Liposuction

Liposuction in Ottawa can be used to reduce fat deposits in the following areas of the body:

• Abdomen and waist
• Back
• Chest area
• Face, cheeks, chin, and neck
• Hips and buttocks
• Inner knee
• Thighs
• Upper arms

If you have firm, elastic skin, you will have better results. Skin that is soft and thin from stretch marks, weight loss, or natural aging will not reshape as well. To learn whether liposuction is the right procedure for your goals, call us today for a consultation. 

If you are bothered by excess fat deposits on your body that don’t respond to diet or exercise, Liposuction may be right for you. Choosing plastic surgery is a big decision and you should only do it for yourself. Patients with a stable body weight, positive and realistic outlook for their surgery, generally healthy, and who have firm, elastic skin and good muscle tone are the ideal candidates for liposuction. 

This procedure isn’t considered an overall weight-loss method or a weight-loss alternative. People who are overweight can lose more weight through diet and exercise or other kinds of surgery than with liposuction.

On the day of your appointment, while you are being prepped for the procedure, your plastic surgeon will walk you through the process so you know what techniques will be used, and the areas that will be focused on, as discussed in your consultation.  Your surgeon may also mark circles and lines on the areas of your body to be treated. 

The first step is to administer anesthesia, to numb the area and avoid any discomfort during surgery. The type of anesthesia will depend on your comfort level as well as the amount of area being treated.  Once you are sedated, your surgeon will make a few incisions in the targeted areas. Depending on which area of the body you are getting liposuction on will determine the type of technique being used. 

Then a thin hollow tube, or cannula, is inserted through the incisions to loosen excess fat using a controlled back-and-forth motion. The dislodged fat is then suctioned out of the body using a surgical vacuum or syringe attached to the cannula.

Our plastic surgeons will typically use traditional or power-assisted liposuction to treat the areas of fat requiring reduction.

• In traditional liposuction, a cannula is inserted under the skin to break up the fat. A high-pressure vacuum is applied to the cannula to remove the fat from the body.
• Power-assisted liposuction uses a vibrating cannula to break up stubborn fat into smaller pieces, making it easier to remove.

The procedure may last up to several hours, depending on how much fat is being removed. If you’ve had general anesthesia, you’ll wake up in a recovery room. You’ll typically spend at least a few hours in the hospital or clinic so that your medical team can watch your recovery.  

After your surgery, you can expect some pain, swelling, and bruising. Your surgeon may prescribe you medicines to help control the pain and to lower the risk of infection.

After the procedure, you will need to wear tight garments after surgery to help reduce swelling. These garments are also called compression garments and are worn for a few weeks. It is important to follow the post-operative recovery instructions from your surgeon to ensure a smooth healing process and amazing results. 

You will most likely need to wait a few days before going back to work. It may take a few weeks before you can start your usual activities, including exercise and anything else physical or strenuous. During this time, expect some differences in shape as the remaining fat settles into position. It will take weeks to months for the swelling to go down and to see the final results.