As spring approaches, more men and women begin dieting, exercising, and considering surgical means of boosting their physical appearance. Something about the renewal of spring makes people want to be their best. For many that means getting the cosmetic surgery they’ve been considering for months, or even years. Dr. Brantner understands that with facility fees and time off work, plastic surgery can get expensive. Our office wants to make it as easy as possible for patients to get their ideal results. Look for special discounts on thigh lifts and other popular body rejuvenation procedures this spring.
Thigh Lift Surgery
A thigh lift reshapes the contours of the thighs, smoothing the skin and resulting in a better-proportioned lower body. A thigh lift often accomplishes what exercise can’t, removing excess skin and fat that have developed over the years. Patients whose skin elasticity is insufficient to conform to a new shape after liposuction are especially good candidates for a medial thigh lift. This cosmetic thigh shaping procedure leaves patients with a firmer, more youthful figure. Thigh lifts are recommended for:
Patients who are unhappy with the shape of their thighs
People with excess soft tissue along the inner and outer thigh
Patients with weight that is relatively stable
Non-smokers (or individuals willing to quit during the pre-op, surgical, and recovery periods)
Healthy individuals with no major medical conditions
Patients with realistic goals for what thigh lift surgery can accomplish
People willing to eat healthy and exercise regularly to help maintain results
When people consider plastic surgery, tummy tucks are one of the first procedures that come to mind. Abdominoplasties are popular procedures for new mothers, patients who have achieved substantial weight loss, and aging men and women who want to remove excess skin and fat around the abdomen, restoring a flatter, smoother stomach. Tummy tucks provide countless aesthetic and medical benefits. If you’re considering an abdominoplasty, talk to your doctor about the benefits of a tummy tuck.
3 Benefits of Tummy Tucks
Cosmetic. The most popular benefit of an abdominoplasty is the visible smoothing of the abdomen. Abdominoplasties remove excess fat and skin, revealing a firmer, more youthful stomach. Tummy tucks are popular after major weight loss and pregnancy and, when paired with good diet and exercise, can correct hereditary sagging skin and fat buildup, too.
Muscular. After pregnancy or major weight loss, patients often experience sagging or separation in the abdominal muscles. Weak support from the abs often causes back problems like sway back. An abdominoplasty tightens weak or damaged muscles, firming the stomach and helping to improve posture.
Medical. Abdominoplasties have been proven to improve several medical conditions, including SUI (Stress Urinary Incontinence) and ventral hernias. SUI is typically treated without surgery, but women who have undergone tummy tucks often find the procedure aids recovery. Tummy tucks also strengthen the abdominal walls, preventing the development of ventral hernias in patients predisposed to them.
To talk to a doctor about tummy tuck surgery, call Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery to schedule a consultation.
When most people think of body contouring, a tummy tuck is one of the first procedures they consider. A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, removes excess fat and skin on the stomach, restores weakened abdominal muscles, and smooths the overall appearance of the abdomen. As we move closer and closer to beach weather, many patients want a firmer, more youthful stomach. Determine whether a tummy tuck is right for you with this helpful guide.
Is a Tummy Tuck Right for You?
Patients who undergo abdominoplasties may walk into our office because of age, heredity, a prior pregnancy, or weight fluctuation, but they all have one thing in common: they’re unhappy with the look and feel of their abdomen, and they’re ready to make a change. A tummy tuck is a cosmetic surgery procedure that restores weak or separated muscles, removes loose or overhanging skin, and smooths the area around the stomach. Good candidates for a tummy tuck:
Are unhappy with the appearance of their abdomen
Have loose skin or excess stomach fat
Have reached a stable weight
Know what results they can realistically expect
Understand that a healthy lifestyle is the only way to maintain their post-tummy tuck body
Do not smoke, or understand that they must quit smoking before their procedure
Committed to a Better Body
A tummy tuck alone does not give patients the body of their dreams. Dr. Brantner advises that all of his patients eat healthy, sleep well, and exercise several times a week to maintain their new, more youthful figure.
Bariatric surgery is growing in popularity among patients who have difficulty losing weight. Weight loss surgery reduces the size of the stomach through gastric bypass surgery, gastric banding, or removing a portion of the stomach. However, these weight loss surgeries often leave patients with large amounts of stretched, sagging skin. Patients who lose upwards of 100lb—whether through bariatric surgery, diet, or exercise—often undergo post-bariatric cosmetic surgery to remove excess skin and recontour the body.
Post-Bariatric Surgery
After losing fatty tissue, most patients find that their skin lacks the elasticity to shrink to fit their new figures. To maximize the impact of weight loss, Dr. Brantner recommends post-bariatric surgeries to remove excess fat and sagging skin. Common cosmetic surgeries after weight loss include:
A “tummy tuck” to remove flabby skin around the stomach and tighten the abs
A thigh lift to improve the appearance of saggy inner, outer, and mid thighs
Liposuction to contour the thighs
A mastopexy to lift and reshape the breasts
Upper arm contouring to remove “wings” of excess skin on the upper arm
Facial and neck rejuvenation procedures
Dr. Brantner performs minor, in-office surgeries to recontour the face and neck. Tummy tucks and thigh lifts can be preformed simultaneously, as can breast lifts and arm recontouring. These cosmetic surgeries are scheduled in an OR procedure room.
Insurance Coverage of Post-Bariatric Surgery
Because weight loss surgery is often a medical necessity, insurance companies may cover post-bariatric procedure expenses. If the breasts are large enough to cause back pain or other health concerns, some insurance companies will pay for breast reduction surgery. When excess abdominal skin forms an apron over the lower stomach, causing rashes or ulcers, insurance might pay for the surgery. As the government changes the healthcare system, insurance coverage of these procedures is expected to decline. If you’re in need of post-bariatric surgery, schedule a consultation today.
As spring approaches, more men and women begin dieting, exercising, and considering surgical means of boosting their physical appearance. Something about the renewal of spring makes people want to be their best. For many that means getting the cosmetic surgery they’ve been considering for months, or even years. Dr. Brantner understands that with facility fees and time off work, plastic surgery can get expensive. Our office wants to make it as easy as possible for patients to get their ideal results. Look for special discounts on thigh lifts and other popular body rejuvenation procedures this spring.
