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Liposuction

Body Surgery

Montreal - Laval

Slip Into Slimmer Contours

Why Choose Dr. James Lee for Body Contouring Liposuction?

Achieving a slimmer, more sculpted figure isn’t always attainable through diet and exercise alone. Stubborn fat in areas like the abdomen, thighs, and arms can persist in spite of your best efforts. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. James Lee specializes in precision body contouring with liposuction to enhance your natural figure.

Dr. Lee specializes in 360 liposuction, a comprehensive approach targeting the entire midsection, creating smooth results. We also offer Renuvion, a cutting-edge skin tightening technology, often combining procedures for fat reduction and firmer, more youthful-looking skin.

With a meticulous eye for detail and a reputation for natural-looking results, Dr. Lee's approach ensures every patient receives personalized care. He performs every procedure himself, providing world-class expertise from consultation to recovery. Learn more about how body contouring liposuction can help you by scheduling a consultation today.

Body Contouring Liposuction at a Glance

  • Duration: 1-3 hours, depending on the area
  • Anesthesia: General or local with sedation
  • Recovery Time: 1-2 weeks for most activities
  • Results: Permanent with a stable weight
  • Target Areas: Abdomen, thighs, flanks, back, arms, and more
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360-Degree Sculpting

Overview

As a fundamental tool in body contouring, liposuction (or “lipoplasty”) is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat deposits from essentially any part of the body, in an effort to improve the contours and proportions of your body.

Liposuction is considered to be a less invasive than certain other body contouring procedures and can be used to reduce localized fat deposits in the:

  • Abdomen and waist
  • Back
  • Chin and neck
  • Chest area
  • Hips and buttocks
  • Inner knee
  • Thighs
  • Upper arms

Liposuction can be used alone or as an adjunct in a number of plastic surgery procedures, such as face- and neck lifts, breast reduction, and abdominoplasty. Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity, nor a substitute for a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Attentive Guidance and Support

Ideal Candidates

Generally, ideal candidates for liposuction are healthy, non-smoking adults who are bothered by excess fat deposits in a particular body region that has failed to respond to diet or exercise alone. Ideally, candidates should have firm, elastic skin and good muscle tone, a stable weight, and be within 30% of their ideal weight. Interested candidates should also have realistic expectations about what can be achieved with liposuction.

Superior Attention to Detail

The Procedure

Anesthesia

The procedure can either be performed under general anesthesia or under local anesthesia with intravenous sedation.

Incisions

Liposuction is performed through small 3-4 mm incisions (usually 2-3 per treatment area) in inconspicuous areas of the body that allow the liposuction cannula to access the desired area to be treated.

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A dilute local anesthetic solution is first infiltrated through the access incisions to reduce bleeding and minimize post-operative pain.

A thin hollow tube, or cannula, is then inserted through the access incisions and used to loosen excess fat by means of a controlled back-and-forth motion. The loosened fat is then removed from the body by applying suction to the cannula.

Focus on Safety

Preoperative Evaluation

During your consultation, Dr. Lee will carefully evaluate your desired treatment areas, assess your aesthetic goals, and help you determine if liposuction will allow you to achieve your desired results. Dr. Lee will perform a thorough medical evaluation during your preoperative consultation to ensure that you are medically fit for surgery. He will also revise your medication list, as certain medications may need to be temporarily stopped before your surgery.

Since smoking is known to be associated with poor/delayed wound healing, wound dehiscence, wound infections, and increased scarring postoperatively, smokers will be asked to stop smoking 4 weeks prior to surgery, and for at least 2 weeks postoperatively. Patients will also be scheduled for routine pre-operative blood testing and an electrocardiogram 2 weeks minimum before surgery. If necessary, further recommendations will be made once the results of your tests have been reviewed.

What to Expect After Your Procedure

Recovery

Recovery times following liposuction vary and depend on factors such as the region of the body treated, the amount of fat removed, and the overall length of the procedure. Pain, swelling, and bruising are expected after surgery. You will be prescribed pain medication to help control your discomfort. A compression garment (or elastic bandage) will be applied over your dressings at the end of your surgery. It will help reduce swelling and allow your skin to remain in contact with the newly contoured region of your body as you heal.

