Liposuction
(Ultrasound - Assisted Liposuction, Tumescent Liposuction)

• If you have excess fat accumulations that are resistant to diet and exercise.
• If you wish to improve the contours of your body. Commonly improved areas are the anterior neck, upper arms, male or female breasts/chests, back, abdomen, hips, thighs, and inner knees.
• Most patients should not be overweight, should eat a nutritious diet, and should exercise regularly.
• Weight should be stable. This goes along with an established healthy lifestyle.
• The overlying skin should have good tone.
  

This operation is done at our private surgical facility under a light general anesthetic or using sedation and local anesthesia. Tumescent liposuction techniques are used. This involves introducing fluid into the areas of fat to be treated to make the fat cells more amenable to removal while greatly lowering the amount of blood loss and discomfort.

Very small incisions (1/4" long) are made near the areas of localized fat. Once the tumescent solution is in place, small suction tubes (cannulas) are inserted and the excess fat is removed. In many areas, Dr. Mosher utilizes UAL (ultrasound-assisted liposuction) to more gently remove larger volumes of fat. This is particularly useful in treating areas such as the flank, back, male chest, and areas that have had previous liposuction. The patient can go home the same day wearing a compression garment.

There is manageable discomfort during the first week with most patients returning to light activities and work in three to five days. Light exercise is possible within days of the operation but more strenuous exercise must be postponed for about three weeks.

Compression garments are advised for two to four weeks as they decrease swelling and bruising and add comfort. Improvements are visible in ten days with final results requiring three to six months. Additional liposuction or further minor contouring is often considered in six months following surgery.

Exercise and good nutrition are important components of getting the results you want with liposuction. The best results are achieved in areas that have not responded to diet and exercise. If you have loose skin, liposuction should be combined with skin tightening procedures such as tummy tucks and thigh lifts. In some instances, Dr. Mosher may recommend a staged approach to liposuction with procedures separated by approximately six months.

Ask our very knowledgeable staff about Liposuction for men or any of our other services for men. Speak to our staff directly or call 604-888-9378 (toll free 1-800-527-7697) to arrange your consultation.

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