An arm lift is also known as brachioplasty. This surgical procedure involves reduction of excess skin from the upper arms. It tightens and smoothens the tissues that defines the shape of the arms. This surgery is recommended for you if you have sagging underarms skin that appears as excess fat.
The length and pattern of incision in an arm lift surgery depends on the location and amount of excess skin which needs to be removed. These incisions are usually placed on the inside or back of the arm. Next, the excess fat is treated with liposuction. Then, the underlying supportive tissue is tightened with internal sutures. After tightening and reshaping the tissue, skin is smoothened according to the new contoured arms. The incisions are closed with stiches or absorbable sutures, that will be removed after few weeks of your arm lift.
The smoother and tighter curves resulting from an arm lift surgery are apparent almost immediately after the procedure. The results are mostly long-lasting and provides you a general fitness and stable weight. However, it is natural to lose some firmness with ageing, but most of the improvements are reasonable permanent.
A breast lift is also known as mastopexy. This procedure involves reshaping the breasts and removal of excess skin to tighten the surrounding tissues. If you desire a breast profile that is more youthful and uplifted, a breast lift procedure could be the answer for you.
Because a breast lift procedure is structured for the specific individual, you need to meet certain requirements. For a candidate to qualify for a breast lift, you need to:
After the breasts are reshaped, the remaining skin needs to be tightened. Once the skin is tightened, the incisions are closed. Some of these incision lines get concealed naturally and some are visible on surface of the breast. Mostly, the incision lines fade over the time.
A face-lift is also known as rhytidectomy. This is a cosmetic surgical procedure, performed to reduce the sagging or folds of skin on the jawline, cheeks and other areas that shape the face. This procedure is conducted to get better and younger appearance. In this surgery, flap of the skin on face needs to be pulled back and the tissues altered to get a youthful face contour. The excessive skin is also removed surgically to reduce the sagging and fat deposits in significant manner.
This procedure involves elevation of skin and tightening of muscles and tissues. The face and neck fat can be sculpted, redistributed or removed in this procedure. Then after, the facial skin is re-draped on the newly positioned face contours. The wounds are taped or stitched after the completion of procedure. The facelift choices depend on the degree of change you want to see in your face. A traditional facelift incision usually begins from the hairline and continues around the ear ends in the lower scalp. The second incision is done under the chin for improving the aging neck. There will be some signs of incisions for couple of months but it fades over the time.
The face-lift procedure gives a youthful appearance to your face and neck. The facial skin usually begins to droop and this procedure provides an improvised appearance. A face lift is expected to last for 10 years.
Thigh lift surgery removes the excess and unnecessary skin from thigh areas and results in proportioned contours of lower body and thighs. A surgical lift is recommended for you if your weight control efforts have failed to deliver results.
You are a right candidate for thigh/lower body procedure, if you:
Thigh lift involves placement of incision in the groin while extending it downwards and wrapping around the back of the thighs. Another technique involves removal of excess skin from the groin to the knees with the help of incision and inseam. This procedure requires an incision only in the groin area and the surgeon will further determine the appropriate treatment.
Outer thigh lift incision:The outer thigh lift improves the external contour of thighs that require an incision from groin to the hip and around the back. However, the incisions are placed strategically so that there are no visible scars on the body. The deep sutures are performed within the underlying tissues to support the newly formed curves.
After the completion of thigh lift surgery and during the recovery period, the dressings may be applied to the incisions. Sometimes, it also requires to place small, thin tubes under the skin to drain the excess blood or fluid after the procedure. The specific instructions will be given to:
Take care of the surgical site(s)
To apply or take oral medications for encouraging the healing process
To be aware about specific symptoms at the surgical site or in your general health
To periodically follow up with your surgeon
The results of this procedure are mostly visible on an immediate basis. However, the final results may take several months. After the procedure, the quality of skin also gets improved in feel and appearance. Some scars may remain, but the overall results of thigh lift procedure are long lasting. However, you need to maintain a stable weight and general fitness to achieve desired results.
Tummy tuck surgery helps in removing excess skin and fat to restore the separated muscles. This procedure creates a new abdominal profile with much firmer and smoother appearance.
A tummy tuck procedure is structured for specific individuals, and it is necessary to meet certain requirements. For a candidate to qualify for a tummy tuck, you need to:
The tummy tuck procedure involves an incision between the belly button and pubic hairline. And then after, the abdominal skin is lifted to repair the abdominal muscles. Sometimes, another incision near the navel is also required to remove excess fat from the upper abdomen. The excess skin is trimmed, remaining skin is sutured, and finally, the new belly button opening is created.
The final results of this procedure may not be visible in initial period due to swelling. It takes a week or two to recover and stand confident in a new slimmer profile. You will observe a firmer, and flatter abdominal shape, proportionate to your body type and weight. The scar of tummy tuck procedure may take couple of months to a year to fade.