Cosmetic Plastic Surgery In Toronto:
Liposuction (Lipoplasty)
It’s rare to find an individual who has perfect proportion, curvature and shape throughout their body. Hours in the gym and personal trainers can only take you as far as your genetics will allow, but there is a solution that can get you the result you desire.
If you’ve been searching for a safe, permanent way to reshape and define your appearance, Liposuction (Lipoplasty) is the answer.
Power Assisted Liposuction
Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL) is a technique which uses a specialized Cannula (the wand inserted beneath the skin) which vibrates at a high frequency. These vibrations loosen the fat cells so they can be suctioned from the body in a shorter amount of time and with greater precision. This means the patient receives better results, and the procedure is much safer. It also means the recovery time is shorter, and the incisions are much smaller than older forms of Liposuction. This technique is best for patients with good skin tone and specific areas where fat volume can be reduced without creating a contour deformity.
Areas that Power Assisted Liposuction can improve:
Abdomen (stomach)
Flanks (over the hip bone)
Back- upper and lower
Arms- back and sides of the arms
Chest (in male patients- this may need to be combined with excision of glandular tissue)
Breasts (in female patients)
Medial thighs
Lateral thighs or Saddle bags
Medial Knees
Calves (this requires a longer recovery)
Buttocks
The goal of Power Assisted Liposuction is to give the patient a better overall shape in the area being treated, and to enhance the patient’s overall proportions.
Ultrasonic Liposuction
Ultrasonic Liposuction uses high frequency sound energy to liquefy (melt) the fat in the target area so larger volumes of fat can be suctioned from the body. It also creates heat, which helps the overlying skin and connective tissues to contract and tighten. This technique has been in use for several years and has a proven safety record. We have not had any complications when using this system.
Dr. Born uses a 4th Generation Ultrasonic Liposuction device, well known for its excellent safety features. This device is excellent for treating areas that have previously had liposuction, or have loose skin and/or cellulite, such as the abdomen, flanks and chest in men, and the lateral thigh in women. To limit overexposure and prevent complications, the device is only used for specific durations, with the remainder of the contouring done through Power Assisted Liposuction.
Areas that Ultrasonic Liposuction can improve:
Male chest
Male and female abdomen
Male and female flanks
Lateral thighs
Medial thighs
Buttocks (to give a lift)
The goal of Ultrasonic Liposuction is to sculpt areas of the body that require precise fat removal, and tone and tighten skin and connective tissues above and around the target area, giving the patient an overall enhancement to their shape and tone.
Recovery You are encouraged to resume normal activities; this decreases the amount of pain and increases the speed of your recovery. Massaging of the areas where the fat was removed, particularly over the flanks, will speed the healing process. A Compression Garment may be needed for one to two weeks after surgery, depending on the degree of swelling. You may wear Spanx or tight Lycra instead of the surgical garment if you prefer. No Sutures or drains are used.
My staff will instruct you on how to massage the donor areas on the third day following surgery. Bruising may be present for 3 to 10 days. Changes in size will occur for the first month as the swelling resolves, and your weight will normalize six weeks after surgery.
Risks of Liposuction Liposuction is a very safe procedure and the risks of are minimal. Generally, fat removal is limited to five litres – this is considered a large volume.
Risks of Power-Assisted Liposuction
Pain
Bruising lasting longer than three weeks
Firmness along the incision- this is normal for the first few months
Asymmetry – this is normal and expected- in most persons there is pre-existing asymmetry
Scar – reduced greatly if the tape is worn for three months following the surgery
Infection
Mammogram/ultrasound interference due to scarring in the tissue.
Fluid collection or seroma
Not enough correction
Too much fat removed requiring fat grafting to fill the area
Risks of Ultrasonic Liposuction The risks are limited by the length of time the device is used.
Burn to the skin
Seroma
Pain
There are some general risks intrinsic to all surgical procedures; please take a moment to review them.
Preparation As with all surgeries performed by Dr. Born, patients are prescribed supplements to take before and after the surgery, to help prepare and recover faster and without complications.
Procedure length The length of this procedure varies according to the unique needs of the patient and the areas treated. Liposuction may be performed under a general or local anaesthetic with sedation.
The Result Liposuction is a safe solution that provides permanent results. Your body’s shape will be enhanced in the areas that are unresponsive to diet and exercise.
It is important to note that each surgery is tailored to meet the unique needs and features of individual patients.
What other patients want Many patients combine Power Assisted and Ultrasonic Liposuction with Thermage (a non-surgical tightening of the skin) to achieve an overall enhancement of their appearance.
If you’ve been searching for a safe, permanent way to sculpt stubborn areas of your body, book your consultation with Dr. Born today.
