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Liposuction
(Lipoplasty
/ Suction Lipectomy)
Now
among the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures,
liposuction (also known as "lipoplasty" or
"suction lipectomy") sculpts the body by
removing undesirable fat from areas around the thighs,
knees, buttocks, waist, hips, abdomen, chin, cheeks,
neck and upper arms.
For
some areas that are more difficult to treat, such as the
back, flanks, male breasts, and others, we sometimes
utilize an Ultrasound-Assisted technique (UAL) which
helps break down and emulsify the fat tissue, helping to
achieve better results.
Liposuction is not a substitute
for a healthy diet and exercise, but the procedure can eliminate
areas of fat that are unresponsive to typical weight-loss
methods, and
improve body contour.
In
many cases, Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction (UAL) can
greatly enhance your
results. We use the newest Ultrasound technology
available. This advanced
Ultrasound technology is more effective, yet gentler on
the tissues.
This allows us not only to treat the difficult areas
more effectively,
but also to treat the more delicate areas, such as the
neck, inner
thighs, etc. with a gentler sculpting touch, achieving
results that are
clearly superior to traditional liposuction techniques.
Tummy Tuck
(Abdominoplasty)
Generally referred to as a "tummy tuck", abdominoplasty
removes excess fat and skin from the abdomen.
The
improvement in contour can be quite dramatic, with better-fitting
clothes, even getting back in a bathing suit when you never thought you
would, and greatly improved self-esteem.
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A horizontal incision is made between the pubic
hairline and navel |
Incision size is dependant on the amount of
excess skin to be removed |
You will immediately notice a flatter, firmer
abdominal contour |
The procedure helps to improve
the contour of the abdomen and
to narrow the waist by tightening the abdominal muscles.
Women, with stretched abdominal areas due to previous pregnancies, can
benefit considerably from abdominoplasty. Other individuals whose
skin has lost some of its elasticity and are slightly obese can
experience an improvement in their abdominal area.
If
you are in generally good physical shape but are concerned about abdominal
fat deposits or loose skin that does not respond to diet and exercise, the
procedure can potentially reduce or even eliminate a protruding
abdomen. Abdominoplasty will produce a permanent scar which can
possibly extend to both sides of your hips, although the scar will likely
be located below the bikini or bathing suit line.
A
“modified” abdominoplasty can sometimes be performed
when the full procedure is not required, usually
resulting in a shorter scar.
Arm Lift
(Brachioplasty)
 Brachioplasty
is surgically recontouring the arms. The procedure
is usually performed under general anesthesia.
Excessive
skin is removed, sometimes in conjunction with a
liposuction procedure to remove fat from the arms. For
removal of large amounts of skin, an incision is
required that runs from near the elbow to the armpit. The incision is placed in
the most inconspicuous location (inner arm toward the
back), but some scarring may always be visible. More
moderate skin removal is sometimes possible with a
smaller incision which is limited to the armpit area to
try to keep the scar better hidden.
Body Lift
A
“lifting” of the entire trunk (abdomen, flanks, and
back) and sometimes of the buttocks and thighs, is
sometimes needed, especially after large amounts of
weight loss. Excessive skin and loose tissues are
removed, and the contour is improved by “lifting and
tightening” in a circumferential fashion.
This is usually an extensive
procedure that requires general anesthesia, at least a
short hospital stay, and a more involved recovery period
than other standard body contouring procedures. For the
right person, the rewards can be great, completing the
process following weight loss and restoring improved
contour.
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