Liposuction Toronto News

Baby Boomer Men Opting for Liposuction

2007-11-04T10:48:00.000-08:00

The baby boomer just can’t face the fact that his generation has ended. He was the great white hope of a generation meant to do great things. And now, if those great things haven’t been achieved…. Well he’ll just have to make his generation last that much longer so he has time to find his trophy wife. But doesn’t he realize that some things aren’t meant to be? That if hasn’t found her by now, there’s a possibility she may not exist? That his red corvette is an addition to his mid-life crisis and not his car collection? No, No, and No. He just doesn’t get it. But what he does get is this: liposuction.

Many aging baby boomers are trying to stay in the game with a bit of liposuction around the belly. A rubber tire off the middle, a removal of the love handles, a contour of the abs – hey, that could be a Gen Xer we’re looking at, what with that ripped 6 pack and slim waistline. Do we like it? Not when we find out that the guy we thought was 36 turns out to be 59. But does Mister 59 feel good about himself? Without a doubt.

Smartlipo Popularity

2007-10-13T14:24:00.000-07:00

Smartlipo remains as the most popular method of liposuction in Canada today. Dr. Behnaz Yazdanfar, primary physician at Toronto Cosmetic Clinic, was the first to introduce the technique north of the border, and remains as the most experienced physician in the country.

Dr. Yazdanfar has traveled the world in an effort to acquire and maintain knowledge of liposuction techniques. She has been trained by Dr. Patrick Lillis, Dr. Giorgio Fischer, and Dr. Lisborg all specialists in liposuction methods. Dr. Lillis is recognized as one of the main authorities in tumescent liposuction, Dr. Fischer is the co-inventor of liposuction, and Dr. Lisborg, is the president of the Austrian Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

Dr. Yazdanfar has also performed surgery with Dr. Jackson, the current board examiner of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

Still don't know what Smartlipo is?
Smartlipo is a laser assisted liposuction technique that utilizes a laser device to melt the fat in the area targeted. This facilitates its removal by a cannula measuring under 2mm in diameter. Because the cannula is so small, only a tiny incision is required, leaving barely noticeable scars.

News Release About the Death of Krista Stryland

2007-09-28T16:25:00.000-07:00

On Sept. 20, 2007, Krista Stryland, a lovely, vibrant, 32 year old professional woman, tragically went into cardiac arrest immediately following a liposuction procedure. Peri-operative death in cosmetic surgery in general, and liposuction surgery in particular, is such a rare occurrence that the knee-jerk reaction is to assume that someone caused it. The focus right now is on who caused the death, rather than on what caused it. Let's stand back and examine the whats first.

The whats, or established causes of death in liposuction surgery comprise

(i) a blood clot or a piece of dislodged fat traveling to the lungs (instrumentation),
(ii) malignant hyperthermia reaction (genetic),
(iii) anirregular heart rhythm, usually ventricular fibrillation (from either pre-existing heart dysfunction or damage or from a reaction to intraoperative medications),
(iv) congestive heart failure (intraoperative fluid overload),
(v) heart attack (a random and totally unpredictable event). A new, unexplored, potential cause of death is a bolus of liquefied fat and cellular debris - arising from the use of devices which burst fat cells and liquefy fat prior to suctioning - traveling to heart or lungs.

The whos, or contributing factors include: (i) the patient's underlying physical status (pre-existing organ damage or dysfunction), (ii) medical acts of commission or omission by the surgeon and/or anaesthetist prior to cardiac
arrest, (iii) medical acts of commission or omission by the surgeon and/or anaesthetist immediately following cardiac arrest. (These medical acts could range from errors in judgment - which happens to most doctors during their
careers - to medical negligence - falling below the accepted standard of care).

