Liposuction in Kelowna
Liposuction slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing excess fat deposits, improving your body contours and proportion.
Remove stubborn fat for beautiful proportions
Liposuction can treat stubborn fat pockets in many areas, including the abdomen and waist, thighs, hips, arms, neck and back, inner knee, chest, cheeks and chin. It may be performed alone or with other procedures such as a facelift, breast reduction, tummy tuck or arm lift.
Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity and is not a replacement for regular exercise and good eating habits. It is also not an effective treatment for cellulite. People with stubborn areas of fat who exercise regularly are the best candidates.
Liposuction: the procedure, results and recovery
The procedure
Liposuction is generally performed under general anaesthesia, although minor procedures can be performed under local anaesthesia with or without sedation. Through small incisions, a sterile solution containing local anaesthetic is infused to reduce postoperative pain and bleeding (the tumescent technique). A thin cannula then loosens excess fat, which is suctioned out.
Dr. Peterson incorporates ultrasonic assisted liposuction (UAL), in which a small ultrasonic probe emulsifies fat before it is removed, to help diminish postoperative bruising and swelling.
Results
Your improved body contour will be apparent when swelling and fluid retention subside. With a healthy diet and fitness, the loss of excess fatty tissue should be maintained, although substantial weight gain can alter the result.
Recovery
A compression garment or elastic bandages may cover treated areas to control swelling and compress the skin to your new contours. You will be given specific instructions on caring for the surgical sites, medications, what to watch for, and when to follow up with Dr. Peterson.
Before undergoing any cosmetic surgical procedure, consult with your physician and your plastic surgeon to determine if cosmetic surgery is an appropriate choice for you.
Liposuction results
Before and after photos of a liposuction patient of Dr. Peterson.
Results may vary. Every patient is different; photos are shown for general information and are not a guarantee of your outcome.
Dr. Brian D. Peterson
BSc, MD, FRCSC, FACS · Board-certified plastic surgeon
- Founder and Medical Director, Okanagan Health Surgical Centre
- Associate Professor, University of British Columbia
- Fellowship Director, Aesthetic & Breast Surgery, UBC
- Past President, Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (2007)
Dr. Brian D. Peterson entered his specialty practice in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery in Kelowna in 1992, after fellowship training in breast and aesthetic surgery. The primary focus of his practice is aesthetic cosmetic plastic surgery, and he lectures internationally.
Dr. Peterson and his team are dedicated to an exceptional standard of patient education and care. No matter the scale of your cosmetic goals, each case is treated with an extraordinary level of dedication and attention to detail.
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