Most Common Plastic Surgeries For Moms
Liposuction With Lasers
Some women complain of sagging arms, love handles and extra fat on the sides of their breasts under their armpits after they've had children. Liposuction removes excess fat and can also be done in conjunction with a tummy tuck or breast reduction.
What it is: Liposuction uses suction to remove fatty deposits from traditional trouble spots, such as the abdomen, thighs and upper arms. The surgeon uses suction through a stainless steel tube called a cannula to break up and remove fatty tissue.
Dr. Rice also uses a new method of laser liposuction called SmartLipo. A handheld laser is inserted through a small incision and the laser beam appears beneath the skin as a dim red light that is visible to the surgeon, allowing him to locate and remove fatty deposits. The laser wand is waved like a fan back and forth beneath the skin, where it eliminates the fat cells it comes in contact with.
What to expect: Most liposuction procedures take about 45 minutes and can be performed under local anesthetic.
Special considerations: Liposuction works best for someone in good overall physical condition and close to her ideal weight who simply wants to slim and sculpt specific areas. Dr. Rice does not recommed it for patients hoping to lose large amounts of weight with a single procedure.
Cost: Starts at approximately $4,000, with an additional $2,000 for each extra area of the body.
Meet our expert:
Dr. Sean Brian Rice (www.drseanrice.com) is a cosmetic plastic surgeon in Toronto. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and an active member of the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Ontario Medical Association and the Canadian Medical Association.
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