Body Contouring FAQs
When it comes to body contouring there are as many questions as there are individuals and body quirks. Having performed thousands of body procedures, Dr. Weiglein has heard them all, but some are more common than others.
If you’re considering a body procedure, chances are you’ve wondered about many of the same things that others ask about body contouring. Men and women from Brantford, Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Niagara Falls and other Ontario cities trust Dr. Weiglein for answers and for the results that help them feel great about their bodies.
Dr. Weiglein understands that you want to feel comfortable and confident in your body. Request a consultation or call Dr. Weiglein at (905) 634-5573 to discover the possibilities.
Embrace the journey to a more confident you, sculpted by precision and empowered by choice. With each contour, discover the beauty of self-empowerment and the freedom to celebrate your unique form. Your body, your canvas – let every curve tell your story of resilience and self-love. Dare to envision the best version of yourself, and let body contouring be the brushstroke that brings that vision to life.
Frequently Asked Questions
At your consultation, Dr. Weiglein will take as much time as needed to answer all of your questions, big or small. In the meantime, you may find some of the answers you are looking for in these answers to common questions.
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Some things improve with age but we all know time isn’t necessarily kind to our bodies. The skin loses elasticity, we begin to lose muscle mass and our hormones change often causing our shape to change as well. Add to that pregnancy, breastfeeding, and weight fluctuations and you may be fighting an uphill battle.
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Of course not! You have every right to want a healthy, well-proportioned body that looks good in and out of clothes. It’s perfectly natural to want to “fix” those body concerns that are simply beyond your control. You only get one body…you might as well enjoy it!
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Liposuction scars are tiny, well concealed, and will fade to almost nothing over time. A tummy tuck does produce a longer scar, but it, too, fades, and it will be covered by a bathing suit or underwear. Arm lift scars also tend to fade nicely. The overwhelming majority of patients feel that the benefits of their body contouring surgery are well worth the scars.
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That depends on many factors. If you have sagging skin and abdominal muscles that have been stretched by pregnancy or obesity, liposuction alone will not make you happy. Tummy tuck surgery is a more involved procedure but that’s because it repairs the cause of the protruding belly and gets rid of all that extra skin and stretch marks. Liposuction can be combined with a tummy tuck for outstanding results.
If you have good, resilient skin on your abdomen and the protrusion is just caused by isolated pockets of fat, liposuction might be a good option for you. Only an in-person evaluation can determine this.
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There is no proof that any of these is better than conventional liposuction. We always use power assisted liposuction (PAL) and the tumescent technique which offer optimal safety and produce beautiful contours with less bruising and bleeding.
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A skilled liposuction surgeon can use this procedure to reduce fatty deposits in the hips, flanks, inner and outer thighs, abdomen, knees, arms, back, chest and neck as long as the area in question has skin that will reliably shrink.
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Yes. If Dr. Weiglein determines that 2 procedures can be performed together safely within a reasonable operating time, this is an excellent option. Combining procedures shortens overall recovery time and provides more dramatic results. He regularly combines liposuction with a tummy tuck or an am lift. Moms often choose to pair their tummy tuck with a breast augmentation or a breast lift.
