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Procedures - Body

Body Contouring after Weight Loss Dallas

Losing excessive amounts of weight can help individuals look and feel better as they enjoy a healthy new lifestyle. Whether through bariatric surgery or traditional diet and exercise, dramatic weight loss reduces the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and many other serious conditions while improving appearance and self-confidence.

However, many patients are bothered by excess skin that remains after weight loss. The skin around the face, neck, upper arms, breast, abdomen, buttocks and thighs may sag or fold once fat is lost from the area. These trouble spots keep many people from being truly satisfied with their bodies and produce another form of insecurity.

Many patients undergo body contouring procedures after weight loss to help sculpt and tone their new physique and maximize the results of their weight loss. These procedures are specially designed to reduce excess skin from targeted areas of the body and enhance your overall appearance. There are several different procedures available to help improve your physique and put the finishing touches on your weight loss transformation.

Some of these contouring procedures include:

Arm Lift Dallas

Also known as brachioplasty, an arm lift removes excess skin and fat from the upper arms to leave them looking younger and more attractive. The upper arms tend to become loose and flabby with age as skin loses its elasticity, which can then become more apparent with dramatic weight loss. An arm lift improves the appearance of the arms and helps patients feel more comfortable wearing short sleeve shirts.

During an arm lift procedure, an incision is made in the armpit to remove excess fat and tighten the skin and tissue in the area. Patients with larger amounts of excess skin need a larger scar that runs from the elbow to the armpit.

This procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia. After the skin and fat is removed, the arms may be wrapped or placed in compression garments to promote quick healing and minimize side effects. Patients may experience swelling and discomfort during the first few days after surgery, but these symptoms usually subside within 7 to 10 days.

Thigh Lift Dallas

A thigh lift is a surgical procedure that improves the overall appearance of your legs, leaving them toned and firm after weight loss. There are several different types of thigh lift procedures that target certain areas to produce the most effective results for each individual patient. These different types include:

Inner Thigh Lift - This procedure targets the inner thigh and helps remove stubborn excess skin and fat from this troublesome area. An incision is made in the area where the thigh and pubic area meet, and then skin and fat are removed and tightened to enhance skin elasticity and the overall appearance of the leg. For patients with greater amounts of loose skin, an incision extending as low as the inner knee is sometimes needed.

Bilateral Thigh Lift - This procedure targets the front and outside of the leg through the top of the leg. Excess fat and skin are removed and the remaining skin is tightened on both sides of the leg to improve the leg contour.

Outer Thigh and Buttock Lift - An outer thigh lift targets the upper portion of the outer thigh through an incision that stretches from the top of the leg, across the flank and the top crease of the buttock, to the mid-back. This procedure lifts and tightens the outer thighs and buttocks, leading to a slimmer and smoother appearance.

Body Lift Dallas

A body lift, also known as a belt lipectomy is a general procedure that improves your appearance by removing excess fat and skin from a certain section or the entire body. Unlike specific area treatments like an arm lift or thigh lift, a body lift treats larger areas or combine several different treatments in one procedure.

Depending on where your most troubling problem areas are, your doctor can perform an upper, mid, lower or total body lift. Most patients seek a lower body lift to correct sagging and folds of the abdomen, outer thighs and buttocks.

This procedure is performed under general anesthesia and can take four to seven hours depending on the type of lift desired. For a lower body lift or circumferential abdominoplasty, Dr. Jejurikar usually treats the abdomen first, making a horizontal incision along the pubic area and removing excess skin and fat. The incision is carried across the top of the thighs and buttocks, and, in the process, the outer thighs and buttocks are lifted as the abdomen is flattened. Other body lifts focus on loose skin of the upper back, sides and breasts. A body lift can also be combined with liposuction to receive optimal results.

A body lift is a major surgical procedure that requires a significant recovery time, including a short hospital stay and several weeks at home before returning to regular activities.

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