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Liposuction at Oshun · Kingston, Jamaica

Body contouring.
By a surgeon.

Liposuction at Oshun is performed by Dr. Charles Rockhead — a surgical body-contouring procedure that removes localised fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise. Performed under tumescent local or general anaesthetic depending on volume, with one to two weeks recovery before return to normal activity.

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Four things that are true of every visit

Care by an OB/GYN

Every procedure at Oshun is reviewed and led by a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Dr. Rockhead is a physician first — the same one who treats women's health on the other side of his practice.

30 years caring for women

Three decades as a practicing OB/GYN at Amadeo Medical Group, the parent clinical practice. Every Liposuction plan is reviewed by a physician who has cared for women through pregnancy, surgery, perimenopause, and post-natal recovery.

Written plan first

Every Liposuction patient leaves consultation with a written plan: areas, technique, timing, recovery, cost. Returning patients refine the same plan rather than starting from scratch every visit.

Conservative, considered

Oshun's approach favours conservative, considered care over aggressive intervention. Decisions are made in conversation with you, options are presented in plain language, and consent is informed at every step.

The honest version

Why liposuction sometimes disappoints.

Liposuction disappoints when it's treated as a weight-loss procedure, when too much is removed in one session, or when the skin can't retract over the contoured area.

Liposuction removes fat — it does not tighten skin or address loose tissue. Patients with significant skin laxity who undergo liposuction sometimes end up with a contour they like but with skin that hangs over it. The right answer for those patients is often a combined liposuction-plus-skin-excision plan, or sometimes excisional surgery (abdominoplasty, brachioplasty) alone.

The other common failure mode is using liposuction as weight loss. Patients arriving 20 kg above their goal weight expecting liposuction to bridge the gap rarely get what they hoped for — large-volume removal carries higher risk and lower aesthetic precision. The patients who consistently get great results are within 5–10% of their stable healthy weight.

At Oshun, we don't run that model. Liposuction here is physician-led from consultation through follow-up, with a written plan in your hands and a follow-up visit on the calendar before you leave.

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A Liposuction visit at Oshun follows a clear sequence — from consultation through the procedure itself through follow-up. Here is what happens, step by step.

i.

Consultation

Before any Liposuction is scheduled, you meet Dr. Rockhead in person at 9 Devon Road. He reviews your medical history, examines you as appropriate, and explains the options — including the option not to proceed. You leave with a clear written plan and a quote.

ii.

Preparation

Stop blood thinners (NSAIDs, aspirin, fish oil) for 7–10 days before surgery where medically safe. Stop smoking for at least 4 weeks before and after. Pre-op labs and medical clearance are arranged in the week before.

iii.

The liposuction procedure

After anaesthesia is set up, tumescent fluid (saline with dilute lidocaine and epinephrine) is infiltrated into the target areas. Dr. Rockhead makes small (3–5 mm) entry incisions and uses thin cannulas to aspirate the fat in controlled passes across the contoured zones. Incisions are typically closed with a single suture or steri-strips.

iv.

Recovery & follow-up

A compression garment is worn 24/7 for the first 2 weeks, then daytime only for another 2–4 weeks. Light walking from day 1; no heavy lifting or intense exercise for 4 weeks. Manual lymphatic drainage massage from day 5–7 helps reduce swelling. Wound check at day 2–3, suture check at 1 week, swelling and contour review at 6 weeks, and final outcome assessment at 3 months.

Dr. Charles Rockhead, board-certified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Medical Director of Oshun Cosmetic Services in Kingston, Jamaica

Dr. Charles Rockhead, Medical Director — Oshun Cosmetic Services, Kingston.

Medical Leadership

Dr. Charles Rockhead.

Medical Director · Board-Certified OB/GYN · 30+ years of practice

Dr. Charles Rockhead is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with more than thirty years of practice in Kingston. He is the Medical Director of Oshun Cosmetic Services and the founding physician of Amadeo Medical Group, the parent clinical practice.

Every liposuction case at Oshun is planned and performed by Dr. Rockhead personally, in collaboration with the anaesthesia team. The same physician who marks your contour at the morning of surgery is the one who performs the procedure, sees you in recovery, and reviews your healing at every post-op visit.

