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Liposuction Cosmetic Surgery Toronto

What is Liposuction

Liposuction is surgery in which a thin tube is selectively placed by the surgeon in areas of excess fat while suction is applied, resulting in the removal of fat cells and a permanent improvement in your body shape. It is not a weight-control technique, but rather a tool for controlling where you will store excess fat.

Who is a good candidate?

Patients (and some surgeons) often believe that you must be at an ideal body weight to be a candidate for liposuction, but this is not the case. We have obtained beautiful results in over-weight patients- the key is that we target localized areas of excess fat, and this is true no matter what your weight may be. We also recommend this surgery be performed once a stable weight is established. We offer high-volume (> 5 litre) liposuction to carefully selected patients, and this surgery is performed in hospital. We have achieved astonishing results even in patients with less than ideal skin tone, such as those over 60 years old, or after major weight-loss.

At your Consultation

It is very important that you be at a comfortable, stable weight before undertaking liposuction. We have patients who have struggled to lose that last 10 pounds, and then use liposuction to get rid of one or two problem areas. Surgery is a success, but then the patient loses the motivation for diet and exercise and the 10 lbs goes back on, resulting in unsightly bulges of fat in new areas. This illustrates why we do not recommend you strive for some ideal body weight before surgery. We may recommend dividing your surgery into two operations to maintain safety. Please resist the temptation to seek out a surgeon who will do it all in one operation. Your safety should be everyone’s first priority.

Alternatives to Liposuction

Lifts and Tucks’ may be recommended if you are likely to have too much skin laxity after liposuction. Our consultation will feature a discussion of this issue. Energy-based techniques in which a laser or ultrasound is applied to kill fat cells before/during liposuction (e.g. Smartlipo) all suffer from the problem that it is impossible to accurately judge how much fat has been killed, and so there is less cosmetic precision than when fat cells are simply suctioned away in traditional liposuction. Many patients come to our practice with ugly dents arising from these energy-based techniques, and require fat grafting for correction. External devices (e.g. cryolipolysis) have been successfully used to reduce small pockets of fat. Studies have estimated up to 40 grams of fat are reduced per session. This is about 1/10th the reduction we would typically achieve with liposuction, and still the problem exists that the amount of fat cell injury can only be estimated, unlike liposuction in which the amount of reduction is immediately visible.

Costs

Fees for liposuction at our Toronto Cosmetic Plastic Surgery office (including facility and anesthetist) range from $3,000 to $6,000, depending on the area treated and extent of surgery that is necessary. Savings are available when a second or third area is treated.

Preparation for surgery

We need you to be healthy and at a stable weight before surgery. We provide written instructions on preparation, and will review these with you well before surgery. We provide a compression garment (similar to a girdle) for your use after surgery.

Liposuction Cosmetic Surgery 1

Caption A

Liposuction patient shown before surgery with bulging hips, thighs and buttocks.

Liposuction Cosmetic Surgery 2

Caption B

Short incisions are made through the skin to introduce the instrument that will remove fat in the shaded areas. A similar technique may be used to remove localized fat deposits from other areas of the body.

Liposuction Cosmetic Surgery 3

Caption C

A long, hollow tube termed a cannula is inserted. At the tube’s opposite end, suction is applied. We often use the syringe technique for suction, as the device allows only small amounts of fat to be removed at a time. Large volume areas may be treated with a vacuum machine. These techniques are far more precise than power tools (laser, ultrasound, etc.) that potentially damage tissues without necessarily removing them. These power tools leave large quantities of dead fat cells and triglyceride to be absorbed over time, and the end result is less predictable than when fat is directly removed by suction.

Liposuction Cosmetic Surgery 4

Caption D

The postoperative patient with slimmed lower body contour.

Safety and Risks

In the short term, risks are those typical of surgery, and generally proportional to the number of areas treated at one time. Long term, some patients put on weight after liposuction because they no longer have their hated ‘muffin top’ or ‘thunder thighs’, and become less careful with diet and exercise.

Recovery process

Liposuction allows for an almost immediate return to most daily activities, and exercise programs can resume within two weeks. A compression garment (like a girdle) is often recommended to provide comfort and possibly a shaping-effect during the healing process. Early results are evident within three weeks (sometimes sooner, depending on swelling), and can be dramatic or subtle, depending on the extent of treatment.

Results

You can expect to see positive effects from your surgery within three weeks, but a final result may not be evident until a year or more after surgery. This time is necessary for swelling to resolve and for tissue tightening to be complete. Approximately one in twenty patients in our practice will benefit from further (revision) liposuction to achieve the best possible results- no surgeon fee is charged for this service.

Bottom Line

We believe that our practice offers the best liposuction surgery results in Toronto. Come in for a consultation, and you will leave wiser, and perhaps scheduled for a beautiful transformation.



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Liposuction Benefits

Will liposuction help me lose weight?

Some patients are motivated by their improved physique and will make lifestyle changes that lead to further weight-loss. Some get lazy and rely on multiple liposuction procedures to hide their weight-gain. Even after several litres of liposuction, you can replace the weight lost with a few weeks of excessive eating.

Will liposuction leave sagging skin?

Age over 50, stretch marks, or thin-skinned areas (esp. inner thighs, arms or under chin) are features that make sagging skin a risk.

