When it comes to getting rid of troublesome and persistent fat, both men and women often choose to undergo liposuction, which is widely regarded as being among the most popular surgical procedures now available on the market. Having said that, if you’re ready to take the next step and book your liposuction consultation, you’re probably wondering where to start and what kind of questions you should ask your surgeon about the surgery.
Not to worry, we’ve compiled a list of important questions to ask your liposuction surgeon so you’re as prepared as possible for your treatment.
Understanding Liposuction
Techniques for body contouring, such as liposuction, have as their main objective the reshaping and contouring of certain regions of the body in order to make patients feel like they have lost weight and feel better in their own skin. When reducing extra fatty tissue via diet and exercise alone is unsuccessful in some regions, many men and women in Toronto seek the assistance of a liposuction specialist for assistance.
A board-certified plastic surgeon, such as Dr. Marc DuPéré, will use an instrument known as a cannula, which is a long hollow needle, to suction out or remove excess fatty tissue through small, precise incisions that are strategically placed in order to sculpt and contour the target area. These incisions will be made in order to achieve the desired results. The overall quantity of fat that a patient loses as a result of the operation varies from patient to patient. The amount of fat that can be removed with liposuction ranges from a few ounces to a few pounds.
Now that we’ve gone over the procedure as a whole, let’s review some questions you should ask your surgeon before getting liposuction in Toronto.
Have You Had Any Specialized Training In Lipoplasty, And Approximately How Many Years Have You Been Doing The Procedure?
This should be one of the first questions you ask during your consultation and for good reason. When done incorrectly, liposuction, a body sculpting treatment, may produce undesirable results that are difficult to correct. If an excessive amount of fat is eliminated, for instance, the body may take on an undesirable silhouette consisting of unnatural-looking lumps and dimpling. It is not unreasonable at all to inquire about the number of operations that your surgeon carries out on an annual basis, this will only ensure that you have chosen the right surgeon for your procedure.
Do You Have Board-Certification?
Similar to the previous question, asking if they have board certification is a great way to learn about their education as a plastic surgeon. If you are thinking about undergoing any kind of medical surgery, you should discuss both of these issues with your doctor since they are extremely essential considerations. Your outcomes will be directly impacted by the level of expertise and experience that your surgeon has. This individual should not only have previous expertise but also have board certification from a respectable organization in the field of plastic surgery.
In What Specific Manner Are You Going To Do My Surgery?
There are numerous different liposuction procedures, and the scars that arise after any of them should or can be quite unnoticeable. Through the process of single port liposuction, fat may be removed from a variety of different parts of the body while just a single incision is required. Tumescent liposuction works by breaking up fat cells so that they may be removed more easily and with more uniform outcomes. The ultrasonic approach, on the other hand, may be most effective in muscle regions. Following an analysis of both your body and your objectives, your surgeon should choose the method that will be used that best suits your needs. For this reason it’s important to verify with them before moving forward so you’re aware of what to expect.
How Long Does It Take To Complete The Liposuction Procedure?
Asking this question during your consultation simply helps you be more aware and involved in the surgical process. In most cases, the traditional method of liposuction may be finished in less than two hours. It is possible for the process to take much longer when big regions or many locations are treated at the same time. Additionally, ultrasound aided liposuction, tumescent liposuction, and classic liposuction all take much longer than the former two methods, ranging from around 1 to 3 hours and 4 to 5 hours, respectively.
When I Have Liposuction, May I Also Get Another Cosmetic Operation Done At The Same Time?
It is standard practice to have several procedures performed at the same time, most notably a breast lift and a tummy tuck. Your primary care physician will be the one to evaluate whether or not you are a suitable candidate for more than one operation so it’s important to ask this during your consultation.
Will Liposuction Really Give You The Results That You’re Hoping For?
While this question may seem odd to ask, it’s important to have realistic expectations regarding your procedure. Liposuction is not a replacement for losing weight, and it also does not remove loose skin or tighten muscles that have become lax in the abdominal region. In the event that you need any of these, you may not be a suitable candidate for the procedure, or you may require further complimentary operations. For this reason, asking if liposuction is the right surgery for you can put you in the right path to actually getting the results that you want.
How Long Does The Healing Time After Liposuction Typically Last?
You may have heard that lipo has extremely little downtime, but you should still prepare yourself for some discomfort, bruising, and swelling after the procedure. Even while wearing a compression garment will be of some assistance, it will be a few weeks before you are completely back to your old self again – of course, without the unattractive bulges. That said, asking your surgeon what to expect during your consultation will allow you to be as prepared as possible after the surgery.
What Are The Advantages Of Getting Liposuction Done?
If you’ve already made it to the liposuction consultation, you’ve probably already looked up some of the benefits of the treatment. That said, liposuction does offer advantages that are not always highlighted online.
The results of the liposuction will be permanent if you maintain a healthy diet and follow a healthy eating pattern going forward. The outcome of this surgery is a much more attractive look as a result of the smoothing and contouring of the skin. If you’re wanting to learn more about the advantages, be sure to ask your surgeon as they will be able to provide you with information that is specifically tailored to you.
Are There Any Potential Risks Associated With Liposuction? If So, What Are They?
While hearing about the benefits and advantages are exciting, you should also ask about the risks. Swelling, blood clots, disorientation following surgery, changes in the feeling of the skin of the treated regions, color changes, asymmetry, embolism, and infection are some of the potential problems. It’s always better to be prepared beforehand.
Will This Help Me Have A More Positive Opinion Of Myself?
Plastic surgery is not a replacement for leading a healthy lifestyle such as maintaining a balanced diet and exercise routine, nor is it intended to improve one’s emotional or mental state. However, improving one’s self-image is one of the aims of any cosmetic procedure. Caution is advised if you are thinking of getting body contouring done in the hope that it would fix all of your issues. After all, body contouring is simply body contouring.
Where Do We Stand In Terms Of The Costs Involved?
Even while you may not be able to place a cost on looking and feeling as good as you possibly can, the reality is that plastic surgeons do. Inquire with your surgeon about the specifics of the expenses, as well as whether or not you can have the procedure redone if the results do not live up to your standards. That said, they will provide you with a breakdown of the costs and every factor that is involved in that price such as anesthesia costs, surgical team costs, facility costs, etc.
Get The Answers To Your Questions During A Consultation At Visage Clinic In Toronto
Even though we have provided a list of some of the questions you should ask your doctor before having liposuction, we are aware that you may still have more inquiries. It is quite normal to have a lot of questions before having any type of procedure done. At the Visage Clinic in Toronto, we are aware that you might have questions for us, and we are here to answer them. Because of this, Dr. DuPéré will accompany you throughout your appointment and will patiently answer any questions that you may have.
Get in touch with us to learn more about liposuction cosmetic surgery and to discuss the ways in which we may assist you in achieving the appearance that you want.
