Lakeview Surgery Centre introduces the Jump6 Gastric Balloon Weight Management Program. The Balloon is inserted into the stomach through a gastroscopy with light sedation, thereby not requiring an operation. It remains in the stomach for six months, and then removed in a similar fashion. The program includes support from a physician, a dietitian, a nurse, a personal trainer, and a psychologist. The average weight loss is 40 to 60 pounds. The program is approved by Health Canada.
Lakeview Surgery Centre will be introducing the new Ultrashape Contour Version 3 in two weeks. This newest technology has an additional radiofrequency mode, which contracts skin along with reducing fat deposits. The average circumference reduction with Ultrashape Contour Version 3 ranges from 3.5 to 6.3 cm. Some studies have demonstrated an additional 2.5 cm of circumference reduction with the addition of radiofrequency.
Lakeview Surgery Centre is introducing the Body Jet Liposuction procedure, a new gentle form of body contouring. The Body Jet uses a water stream to wash away fat while simultaneously suctioning it. The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia and patients can resume normal activity within 24 hours. It results in less discomfort and bruising than traditional liposuction. We performed this procedure today with Dr. Sean Rice, one of the first plastic surgeons to adopt this technique in Canada.
Our LAP-BAND patients are continuing to progress well. The most recent five patients, who underwent surgery on April 23, have lost between 8 lbs to 19 lbs since the surgery. We aim for an average loss of 2 to 4 pounds per week. The adjustments to the band are made to maintain a satisfied sensation of fullness with three small meal portions per day.
We have officially launched our LAP-BAND adjustable gastric banding program. We are honoured to share this journey with our patients. The program includes a multi-disciplinary comprehensive approach to achieving permanent weight loss, with psychologists, nutritionists, personal trainers, registered nurses, and two general surgeons. Recent studies have demonstrated the program to be safe and highly effective in combating obesity and its associated medical conditions.
