Liposuction Surgery in Toronto

Liposuction surgery in Toronto is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery enhancements. Typically, this body contouring procedure involves removing fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise with a tube and suction device. Of course, not all liposuction systems are created equal, and the best results require an experienced hand and the best equipment available.

To find out more about your options in Toronto for liposuction,  request a complimentary consultation online or call us at (800) 390-5611. We offer first-time consultation patients a free microdermabrasion treatment as our way of saying "thank you" for considering us. Dr. Kara is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Toronto who is dedicated to providing natural-looking enhancements and helping you to look and feel your best.

Choosing to Get Liposuction: Who’s a Good Candidate?

Liposuction is best suited for patients who live and eat healthily, but find certain fatty deposits do not respond to a reasonable diet and exercise.

The procedure can be used on many areas of the body, including:

• Neck and chin
• Upper arms
• Abdomen
• Buttocks
• Hips and thighs

Ideally, candidates should be relatively young, with stable body weight and skin that retains its elasticity. Obese patients are not usually suitable for liposuction, as liposuction is not a weight loss method. Men and women who have a large amount of excess skin in the abdominal area may be better suited for a tummy tuck in Toronto.

Your Liposuction in Toronto

General anaesthetic may be used for removal of larger fatty deposits, while localized anaesthetic may be used for smaller, more localized deposits. The surgery usually takes between one to two hours in an outpatient setting.

The procedure starts with a small incision near the specified area. Dr. Kara often uses VASER Lipo® in Toronto, a cutting-edge device that uses ultrasound energy to remove fatty tissue without harming the surrounding tissue. A small tube is then inserted through the incision, and the fat is sucked from the patient’s body. The incision is then sutured.

Results and Aftercare for Liposuction

After surgery, patients may experience fluid drainage from the incision, and Dr. Kara may insert a small drainage tube under the skin to prevent build-up. You may also be prescribed antibiotics to prevent infection. Pain, swelling, and soreness are common after liposuction, although these will fade after a few days. A small scar will be all that remains. Results are permanent with proper diet and exercise.

As with all surgeries, there are some risks involved. Patients may experience infection, baggy skin, fluid retention, or thermal burns from the VASER device. These risks are minimized when you are in the hands of an experienced plastic surgeon who is familiar with the latest liposuction technology.