Body Procedures

Body lift procedures after Bariatric Surgery

Weight loss of 100-200 pounds is becoming a frequent event as gastric bypass has become an ever-increasing procedure. With large weight loss patients are able to take a new lease on life. The health benefits are enormous, however, skin that has been stretched now begins to sag and hang. Cosmetic procedures to remove the excess skin and help complete the transformation are listed below.

• Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
• Lateral Thigh LiftButtock Lift
• Medial Thigh Lift
• Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
• Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
• Upper back lift
• Liposuction with or without fat grafting

Brachioplasty "Arm Lift"

Heredity, weight fluctuations and growing older can cause your upper arms to have a sagging "bat wing" appearance. Although exercise will tone and strengthen underlying muscle it will not improve excess skin that has lost its elasticity. An arm lift procedure will help reshape the under portion of your upper arm to the elbow by removing the excess sagging skin and fat deposits.

Hand Surgery

Dr. Smith routinely performs numerous types of hand surgery. These procedures include removal of ganglion cyst, release of carpal tunnel, joint replacement and repair of injuries. Many more complicated procedures include microscopic repair of nerves, release of contractures of the fingers, tendon repairs or transfers and many more.

Liposuction

Despite a healthy life style some patients may still have areas with a disproportionate amount of localized body fat. These areas may be genetic rather than lack of weight control or fitness. Liposuction may be utilized to slim and reshape these areas by removing excess fat deposits and improving your contour. Liposuction may also be employed in other procedures such as a "tummy tuck" or "arm lift" to help contour along with skin excision.

Thigh Lift

This procedure reshapes the thighs by removing excess skin and sometimes fat, resulting in smooth skin and proportionate contour of the thighs and lower body. When significant weight loss or age causes the skin and soft tissues to sag, liposuction will increase this problem and is no longer and option. Thigh lifts can be done on the outer thighs, inner thighs or both. This procedure can be combined with a buttocks lift, there by becoming a lower body lift. These procedures provide dramatic results

Tummy Tuck

An abdominoplasty also known as a "tummy tuck" is a procedure performed to remove excess skin and fat from the mid to lower abdomen. The abdominal muscles are also tightened during this procedure. This surgery will flatten the abdomen creating a smoother and firmer profile. Although the results of a tummy tuck are considered permanent a substantial weight loss or a pregnancy can increase the need for revision, therefore it is better to postpone your tummy tuck if you are facing one of these issues. This procedure can not correct stretch marks, however, if they are below the belly button many of these may be removed.