Liposuction
Conveniently located to serve the areas of Montreal, Quebec
The top plastic surgeon in Montreal Dr. Gaby Doumit is board-certified in plastic surgery and general surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. One of the esthetic surgery procedures Dr. Doumit performs commonly is liposuction. Dr. Doumit’s works on liposuction appeared in textbooks and plastic surgery journals. His work is being included in the state of the art textbook on body liposuction surgery.
After consulting with 4 plastic surgeons who perform liposuction, Dr. Doumit gained my confidence due to his extremely pleasant and professional manner. I was instantly put at ease and he was so very comprehensive with his questions and exam. Unlike other physicians, he made sure to cover my entire well-being of as an individual, which carried on even after I recovered from the surgery.
Before and After Photos
Procedure
Liposuction of the body does not replace weight loss by diet or exercise. Liposuction is best suited to remove stubborn fatty deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise. Liposuction will sculpt the body to enhance its shape and curves.
Following liposuction, if the patient regains weight, fat does not build up as much in the treated zone. Instead, it tends to distribute more equally throughout different areas of the body.
After consulting with 4 plastic surgeons who perform liposuction, Dr. Doumit gained my confidence due to his extremely pleasant and professional manner. I was instantly put at ease and he was so very comprehensive with his questions and exam. Unlike other physicians, he made sure to cover the entire well-being of me as an individual, which carried on even after I recovered from the surgery.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal male candidate for liposuction is a healthy individual of normal or slightly above average weight with good skin tone and elasticity. Liposuction cosmetic surgery cannot be used as a replacement for weight loss by diet and exercise.
Liposuction is not an effective treatment for patients with loose skin.
Details
Liposuction is performed on an outpatient basis. Through a small incision (3-4 mm), a wetting solution is infiltrated in the localized areas of fat. The saline solution combined with a local anesthetic will cause the fat to swell, making it easier to remove. It results in less bleeding, less bruising and better postoperative comfort. Dr. Doumit then gently removes deposit areas of fat using a small thin tube (known as a cannula) that is connected to a vacuum. Liposuction can be easily performed on different areas of the body including the neck, flanks, hips, and buttocks. Liposuction can be performed in conjunction with other procedures such as facelift, breast reduction, or tummy tuck to achieve the best results. Surgery will last one to two hours, or more if several areas are treated.
Recovery
After the liposuction procedure, mild pain requiring oral pain medication and swelling are expected for a few days. Bruising is expected after liposuction for 2-3 weeks. You will leave the operating room wearing a compression garment. It is recommended you wear the compression garment continuously for the 2 to 4 weeks after surgery to help diminish swelling. It will speed up recovery and promote flat/firm body contour. You are allowed to shower the day after surgery and you can return to work within a few days. Skin numbness is common for a few weeks after surgery.
Results
Most patients will see results immediately. It takes approximately 3 to 6 months for all surgical swelling to subside and for the final result of liposuction to be apparent. The results of liposuction are long-lasting, as long as you maintain a healthy life.
Safety
Although liposuction is a very safe procedure, it is important to turn to an experienced plastic surgeon to optimize the outcome of liposuction.
Dr. Gaby Doumit is ready to have an honest discussion with you. Call us today!
