Face and Neck Liposuction

The ideal candidates for a liposuction procedure are healthy patients who have realistic expectations of surgical outcomes. Patients should be a stable and healthy weight, with firm, elastic skin with pockets of excess fat that do not respond to diet and exercise.

It may be possible to schedule another surgery at the same time as your liposuction procedure. Liposuction is often added to other surgical procedures to further enhance results. You should be prepared to discuss all possibilities during your consultation with Dr. Barr.

Your procedure will be performed within the state-of-the-art facilities of Barr Plastic Surgery, located within the Northern Ontario Surgical Centre.

Northern Ontario Surgical Centre has been awarded accreditation by the CAAASF (Canadian Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities) for meeting the standards of a hospital in regards to monitoring, emergency and resuscitation equipment. With two levels and entrances that conceal the actual size of the facility, the centre itself spans 8000 square feet and incorporates fully equipped major and minor operating rooms, a monitored multi-bed recovery area, 10 laser and treatment rooms, spacious consultation areas, private offices to discuss financing options, elegant waiting areas and a private waiting room and secure rear entrance/exit for additional privacy when desired.

On occasion, if your liposuction treatment is combined with another procedure such as a breast reduction, it may be performed in the operating room at Health Sciences North. Details of your procedure will be provided for you during the time of consultation.

Liposuction itself is an outpatient procedure, performed under either general anaesthetic or local anaesthetic with sedation, depending on the type of liposuction procedure and the area being treated. Incision areas are marked and then the cannula is inserted into the skin. The thermal or radio frequency energy or sound waves from the cannula liquifies the fat as the cannula is carefully moved back and forth to remove the fat. Once the fat has been removed, the incisions are sutured and dressing is applied to the area. You will also be given a compression garment to wear in order to minimize swelling and bruising.

Often for smaller treatment areas, a general anaesthetic is not required. If it is required, a board-certified anaesthesiologist will administer the general anaesthetic, stay with you during the entire operation, and will be there as you wake up. Administration of local anaesthetic does not require an anesthesiologist.

During office hours our Patient Coordinators and nursing staff are available to answer any questions or concerns following your surgery. After hours, Dr. Barr is available by pager.

Affording your procedure can be made simpler by using Medicard which enables you to pay for your surgery with monthly payments. Please note that this company is not affiliated in any way with Barr Plastic Surgery. For more information on how financing can help you afford your procedure, visit:

MEDICARD
www.medicard.com
1-888-689-9876

•  Fax, online, phone application
• Approval within 1 business day
• Payment terms: 6 months to 5 years
• No down payment
• Rates based on overall credit history (11.9% – 25%)
• No penalties for early payments

Liposuction is considered cosmetic surgery and therefore not covered by private or provincial insurance such as OHIP.

The facility fee, surgeon, nurses, anaesthesia and anaesthetist, surgical supplies, and equipment used are all covered in the fees.

You will also be provided with prescriptions for medications to be taken after surgery. These prescriptions are subject to the same coverage you would receive from your medical insurance. If you do not have personal insurance then these are extra costs to you.

There is a $500 deposit for any surgery under $5,000, a $1000 deposit for any surgery over $5000, and a $2500 deposit for any surgery over $10,000.

This deposit is payable upon scheduling a surgery date. This fee is non-refundable should you change, reschedule or cancel your surgery within 4 weeks of the surgery date.

Payment for your surgery is due 14 days prior to your surgery date. Payment can be made by:

• Cash
• Certified Cheques
• Mastercard or VISA
• E-transfers
• Financing plan

Dr. Barr’s extensive experience in performing this procedure will help to ensure that your post-operative recovery is minimized. You will be discharged with a dressing in place, and a compression garment which must be worn to help decrease swelling and bruising as well as to help shape your new contours. You may notice a small amount of fluid leaking from your incision sites. This is normal, and some patients may be fitted with surgical drains to help eliminate this fluid.

Depending on your comfort level, you may return back to work within a few days of the procedure. Most patients begin gentle exercise a few weeks after their procedure. Depending on the type of procedure and your personal recovery, you may resume higher impact exercise within 4-6 weeks of your procedure.

Your progress will be monitored by Dr. Barr and his medical team during a series of follow up visits.

Dr. Barr takes every precaution to ensure your scarring is as minimal as possible. However, as with any surgery, there is a risk of scarring from the incisions. Once y our incisions have healed there are products that can be used to minimize the redness in scars as well as improve the texture. Reusable silicone strips as well as medical grade topical scar creams are available for purchase that will help to reduce the discolouration found in new scars. Precautions that should be taken to minimize scarring will be discussed during consultation.