As with any type of surgery, many people are concerned about the potential complications of liposuction. The technology used for cosmetic procedures has advanced considerably in recent years, making liposuction a safe and effective means of eliminating excess fat.
If you are considering liposuction, it’s crucial that you educate yourself as much as possible about the procedure and that you choose qualified, experienced surgeons such as the Edelstein Cosmetic team. Being able to communicate clearly is also extremely important, not just for safety, but for effectiveness as well. You will want the results to be long-lasting so that you won’t need […]
Ultrasonic assisted liposuction (UAL) is a popular treatment option for the removal of stubborn fat deposits. Since its introduction in 1987 as a tool used to liquefy (and aid in the removal of) fat, ultrasound technology is now the foundation of one of the most advanced methods of liposuction used today.THE BENEFITS OF ULTRASOUND LIPOSUCTIONThe application of ultrasonic energy waves is able to selectively destroy adipose (fatty) tissue while also loosening its cellular structure. UAL is highly adaptable, allowing patients to treat either small areas (without harming important surrounding tissue) or work to create more noticeable, body-wide transformations. Ultrasonic therapy […]
Liposuction, like all types of surgery, has evolved over the years. Earlier forms of the procedure were considered “dry” (since they used general, rather than local, anaesthesia) and patients had to consider the possibility of experiencing complications. At the time, liposuction often lead to uneven results (due primarily to extreme fluid shifts), long recovery times and an excessive amount of blood loss that often required transfusions.
In 1987, Jeffrey Klein, an American dermatologist, made a breakthrough that drastically improved on dry liposuction thereby increasing procedural efficacy and safety. Klein’s revolutionary “super wet” or tumescent technique cut down on recovery times, decreased […]
After liposuction, you’ll need to wear a compression garment to help with the recovery process. Your compression garment plays a vital role in your recovery as it assists in further recontouring your body to create the shape you want it to be. If you don’t wear one, you may not be happy with your results and could even increase your risk of developing complications.
The fat that is removed during your surgery creates extra space under your skin. Your body naturally fills this space with fluid, leading to swelling and possible complications. Your compression garment compresses your skin against your body […]
Power assisted liposuction is a surgical technique that applies small, rapidly vibrating suction tubes to loosen fat cells. It is used in conjunction with the administration of tumescent fluid (a mixture of saline, adrenaline and local anaesthetic) to reduce surrounding tissue trauma, minimize patient bruising and make fat removal easier.
The efficacy of PAL makes for shorter operations, faster patient recovery times and better results.
Easier fat removal also allows us to use extremely accurate and small cannulae (power-assisted surgical “wands”) that require smaller incisions. These cannulae range from 2 – 5 millimetres in diameter and are less invasive than their larger […]
Once your liposuction procedure is over, you cannot just spring up and get back to your normal daily activities. It takes time to heal and if you make the mistake of lifting something too heavy or performing too much physical activity, you may injure yourself or change the results of your surgery. Below, we will go over some tips to help you recovery quickly and love the results you receive.
Be healthy first and foremost
One of the best things you can do for yourself is to remain healthy throughout the healing process. If you are not taking care of your body, […]
Liposuction has been around for decades and although it is not new to the medical industry, many people are confused about the procedure or believe myths that circulate around about it. It is never wise to blindly believe something you heard simply because someone you know said it. Before you jump to a conclusion, we will go over some of the most common myths and facts about liposuction.
Myth #1 – Liposuction will help me lose weight
Liposuction is designed to eliminate fatty deposits and not designed to serve as a weight loss aid. When you want to have liposuction performed, you […]
Liposuction techniques are constantly evolving, providing patients with less intensive treatment options and surgeons with more accurate methods of unwanted fat removal. One of the newest and most highly advanced liposuction systems is the LySonix® 3000 Soft Tissue Aspirator.The LySonix® 3000 Soft Tissue Aspirator is a technologically innovative system used to assist in Ultrasonic Assisted Lipoplasty (UAL) treatment. Using LySonix® in UAL, surgeons are able to more easily and effectively perform liposuction on areas of the body that have long been proven to be difficult to treat, such as the upper back or male breast.
Easier removal of fibrous fat deposits
Decreased […]
Recent studies from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has shown that more men than ever before are seeking self-improvement through cosmetic enhancement procedures. Between 2009 to 2010 alone ASPS research marked a 14 percent increase in men receiving facelifts, an 11 percent increase in ear surgery requests and a 10 percent increase in soft tissue filler procedures. Most men who undergo aesthetic surgery are under the age of 45.
So, what cosmetic surgeries are men undergoing most?
By volume, the top aesthetic procedures requested by men in 2011 were:
Nose reshaping (62,000 procedures, down by 2% from 2010)
Eyelid surgery (29,000 procedures, […]
Edelstein Cosmetic is one of the top liposuction clinics in Canada. Our leading plastic aesthetic surgeons have performed thousands of different cosmetic surgeries, with liposuction one of the most commonly performed.LOWER BODY AREAS TREATED BY LIPOSUCTION IN CANADA
ABDOMINAL LIPOSUCTION / LIPOSUCTION ON STOMACHThe abdomen is one of the most common areas for localized fat to develop and can be extremely difficult to reduce or tone though lifestyle changes alone. The problem can occur as the result of such factors as obesity, deep subcutaneous fat deposits, c-section, age or gravity. Though many people suffer from stubborn abdominal fat that doesn’t respond […]
