Guide to Liposuction in Malaysia (2018): Prices, Reviews & Types

Liposuction is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures done in Malaysia. It is a cosmetic procedure that removes fat that you can't seem to get rid of through diet and exercise. A plastic surgeon usually does the procedure on your hips, belly, thighs, buttocks, back, arms, or face to improve their shape.

If you have tried searching the web for liposuction Malaysia, you have probably been overwhelmed by the information available online. You have most likely browsed through various websites and hopefully, have shortlisted a few clinics or centres. However, it’s clear that some of these sites are not aware of the local regulations and the Guidelines on Aesthetic Medical Practice for Registered Medical Practitioners. For liposuction procedures in Malaysia, the guidelines define and stipulate who, what and where liposuction can be and cannot be done.


There are also too many self proclaimed experts out there, but who's to know? That's the reason why the above mentioned guidelines were developed, in order to protect you and the innocent consumers. In order to verify whether your doctor is licensed to do cosmetic surgery in Malaysia, you can check whether they have a LCP Chapter 3 license over at the National Registry Of Registered Medical Practitioners (RMP) With LCP Chapter 3.
In order to assist you with your online research and decision making process on liposuction in Malaysia, we have compiled and organised essential information on liposuction in Malaysia accordingly in one place.

Covered In this Post:

  1. Liposuction Prices in Malaysia 
  2. Liposuction Before and After Photos 
  3. Liposuction Reviews in Malaysia 
  4. Video on Liposuction 
  5. Confused About All the Different Types of Liposuction? 
  6. How to choose the best plastic surgeon in Malaysia for liposuction? 
  7. Top Recommended Liposuction Clinics and Liposuction Surgeons in Malaysia


#1. Liposuction Prices in Malaysia

Looking for cheap liposuction? We understand that price is an important consideration, especially if you are a foreigner coming all the way to Malaysia. However, a big life-changing decision like liposuction; is not without risks, the main reason why a guideline was developed by the Malaysian Ministry of Health to ensure safety for the public.

Although pricing information on liposuction in Malaysia is everywhere on the internet, we have compiled and organised the information accordingly (by procedure) in one place. The pricing information below is based on the published prices from major centres and pricing information available on the internet. 

The cost of liposuction treatment varies from surgeon to surgeon and may be dependent on the complexity of your case and your course of treatment. Consultation fees also vary from doctor to doctor. Some may offer a free initial assessment while others may charge a fee.



Here is a list of liposuction Malaysia pricing references:


1) Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre

Liposuction Abdomen - RM11,400
Liposuction Thighs (inner & outer) & hips - RM14,850
Liposuction Back - RM11,900
Liposuction Buttocks - RM9,500
Liposuction Arms or Hips or love handles or flanks - RM8,925
Liposuction Chest (male) RM11,000
Liposuction Package - Chest & Abdomen - RM18,800
Liposuction Package - Abdomen, Thighs & Hips - RM19,688
Source: MedicalDepartures

2) Dr Ng Hian Chan, Plastic Surgeon in Penang

Liposuction - from RM 4090.
Source: WhatClinic

3. Malay Mail

Average Starting Price (2016): MYR 7,833
Source: MalayMail

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Notes: You are probably wondering why there is such a wide range in liposuction pricing. You will need to understand that the pricing depends on multiple factors. Here are some major factors that will influence the price:
  • General Anesthesia (GA) or Local Anesthesia (LA): If the liposuction procedure involves a large area or requires a substantial amount of fat removal, it has to be done under GA. For GA, another medical specialist, an anesthesiologist/anesthetist must be present and this translates to another professional cost for you. Therefore, the price for liposuction under GA will be higher than LA. 
  • OT (operation theatre) or Clinic: Some minor invasive procedures are done in the clinic but the air in the clinic is not sterile enough for an invasive procedure like liposuction. The risk of infection is higher in the clinic as compared with the risk in an operation theatre. According to guidelines, liposuction needs to be done in either a licensed medical centre or an ambulatory care centre (ACC) with well equipped operation theatre. Some doctors might take the risk of doing it in the clinic so that the cost is lower.
  • Area and amount: The bigger the area and the more number of areas to be treated, the higher will be the cost. The higher amount of fat to be removed, the higher will be the cost.
  • Hospital fee: Similar with hotel rooms, hospital room rates vary from hospital to hospital. Check out Private Hospital Room Rates Malaysia.
  • Post surgical complication: In the event of a complication, you may need to prolong your hospital admission or to be admitted again and this will incur additional cost. For international customers, we do recommend that you cover yourself with a travel insurance that will cover you in the event of a post-surgical complication.
Questions regarding liposuction or liposuction doctors > Contact Us


