Liposuction (liposuction or liposculpture) is a surgical procedure that involves the suction, through thin cannulas, of excess fat in certain localized areas of the body, including abdomen, hips, buttocks and thighs, knees, chin, cheeks and neck. Liposuction is performed in the operating room under general anesthesia (patient intubated), spinal or epidural anesthesia (patient is conscious, while regions of the pelvis and lower limbs are numb) or even local anesthesia with "conscious sedation”.

Basically, the surgery consists in the removal of the adipose tissue in excess: this is obtained by a cannula connected to a suction device (suction pump or large syringe); the cannula is inserted into the fat located under the skin through small incisions (2-3 mm) made around the area to be corrected. The pipe is then gently pushed through the fat until reaching the affected area. Together with the fat sucked, a variable amount of fluids is released. Therefore, it is important, especially for more extended liposuctions, that these fluids are replaced intravenously during and after the procedure.

Once the surgery is completed, the small incisions are closed with stitches or skin patches, the patient should wear an elastic girdle (for about a month) in order to close the aforementioned blood vessels and limit post-operative edema (swelling).

Ms Anna De Leo, specialist surgeon in "Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery" graduated at the University of Rome "La Sapienza", awarded with the " International Master degree in Reconstructive Surgery" , "European Diploma in Hand Surgery", "Diploma in Microsurgical Techniques", registered as Plastic surgery consultant in London’s "General Medical-Council", member of the Italian, American and British Societies of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, has carried an intense activity for many years in various areas of Plastic Surgery, showing high professionalism, strong focus and self-confidence in Italy and abroad (Joao XXIII Hospital, University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil; Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and Royal Free Hospital NHS London, Oxford University Hospitals NHS) ; Barcelona (Hospitau S.Pau) Helsinki (University Hospital).

The gained experience, even in high complex emergency surgery procedures, combined with her personal inclination for microsurgical and reconstructive treatments has allowed Ms Anna De Leo to perform delicate surgeries ranging from cosmetic to reconstructive surgery, suited to improve, correct refunctionalize body parts affected by imperfections, trauma, medical interventions, or malformations.



Currently she practices privately in London, Rome and Palermo, receive by appointment.

- Fellow of European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (FEBOPRAS)
- European Master Degree on Reconstructive Microsurgery, University “Autonoma” of Barcelona
- Microsurgery techniques Diploma
- Microsurgery Italian Society-Hands Surgery Italian Society
- European Hand Surgery Diploma
- Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand
- Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Degree, University “La Sapienza” of Rome; 70/70 cum laude
- Medical and Surgery Degree, University of Palermo; 110/110 cum laude
- International Member of American Association of Plastic Surgery (ASPS)
- Fellow European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (FEBOPRAS)
- Ordinary Member British Association of Plastic Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgeon (BAPRAS)
- Ordinary Member Of “Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Italian Society” (SICPRE)
- Ordinary Member of The British Society for Surgery of The Hand (BSSH)
- Ordinary Member of Prevention Group Trauma Committee (BSSH)
- Fellow of the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand (FESSH)
- Leader of Prevention of Trauma Group Trauma Committee (FESSH)
- Ordinary Member Of “Hand Surgery Italian Society” (SICM)
- Ordinary Member Of “Hand Trauma Prevention Group (SICM)
- Associate Member Of “Microsurgery Italian Society” (SIM)
- Ordinary Member of “Members Committee” Italian Hand Society
- Fellow of The King’s Fund College “leadership group”
- Member of woman in plastic surgery american association of plastic surgery
- Member of worldwide female professional

Ensuring your confidence, comfort, and safety is our utmost priority. A personal consultation with Dr. Ana De Leo is the perfect opportunity to explore your options and discover what we can achieve together.