Body Contouring
Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
After 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.
Body Lift (Belt Lipectomy)
The body lift is performed to remove excess skin and sometimes also fat from the torso and upper legs. It is a complicated procedure that can take three to seven hours under general anesthesia and involves a difficult recovery period of four to six weeks, but it offers an improvement in appearance for patients who have lost significant amounts of weight due to childbearing, diet, exercise or bariatric surgery, or who have loose, inelastic skin for other reasons. The procedure is often combined with others such as breast lifts, facelifts and arm lifts to retain a proper body proportion.
Labiaplasty
Labiaplasty (sometimes spelled labioplasty) is a plastic surgery procedure involving the labia, any of four folds of tissue of the vulva (female external genitalia). Labiaplasty may be performed for functional reasons, cosmetic reasons, or a combination of the two. The procedure often involves creation or reshaping of the labia. The procedure frequently is performed to reduce the size of the labia. Labiaplasty is an outpatient procedure. After surgery, women may experience some mild discomfort and swelling, which usually lasts 1-2 weeks. Women who have a problem with large labia or asymmetric labia , now can have labiaplasty surgery to improve the appearance of the labia (labia minora), and correct irregularities.
Post-Bariatric Reconstruction
Bariatric or gastric bypass surgery can be highly successful in helping morbidly obese patients lose weight. After the procedure, patients are often able to enjoy not only significant weight loss but also greater mobility, relief of symptoms and a lower risk of weight-related disease – not to mention a boost in self-confidence. One unfortunate result is that the stretched and inelastic skin hangs loose over the slimmer body.
Post-bariatric plastic surgery combines reconstructive and cosmetic techniques to tighten, lift and contour sagging areas for a more attractive appearance. The patient may choose to treat the arms, breasts, abdomen, buttocks, thighs, neck, face or other areas.
