Aesthetic Surgery
of the Body

Abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, is a procedure that has several goals. First, excess skin and fat are lifted off the abdominal wall and advanced downward to eliminate any hanging tissue, and tighten and flatten that abdomen. Typically, at least all the skin and soft tissue below the belly button are removed in an ellipse pattern. The belly button is then brought out through a new opening in the skin at the same level as it previously was located. The abdominal muscles are also brought back together and tightened toward the midline to fix a problem called diastasis rectii, which is not uncommon, especially after pregnancy. The overall results are a much later and tighter midsection. Liposuction is frequently added to the flank region and back to further sculpt the waistline and hips.

Liposuction is a technique that aims to suction out fat in different areas of the body and allow the skin to "snap back" and properly contour the body. It can be done in almost any region of the body, but not everyone is a great candidate. Results can vary based on age, skin quality, history of weight gain or loss, and overall body mass index or body fat percentage. In the best candidates, it can be extensively used to completely change the contour of many parts of the body. In less ideal candidates, it can still be used, but is frequently an adjunct to another procedure to provide optimal results.

Brachioplasty, also known as an arm lift, is a procedure that excises excess skin and soft tissue from the upper arm in an effort to tighten it and eliminate redundancy. The excision typically will extend along the inside of the arm and into the armpit, nicely concealing the scar. This procedure is very frequently combined with liposuction to sculpt and blend the contour of the outer arm. This procedure is extremely effective for patients that carry excess skin and fat in their arms and also patients that have lost a significant amount of weight.

Thighplasty, or a thigh lift, is analogous to a brachioplasty, except targeting excess skin and soft tissue in the thigh. It involves a vertical incision on the inside of the thigh, and frequently an extension into the groin region. This technique allows excess tissue to be removed, but also gives an actual lift of what remains, and there is very typically an element of sagging along the inner thigh. This is a versatile procedure that is fairly desired by patients, but is very common in the massive weight loss patient.

Upper body lift, as it sounds, aims to eliminate "rolls" and redundancy that exists in the upper torso, very typically along the upper back and bra line. This procedure is especially useful for patients where liposuction would give only limited results. There are multiple techniques that can be used, depending on the needs of the patient. In some cases, a full 360 degree incision is needed, while in others, it can be two separate incisions extending along the upper flanks. Regardless of the technique needed, the redundancy is directly excised with the goal of providing a smooth contour along the upper body, free of any rolls. This is also a versatile procedure and especially dramatic in the massive weight loss patient.

Lower body lift is a collection of procedures with the goals of eliminating excess skin and tissue that extends along the lower flanks and back. This is especially useful in patient where an abdominoplasty cannot eliminate all the redundancy of tissue. This is frequently done in the massive weight loss patient. Techniques can involve either extension of a lower pant line incision around the flanks, or a 360 degree incision. It is typically aims at flattening the abdominal region, while lifting the lower back and buttock region, providing a smoother contour around the lower body.

Mommy makeover is not a single procedure, but a combination of procedures aimed at improving the bodily changes associated with childbearing. While there is no specific combination, it can typically involve any combination of breast augmentation, breast lift, liposuction, abdominoplasty, buttock augmentation, and labiaplasty. Each of these are specifically tailored to the individual patient and their goals, which is variable. For more information on what you may specifically be interested in, click those individual procedures.

Brazilian butt lift, or a BBL, has rapidly gained popularity over the recent years. It is somewhat of a misnomer, as it isn't a true lift, but rather an augmentation with autologous fat. Fat is taken from other parts of the body and purified to obtain quality fat cells. It is then injected into the subcutaneous layers of the buttock area to enhance the projection, shape, and size, based on the patient's preferences. Additionally, fat can be added to regions of the hips to create the perfect shape. In our practice, we hold the highest standards of safety and precision, and perform these procedure under ultrasound guidance. This allows us to control the exact location of where the fat is injected, which ensures safety for the patient, while also providing better results.

Labiaplasty is a procedure that allows removal of excess tissue of the labia minora. This is based on the preference of the patient, but has the power to not only improve the cosmetic appearance of the labia, but also the functional irritation that can occur with redundant tissue in the region. This can typically be done under local anesthesia.