Will Liposuction get rid of cellulite?

Cellulite is improved to a degree by liposuction, in particular if attention is taken to severe the cords that contribute to cellulite. Cellulite can also appear worse after liposuction, as loose, deflated skin may hang on these same cords and exaggerate contour irregularities. Predicting the effect of liposuction on skin texture and contour is challenging, and requires an in-person consultation.

How Liposuction Works

Are Liposuctions results immediate?

The immediate results from liposuction can be impressive, but within hours of surgery you will develop swelling and bruising that will hide the improvements in your contour. By day 5 there will be visible improvements as your swelling goes away, but 6 weeks should be allowed before showing-off in a bathing suit, and final results of skin contraction are not evident until 6- 9 months.

Are Liposuction results permanent?

Once fat cells are removed by liposuction, they are gone forever and the treated area will always be limited in its ability to accumulate fat, even if you gain weight.

How do I know I qualify for liposuction?

Successful liposuction results require you to be healthy, at a stable weight, and that you have localized areas of excess fat where the skin is reasonably tight. If you meet these criteria, a consultation will be a productive next step to determine if you qualify.

Is Liposuction dangerous?

Liposuction causes tiny particles of fat to enter your blood stream. If excessively large areas are treated with liposuction, this shower of particles can be large enough to impair lung function and trigger circulatory problems. There is also a risk of inadvertent injury of deep structures during liposuction. If you undertake surgery with a surgeon expert in liposuction, the risk of these events is extremely low.

Is Liposuction bad for you?

Liposuction can result in weight-gain in some people.Liposuction will cause you to look better and for your clothes to fit looser. If this results in you becoming lazy about diet and exercise you will gain weight.

sahand davari
sahand davari
2024-01-15
Amazing experience. The doctor and staff were readily available at a moment's notice and always willing to answer any questions day or night. Everything went smooth from start to finish, and I would proudly recommend Dr Kreidstein to a friend.
K yaldo
K yaldo
2024-01-06
It's been 8 months since I did my gynecomastia surgery here and the results are amazing. Dr. Kreidstein treated post op scar tissue and made sure I was happy with the results, and honestly you can't even tell there has been in incision around the areola.
Christine Jehlickova
Christine Jehlickova
2024-01-05
Dr Kreidstein stepped up and helped my son. He was amazing at giving us confidence we were making the best decisions and the results have been life changing.
Anne Wright
Anne Wright
2023-11-22
I had a very positive experience with Dr Kreidstein and his staff. The results were exactly what I wanted. I am very happy with Dr Kreidstein’s work and would willingly recommend him to others.
Ashley M
Ashley M
2023-11-10
Love , love , love my results- Dr Kreidstein and his staff are terrific . His gifted hands ,eyes of an artist , skill , calm and experience is unmatched. It’s all about u from the moment u see him . He listens and ensures you get what u want . Your happiness makes him happy . I would recommend Dr Kreidstein 💯.
Jane D
Jane D
2023-11-07
Intelligent, compassionate, professional, conscientious and creative are all words I would use to describe Dr. Michael Kreidstein. This surgeon has extensive experience and it is very evident. Recently, I underwent a breast lift/reduction and abdominoplasty with fascial plication. Each team member at this clinic go above and beyond to ensure that every patient has a great experience. I was very nervous the day of my surgery but after meeting with the surgical team I felt more relaxed and knew I was in good hands. After I woke up from surgery, I had the most lovely, young RN looking after me in recovery. I could not have had a better surgical experience. I am now three weeks post op and I can honestly say that the results of my surgery have exceeded my expectations. Plastic Surgery is not just a science, it is an art too. Dr. Kreidstein has a very good sense of what is aesthetically pleasing and is able to work his magic on his canvas, the patient. The team at this clinic are committed to excellence. I would highly recommend this surgeon to anyone.
Tom Murray
Tom Murray
2023-10-24
Dr Kreidstein and his staff were polite, professional and fully attentive to my needs from Day 1. I was tentative about cosmetic surgery (and getting umbilical hernias fixed as well). This doctor's caring and thorough approach made me feel relaxed and confident that he was the best person for the job. Everything gets done in his own 'in-house' clinic, so organization, familiarity and reasonable work is all a given. I completely recommend Michael Kreidstein to anybody in need of surgery.
John Uselton
John Uselton
2023-10-04
Dr. Michael Kreidstein is a plastic surgeon extraordinaire! His expertise and meticulous approach left me in awe of the results. Such an ultimate choice for natural and stunning transformations.
Livia Mattacchione
Livia Mattacchione
2023-09-28
Dr. Kreidstein was able to allay all my concerns of the abdominoplasty procedure I needed. I had thought about it for many years, postponing it because of life and living. I felt I could live with the old scars and some discomfort that evolved over time. It was not an easy decision for me. Once meeting with Dr. Kreidstein, he asked me the questions I needed to answer not only to him but for myself. He answered all my questions, and he thoroughly discussed the procedure. I knew I was in good hands with Dr. Kreidstein and his team, and staff. I will say Thank You to all of you, though the words will never express the relief and satisfaction I feel of having followed through the with procedure. Thank You, Dr. Kreidstein, Team, Staff :)
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