#2. Liposuction Before and After Photos

#3. Liposuction Reviews in Malaysia
Note on the reviews and a word of caution - Please take note that while everyone seems to be dishing out their own ‘expert’ advice in forums, be aware that most of the members are sharing their own experiences and opinions. I suggest that you need to do your own online and offline research from other sources as well.

Cool Lipo on Hips, Thighs and Buttocks - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

31 Jan 2014
I knew that my consultation was the same day and that at any stage I could back out. So I went in for my consultation and the doctor had already seen my photos and suggested hips, thighs and buttocks. I have a very small waist and this tends to make my lower half look a lot bigger than what it is. I am a very small build so generally people think why am I doing this but really I just want to be able to fit standard clothing nicely. I will post some before photos so you can see what I mean. I am 5'4" and weighed (before the procedure) 47 kilos...

23 Feb 2014 (after 4 weeks)
Back at the gym now. Taking it slowly though. A quick 5km walk every second day on top,of my dog walking I do every day. My measurements are definitely changing and I'm looking a lot better in jeans.

Source: https://www.realself.com/review/kuala-lumpur-malaysia-cool-lipo-hips-thighs-and-buttocks


Lipo suction, Anyone here did before? - Lowyat.Net
Oct 21, 2007 (First post)

Oct 2007
Anyone know where to do liposuction in malaysia?the cost?the good and bad?
p/s: We're about to find out liposuction so pls don't suggest "do exercise lar" or similar to it


Oct 22, 2007
well... my BROTHER did that, on his HIPS... both sides...
i think there is no side effects that i know, it's just sucking out your extra fats... and it's PAINFUL of course...
he did in a hospital... around... rm5k... he took out i think 2 LITRES of fluids, fats + blood...
oh and for your information, he is not lazy not willing to do exercise... in fact, he exercises A LOT!! he plays basketball FEW TIMES A DAY... and sweat until everything wet, and VERY SMELLY!! *i usually stay VERY VERY far from him after his basketball session* but his fats still there...
sometimes, I THINK, exercise is NOT the ONLY WAY...
very true about the self esteem part, he used to say that he's ugly with his fats, cant KAO LUI... and dowan to go out because he looked ugly *yes, my brother sounds like a GIRL, super HIAO* so he BUGGED my mom, and now he has got a GF now... not sure it's a good thing or a bad thing though...
my brother is only 18 years old... i think he did his lipo suction last year... 17...

Source: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/539662/all


Lipo in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Vaser Liposuction Review

Jul 3, 2011

Hi guys, I researched and contemplated for about 4 years and now have actually done it!!!

Thought I'd post this for those of you like me. I am an Australia who has come up to KL to see a world renowned surgeon with expertise in this field.

For years I attended cycle classes and body pump - in fact at stages I have been an exercise addict. If I couldn't make the gym it was close to the world ending. Despite this, and costly personal trainers,I could not achieve the results I wanted and rid the line of fat on my inner thigh, saddlebags on the outer and back of hips. In fact exercise just developed the muscle underneath, making the fat pocket pop out more. Diet made my face look haggard and achieved comments of concern from others as to whether I was well.

Has lipo fixed it? Absolutely! I couldn't be happier. I had 3 1/2 litres removed (wanted more but the surgeon said that was max for me). In the end he took it off my legs, hips and stomach (the latter to allow my muscle tone to show through)...

My word of advice, though, research your surgeon well. You pay a little more for expertise and excellence that is well worth it in the end. (Believe it or not I came here because I couldn't find anybody I was comfortable with in my Aussie state) Good luck. Will try to post photos later.


