Body

An excellent way to shape the contours of the body by removing excess fat, many women and men choose liposuction. In Scottsdale, we use power-assisted liposuction, which is an innovative device that rapidly oscillates (vibrates back and forth) the metal suction tube (cannula), allowing it to pass through tissues with less trauma. Using this technique, we are able to reduce bleeding, bruising, and postoperative discomfort. For liposuction to be effective, the skin overlying the fat must be fairly elastic, so it can shrink down to accommodate the reduced volume of fat after surgery. In cases where loose skin and excess fat are both an issue, liposuction can be combined with skin tightening surgery such as a breast lift, tummy tuck or arm lift to achieve excellent results.

Also known as abdominoplasty, tummy tuck patients are able to achieve surgical tightening of the abdominal skin while tightening the muscles of the abdominal wall at the same time. Tummy tucks are the only way to properly correct loose, saggy abdominal skin, and stretched abdominal walls (frequently due to pregnancy or significant weight changes). The decision to perform a mini-abdominoplasty versus a full abdominoplasty with internal tightening depends on the anatomy and surgical goals of each patient, and a careful examination with an experienced surgeon is critical to make sure you have the correct type of procedure for your specific anatomy.

Women who are unhappy with their vaginal anatomy with regards to physical comfort or appearance should consider labia reduction. Most women are unaware that surgery can be performed to significantly improve symptoms and aesthetics in this anatomical area. We can reduce excess tissue with a relatively straightforward procedure called a labiaplasty, or labia reduction. This involves removing a wedge of excess tissue from the central inner labia (labia minora) to avoid a long scar and maintain a natural appearance and contour of the labia.

Body lift surgery is designed to remove excess, stretched skin and improve the contours of the abdomen, back, buttocks, and thighs after significant weight loss. When the skin has lost its elasticity and no longer fits the body underneath, surgical removal is often necessary to properly tailor and re-drape the skin. The procedure typically removes excess skin circumferentially around the abdomen and back, helping to lift and smooth the lower body. In some cases, additional procedures may be performed to address excess skin of the inner and outer thighs or lower buttocks. Body lift surgery can also be combined with procedures such as a breast lift or arm lift to create more comprehensive body contouring results.