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Treatment Details

Every fact about your first visit, in plain language.

Most first-time patients arrive with the same set of unspoken questions. They are answered below in the order most people think them — from "how much will I need" to "what if I'm pregnant."

Last clinically reviewed: · Medical reviewer: Dr. Charles Rockhead, Medical Director, Oshun Cosmetic Services

Reference materials and a Liposuction care plan in a leather portfolio at the Oshun clinic in Kingston, Jamaica
Liposuction 101

The procedure itself.

What it isLiposuction is a surgical body-contouring procedure that removes localised fat deposits using a thin hollow cannula connected to a suction device. It is a contouring procedure, not a weight-loss treatment.
How long it's been aroundModern tumescent liposuction has been the standard technique since the 1980s. It is one of the most-performed cosmetic surgeries worldwide with extensive long-term safety data when performed under proper conditions.
What we treat with itLocalised fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise — commonly the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, neck, and chin. Liposuction is suited to patients near a stable healthy weight who want contour refinement, not weight loss.
Physician's gloved hands during a Liposuction appointment at the Oshun clinic in Kingston, Jamaica
Your appointment

The day of your visit.

How much you'll needTotal fat volume removed is typically limited to under 5 litres in a single session for safety. Larger volume cases may be staged. The exact volume is determined by the area treated and your anatomy.
Will it hurt?Liposuction at Oshun is performed under tumescent local anaesthesia with optional sedation for smaller areas, and under general anaesthesia at an accredited ambulatory surgical centre for larger-volume cases. The comfort plan is set at consultation.
How long the visit takesSmall areas (chin, arms) take 1–2 hours; abdomen and flanks typically 2–3 hours; combination plans 3–4 hours.
Time off afterPlan for 3–7 days off work for desk roles and 2–4 weeks before resuming heavy exercise. Compression garments are worn for 4–6 weeks.
A leather-bound planner tracking the Liposuction recovery and follow-up schedule at Oshun in Kingston, Jamaica
Results & aftercare

Recovery and follow-up.

When you'll see resultsSome shape change is visible within a week as swelling drops. Most of the contour is visible by 6 weeks. Final result evaluated at 3–6 months as residual swelling fully resolves.
The days before your visitStop blood thinners (NSAIDs, aspirin, fish oil) for 7–10 days before surgery where medically safe. Stop smoking for at least 4 weeks before and after. Pre-op labs and medical clearance are arranged in the week before.
Right after your visitA compression garment is worn 24/7 for the first 2 weeks, then daytime only for another 2–4 weeks. Light walking from day 1; no heavy lifting or intense exercise for 4 weeks. Manual lymphatic drainage massage from day 5–7 helps reduce swelling.
Two-week follow-upWound check at day 2–3, suture check at 1 week, swelling and contour review at 6 weeks, and final outcome assessment at 3 months.
A Liposuction treatment plan written by hand on a leather portfolio at the Oshun clinic in Kingston, Jamaica
Logistics, cost & safety

Booking, pricing, and who shouldn't have Liposuction.

Consultation policyEvery Liposuction patient meets Dr. Rockhead in person at the 9 Devon Road clinic before any procedure is scheduled. (Virtual consultations are not currently offered.)
Where treatments happenLiposuction is performed at an accredited ambulatory surgical centre with anaesthesia support — not at the 9 Devon Road clinic. The specific facility is confirmed at consultation.
What it costsLiposuction at Oshun is priced based on the area(s) treated, the anaesthesia plan, and the facility fee. The written quote at consultation includes the surgical fee, anaesthesia, facility, garments, and follow-up visits.
How to payCash, debit, credit card, or approved financing.
InsuranceLiposuction is cosmetic and not covered by insurance.
Who should not have LiposuctionSevere cardiopulmonary disease, bleeding disorders or anticoagulation that cannot be paused, active infection, uncontrolled diabetes, BMI over the safe range for surgery (typically >30 is reviewed carefully), pregnancy, body dysmorphic disorder, and certain skin laxity patterns better treated with excisional surgery.
Is Liposuction right for you

Who gets the most out of Liposuction at Oshun.

