Body Procedures

Liposuction

Raleigh Plastic Surgery Center utilizes one of the most innovative advancements in cosmetic surgery: ultrasonic liposuction. This technique has produced spectacular results, especially in areas of the body that were previously difficult to access, such as thighs, waistline, abdomen and knees.

By rapidly vibrating the fat cells into liquid form, ultrasonic liposuction permits the fast and efficient removal of excess fatty tissue. Because of its advantages over more traditional procedures, the ultrasonic method is rapidly becoming the procedure of choice among leading plastic surgeons.

Ultrasonic liposuction represents a safe, effective alternative to standard suction lipectomy using the tumescent technique, which has been in use for the past fifteen years. This procedure permits safe removal of larger quantities of fatty tissue and better contouring than older methods. Ultrasonic liposuction is also the procedure of choice for treating enlargement of the male breast (gynecomastia).

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Abdominoplasty, known more commonly as a “tummy tuck”, is a major surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. The procedure can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen, but does produce a permanent scar — depending on the original problem, it can extend from hip to hip.

Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)

An arm lift, otherwise known as brachioplasty, can remove excess skin and fat deposits, leaving the upper arms with a more pleasing and youthful contour. As a person ages, upper arm skin can become loose and flabby. Plastic surgeons will consult with patients about undergoing surgery for an arm lift if they wish to tighten this skin to look and feel more youthful. The incision extends from the elbow to the underarm, and sometimes on to the side of the chest. In some instances, your plastic surgeon may recommend that liposuction be used alone or in conjunction with an arm lift to remove excess fat in the upper arms.

Upper arm excess in a massive weight loss patient usually crosses the armpit and involves skin that extends onto the chest region. Brachioplasty, or upper arm reduction surgery, usually involves reducing the skin through a scar that runs on the inner part of the upper arm, often crossing onto the arm pit.

Thigh Lift

If fitness and weight loss efforts have not achieved your goals for a body that is firmer and more youthful-looking and more proportionate to your overall body image, a surgical thigh lift may be right for you. This surgery reshapes the thighs by reducing excess skin, and in some cases fat, resulting in smoother skin and better-proportioned contours of the thighs and lower body.

To learn more about our Body Procedures and to find out if they are right for you, please call 919-872-2616 today to schedule a consultation.