IDEAL BODY® ARM LIFT BRACHIOPLASTY INTRODUCTION Arm Lifts Extra loose skin of the upper arms is a common problem and can be a source of embarrassment to women. They may not be able to go sleeveless, even during the summer. If the degree of skin laxity is...
IDEAL BODY® THIGH LIFT INTRODUCTION Inner and Outer Thighs Plastic surgeons consider the inner and outer thighs separately. The outer thighs may be lifted with the buttocks in an operation called an “outer thigh lift.” This may be done at the same time as...
IDEAL BODY® BODY CONTOURING AFTER MASSIVE WEIGHT LOSS INTRODUCTION Ongoing Treatment Plastic surgeons are treating a growing number of patients after massive weight loss. This is likely due to the prevalence of obesity in America and greater public awareness...
IDEAL BODY® ABDOMINOPLASTY INTRODUCTION Real Results The tummy tuck (“abdominoplasty”) is one of the most gratifying procedures for the plastic surgeon to do, ranking right up with breast augmentation due to the immediacy of the result and profound effects on...
IDEAL BODY® LIPOSUCTION Illustration of the effects of weight loss and gain on body shape (above) before and (below) after liposuction. The number of fat cells has been permanently reduced in the treated areas. After surgery, the patient is trimmer in the...