Source: https://www.realself.com/review/malaysia-vaser-liposuction-lipo-kl

To read more abour Vaser Lipo, check out:
https://www.realself.com/question/what-vaser-liposuction


#4. Liposuction Overview Video

Liposuction is a type of cosmetic surgery that removes fat from the human body in an attempt to change its shape. Other similar or closely related jargons include lipoplasty, smart lipo, fat modeling, liposculpture, suction lipectomy, suction-assisted fat removal, lipo, tummy tuck, abdominoplasty etc.

Liposuction is the fastest way for one to lose stubborn and unwanted fat from the arms, abdomen, back, thighs and buttocks – areas which may not respond quickly enough to traditional weight-loss methods of diet and exercise.



#5. Confused About All the Different Types of Liposuction? 


"I'm confused on all the different names for Liposuction. Which one is the right one and how will I know I am getting what I am supposed to get?"

To read the answers provided by 7 medical doctors:
https://www.realself.com/question/confused-names-liposuction


Here is the summary:

We are in an era of intensive marketing, inflated claims, and frankly a lot of misinformation about liposuction so you are not alone in being confused. One thing you will hear consistently from the docs on RealSelf is that it is more important to choose your surgeon than to base your decision on technology or brand-name. That said, here are a few pointers: All forms of liposuction use what is called a "wet" technique, in which the fat to be removed is injected with a dilute numbing solution. If that is the only anesthesia used, it may be called "tumescent" technique, but that is an anesthesia method, not a different lipo method...

Richard Baxter, MD

Tumescent liposuction is the gold standard for surgical fat removal and has a long safety record. While the internet is a wonderful source of information, it can also cause a lot of confusion because so many people are trying to call attention to themselves through innovative marketing techniques and rebranding. Liposuction, liposculpture, Vaser 4d – all of these are variations on tumescent liposuction...

Mitchel P. Goldman, MD

The confusion about types of liposuction comes from companies hyping their machines. So far there is no evidence that one device is better than another. What is clear, however, is that there is a great deal of difference between the results obtained by highly experience liposuction surgeons and those who dabble in this procedure.

William P. Coleman III, MD 



#6. How to choose the best plastic surgeon in Malaysia for liposuction?  
Shockingly, many consumers still go to unregistered plastic surgeons for their cosmetic surgery procedures. If we wouldn't trust an unqualified car mechanic with our cars, why are we trusting an unqualified plastic surgeon with our face and body? We have written a guide and shortlisted a list of plastic surgery clinics for you below.
Before you decide which plastic surgeon to see, you need to understand that 'plastic surgery' has various sub-specialties within 'plastic surgery' itself.
Plastic surgery includes subspecialties which deal with various parts of the human body. Some of them are:
  • Aesthetic surgery or cosmetic surgery (LCP Chapter 3 license)
  • Craniofacial surgery 
  • Reconstructive surgery 
  • Hand surgery 
  • Microsurgery 
  • Paediatric plastic surgery 
  • Burns surgery
Choose a plastic surgeon who has been trained and has experience with cosmetic surgery procedures. The basic requirement is that the plastic surgeon must be NSR (National Specialist Register) registered and has a LCP Chapter 3 license (Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Aesthetic License). This independent accreditation process requires the plastic surgeon to submit evidence that they have met the minimum requirements in terms of training and experience in order to pass the accreditation process by the Malaysian Ministry of Health.
Please don’t proceed if you still have doubts after your discussion, or if the plastic surgeon rushes you through the consultation and to push you towards a same day operation! This should never be the case for an elective procedure such as liposuction.
If you would like any other assistance, please feel free to Contact Us.

#7. Liposuction Clinics and Surgeons in Malaysia

Below, we have compiled a list of plastic surgeons and cosmetic surgery centres in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Since liposuction and tummy tucks can only be done by centres with a well-equipped operation theatre, we have listed only plastic surgeons who are practising in a hospital or an ambulatory care centre.

Here are the top 8 licensed plastic surgery clinics in Malaysia for liposuction.


1. Plastic Surgery Clinics @ Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur (Pantai Bangsar) (*JCI standard)

Address: No. 8, Jalan Bukit Pantai, Taman Bukit Pantai, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Contact Clinic
Dr Kuladeva Ratnam > Contact Dr Kuladeva
MBBS (Madras) - 1989; FRCS - 1993 
Specialization: Reconstructive plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, wound care, limb salvage
WhatsApp: +60 17 817 1875
Website: www.arcmedicalgroup.com.my


Dr Tan Kim Hong
MBBS (UK) - 1981; FRCS - 1986 


* JCI (Joint Commission International) is the international gold standard for medical centre accreditation.