An intra-operative death can occur in the hands of any doctor, no matter how skilled or experienced. I will never forget a day during my anaesthesia training, when a healthy young man died of a massive heart attack under a routine general anaesthesia in a Toronto teaching hospital, during a simple toenail extraction. The senior anaesthetist remained devastated for months, even though he had done everything correctly. The senior surgeon who performed the most trivial of surgeries was severely affected. When a patient suffers a medical misadventure, it is horrible for everyone: family, doctors, doctors'
families. There's great pressure to identify a villain. Let's remember that the cause of death can only be determined by autopsy. The contributing factors, if any, will be identified at a Coroner's Inquest. It is grossly unfair to the patient's family and friends to speculate that were it not for the actions of the attending doctor, the patient would have been alive today.
It is even more unfortunate that blame is prematurely being attributed by some plastic surgeons to the physician who performed the procedure, simply because she is not a member of their sub-section of the medical community.

When a liposuction-related death occurred in Toronto some years ago, the identical invective from plastic surgeons was directed at the esteemed ear, nose and throat specialist who performed the surgery. Their argument is simple: Only plastic surgeons should have the right to perform cosmetic surgery. They insist that regardless of training or expertise, no other
category of physician (including ear, nose and throat specialists, dermatologists, general surgeons, gynecologists, anaesthetists, general practitioners) should be permitted to perform cosmetic procedures. This blatant vested-interest attempt to establish a monopoly failed decades ago and is now being resurrected by the new generation of plastic surgeons.
Are they not aware that some of North America's most respected experts in cosmetic surgery, in terms of both innovation and skill, are from Toronto and notably come from fields outside of plastic surgery? To name a few, Walter and
Martin Unger, dermatologist and surgeon, Peter Adamson and David Ellis, ear, nose and throat surgeons, David Seager, GP, have made significant contributions to advancements in the field of cosmetic surgery. This non-monopoly policy is historically consistent with other fields of medicine.

Without being Royal College-certified obstetricians/gynecologists, doctors deliver babies, perform Caesarian sections, tubal ligations and hysterectomies. Similarly, Ontario boasts very competent GP-anaesthetists, GP-surgeons, anaesthetist-surgeons, dermatologist-surgeons.

A most telling and ironic argument against limiting the field of cosmetic surgeons to plastic surgeons, be it for liposuction or any other cosmetic procedure, is the case of Jeffrey Klein. Dr. Klein is a California dermatologist who, in the mid-80's, single-handedly invented and introduced tumescent technique, the greatest advance in safety in the field of liposuction. Klein's 4 innovations were:

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(1) Eliminating the greatest risk of surgery, general anaesthesia.
Klein's liposuction is performed under local anaesthetic on a
conscious patient.
(2) Decreasing the risk of bleeding and infection. Immediately prior to
removing fat, large volumes (1-4 litres) of very dilute, buffered
local anaesthetic combined with tiny amounts of vasoconstrictor are
infused.
(3) Decreasing the risk of fat embolus. Klein's technique employs much
finer, blunt cannulae (hollow tubes) to remove fat.
(4) Decreasing the risk of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolus. The
ability of the awake patient to mobilize immediately rather than
lying in bed for days, prevents blood from sludging in the legs and
clotting.
>>

Post-operative morbidity and mortality dropped dramatically as a result of the Klein technique. Ironically, while Klein's tumescent liposuction was readily and eagerly embraced by the various branches of the cosmetic surgery community, plastic surgeons were last to make tumescent liposuction the norm.

Many plastic surgeons modified the Klein technique, calling it "the wet technique", rather than giving a dermatologist the credit he deserves. To this day, they rely on this technique for safe liposuction.

I mourn Krista's untimely passing. Right now, I feel deep compassion for her family. I equally sympathize with the medical professionals who treated her. Even without the public and professional scrutiny they will surely undergo, I'm sure they are tormented by regret and self-doubt. To the plastic surgeons who are so quick to castigate, I caution: Only last year, a similar
liposuction catastrophe occurred in Montreal, in a highly respected, private Plastic Surgery Clinic. Rather than use this tragedy for political reasons, stop speculating and casting aspersions. Respectfully await the results of the inquest. Cosmetic surgeons of all disciplines would better serve their patients by collaborating on how to make liposuction - a relatively safe procedure - even safer. Be humble, for there, but by the grace of God, go you.

Stan Gore, M.D., LL.B.
Medical Director,
LIPIDOCTOR Medical Clinics, Toronto

Dr. Gore is available for media interviews Sept. 25-Sept. 28/07 in
Toronto, Oct. 1-Oct. 2/07 in Vancouver, Oct. 8 onwards, in Toronto.

