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While diet and exercise help reduce your overall size and weight, there are many areas of the body that are simply unresponsive to these healthy lifestyle methods. Are you struggling to lose fat in localized areas of your body? Consider this overview on the most commonly targeted areas for liposuction to see if the procedure is right for you.
- What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a minimally invasive plastic surgery designed to eliminate stubborn fat deposits in specific areas of the body.
- Who is an Ideal Candidate?
Unlike a tummy tuck that is designed to eliminate excess skin and large amounts of fat from the midsection, liposuction is used to reduce smaller pockets of fat tissue along the body. For this reason, ideal candidates should be close to their ideal weight with approximately 10-20 pounds of excess fat. It is also important that candidates are in good general health and maintain a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise to help maintain the results.
- What Areas Can Liposuction Target?
While liposuction is commonly performed on the abdomen and waist area, there are a number of other areas that may be treated with the procedure. This includes areas such as the hips, buttocks, thighs, calves, ankles, upper arms, cheeks, and even the chin.
- How is Liposuction Performed?
After administering anesthesia, the cosmetic surgeon will make a small incision into which a hollow cannula or tube is inserted. Many liposuction procedures include the infusion of a sterile solution into the skin to decrease the chances of bruising and swelling. The surgeon will then use the cannula to dislodge fat cells using a controlled back and forth motion before suctioning the deposits out with a syringe or surgical vacuum. In a few weeks, patients can resume normal physical activities and show off their slimmer, contoured profiles.
The best way to determine if liposuction is right for you is to consult your cosmetic surgeon. For the safest and most effective liposuction, tummy tucks, and breast augmentation procedures in Toronto, contact Dr. Sammy Sliwin at (888) 811-7918 today.
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With so many advances in the field of medicine, more and more individuals are turning to cosmetic surgery to achieve their ideal look. If you’re interested in enhancing your bustline, then a breast enhancement procedure may be the perfect solution. Before you contact your cosmetic surgeon, consider this overview on the process of breast augmentation.
Ideal Candidates for Breast Enhancement
Breast enhancement or augmentation is ideal for women who are at least 18 years of age, in good general health, and have realistic expectations regarding the results. Breast enhancement may be for you if you’re interested in:
- Increasing the fullness and projection of your breasts.
- Enhancing your self-confidence.
- Improving the balance and proportion of your figure.
Types of Implants
The two main types of implants used for breast enhancement include saline and silicone implants. Saline implants consist of a silicone outer shell filled with a sterile salt water solution, whereas silicone implants are entirely composed of a cohesive silicone gel material. Many women believe that silicone feels and looks more natural, but saline implants can be modified more easily.
Procedural Steps
After administering anesthesia, the plastic surgeon will make an inconspicuous incision in the skin. The four main types of incisional methods include:
- Inframammary: located below each breast.
- Periareolar: located around the nipple.
- Transaxillary: hidden within the armpit
- Transumbilical: made within the navel.
After the incision is made, the plastic surgeon will place the breast implant into a pocket either under the pectoral muscle or directly behind the breast tissue. The incision will then be closed using sutures and bandaged with sterile gauze or compression bandages. Most women require one to two weeks of downtime following the procedure, but the results are long-lasting when maintained with a healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Sammy Sliwin with the Forest Hill Institute of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery is devoted to helping Toronto residents enhance their self-confidence and appearance through the use of natural-looking breast implants. For more information on your breast augmentation and cosmetic surgery options, call (888) 811-7918 today!
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Surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic options offer both men and women effective treatments to restore their youthful appearance. For information about how chemical peels, breast augmentation, and the help of an experienced cosmetic surgeon can help you, explore the following resources. To schedule an appointment, call Dr. Sammy Sliwin at (888) 811-7918.
- The Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons offers an overview of skin resurfacing treatments, like chemical peels and microdermabrasion, and their benefits.
- If you are considering a chemical peel to rejuvenate your skin, then read this informative guide to skin resurfacing.
- Saline and silicone breast implants are both popular options for breast augmentation. Learn more about saline implants at this website.
- Truly qualified plastic surgeons receive certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. To find out more about this prestigious organization, explore their official website.
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Are you worried about maintaining your job in a field where there is a lot of competition and a preference for youthful employees? Many workers are taking measures to keep their competitive edge in the business world.
It may initially seem odd to undergo plastic surgery to maintain job opportunities, but as you’ll see in this video, a lot of young professionals are benefiting from cosmetic procedures. You’ll meet a couple people who turned to Botox, facelifts, and rhinoplasty surgery to avoid losing their jobs to other, often younger, candidates.
If you want to maintain your youthful and competitive edge, then call the office of Dr. Sammy Sliwin. We utilize the latest in cosmetic surgery and technology, so call us at (888) 811-7918 to schedule an appointment.
