Liposuction is commonly performed with other cosmetic procedures such as Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation, Brazilian Butt Lift, Mommy Makeover, and Body Contouring after Weight Loss procedures.

Thanks to all the different Liposuction techniques, virtually any area of the body can be treated. From the neck all the way down to the calves, Liposuction helps to sculpt, contour, and add more definition.

It is essential to realize that Liposuction is not a short-cut for weight loss. Healthy eating and exercise are still very important to incorporate into your lifestyle. The goal of Liposuction is not to lose weight, but to improve the body’s shape. Liposuction is not an effective treatment for cellulite and is should not be in areas with saggy, loose, or wrinkled skin.

You need to be in good health, at a stable weight and have specific realistic goals for the improvement of your contour.

Although we recommend having liposuction when you have obtained your goal weight, let’s face it – weight fluctuations do occur. Unlike diet and exercise which results in shrinking of the fat cells (not removal), liposuction physically removes the fat cells from the body thereby decreasing the fat cells in the locations treated. This means that if weight gain does occur, the amount of weight gain required to see changes in these locations is substantially more than that required in other areas not treated.

Therefore, you don’t put on weight in weird locations, it’s just that you typically didn’t notice weight gain in those areas as it was masked by the areas above or below it that were likely treated with liposuction.

There are only a few ways to reduce the number/volume of fat cells in your body – liposuction (physical removal of fat) or lipolysis (rupture of the fat cells) from cold (CoolSculpting) or heat. Unlike diet and exercise which results in shrinking of the size of the fat cells (not removal),  liposuction physically removes the fat cells from the body thereby decreasing the fat cells in the locations treated. The number of fat cells in this area does not come back but they can increase in size.

5 litres of fat is the most we can remove in a single out-patient day surgery operation. This is due to the significant changes in the way in which your body handles the excess fluid that is added and generated after liposuction. This occurs for a few days after liposuction. Further liposuction can be performed in the future.

Hi-Definition liposuction is best performed in those patients looking for a well-defined, cut look. In the operation, liposuction is performed along and between muscles in order to etch and define the shadows and valleys that naturally occur between muscles.  Most patients will be fit and have a good workout regimen consisting of both strength training and cardio with a body fat percentage of less than 10-15%. After surgery, it is imperative for these patients to wear a compression garment and the surgical foam provided for 6 weeks, undergo lymphatic massage for several weeks and continue working out to obtain the best possible outcome.

After Liposuction, you can expect to be swollen, bruised, and have some discomfort in the areas treated.

Although an immediate improvement in contour will be visualized, the final result will generally be seen at 6 months after the majority of the swelling has resolved.

You will be given a compression garment to wear after surgery. Compression is generally recommended for 3-6 weeks after surgery. To further enhance you your outcome, Dr. Avi Islur will generally recommend having lymphatic and deep tissue massage to the areas treated starting soon after surgery and continued weekly for several weeks. The First Glance Clinic works closely with several massage therapists and can make recommendations for therapists for you to see.

You can return to work and daily activities generally 4 to 7 days after your procedure. Return to work will vary based on the areas treated. Strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and vigorous exercise should be avoided for 2 to 3 weeks.

If you have a preferred surgery date, do not wait until it’s too late! Dr. Avi Islur is one of the busiest and most sought after plastic surgeons across Canada, he runs a very active cosmetic practice. Patients typically book well in advance for consultations and surgery dates.

On average, the wait time is about two months from the time of your consultation.

If you have a preferred surgery date, don’t wait until it’s too late. Call (204) 885-1419 and speak to one of our Patient Coordinators to reserve your consultation today