The healing time for a given procedure varies between different patients. The following represents the general recovery you might expect following your abdominoplasty. Individual tummy tuck patients may experience variations from this course.IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOUR TUMMY TUCK IN TORONTOWhen you awake from your surgery you will be in the recovery room. Your incision will be well hidden in the low bikini line and groin. You will have your support garment on, and one or two soft drains will be exiting from the pubic area (2 drains in all). You may feel some incisional pain and discomfort, but this is generally […]
Weight loss surgery is usually recommended to individuals who classify as morbidly obese (a Body Mass Index or BMI of over 40) or to those who are classified as obese (a BMI of over 35) and suffer from serious health conditions.
Patients who fall within these categories often lose 100 to 200 pounds as a result of weight loss surgery, but may experience further health concerns afterward. Even after the beneficial effects of bariatric surgery have been achieved, a large amount of excess skin and fatty tissue may remain, particularly around a patient’s waist. Most patients consider this excess skin and/or […]
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 […]
A panniculectomy is a procedure that works to remove the loose, hanging fat and skin that commonly develops after an individual has lost a significant amount of weight. This hanging fat and skin (referred to as a pannus) usually takes the shape of an apron and can range greatly in size and severity.
Panniculectomy is usually recommended to people who have lost 100 lbs or more in a relatively short amount of time. The procedure can be carried out on its own or used in combination with abdominoplasty depending on a patient’s condition, and may be covered by OHIP. Regardless of […]
Most women who undergo a mommy makeover in Toronto do so with the goal of getting their pre-baby figure back. The most common procedures performed as part of this “ makeover” are breast augmentation to rejuvenate the breasts, and a tummy tuck to slim the waistline.
Regardless of which options you choose, you’ll need to maintain a healthy lifestyle after surgery to preserve your results. It’s normal to be eager to get back to the gym, especially if you have a daily fitness routine to thank for shedding the baby weight. However, you may wonder how soon you can resume regular […]
Many people spend countless hours researching their cosmetic surgery procedure before they meet a plastic surgeon for the first time. It can be a helpful way to organize and plan your transformation. It’s also possible to overload on information and arrive at your consultation a little nervous or forgetful. We’ve created a list of essential questions you should ask before a mommy makeover in Toronto.
Questions To Ask Your Toronto Mommy Makeover Surgeon
Am I an ideal candidate for this surgery?
If you have a healthy body mass index, no uncontrolled medical conditions and it’s been at least 6 months since you gave […]
Many people are aware that there is more than one tummy tuck option available, but they may not be sure which one is the most appropriate to meet their needs. A mini tummy tuck is slightly less invasive and less dramatic than a full tummy tuck. Because this technique involves treatment below the belly button and removes a smaller amount of skin, the resulting scar can also be smaller and placed very low. A smaller amount of lax skin and fat is removed from the lower abdomen with this method and muscle separation in this lower half can be repaired. […]
If you’ve been to a cosmetic surgeon for a consultation and you’ve made the decision to have tummy tuck surgery, there are steps that you can start taking in order to prepare yourself for the procedure. The more prepared you are now, the less stress you will have on the day of the surgery and the more ready you will be to take proper care of yourself during your recovery. Being well-prepared in advance will not only help to give you more peace of mind, but it can also help you heal more quickly.
The following are some steps to take […]
Tummy Tuck Techniques: Mini Tummy Tuck
A mini tummy tuck or partial abdominoplasty is best suited for those who cannot reduce the bulging beneath their navels or who have stretched, lax skin. Stubborn bulging in the lower abdomen is usually the result of weakened and stretched muscles from fluctuating weight, pregnancy and aging.
The ideal candidate is a male or female who has a slim midsection and only desires to change the shape of their tummy by reducing a limited amount of bulging or saggy skin. Understanding the patient’s goals is very important to achieving a customized procedure, which is why our […]
A recent study has confirmed an increase in the occurrence of complications related to body contouring surgery in patients with a high Body Mass Index (BMI). The study, Correlation of Complications of Body Contouring Surgery With Increasing Body Mass Index, appeared in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal (July/August 2008 issue), published by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
The Aesthetic Surgery Journal study consisted of a retrospective review of 129 patients who had undergone a single body contouring procedure in 1993 or 2002. In order to assess whether or not a relationship existed between obesity and body contouring complications, participants […]