2. Plastic Surgery Clinics @ Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur (*JCI standard)


Address: Block A & Block B, 286 & 288, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact Clinic

Plastic Surgeon: 
Dr George Varughese
MBBS(Sydney) - 1989; FRCS(Edin) - 1995
Specialization: Facial, Breast Aesthetic Surgery, Tissue repair and rejuvenation
Plastic Surgeon: Dr. Benjamin George
MBBch, BAO, LRCP & SI, AM (Mal), FRCS (Edin)
Specialty :Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

Special Interest :Breast Surgery, Liposuction



3. Plastic Surgery Clinic @ Prince Court Medical Centre (*JCI standard)

Address: 39, Jalan Kia Peng, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.

Plastic Surgeon: Dr Yap Lok Huei

Qualification:
MB, BCH, BAO - 1991; FRCS (PLASTIC SURGERY) - 2001
Sub Specialty: Microsurgery, cosmetic surgery, cancer reconstruction
Special Interest: Fat grafting, liposuction, body contouring

4. Beverly Wilshire Medical Center

Address: Level 6, 8 & 9, Kenanga Tower, No. 237 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Contact Clinic


Plastic SurgeonDr Mohamad Nasir Zahari - Contact Dr Mohamad Nasir
Qualification: 
M.B.B.S.(Melb) - 1988; F.R.C.S.(Edin) - 1993
Specialisation: facelift, liposuction, tummy tuck, breast surgery, cleft, cranio-facial surgery, burns care.


Related: Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre Reviews


5. Plastic Surgery Clinics @ Subang Jaya Medical Centre (JCI standard)

Address: No. 1 Jalan SS12/1, 47500 Subang Jaya, 

Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Contact Clinic



Plastic Surgeon: Dr Kuladeva RetnamQualifications: MBBS (Mad), FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Glas), AM (Mal) 
Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon 

Professional Registration:
  1. Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) No: 28779 
  2. National Specialist Register (NSR) Malaysia No: 124177
  3. LCP Chapter 3
WhatsApp: +60 17 817 1875


6. Plastic Surgery Clinics @ Sunway Medical Centre

Address: 5, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Margaret Leow
Specializations: All plastic surgeries, clefts, burns, breast reconstruction, pressure sores, lymphedema management, skin cancers, limb reconstruction, aesthetic procedures & management of axillary hyperhidrosisPlastic SurgeonDr. Tan Geok Puan
Specializations: Breast augmentation surgery (mammoplasty), Breast reduction surgery (mammoplasty), Liposuction (Lipoplasty), Nose reconstruction (Rhinoplasty), Plastic and reconstructive surgery for burns, Tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty)



7. Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara (formerly known as Tropicana Medical Centre)

Address: 11, Jalan Teknologi, PJU 5, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Plastic Surgeon: Dr. A. Ananda Dorai
Qualification: MBBS (Madras), MS (Plastic Surgery, USM), AM (Mal)
Fellowship in Burns, Laser & Aesthetic Surgery (Taiwan)


8. Nicanor Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery (Dr Heng Plastic Surgeon)

Address: Merchant Square, A-1-3A, Jalan Tropicana Selatan 1, PJU 3, 47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Plastic Surgeon: Dr Heng Kien Seng
B.Med Sc (UKM), MD (UKM), FRCS (Edin), MMed (Surg) (Spore)

Wrapping It Up

As a summary and also as a checklist, below are important factors for you to remind yourself so that you have a successful liposuction procedure in Malaysia:

  1. Choosing the correct doctor
  2. Doing the procedure in the right accredited facility
  3. Do's and don'ts after the procedure (post-op)
Hope this post has helped you in some way to better understand liposuction procedures in Malaysia. 

If it helped you, it will help others who are looking for the same information - please feel free to share. Please do your own independent research as well, in order to complement the information in this post.

Questions regarding liposuction or liposuction doctors in Malaysia > Contact Us.

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