Patients may experience swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort. A compression garment is typically worn for several weeks. Most people return to daily activities within a few days, with full recovery guided by your surgeon.
Liposuction is a surgical procedure designed to remove stubborn fat deposits and sculpt the body for a smoother, more proportionate silhouette. It is effective for areas that are resistant to diet and exercise, including the abdomen, thighs, arms, and neck.
At Ottawa Derm & Surgery Centre, our surgeons focus on personalized treatment plans, safe surgical techniques, and natural-looking results. Every procedure is tailored to your anatomy, goals, and desired outcome, helping you achieve a refined and balanced appearance.
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Targeted Stubborn Fat
Liposuction can selectively remove fat deposits that do not respond to diet or exercise, helping patients achieve improved body contours and a more proportionate figure. Common treatment areas include the abdomen, thighs, hips, arms, back, and neck, with procedures tailored to your specific goals.
Body Contouring
Every liposuction procedure is customized to the patient’s needs, focusing on specific treatment areas for optimal sculpting. Our team considers your body type, skin elasticity, and cosmetic goals to ensure harmonious results.
Personalized Care
From consultation to post-operative care, our experienced surgical team provides guidance, support, and personalized instructions to ensure a safe procedure and smooth recovery. Patients receive tailored advice on activity, garments, and follow-up care for the best outcomes.
Liposuction is performed through small, strategically placed incisions in or near the treatment area. A thin tube called a cannula is used to loosen and remove excess fat.
Common liposuction techniques include:
Tumescent Liposuction: Local anesthetic solution is injected to minimize discomfort and bleeding.
Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction (UAL): Ultrasound energy helps break up fat for easier removal of larger deposits.
Laser-Assisted Liposuction (SmartLipo, SlimLipo): Laser energy loosens fat cells for targeted removal.
Suction or Power-Assisted Liposuction: A vacuum or powered cannula removes fat efficiently while sculpting the area.
Your surgeon will determine the most appropriate technique based on treatment area, amount of fat, and your cosmetic goals.
Following liposuction, it’s normal to experience swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort. A compression garment is usually worn for several weeks to support healing and reduce swelling. Most patients can return to work and light activity within a few days, with full activity resumed after clearance from your surgeon. Personalized post-operative instructions help ensure optimal results and smooth recovery.
Liposuction is ideal for adults who are within 30% of their ideal body weight and have firm, elastic skin. Candidates should be in good overall health, nonsmokers, and free of medical conditions that could impair healing.
Patients seeking liposuction often want to enhance body contours in stubborn areas such as:
Abdomen and waist
Hips and buttocks
Thighs
Upper arms
Back
Inner knees
Calves and ankles
Cheeks, chin, and neck
A consultation with our surgical team allows for a personalized treatment plan tailored to your anatomy, goals, and desired outcomes.
What is liposuction and what areas can it treat?
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits to improve body contours. Common treatment areas include the abdomen, hips, thighs, arms, back, neck, and chin.
What liposuction techniques are available?
Techniques include tumescent, ultrasound-assisted, laser-assisted, suction-assisted, and power-assisted liposuction. The best technique for you depends on your anatomy, treatment area, and cosmetic goals.
What is recovery like after liposuction?
Who is a good candidate for liposuction?
Ideal candidates are adults within 30% of their ideal weight with firm, elastic skin, in good overall health, and without medical conditions that could impair healing.
Is liposuction safe?
When performed by an experienced, board-certified surgical team, liposuction is considered safe. Risks are minimized through careful planning, precise surgical technique, and personalized post-operative care.
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