Demi "lipo" Moore spent more than $600,000 on her body

2007-09-13T15:01:00.000-07:00

If you could do nothing but stare at Demi Moore's abs with contempt and jealousy in her last movie, I have good news. You too can get them with a little lipo. Well, we don't actually know if it was a little liposuction since the Associated Press just reported that she has spent more than $600,000 on cosmetic surgery.

If we deduct the $12,000 she spent on getting the sagging skin around her knees lifted, that still leaves more than $588,000 that could have gone into any of her other admitted procedures like breast implants, collagen injections and liposuction.

I wonder how much she had to pay for the great abs...

Lipodissolve

2007-07-24T19:58:00.000-07:00

Lipodissolve is another method of liposuction that supposedly melts fat, much like Smartlipo.

In 1995, the Brazilian dermatologist Dr. Patricia Rittes developed Lipodissolve to target areas on the body resistant to exercise and diet. Unlike the laser based device of Smartlipo, Lipodissolve uses Phosphatidylcholine, medicine which is injected into the fat of the target area so that the fat cells increase in size and eventually burst. The body naturally eliminates these burst fat cells in the time following treatment.

While it has been around for a while, this method has not garnered as much attention as Smartlipo.

Anti-Cellulite Bike

2007-07-14T10:10:00.000-07:00

The CelluBike is a contraption that supposedly helps the body shed cellulite naturally, without surgical means. Much like an exercise machine, the user simply rides the "bike", which has infrared lights to focus on target areas, for a specific period of time everyday until the desired results are noticeable. The infrared lights are used to soften cellulite that has hardened so that it can be eliminated from the body more easily by the lymphatic system through lipolysis. Trapped toxins are also released, which is part of the elimination of cellulite.

Combined with a sensible diet and healthy lifestyle, this product is marketed as an effective way to eliminate cellulite.

Find out more at http://www.cellubike.com/ and let us know if you've actually had success with the device! It looks like it takes a while to achieve the results.

Smart Liposuction?

2007-07-12T12:31:00.001-07:00

There's an even easier way to get rid of those stubborn fat deposits.

Traditional methods of liposuction, make way for the Smartlipo LaserBodySculpting Workstation manufactured by Cynosure.

Approved by the FDA in November 2006 and sometime later by Health Canada, Smartlipo is the newest technique in the field of liposuction today.

Smartlipo is a kind of laser assisted liposuction. Using the device, a 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser is delivered through a tiny cannula into the target areas of the body to rupture fat and coagulate tissue and blood vessels. While the fat can be removed by liposuction or by the natural human process of lipolysis (usually for smaller amounts of fat), Smartlipo is unique as the device used tightens the skin so that no additional surgery to remove flaccid, excess skin is required. Plus, there's less bruising, swelling, and bleeding than traditional forms of liposuction.

Smartlipo is being hailed as the least invasive method of liposuction available. It's now available in Canada.

A note to those considering liposuction....

2007-07-05T15:08:00.000-07:00

While too much fat is bad for your health, not to mention contributes to an undesirable appearance for most people, where the fat is located should also be considered when assessing one's health.

Fat near your internal organs, called visceral fat, is considered far more dangerous than what is subcutaneously located (under the skin). Sure, we need fat to add a bit of cushioning around the internal organs, but too much of it can cause serious health problems such as heart disease. Subcutaneous fat may look bad, but visceral fat is more dangerous to your health!

So, just because you've undergone liposuction, don't think that you can kiss those fat-related problems threatening your health goodbye. Liposuction only takes away the subcutaneous fat, therefore it's important that you continue to exercise and follow a healthy diet after surgery to prevent accumulation of visceral fat.

TV Celebrity Undergoes Liposuction

2007-06-27T11:44:00.000-07:00

Rarely do the celebrities of TV talk about having undergone a cosmetic procedure. Sure, there are shows about it, but it's always about other people getting it. Until now.

