Women
and men who are not overweight but have isolated areas of
fat they cannot get rid of through diet and exercise are
good candidates for liposuction. Localized fat is often an
inherited trait and liposuction is usually the only way to
eliminate it. Liposuction is effective on many areas of the
body:
Arms
Abdomen and hips
Thighs, calves and ankles
Under the chin
Liposuction is not effective for cellulite.
Good
results will be achieved if your skin has the tone and
elasticity necessary to achieve a smooth result following
fat suctioning. Fat is removed by first inserting a small
tube (a cannula) through tiny incisions close to the area to
be suctioned. Either a tumescent technique that introduces
large amounts of fluid with local anaesthetic, or an
ultrasonic technique will be used. A compression garment
will be worn over the area treated for about three weeks so
that the tissue can learn its new shape. You can return to
work in about one week although there still may be some
swelling and bruising.
Dr. Leslie Kerluke specializes in
facial and body enhancements through plastic and cosmetic surgery.
Our office is located in North Vancouver, BC. We welcome patients
from surrounding cities in Southern British Columbia such as
Vancouver, Delta, Richmond, Surrey, Burnaby, Coquitlam, White Rock,
Mission, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, and Tsawwassen. This Web site is
intended for Canadian residents only.