Liposuction isn't a one-size category — the right approach depends on your specific situation. Below are common patient profiles we see. If one sounds like you, an in-person consultation at 9 Devon Road is the next step.

Stubborn abdomen

Lower-abdominal fat that won't shift

The classic indication is a patient at or near goal weight with a persistent lower-abdominal contour that doesn't respond to diet or core work. A focused abdomen-and-flank case at goal weight produces durable contour with minimal recovery.

Post-pregnancy

Post-pregnancy contour reset

After pregnancy and breastfeeding finish, some women have stable weight but a new distribution they don't recognise. If skin tone is preserved, liposuction alone restores the prior contour. If skin laxity is significant, a combined plan with abdominoplasty is discussed.

Chin and neck

Submental fullness regardless of weight

Some patients have a fuller chin and neckline regardless of overall weight — usually a genetic distribution. Submental liposuction is a small office-based case with very fast recovery; the result is permanent.

Combination contouring

Multiple areas in one staged plan

Patients who want flanks, abdomen, and outer thighs addressed are usually best served by a staged plan: one session for the upper-body areas, a second 6 months later for the lower body, with safety constraints respected at each stage.

If this sounds right

The next step is a conversation, not a commitment.

Every Liposuction patient at Oshun starts with a consultation. Twenty minutes, in-person at 9 Devon Road, with Dr. Rockhead. No procedure is scheduled, no quote is signed, no pressure either way. You leave with a plan and a price — or you leave with neither.

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Patient Stories

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The honest answers

Nine questions every nervous first-timer asks.

Open any of them. We've written each answer the way Dr. Rockhead would actually say it — not the way a brochure would.

Is liposuction the same as weight loss?
No. Liposuction is a contouring procedure for localised fat deposits in patients at or near a stable healthy weight. It is not a substitute for diet and exercise, and is not appropriate as a weight-loss strategy.
How much fat can be safely removed in one session?
Total volume removed in a single session is typically limited to under 5 litres for safety. Larger contouring plans are staged across multiple sessions spaced months apart.
How long is the recovery after liposuction?
Plan for 3–7 days off work and 2–4 weeks before heavy exercise. Compression garments are worn for 4–6 weeks. Most of the contour is visible by 6 weeks; final result at 3–6 months.
Will the fat come back after liposuction?
The fat cells removed are permanently gone. However, if you gain significant weight afterwards, the remaining fat cells in the area (and in untreated areas) can enlarge. Long-term weight stability preserves the result.
What anaesthesia is used for liposuction?
Small areas can be done under tumescent local anaesthesia with optional sedation. Larger cases use general anaesthesia at an accredited ambulatory surgical centre. The plan is set at consultation.
Are there risks with liposuction?
Risks include bruising and swelling (universal), seroma (fluid collection), contour irregularity, asymmetry, skin numbness or sensation changes (usually temporary), infection, and — rarely — thromboembolism or anaesthetic complications. Dr. Rockhead reviews the full list with you at consultation.
Will I have scars from liposuction?
Liposuction incisions are small (3–5 mm), placed in skin creases where possible, and usually fade to nearly invisible marks over 6–12 months.
Can liposuction tighten loose skin?
Liposuction does not tighten skin. Patients with significant skin laxity may need a combined plan with skin-tightening (radiofrequency, Renuvion) or excisional surgery (abdominoplasty, brachioplasty).
How do I book a liposuction consultation at Oshun?
Booking is a two-step process: a private consultation first with examination, planning, and quote, then surgery scheduling once you confirm. WhatsApp (876) 676-6297 or schedule a consultation from this page.
Two paths from here

One conversation away.

Liposuction is a surgical decision — the right answer for some patients, the wrong answer for others. The consultation is where that decision gets made, with a clear written plan and quote on the way out. Twenty minutes with Dr. Rockhead at 9 Devon Road and you'll know whether liposuction is for you.

Chat with the Oshun care team on WhatsApp Call (876) 676-6297

No obligation · Every consultation is in-person with Dr. Rockhead.

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