Liposuction

3 Tips to Prepare for Liposuction

How do I prepare my body for liposuction? Our Toronto-based practice gets asked this question by a lot of patients who are considering this type of cosmetic surgery. Liposuction is a form of plastic surgery that’s done to reduce stubborn, excess fat from targeted areas of the body. It’s ideal for patients who are close […]

The Problem With Fat …

Too much body fat in the wrong areas is often the motivator behind a New Year’s resolution or a pre-summer swimsuit season diet. Anyone who has ever given up hamburgers for plates of lettuce and carrots knows that losing unwanted fat takes commitment and time—but not everyone realizes that even the most dedicated dieter may […]

Liposuction and Tummy Tuck: Two Procedures with a Different Focus

Many patients of the Cosmetic Surgery Institute have questions about how an abdominoplasty (better known as a tummy tuck) relates to liposuction. Toronto’s Dr. Wayne Carman is always happy to explain the difference between the two procedures in person during a consultation visit, but these are the basics: Liposuction: While this procedure is most commonly […]

Consider liposuction for your face

While a face lift may be the first procedure that comes to mind for patients who are considering improving their facial shape and appearance, I recommend that men and women alike who want to enhance their natural facial contours consider the possibility of facial liposuction. A face lift is one option, but liposuction is a […]

Liposuction is for more than tummies

As a method of fat-removal, liposuction is typically associated with the abdominal area—and for good reason. The procedure is great for removing fat that clings to the belly and creates a bulge that won’t go away despite exercise and the best dieting efforts. While it isn’t really a weight-loss procedure, liposuction is very effective when […]