The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic
50 Albert Street
Waterloo, ON N2L 3S2
Phone: (519) 746-1132
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The cost for liposuction procedures ranges from approximately $10,000 for larger areas such as the abdomen/flanks or as low as $4,000 for smaller areas. Your actual price will depend on the number and size of areas being treated. You will receive a specific quote for your procedure at your consultation. We offer flexible financing options through Medicard for qualified patients.
The objective of liposuction is to improve your body’s contours. It is important to understand that liposuction is for adults who are at or near their goal weight. You will first have a thorough consultation with your surgeon to determine your goals and the specific areas to be improved using liposuction. The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic’s patient coordinator will guide you through all the details of the planning process for your procedure, including financing, scheduling, and paperwork.
Aspirin and certain anti-inflammatory drugs can cause increased bleeding, so you should avoid taking these medications for a period of time before surgery. If you are a smoker, you will be asked to stop smoking well in advance of surgery.
You are to have nothing to eat or drink for the 12 hours immediately before your surgery.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Liposuction uses a hollow stainless steel tube (called a cannula) with the assistance of a powerful vacuum to remove fat. This process is facilitated by first filling the fat deposit area with a solution that helps decrease pain and minimize bleeding. Typically, liposuction requires a 2- to 3-millimeter incision. Sometimes, more than one incision is required.
Common sites for liposuction include:
Localized fat deposits in these areas are sometimes an inherited trait and typically do not respond to dieting or exercise.
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Meet Dr. MaYou may undergo liposuction at any age, but when you are younger your skin is more elastic, allowing it to achieve a smooth contour following fat removal. When skin is inelastic, as in some older patients, it may not re-drape well and surgical skin tightening or minimally invasive BodyTite skin tightening may be necessary.
While both are cosmetic body contouring procedures, liposuction and tummy tuck surgery provide different benefits, including:
Our doctors often combine these procedures to rejuvenate the abdominal area after pregnancy or significant weight loss.
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Learn MoreLiposuction is often the only way to reduce diet-resistant fat deposits; although, BodyTite® can be an effective, non-surgical alternative. Patients bothered by a double chin may be candidates for BELKYRA™ injections as a nonsurgical alternative to liposuction.
You will arrange for someone to drive you to The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic and to pick you up after the procedure. Our staff will assist you with planning for your ride home.
Our surgical staff will ensure your comfort and safety throughout the procedure. The procedure may be done under a general or local anesthetic. Typically, liposuction requires half an hour to 2 hours or more, depending on how many areas are being treated. Women sometimes combine liposuction with a tummy tuck and breast augmentation for a mommy makeover procedure.
Following liposuction, you will be taken into our recovery area where you will be closely monitored. You will be in the comfort of your own home approximately 2 to 3 hours after surgery.
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When you leave the Cosmetic Surgery Clinic and for the following 2 weeks you will wear a compression garment to help minimize swelling and promote healing.
Starting the day of your surgery, you should walk short distances every few hours to promote blood circulation. At first, this may be a walk from your bedroom to your kitchen. You will feel slightly bruised and swollen, but this can be helped by oral pain medication. Dressings are minimal and can be changed by Clinic staff. Swelling usually begins to subside a week or so following surgery, while bruising can last 3 weeks or longer.
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Typically, about 3 to 5 days after surgery you may resume most of your normal activities of daily life, such as driving, short walks, and grocery shopping. Depending on the physical requirements of your job, you may be able to return to work 4 to 5 days after surgery.
Within 5 to 7 days following your surgery you will have a follow-up appointment at the Clinic. A second follow up appointment will be scheduled for 3 to 6 months after your surgery. You will then be invited to return yearly for ongoing follow up.
Liposuction surgery reduces areas of fatty deposits that previously created unflattering bulges. Typically there will be a noticeable difference in the treated area within a week after surgery, but the final cosmetic result will be achieved approximately 3 months after surgery. Patient experiences vary.
The results of liposuction can be long lasting, if you maintain your postoperative weight. If you gain a few pounds, you may find that the weight is distributed more evenly instead of accumulating in the areas that were problematic for you in the past.
Our Kitchener-Waterloo clinic serves Southwestern Ontario residents considering liposuction. Contact us online to meet with one of our surgeons, or call our office at (519) 746-1132 to schedule an appointment.
The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic
50 Albert Street
Waterloo, ON N2L 3S2
Phone: (519) 746-1132
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
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* Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
