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Body ContouringThe appearance of the abdominal section, hips and buttocks can be refined and contoured using various surgical procedures. Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
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 can 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. Click here for additional information on abdominoplasty. Mini AbdominoplastyMini abdominoplasty is appropriate for people with redundant lower abdominal skin but acceptable skin above the belly button. Mini abdominoplasty is similar to abdominoplasty except a shorter incision is made and the skin is only lifted to the navel, which does not have to be moved (although it may be pulled into a different shape as skin is stretched). Click here to view animated procedures. 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. Ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL), tumescent technique and the super-wet technique are among the various techniques used to provide precise 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. Click here for additional information on liposuction. BrachioplastyAfter substantial weight loss, weight gain or simply from the effects of aging, skin on the upper arms can become inelastic, loose and flabby. Arm lifts, also known as brachioplasty, remove that excess skin and fat. Patients who have significant amounts of fat may want to consider combining the procedure with liposuction. Click here for additional information on brachioplasty. Lower Body Lift
The lower body lift is performed to tighten and elevate sagging thighs and buttocks. It is usually performed for patients who have lost significant amounts of weight as a result of diet, exercise, weight loss surgery or who have loose, elastic skin for other reasons. The procedure is often combined with others such as breast lifts, facelifts, abdominoplasties and arm lifts to retain a proper body proportion. Click here to view animated procedures. Thigh LiftA thigh lift is performed to remove excess skin and fat from the inner and/ or outer thighs. Candidates typically have loose, inelastic skin after extreme weight loss due to diet, exercise or weight loss surgery. Because of this, the procedure is often combined with others such as breast lifts, facelifts, abdominoplasties and arm lifts to achieve an attractive body proportion. Click here to view animated procedures. Buttock Implants
If you want to enlarge or re-shape your buttocks and have discovered that they do not respond to diet or exercise, buttock implants may be the solution. Implants come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are made of soft silicone, which provide a firm, smooth yet natural feel. They are placed away from the bony area on which you sit. Incisions are made inconspicuously in the depression between the buttocks. It may be performed in conjunction with liposuction for a more dramatic change in contour. Click here to view animated procedures. |
Generally referred to as a "tummy tuck", abdominoplasty removes excess fat and skin from the abdomen. The procedure also helps to flatten the abdomen by tightening the surrounding muscles. Women, with stretched abdominal areas due to previous pregnancies, can benefit considerably from abdominoplasty, although they should have completed their childbearing. Older individuals whose skin has lost some of its elasticity and are slightly obese can experience an improvement in their abdominal area. 
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