There are several reasons why you might consider abdominoplasty:
Excess skin on the upper arms can be caused by significant weight loss, aging, or genetics. This can lead to discomfort, self-consciousness, and difficulty with clothing. Arm lift surgery can help to:
The incision is typically placed on the inner side of the arm, extending from the elbow to the armpit and sometimes onto the side of the chest. This operation is a trade-off between the excess skin and soft tissue, and the scar. As part of your consultation Dr Knox will show you a range of scars at different stages of healing, to help you decide if that ‘trade-off’ is acceptable. While Dr Knox will strive to minimise scarring, it is important to understand that scars can vary from person to person, and from side to side.
Body contouring can help with these issues by:
Body lift procedures mainly focus on the lower body, but you may hear the term ‘Upper body lift’ which usually refers to correction of back rolls, soft tissue excess on the side of the chest, and sometimes combined with breast lifting techniques.
Dr Knox will assess your individual needs and discuss with you the most suitable approach.
‘Body Lift’ procedures either upper or lower, involve significant wounds, post operative wound care and post op support. It is sometimes recommended to break up these operations into separate and smaller procedures in the interests of wound management and safety. These are issues we can discuss with you before completing your treatment plan.
Body contouring surgery requires significant downtime for healing. You can expect:
Most patients return to work at least in some capacity, within three weeks, but full recovery may take several months.
To explore the possibility of body contouring surgery, schedule a consultation with Dr Knox. He will evaluate your goals, medical history, and overall health to determine the best treatment plan for you.
Liposuction can help address stubborn fat that resists diet and exercise. Common areas for treatment include:
The procedure is typically performed under general anaesthesia. Liposuction involves using a suction device to remove excess fat through small incisions. This operation relies on your skin having good ‘elastic’ qualities so that once underlying bulk has been removed, the skin can re-conform (‘snap back’) to the new underlying soft tissue shape. Unfortunately, as we age, skin loses its elasticity and may just hang down. This is one of the reasons we need to make a careful assessment of your desired result and the realities of your skin.
In the appropriate patient and with good skin and soft tissue, liposuction is a very effective treatment modality.
Thigh lifts are often sought after by individuals who have:
The procedure typically involves incisions along the inner thigh, extending from the groin to the knee. Excess skin and some fat is removed, and the remaining tissue is tightened to create a more sculpted appearance.
Liposuction is an important component of this operation, and you can expect the areas treated to be quite firm with areas of some lumpiness for several weeks. For best results you will need to wear a compression garment for 3-4 weeks.
Thigh lift surgery requires significant downtime for healing. You can expect:
To learn more about thigh lift surgery and determine if it's right for you, schedule a consultation with Dr Knox. He will discuss your goals, medical history, and the potential risks and benefits of the procedure. As with an ‘arm lift’ (Brachioplasty) perhaps one of the main considerations is the scar. These are lenghty and will be a pink/purple colour for 12 months.
You can anticipate that these scars will fade to white in most cases, but will not be invisible.
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