcannulas, VASER, Renuvion, Ultrasound Guidance |
| Result | A slimmer silhouette, though the result can sometimes look unnatural | Muscle definition, natural contours and definition, natural silhouette, muscle regeneration |
| Indications | Localized excess weight | A patient of normal weight seeking a figure that is close to perfection, with a refined appearance. |
Who is this presentation intended for ?
The Profile of the Ideal Patient (Male or Female)
- BMI between 20 and 28; weight has remained stable for more than 6 months.
- Good skin elasticity: necessary to facilitate retraction after liposuction.
- Absence of uncontrolled metabolic disorders (diabetes, dyslipidemia).
- Intrinsic motivation and realistic expectations, assessed during a morphopsychological consultation.
Specific Indications
- Problem areas: abdomen, flanks, hips (“love handles”), back, thighs, knees, arms, double chin.
- Rib Reshaping (Ribxcar): Targeted reduction of the lower floating ribs to define the waist, particularly for those with a rectangular body type or H-shaped figure.
- Patients who have experienced significant weight fluctuations or who wish to correct irregularities resulting from pregnancy or a tummy tuck.
How Is a VASER Liposculpture Performed ?
The Different Stages of the Procedure
| Step | Details | Duration |
| 1. Preoperative Evaluation | Morphological analysis, subcutaneous ultrasound, 3D images, medical evaluation | 30 min |
| 2. Anatomical Marking in the Standing Position | Identifying areas to be suctioned and areas to be preserved (shadow lines), liposculpture drawings | 20 min |
| 3. Anesthesia | Monitored localized or generalized swelling | — |
| 4. Tumescent Infiltration | Adrenaline Serum + Anesthetics | 15 min |
| 5. VASER Emulsification | 36 kHz, power adjusted for body fat density | 10–20 min |
| 6. Microcannula aspiration | Débits < 20 mL/s pour respecter les septa fibreux | 30–120 min |
| 7. Intramuscular fat reinjection (upon request) | ||
| 8. Skin tightening with Renuvion (if needed) | Helium gas + plasma energy 85°C, 0.04 s/pulse | 10–20 min |
| 9. Drains and sutures | Absorbable suture | 5 min |
| 10. Installation of a compression sleeve | Class II (20–30 mmHg) | 6–8 weeks |
Advanced techniques used
Cosmetic surgeons who offer high-definition liposculpture generally use advanced surgical techniques, such as:
- 2- to 4-mm microcannulas: reduce blood loss (≤ 45 mL) and promote an even skin texture.
- VASER: selective cavitation ultrasound that spares collagen and lymphatic vessels.
- Renuvion (helium plasma): immediate contraction of connective tissue; ideal for people over 40 or for sagging skin resulting from pregnancy and weight fluctuations.
- High-definition intramuscular lipofilling: controlled reinjection of fat to accentuate the abdominal contours, pectoral muscles, shoulders, arms, and back, or the gluteal contour (the roundness of the buttocks) under ultrasound guidance.
Expected Results and Aesthetic Benefits
Improvement in Overall Body Shape
The results of high-definition liposculpture are spectacular. A slender, perfectly defined silhouette, well-defined muscles, and localized curves…
In general, patients who have undergone liposculpture are very satisfied. An average reduction of 4 to 10 cm in waist circumference is observed three to six months after surgery, along with an improvement in the overall proportions of the figure.
Highlighting Remodeled Areas
When it comes to targeting specific areas of the body, HD liposculpture allows for:
- Highlight the iliac crease (“V line”) and define the obliques.
- Create more projection in the buttocks after a follow-up lipostructure procedure.
- Get perfectly defined abdominal muscles.
Rates & Coverage
| Zone or Flat Rate | Duration of surgery* | Price including tax** (starting at) | Recommended time off from work | Hospital Stay |
| Abdomen & Flanks | 1 hour 30 minutes | Upon request | 7 days | Ambu / 1 night |
| 360° Lipo HD (abdomen, back, hips) | 3 hours | Upon request | 10 days | 1 night |
| Arm | 1 hour 30 minutes | Upon request | 2–3 days | Outpatient |
| Whole Thighs | 3 hours | Upon request | 5–10 days | Outpatient |
| Double chin | 45 min | Upon request | Day 1 | Outpatient |
| Costal Reshaping (Ribxcar) | 1 h | Upon request | 3–5 days | Outpatient |
*Estimated operating room time; may vary depending on body type.
**Fees for the surgeon and anesthesiologist, operating room charges, 1 compression garment, and 12 months of follow-up care.
Liposculpture is a cosmetic procedure: you will not be eligible for any reimbursement from Social Security. Some premium health insurance plans reimburse lodging costs (private room); a standard estimate will be provided to you during your first consultation.
Medical Contraindications
Before any procedure, a complete blood workup is performed. Liposculpture is not recommended or should be postponed in the following cases:
- Poorly controlled diabetes (HbA1c > 7.5%)
- Unstable cardiovascular disease (angina, class III–IV heart failure)
- Troubles de la coagulation (INR > 1,5, plaquettes < 100 G/L)
- Active skin infection in the area to be treated
- BMI > 30 (preferably after prior weight management)
- Pregnancy or Breastfeeding
- Active cutaneous autoimmune disease (lupus, scleroderma).
A specialist consultation (cardiologist, endocrinologist) may be required to ensure the safety of the surgical procedure.
This page is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for a personalized consultation regarding body contouring surgery in the Île-de-France region. Dr. Delobaux is available to evaluate your cosmetic goals and guide you through the decision-making process.
If you have a preoperative consultation for liposculpture in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, he will provide you with a detailed estimate that complies with HAS requirements.
