Vancouver Plastic Surgery - Body Contouring
Abdominoplasty & UAL
There are many reasons why someone would consider abdominoplasty, more commonly referred to as a tummy tuck. Some have experienced substantial weight loss or multiple pregnancies that have stretched their skin and muscles to a point where they cannot return to their original form. Others may have a healthy diet and consistent exercise regime, yet still experience a protruding abdomen and loose skin. Whatever the reason, a tummy tuck can drastically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen, as well as excess fatty accumulation and folds.
Abdominoplasty is a major plastic surgical procedure that is used to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen, as well as to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. A secondary benefit of a tummy tuck is a conservative thigh lift, which will further enhance your body image. This procedure does produce a scar, but this scar is hidden within the French bathing suit line.
With abdominoplasty, tummy tuck Vancouver patients can experience a more pleasing figure that includes a flatter and more contoured abdomen. This type of plastic surgery can also be combined with ultrasonic-assisted liposuction (UAL) on the front and back in order to sculpt the body aesthetically and thereby provide better results.
Dr. Rai also uses the power assisted liposuction (PAL) technique for contouring the body smoothly. The PAL technique is considered a more gentle approach because it involves using a suction tube that vibrates to loosen the fat cells. Advantages of this approach include less swelling and bruising, as well as a quicker recovery time. Regular liposuction is also performed in some areas of the face and for body contouring surgery.
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UAL Liposculpturing
UAL liposculpturing, generally known as liposuction, is a surgical procedure that can assist with sculpting your body by removing excess fat deposits from specific areas. Although liposuction should not be used as a substitute for dieting and exercise, it can be used well for removing persistent areas of fat that are not responding to traditional weight-loss programs. Some of the areas of the body that can benefit from liposuction include the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, chin and neck.
New surgery techniques have been introduced to help plastic surgeons achieve more precise results with faster recovery times. These include surgery techniques such as ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (UAL), the tumescent technique and power-assisted liposuction (PAL), all three of which are successfully used by Dr. Rai.
UAL uses sound waves to rupture the fat cells and liquefy the unwanted fat for easier removal. Small incisions are then made and a small tube called a canula is inserted and connected to a suction pump that aspirates the fat and fluid from the targeted area. This technique can also be an effective tool for removing fat from fibrous body areas, such as the male breasts and back.
The tumescent surgery technique is used to minimize bruising and bleeding during the surgical procedure, with secondary benefits that include reduced pain and swelling after surgery. With this surgery technique, an anaesthesia solution is injected into the areas targeted for fat sculpting.
Dr. Rai also uses the power assisted liposuction (PAL) technique for contouring the body smoothly. The PAL technique is considered a more gentle approach because it involves using a suction tube that vibrates to loosen the fat cells. Advantages of this approach include less swelling and bruising, as well as a quicker recovery time.
Liposuction New Westminster patients will benefit greatly from these enhanced plastic surgery techniques used by Dr. Rai, and in many cases UAL liposculpturing can work very well with abdominoplasty surgery (tummy tuck) when the affected area is the abdomen. PAL and SAL may also be used for contouring lesser fatty areas.
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