Although your results will be partially evident almost immediately following surgery, it will take 6-12 months for your swelling to completely resolve and for you to see your final results. Patients are encouraged to walk immediately following surgery, and most can return to work in 2-3 days; however, this will ultimately depend on the extent of liposuction that was performed.

In cases where more extensive liposuction is performed, we recommend taking at least a week off work. Swelling should start decreasing approximately 7-10 days after surgery; it is common for you to have residual swelling for up to 6 months. Light exercises are permitted for two weeks; complete training and activities can be resumed after 4-6 weeks.

Before leaving our facilities, you will be given specific instructions on caring for your wounds throughout your recovery. You must follow these recommendations to minimize the appearance of your scars and ultimately achieve your best possible result. Dressings should be left in place until your first post-operative visit with Dr. Lee, at which point he will assess your wounds and, if necessary, apply new dressings.

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From Vision to Reality

Body Contouring Liposuction Results

Patients will see an immediate improvement in body shape after surgery, with full results becoming more apparent over the next several months as swelling subsides. The results of body contouring liposuction are long-lasting, provided patients maintain a stable weight and healthy lifestyle. Dr. Lee’s meticulous attention to detail helps you achieve smooth, streamlined contours that bring your silhouette into better balance. The option of including Renuvion skin tightening in your treatment ensures harmonious results, including a more defined and balanced figure, tighter skin, and improved body proportions.

Body Contouring Liposuction Frequently Asked Questions

What are the risks and complications of liposuction?

As with any surgery, there are some risks associated with liposuction. Smoking, diabetes, peripheral artery disease (poor circulation), as well as heart, lung, or liver disease, may increase your risk of perioperative and post-operative complications.

Liposuction risks and complications include:

  • Risks associated with anesthesia
  • Bleeding/bruising
  • Altered skin sensation
  • Damage to deeper structures (such as nerves, blood vessels, muscles, lungs, and abdominal organs)
  • Deep venous thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications
  • Fluid accumulation (seroma)
  • Infection
  • Blood clots
  • Contour irregularities
  • Unfavorable/suboptimal scarring
  • Poor wound healing
  • Irregular pigmentation
  • Persistent postoperative pain
  • Persistent swelling
  • Unsatisfactory aesthetic result
  • Possible need for revision surgery
  • Thermal burn or heat injury from ultrasound using the ultrasound-assisted liposuction technique

Dr. Lee will thoroughly discuss these risks (and possibly others) with you and answer any questions you might have before obtaining your consent for surgery.

What about post-operative scarring from liposuction?

Scars form as the body’s natural response heals tissues. As with any scar, the extent of post-surgical scarring depends on several modifiable factors (i.e. avoidance of UV light exposure, tension-free wound closure, appropriate wound care, etc.) and non-modifiable factors (i.e. patient age, comorbidities, skin type, genetics, etc.). While it is impossible to perform scar-free surgery, Dr. Lee makes every effort to minimize the appearance of your post-surgical scars through careful pre-operative planning, meticulous surgical technique, and ensuring appropriate wound care and follow-up postoperatively.

It is not unusual for scars to appear red and be slightly raised/firm for the first 4-6 weeks following surgery. Scars will flatten and become paler over time and can take up to 12 months before achieving their final appearance.

Dr. Lee will thoroughly discuss these risks (and possibly others) with you and answer any questions you might have prior to obtaining your consent for surgery.

Is liposuction a weight loss procedure?

No, body contouring liposuction is designed to enhance body shape, not as a weight-loss method. Ideal candidates are already close to their target weight and looking to refine their contours.

Can body contouring liposuction be combined with other procedures?

Yes, liposuction is often combined with procedures like a tummy tuck, mommy makeover, Daddy Do-Over, or Renuvion skin tightening to enhance your overall results. Dr. Lee will discuss your options during the consultation.

Schedule a Consultation

Schedule a consultation with trusted board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. James Lee to begin your journey toward lasting, authentic confidence in Laval, QC.

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