British TV host, Louis Theroux, has followed a surgeon's advice to undergo liposuction in order to remove his love handles and fat deposits in his stomach. Details of the surgery and the results will appear in his documentary on cosmetic and plastic surgery, called "Louis Theroux: Under The Knife" (to be broadcast on BBC)

His impression of the surgery and perspective will also be revealed in the documentary.

Louis Theroux is 37 years old and appears in many hit TV shows in the UK.
image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Louis7.jpg

Read this Before You Choose a Liposuction Doctor!

2007-06-24T17:15:00.000-07:00

In mid-June, a woman was arrested and charged for running an illegal liposuction clinic out of a garage in New Jersey. She did not have an official license to practice. Improperly disposed toxic garbage, such as used needles and surgical gloves, were also found in a trash can belonging to the “clinic”. (no, the photo isn't the real thing. It's just a stock photo)

But the scariest part of all was that besides not having an official license, she was believed to have prescribed and administered expired drugs to her trusting patients. While in some cases, drugs may last longer than their expiry date when stored under the right conditions, responsible cosmetic surgeons, and all doctors for that matter, will dispose of them for the safety of their patients. It may save the doctor and practice a few dollars, but it's certainly not worth the risk. It is considered irresponsible and unprofessional, as it could threaten the health of the patient.

Drugs past their expiry date often disintegrate and lose their effectiveness. So, for someone who's relying on the drugs to control a health condition, their ineffectiveness could jeopordize a physical or mental state. Expired drugs may even be poisonous, threatening .

The demand for cosmetic surgery is huge. Clinics and practices open every year to accommodate the millions of people seeking treatment. Unfortunately, in some cities it may be hard to monitor every clinic and practice in town. While there are organizations and watchdogs to prevent illegal activity, sometimes, they slip under the radar.

That's why it's vital that you do your research. Be vigilant. Check out the cosmetic surgeon's reputation, credentials, and experience before making a final decision. Read testimonials and talk to past clients if possible. When you visit a clinic, look at the certificates, diplomas and awards decorating the walls of the cosmetic surgeons working there to see if the paperwork supports their professional claims (and if they're real!)

(news source: ABC 7 Eyewitness News)

Getting Rid of Cellulite With Endermologie®

2007-04-19T18:21:00.001-07:00

Endermologie® is a relatively new way to treat rough and dimpled skin, more commonly known as cellulite.

Cellulite is a skin condition caused by pockets of trapped subcutaneous fat, toxins, and fluids. It commonly appears in the upper thighs and arms, buttocks, lower back and chest. While cellulite is not a serious health problem (though it can be an indication of one), it is a common complaint for both women and men who find its appearance extremely undesirable and unattractive. There are several methods and products available on the market today that claim to effectively eliminate cellulite, but few live up to their word.

For a remedy to be deemed truly effective, it must first be able to break up the trapped fat in the target area so that it can be used by the body as a source of energy. It must then encourage the circulation of blood and facilitate in collagen production so that the elasticity of the skin and its health improves. The remedy should also be able to assist in the drainage of toxins and fluids from the area so that they do not remain trapped in the skin, adversely affecting its appearance. Essentially, this entire process should ideally be performed by the body naturally, with minimal assistance from an external aide.

Endermologie®, pioneered by LPG Systems of France more than a decade ago, effectively reduces and eliminates the appearance of cellulite by kickstarting this natural process, and maintaining it over a course of treatment sessions designed and tailored for an individual's body. Essentially a deep massage by a specially designed hand held device, it is the ideal instrument to facilitate cellulite removal. It does not require surgery.

More information on Endermologie® by LPG Systems.

Taking Care of Post Operative Scars

2007-03-20T21:15:00.000-07:00

Scars are a common occurrence following any type of invasive surgical procedure, including those performed in cosmetic surgery and liposuction. While the experience and skill of the practicing cosmetic surgeon is key to minimizing, and even eliminating, a resulting scar from an incision made during surgery, patients may also help in reducing the development of scars.

What is a scar?

A scar is formed when there is damage to tissue anywhere on the body, whether internally or externally. In the case of post operative scars, the damage is caused by either trauma, which the surgery aims to correct, or an incision/invasive technique required to perform the procedure.

