Liposuction
Liposuction is often called lipoplasty. Liposuction describes a group of procedures that are utilized as a component of "body contouring". Specifically, liposuction involves the removal of fat from underneath the skin to shape an area. It is not utilized as a weight loss technique, but rather liposuction targets specific troublesome areas to help shape one's appearance. Liposuction can be done on various areas of the body including the abdomen, thighs, calves, arms, chin, and posterior waist. Liposuction is also utilized in combination with other procedures such as tummy tucks and face lifts. Liposuction is usually an outpatient procedure accomplished in the office surgical facility. Most patients can be back to work, resuming most normal activities within a week of having a liposuction procedure.
Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, involves contouring of the abdomen area which includes removal of fat via liposuction, muscle tightening, and removal of loose skin. An abdominoplasty is often utilized after weight loss or after childbearing. Having an abdominoplasty allows patients to regain a sleek abdomen with marked tightening that looks good in and out of clothes. During an abdominoplasty, incisions are specifically positioned as to hide them even under two-piece bathing suits. Again, an abdominoplasty is not a weight loss procedure but a "body contouring" procedure that allows a very nice shaping of the abdomen. The surgery is done with general anesthesia and can be accomplished in our office surgical suite, usually with an overnight stay.
Inner Thigh Lift
Inner thigh lift is a "body contouring" procedure that is accomplished with liposuctioning of the medial thigh region, often after weight loss. Loose skin can be tightened in this region with scars oriented into natural creases to be as unnoticeable as possible.
Lower Body Lift
A lower body lift, also called a circumferential body lift, addresses several areas at once. It involves removing excess skin and fat all the way around the lower abdomen, the lower back, outer thighs, and buttock region. This procedure is also sometimes performed in combination with liposuction. A body lift allows for the tissue to be tightened and lifted back in their normal position for a younger looking shape.
Body lift surgery is a good option for patients who have had a dramatic weight loss and who have a large amount of loose, sagging skin. A circumferential body lift can produce dramatic improvements.
The incisions are specifically positioned as to hide them in most 2-piece bathing suits. The surgery is done with general anesthesia and can be accomplished in our office surgical suite, with an overnight stay.
