Risks and Limitation of Body Lift Procedures

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Posted on 3rd August 2010 by in Lose weight

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Body lift procedures allow patients to obtain a tighter, firmer body by removing and lifting areas of excess skin and fat. As with any medical procedure, however, there are risks and limitations of body lift procedures of which all patients should be fully aware. While many of these risks are relatively rare, it is important to understand all possible eventualities and to discuss your concerns with your doctor in order to determine if a particular procedure is right for your needs and goals.

Possible Risks and Complications

Potential risks of body lift procedures include infection, blood clots and bleeding. Infections are treatable with the use of antibiotics, while blood clots and bleeding will require further medical attention in order to ameliorate the problem. Always discuss these concerns with your doctor before your surgery to determine if you have other risk factors that might make these possible complications more likely, such as smoking and family history of these conditions.

In rare cases, the surgical area may heal slowly or poorly. This problem can lead to unwanted scarring, so additional surgery may be needed to correct the problem. You can minimize the risk posed by this potential complication by following the after-care directions provided by your surgeon.

Reducing Potential Risks

While there will always be risks for any type of surgery, there are steps that you can take to reduce the potential for complications. One of the best approaches is to always thoroughly assess whether you are truly a good candidate for body lift surgery. The best candidates for this type of surgery are people who are in good health who have maintained a stable weight for a year or longer. Body lift procedures are not intended for weight loss, and overweight patient may often be directed to lose weight before having the procedure.

Another way to reduce risks is to always follow your doctor’s order for what you should do both before and after your surgery. Patients are typically advised to begin walking as soon as possible after surgery to reduce the risks of blood clots and help the healing process. Depending on the type of surgery and the extent of the procedure, you may also need to wear compression garments to help the area heal properly. In most cases, you will be able to return to most daily activities in two to three weeks.

Limitations of Body Lift Procedures

Being aware of the risks is only part of the process. It is also essential fully understand the limitations of body lift procedures. In order to be satisfied with the results of your surgery, you need to have realistic expectations for what a body lift can achieve. Remember that body lift surgery is no substitute for weight loss. In fact, you will achieve the best results if you follow a healthy lifestyle and have a stable body weight. Additionally, it is also important to remember that a body lift is not a way to instantaneously transform yourself. By having achievable goals and a good outlook on your possible results, you likely feel more satisfied with the end results of your surgery.

Cosmetic surgery can be a great way to improve your appearance and increase your self-confidence, but it is important to understand all aspects of a cosmetic procedure before making a decision. Consider everything from the potential risks to cosmetic surgery cost and discuss these concerns with a qualified surgeon. Careful research and realistic expectations can help you make the most of your cosmetic plastic surgery experience whether it?s laser hair removal or cosmetic laser surgery .

Liposuction and Smart Lipo Fat Removal Procedures

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Posted on 28th July 2010 by in Liposuction

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We all know that no matter how fit we are, how good our diet is, there’s always that stubborn bit of fat that won’t go away!

The pockets of fat that we’ve tried so hard to get rid of by dieting, exercise and the like, commonly form around the hips, thighs and tummy, wont go away no matter how hard you try? Fat removal procedures such as LipoSuction are now commonly used to remove those unwanted friends, or should I say enemies!

Liposuction is normally performed under general anaesthetic and usually requires only an overnight stay at the hospital. This procedure involves a number of small incisions where a small hollow tube called a cannula; this is then attached to a vacuum pressure unit and guided by the surgeon any unwanted fat is sucked away.

Smart Lipo is a new laser fat removing procedure and is perfect for smaller areas of the body such as jaw line, jowls and tummy as well as inner and outer thigh’s. The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic and is normally complete in around one to two hours with you leaving around thirty minutes after the treatment is finished so no overnight stays!

Results normally depend on the amount of fat in the area being treated and improvements are normally seen within approximately 6 weeks of Smart Lipo treatment and final results in 4 months.

As with any medical procedure there are some risks but complications are infrequent. The surgeon will discuss these with you at your consultation.

Both of these procedures are available from a reputable company I have read a lot about called SurgiCare. They deal with many other forms of cosmetic surgery and cosmetic treatments and have performed many liposuction and Smart Lipo procedures.

Tom Heath provides information on SurgiCare, Liposuction and
Smart Lipo.

Surgery After Weight Loss And Body Lift Procedures

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Posted on 23rd June 2010 by in Eat Right

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In the United States today, approximately 31% of the population (59 million people) is obese, defined as roughly 30 or more pounds over a healthy weight. Nearly 65% of the US population is considered either obese or overweight, defined as weighing 10 to 30 pounds over a healthy weight. Numerous health problems can arise as a result of obesity, including diabetes, heart disease, and many others.  There are a variety of ways to achieve weight loss, all starting with the self commitment to improve how we both look and feel.  A proper balanced, healthful diet combined with regular exercise is the cornerstone of weight loss and achieving health and fitness.  Surgical procedures, known as bariatric surgery, surgery for weight loss, or obesity surgery, can also be performed.  

After the tremendous achievement of weight loss, and particularly massive weight loss, many people are troubled by the excess loose and sagging skin and fat that remains.  The wonderful accomplishment of weight loss is often, and unfortunately, counterbalanced by the excess of the body, arms, and thighs that are both unsightly and symptomatic.  Thankfully, there are treatments that reduce or remove the excess skin and fat after weight loss, allowing people to truly reach their goals of both feeling and looking better.

The “body lift” describes a series of procedures that are tailored to the individual’s needs after massive weight loss. The Lower Body Lift, the Upper Body Lift, and the Thigh Lift are all body lift procedures that can be performed after extreme weight loss.

The Upper Body Lift removes excess skin and fat from the arms, underarms, chest, breast, and back.  Thigh Lifts remove excess skin and fat from inner thighs, and often outer thighs, and knees.  Every individual’s distribution of excess skin and fat, and their particular desires, are unique, and the different body lift “tools” can be tailored with the appropriate body lift procedure to satisfy one’s particular goals.

Lower Body Lift

The Lower Body Lift removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen, thighs, flanks, and back, while also tightening the torso and lifting the buttocks and thighs.  It is also known as a circumferential abdominoplasty, or dermolipectomy.  Liposuction is often performed as well.  Not only can excess skin and fat be removed with this body lift procedure, but the body can be contoured and “sculpted” to improve appearances dramatically.  This body lift surgery often requires an overnight stay in the hospital.

Upper Body Lifts

The Upper Body Lift can incorporate arm lift (brachioplasty), breast lift (mastopexy), and removal of excess skin and fat from the side of the chest wall and back.  Breast enlargement (breast augmentation with breast implants, or augmentation mastopexy) can also be performed should the individual desire. This type of body lift surgery is most often performed as an ambulatory procedure.

Thigh Lifts

Thigh Lifts remove excess skin and fat from inner thighs, and often outer thighs, and knees, and may incorporate the Lower Body Lift incisions. A Lower Body Lift is most often performed before the Thigh Lift.

Is a Body Lift Right For Me?

Body Lift surgery is only performed after you have reached a weight loss “plateau”.  It is important that nutrition and health are optimum prior to body lift surgery.  Once these are achieved, after thorough consultation with your plastic surgeon the specific body lift procedure and combination of techniques will be selected for your particular needs.

Dr Kolker, MD is a board certified plastic surgeon in New York city specializing in body lift procedures with advanced plastic surgery techniques.