Minnerva Clinic, Lucknow
Liposuction
A surgeon-led way to remove the fat that diet and exercise never quite reach — and reshape what’s underneath, permanently.
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Safe & Advanced
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Trusted by 1000+
Patients
First, the honest version
Why some fat never leaves, no matter what you do
The number of fat cells in a given area is largely set by your genes and settles by early adulthood. When you lose weight, those cells shrink — they don’t disappear.
Some pockets — a lower belly, the outer thighs, under the chin — simply hold their shape no matter how disciplined the diet or how consistent the gym.
Liposuction works differently. Instead of asking fat cells to shrink, it removes a set number of them from a chosen area, through a few millimetre-sized openings. The cells that are taken out don’t come back — the ones left behind will still respond normally to weight change.
- Clothes that never quite sit the way you’d like, however well they fit elsewhere
- A crease or fold that chafes or catches under certain fabrics
- Muscle definition you’ve earned in the gym, hidden under a layer that won’t shift
- A silhouette that looks “almost there” from every angle but one
Dr. Vivek Gupta
MBBS, MS, MCh (Plastic Surgeon)
Who’s actually holding the cannula
Why patients choose Dr. Vivek Gupta for this
Liposuction results depend less on the equipment and more on the hands guiding it — where fat is taken from, how much, and how evenly. Dr. Gupta trained as a plastic surgeon (MCh), which means body contouring is his core specialty, not an add-on service offered alongside unrelated procedures.
He built Minnerva Group from a single clinic into a multi-centre practice with its own hospital — so if a procedure ever needs a hospital setting rather than a clinic, that decision doesn’t send you elsewhere.
- 15+ years in plastic & cosmetic surgery
- Founder, Minnerva Group — clinics and a hospital across Lucknow
- Every liposuction is performed or directly supervised by him personally
On privacy: cosmetic procedures are personal. Your consultation, records and the fact that you’re a patient here stay between you and the clinic — nothing is ever shared or discussed without your consent.
Mapped top to bottom
The six areas we contour most
Every body carries fat differently. These are the zones patients ask about most often — in the order they sit on the body.
Across recent consultations, the tummy and thighs alone account for nearly two out of three requests.
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Chin & Neck
A soft undercurve below the jaw that blurs an otherwise defined profile. It tends to run in families and becomes more pronounced with age or weight gain, and it rarely responds to facial exercises.
Usually caused by
Genetics, ageing, weight gain
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Arms (Upper)
Fullness along the back of the upper arm — sometimes called “bat wings” — that persists even in people who lift weights regularly. It’s driven more by fat distribution than fitness level.
Usually caused by
Ageing, genetics, weight fluctuation
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Back
Rolls along the bra line or lower back that show up in fitted clothing, even at a healthy weight. This area accumulates fat in a pattern that’s more about anatomy than activity level.
Usually caused by
Genetics, fat distribution pattern
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Abdomen (Tummy)
Most requestedA central bulge or “love handles” that sit above the waistband regardless of diet. Hormonal shifts, genetics and lifestyle all play a part, which is why this is the single most-treated area at our clinic.
Usually caused by
Genetics, hormones, lifestyle
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Hips & Flanks
Excess fat that wraps from the waist toward the back — the “muffin top” that appears over waistbands. It shifts with weight change but rarely disappears entirely on its own.
Usually caused by
Genetics, weight change
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Thighs
Outer-thigh fullness (often called “saddlebags”) or a fuller inner thigh — the shape is set largely by body structure, and it’s one of the areas patients say clothing shopping is hardest for.
Usually caused by
Genetics, body structure
How it’s actually done
Four techniques, one goal: a smooth result
Dr. Gupta’s team chooses the method based on the area, the fat volume, and your skin quality — not the other way round.
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Tumescent
A fluid solution is used to numb the area and shrink blood vessels before fat is removed, reducing bruising and blood loss.
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Super wet
A lower volume of the same solution, matched closely to the fat volume being removed — often faster to recover from.
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Ultrasound-assisted
Sound waves loosen dense, fibrous fat before removal — useful for areas like the back where fat sits firm.
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Laser-assisted
Heat liquefies fat before suction and can gently tighten the skin above it — often chosen for the chin, neck and arms.
What actually happens
Your liposuction journey,
in four steps
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1. Consultation & goal setting
We examine the area, understand what bothers you about it, and tell you honestly what liposuction can and can’t change.
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2. A plan built for your body
Areas to treat, the technique suited to them, and a medical fitness check — all confirmed before anything is scheduled.
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3. Surgery day
Performed by Dr. Gupta in a sterile, monitored setting, with your comfort and safety checked at every stage.
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4. Recovery & follow-up
Clear aftercare instructions, compression garments, and scheduled follow-ups until your final shape settles in.
In their words
What patients say afterward
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“I struggled with stubborn tummy fat for years. After liposuction at Minnerva Clinic, I finally have the flatter stomach I wanted — the team was caring and professional throughout.”
Anjali P.
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“The liposuction on my thighs made such a difference. My clothes fit better and I feel far more confident. Everything was explained clearly before we started.”
Sameer K.
Before you decide
What we won’t compromise on
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Surgeon-performed, not delegated
Every liposuction procedure is performed or directly supervised by Dr. Vivek Gupta, a board-certified plastic surgeon with 15+ years in practice.
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A plan before a promise
We examine, discuss realistic outcomes, and screen you medically before anything is scheduled — no one is talked into a procedure here.
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Recovery you’re briefed on, not surprised by
Swelling settles over 1–2 weeks, compression garments for a few weeks after, and your final contour is visible over the following months.
Questions patients actually ask
Before you write in
Start with a conversation, not a commitment
Fifteen minutes with Dr. Gupta’s team tells you exactly what’s possible for your body.