Liposuction body
sculpting (suction-assisted lipectomy, ultrasonic assisted
liposculpture) is one of the most common cosmetic surgery
procedures performed today. Proven safety, minimal scarring and
outstanding results have made the various liposuction techniques
the preferred method for removing fat from the hips, thighs,
buttocks and midriff, as well as areas of the face, neck and
arms. Dr. Kerluke cautions his patients that liposuction is not
an alternative to weight reduction, but can be very effective in
removing fat from areas that do not respond to diet and exercise
programs. Liposuction is commonly used to remove stubborn, diet-
and exercise-resistant fat deposits and to sculpt the body into
a slimmer profile. For many of
Dr. Kerluke’s patient, resistant
fat deposits may be a genetic/ inherited problem.
Dr. Kerluke and
the cosmetic specialists finds that most frequently treated
areas in women are the abdomen, hips, thighs, and knees. In men,
the love handles, abdomen, and
enlarged male breasts (gynecomastia)
are most often treated. These are areas where body contouring
with liposuction produces impressive results.
Today, there
are an ever increasing number of types of
liposuction and the
results vary based on the patient’s specific body composition.
Dr. Kerluke cautions that all patients are different and a
personal comprehensive
consultation is required to determine if
you are a candidate for
liposuction and what type of results you
can expect. There are many different tools with which
liposuction can be performed.
Suction-assisted
lipectomy is performed under general or local anesthesia in our
[own/out-patient] surgery suite. There are some risks and side
effects of related to
liposuction as with most surgeries.
However, liposuction is a safe procedure with very few side
effects. Should the following types of side effects occur, they
are usually easily corrected.
- Skin
irregularity
- Lumpiness
- Dimpling
- Loose skin
- Infections
Most patients are
back to work within a week and positive results can be seen
within days after the surgery.
Dr. Kerluke is one
of the most experienced
cosmetic physicians in
North Vancouver,
BC to offer liposuction/liposculpture services.
Dr. Kerluke is
an expert in the most appropriate surgery to improve your mid-secton.
Ask
Dr. Kerluke if you are a candidate for liposuction.
Visit
our plastic
/
cosmetic surgery
office located
in North Vancouver,
British Columbia
(BC), conveniently near from the
Vancouver area.