The body reacts to any damage to tissue by growing excess tissue that is referred to as “connective”. Connective tissue is one of the four primary types of tissue of the human body, and is quite fibrous. It can be soft or hard, like bone.

When connective tissue grows in response to damage, it is known as scar tissue. It is typical for scar tissue to be of poorer quality than the skin surrounding it. Hair and sweat glands are few or even non-existent, and the area is extremely sensitive to ultraviolet radiation.

Types of Scars

Scar tissue appearance can be almost invisible, blending in well with the colour and texture of the surrounding undamaged tissue. This is ideal for most patients who have undergone surgery, as it does not adversely affect the appearance and function of the treated area.

However, there are times when scar tissue does not blend in with the surrounding area. In this case, it may be noticeable by appearing bumpy, discoloured, and generally unappealing. When it is on the body in a place that is generally visible to others, such as the face, this can be embarrassing.

Post Operative Care

For this reason, it is important to follow the post operative care instructions detailed to you by your surgeon or doctor, and protect the area from sun exposure with sunscreen and clothing. They will tell you how to take care of the incised area. Additionally, you may also want to increase Vitamin E intake, as it assists in skin care. Foods such as green vegetables and eggs can help in repairing damaged tissue and reducing development of scar tissue. Preventing further damage and infection can also reduce scar tissue.

Unfortunately, other than the aforementioned, there is not much that can be done to prevent scarring. Once a scar has developed, only avoiding sun exposure will prevent further development.

A New You

2006-12-30T18:20:00.000-08:00

New Year, New You
Cosmetic Surgery News - Bath,Avon,UK
Weight Loss will cover everything you need to know about weight
surgery, whether its a gastric band, liposuction or body sculpturing. ...

Gaining An Edge

2006-12-28T20:50:00.000-08:00

Men gain edge from the knife
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - Fort Wayne,IN,USA
... “It’s kind of weird to hear of a guy going to a plastic surgeon,”
said a 25-year-old bartender at a Las Vegas nightclub who had
liposuction in November ...

Body Contouring with Liposuction
WSOCtv.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
The most common type of procedure is liposuction (also called
lipoplasty), with 455,489 procedures in 2005. ... There are several
different liposuction techniques. ...

New Laser Method

2006-12-22T10:47:00.000-08:00

Doctors Using New Laser Method To Melt Away Fat
10News.com - San Diego,CA,USA
SAN DIEGO -- There’sa new way to get rid of your unwanted fat,
and some doctors said it works better than traditional liposuction. ...

In India

2006-12-20T20:03:00.000-08:00

Radheika Pandeya / New Delhi December 21, 2006
Business Standard - India
HEALTH: India's expertise in cosmetic surgery is attracting people
from foreign shores for liposuction and tummy tucks. Galloping ...

All About Liposuction

2006-12-13T11:32:00.000-08:00

Liposuction: What are the risks?
Health24.com - Cape Town,South Africa
Thousands of people resort to the cosmetic procedure of
liposuction to recontour one or more areas of the body.

The Price

2006-12-06T20:03:00.000-08:00

Caucasian Eye for the Asian Gal?
Wired Blogs - USA
NorthJersey.com has a nicely reported story on how a "new generation"
of Asian-Americans is embracing a cosmetic procedure known as
"double-eyelid surgery.". ...

The price of beauty
The Vail Trail - Vail,CO,USA
... Liposuction and eyelid surgery top the surgical procedures list, while
Botox and laser hair removal reign when it comes to non-surgical options. ...

Popular Cosmetic Surgery

2006-12-05T10:08:00.000-08:00

Comestic surgery continues to be popular
smudailycampus.com - Dallas,TX,USA
... Young female adults ranging between ages 17 and 22 often inquire
about breast augmentation, liposuction and nose reconstruction. ...

Plastic Surgery Secret Behind Nicole Richie's New Look
iVillage - New York,NY,USA
There's a secret to Nicole Richie's healthier new look — "The Simple Life"
star simply underwent breast augmentation to round out her stick-thin
figure. ...

Toronto Cosmetic Clinic Announces...

2006-12-04T19:54:00.000-08:00

Toronto Cosmetic Clinic Announces New Procedure
PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA
Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) December 4, 2006 -- A new method of
liposuction has been introduced by a leading cosmetic surgical
centre in Toronto, Ontario. ...

