Liposuction involves the removal of excess fat using a cannula, leaving minimal scarring. Several areas of the body can be treated with liposuction to reduce fat deposits, including the hips, flanks, abdomen, pubic area, inner thighs, back, and more. This procedure allows for sculpting the silhouette to achieve a slimmer appearance. Additionally, liposuction can also be used to treat gynecomastia in men, characterized by an excess of breast tissue.

Why Choose Liposuction?

Elimination of Excess Fat: Liposuction targets and eliminates stubborn fat pockets that do not respond to diet and exercise, providing an effective solution for achieving a slimmer and more toned silhouette.

Long-lasting Results: With proper weight management, the results of liposuction can be long-lasting, allowing patients to enjoy their new body contours for many years.

Improved Self-Confidence: By reshaping their silhouette and eliminating unwanted fat pockets, many patients experience a significant increase in self-confidence and overall well-being.

Commonly Treated Areas by Liposuction

• Hips and Flanks: To reduce love handles and achieve a slimmer waistline.
• Abdomen and Pubic Area: To eliminate bulges and regain a flat abdomen.
• Thighs: To refine thigh contours and reduce fat deposits.
• Back: To smooth out folds and eliminate excess back fat.

The Liposuction Procedure in Montreal

Liposuction is performed using a cannula inserted through very small incisions near the area to be treated. This procedure can be performed on different body areas, under local or general anesthesia.

The Process

1. Appointment Scheduling: Schedule your appointment by calling directly at 514-543-0455 for aesthetic surgery. You can also contact us by clicking this link and filling out the form, and our staff will be happy to contact you promptly.
2. Consultation with Dr. Gaudreau: Your meeting with Dr. Gaudreau will begin with a short period of questions to understand the nature of the desired care. A physical examination will follow, accompanied by explanations and suggestions for appropriate treatments. You will then have the opportunity to ask and receive answers to all your questions.
3. Surgery Planning: Once your meeting with Dr. Gaudreau is completed, the costs of the surgery will be provided to you by Dr. Gaudreau’s assistant secretary. She will explain the possible payment methods and can offer you a surgery date if desired. Once you have confirmed the date of your surgery, you will receive an information packet containing pre and post-operative advice.
4. Surgery: The day before the surgery, you will receive a call from the surgery center to know the time and place where you will need to be present the next day. On the day of your surgery, you must fast from midnight the night before. You will then be guided to the pre-surgery waiting room. You will then see Dr. Gaudreau who will probably make drawings on you and summarize the previous discussions to confirm the desired surgery. You will then be directed to the operating room where you will meet the team for anesthesia and surgery.
5. Follow-up: You will receive a call the day after the surgery to check that the progress is favorable. You will see Dr. Gaudreau for your first follow-up visit 3 to 7 days after the surgery. Your dressings will then be removed, and showering may be allowed. Subsequent visits will be on a weekly or monthly basis and as needed thereafter.

FAQ on Liposuction

Can the same result as an abdominoplasty be achieved with liposuction? 

Rarely. Liposuction removes excess fat, but it does not eliminate redundant skin like abdominoplasty does. However, if there is no excess skin, it is possible to refine the waist without the need for the scar required in abdominoplasty.

Is it possible to reuse liposuction fat to inject it elsewhere, such as in the breasts or buttocks? 

Yes. Fat injections, known as adipose grafts, are frequently used to correct contour defects (e.g., for a scar, in breast reconstruction, to enhance facial areas, etc.). They are also described to enhance the volume of the breasts or buttocks.

Can gynecomastia (excess breast tissue in men) be treated solely with liposuction? 

Yes. In the majority of cases with mild to moderate excess fat and breast tissue in men, very good results can be achieved with liposuction alone. A compression garment must be worn for a few months following the procedure to allow the skin to retract and provide a harmonious contour to the breast. In some cases, reduction of the areola can also be performed, leaving a scar around the nipple. In more severe cases, more extensive scars may need to be made to remove excess skin.