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Tummy Tuck
Liposuction
Implants

Tummy Tuck
Sometimes, all the sit-ups in the world won’t eliminate excess fat and skin around the midsection. Healthy diets don’t always do the trick either. Luckily, there is a solution—abdominoplasty. Abdominoplasty, or "tummy tuck," is a cosmetic procedure sure to give you sleeker, more defined abs.

During abdominoplasty, surgeons remove excess skin and fatty tissue from the middle and lower abdomen, and tighten muscles of the abdominal wall. In some cases, patients lose inches, pounds, and even a clothing size, depending on how much skin and fat is removed. The entire procedure takes between two and five hours, depending on how much work is needed. The results are permanent provided patients avoid gaining weight. Abdominoplasty can be combined with other surgical procedures, including liposuction.

Liposuction
This popular procedure removes unwanted fat from specific areas of the body. It is a simple, long-term solution to an age-old problem, and the results are astounding.

The most common treatment areas include the upper thigh, abdomen, buttocks, and hips, but liposuction may also be performed on the face and neck, upper arms, thighs, knees, calves, and ankles. It may also be used to correct enlarged breasts in men (see Breast Reduction).

The best candidates for liposuction are relatively healthy patients who have stubborn, localized areas of fat that do not respond well to traditional diet and exercise. Patients with firm, elastic skin experience better results; those with looser skin may require additional surgery to remove and tighten excess skin. In all cases, special garments and dressings must be worn after surgery to control swelling and promote healing.

Liposuction is performed using a hollow, metal instrument called a cannula. Inserted through a small incision, the cannula is passed back and forth, breaking up fat cells, which are then sucked out with a vacuum or syringe. In some situations, a special cannula may be used that emits ultrasonic energy to break down fatty deposits. Another technique, tumescent liposuction, involves the infiltration of fluid containing diluted local anesthetic and epinephrine into areas of fatty deposits.

Liposuction may be performed on its own or in conjunction with other procedures including facelift, abdominoplasty, or thigh lift. It should be noted, however, that liposuction does not improve the appearance of cellulite.

Implants
If you’re self-conscious about any underdeveloped part of your body, implants may be the answer. Most people are surprised by the number of places implants can effectively be used, including calf, chest, and face. However unique you think your implant request may be, please don’t hesitate to discuss it with your surgeon.

Not only do implants enhance definition and overall appearance, but they are also used for reconstructive purposes resulting from accidents, illness, and congenital defects.

Both men and women are taking advantage of implants in record numbers. One of the most popular is calf implants. For people who have underdeveloped calf muscles—through nature, disease, or injury—this surgery provides a fuller and shapelier appearance. An implant made of a solid, but soft, inert material is inserted through an incision in the crease of the knee. The result is very natural and attractive.

For chest implants, the implant is placed behind the pectoral muscle through a small incision in the armpit. Made of a safe and durable silicone rubber, the implants come in a large variety of shapes and sizes to best conform to your specific needs. Following surgery, the chest feels firm to the touch.

Facial implants, including chin implants (mentoplasty) and cheek implants, are also gaining popularity. They can change the shape and balance of the face by building up a weak receding chin, reshaping a jaw line, and/or emphasizing cheekbones. Made of either solid or semi-solid materials, they come in a variety of shapes and sizes, which your surgeon will tailor to best suit your face. The results look very natural and dramatic. Mild bruising and swelling may last for several days, but scarring is minimal.

These are just a small sample of the procedures that Renaissance Plastic Surgery offers. If you are interested in a procedure not featured above, please do not hesitate to discuss it with us. Call our office to schedule a consultation today. We think you will love your new look.