Liposuction a popular surgery in the US
The Saratogian - Saratoga,NY,USA
Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures
performed in the United States. Also called lipoplasty or suction ...

Meeting the Father of Liposuction

2006-12-01T18:36:00.000-08:00

A close encounter with the experts
Manila Times - Philippines
... George. The second day was even more stimulating. My favorite Pierre Fournier,
the father of liposuction in France was also there. He ...

The Top 5

2006-11-30T08:09:00.000-08:00

Survey Lists Top 5 Cosmetic Procedures
NBC5.com - Chicago,IL,USA
... to remove varicose veins. Breast augmentation came in sixth, followed by
liposuction, nose jobs, eyelid surgery, and tummy tucks.

What Is Fat All About?

2006-11-29T08:17:00.000-08:00

Liposuction

In Toronto, liposuction is considered one of many ways to model the body. Technically, it's a cosmetic surgery procedure known as lipoplasty. While lipoplasty comes in many forms, two of the more popular methods are tumescent liposuction and laser liposuction. Either involves the use of a general or local anesthetic.

Put simply, liposuction achieves this modeling by removing a certain amount of fat from key areas of the body. Usually, these areas have been pinpointed by the cosmetic surgeon, after a discussion with the client.

Suitability For the Procedure

There are many conditions that must be met before someone can be considered suitable for liposuction. This mainly has to do with the general health of the individual.

As well, many clinics in Toronto also consider factors such as smoking, certain kinds of medication - namely anti-coagulants - and alcohol consumption. These particular factors tend to inhibit the body's ability to heal. As such, they're considerations in any type of invasive cosmetic surgery.

The Fat

Even if one is suitable, many misconceptions seem to abound regarding liposuction.

First, it's not meant as the primary method to model the body to remove fat. In fact, a healthy diet and regular exercise are the primary method. It's when this primary method fails, that liposuction becomes an option.

Second, there are limits as to what liposuction can do. For this reason, there are some clinics in Toronto that provide digital inhouse imaging. They use a computer to generate a model of your body to create a "before and after picture." While it's not a perfect image, it's helpful for people to understand what they may look like. It is also helpful in investigating other cosmetic surgery procedures.

Third, not all fat is bad. Too many people forget this. Cosmetic surgery procedures like liposuction can only remove a certain amount of fat. Going too far can cause undue risk to someone's health.

Fourth, after undergoing the procedure, one still needs to look after their own general health and well-being. Liposuction, like tummy tucks, are not intended to be the definitive be all and end all. Cosmetic surgery represents a viable alternative when normal diet and exercise fail to achieve realistic desired results.

Where To Go

There are many places where you can get liposuction done. However, you obviously want to find a reputable cosmetic surgeon at a reputable clinic. There are quite a few good cosmetic clinics in Toronto.

However, ultimately, it's up to you to decide what's best for you. So take the time to inform yourself.

Quality of Life

2006-11-27T17:07:00.000-08:00

Plastic surgeons target quality of life
The Tribune-Democrat - Johnstown,PA,USA
... Eyelid procedures and face-lifts remove the signs of aging from the face,
he said. But plastic surgery ...

SmartLipo Laser Approved

2006-11-15T20:04:00.000-08:00

Lipodissolve vs Liposuction
Best Syndication - Pinon Hills,CA,USA
... In the other corner, we have liposuction. Liposuction is the sucking out
of these fats in a quick process that can be compared to a vacuum. ...

Doctors: New Liposuction Melts Fat Away
Pittsburgh Channel.com - Pittsburgh,PA,USA
... A new procedure called laser liposuction is getting a lot of attention. You may ...
the country. Well, how about laser liposuction? ...

Newly FDA Approved SmartLipo Laser Liposuction
PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA
Lunch Hour Liposuction Now Available CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ --
The Intimate Rejuvenation and Innovative Surgery Center ...

New Liposuction Technique Uses Lasers
WKRN - Nashville,TN,USA
There is a new major new high tech advance in one of the most popular cosmetic
procedures in the US, the use of lasers for liposuction. ...