After significant weight loss, the upper arms are often left with loose skin that is thin and hard to support in ordinary clothing. Brachioplasty (arm lift) involves removing excess skin and the loose tissue along the inner arm. In many post weight loss patients the incision runs from near the
The umbilicus, or belly button, changes shape when the abdomen stretches with weight gain, and changes again when the skin is left loose after significant weight loss. By the time many of my patients reach me, the umbilicus sits deep within the abdominal wall, has been pulled out of position,
Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) surgery after major weight loss is more variable than post‑pregnancy abdominoplasty. In patients following significant or massive weight loss, the primary issue is excess skin rather than muscle tightening. After substantial weight loss, reduced skin elasticity and stretched abdominal skin mean the tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is primarily
Significant weight loss can result in excess abdominal skin, changes to the abdominal wall, and ongoing skin conditions that may interfere with daily activities and work. For some patients, a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) performed after major weight loss may be assessed as medically necessary rather than a cosmetic procedure. Many
A Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty (also known as a Fleur-de-Lis tummy tuck) is a major surgical procedure designed to remove excess skin and tighten the abdominal wall following significant or massive weight loss or major weight loss. This type of reconstructive surgery is particularly beneficial for post-bariatric surgery patients who have undergone
Losing 30+ kilos often leaves behind excess skin and fat deposits on the abdomen and nearby areas such as the lower back, hips, thighs, pubic area, and buttocks. Tightening the skin in all these areas is achievable through belt lipectomy surgery, also known as a lower body lift. The surgical
Self-assessment measures, such as evaluating physical condition, defining Fleur-de-lis (FDL) goals, assessing skin laxity extent, and determining discomfort or dysfunction can help a patient determine if they are the ideal FDL candidates. More extensive and complex than standard abdominoplasty, Fleur-de-lis (FDL) abdominoplasty is the ideal option for anyone with skin
As you age, your skin loses elasticity and becomes thinner. Other age-related internal and external factors, such as muscular changes, weight loss and decreased body volume, and sun damage, contribute to skin laxity. An arm lift surgery (brachioplasty) incorporated with VASER liposuction can treat loose skin in the under-arm area.
Acute compartment syndrome is a rare but potentially serious complication of brachioplasty surgery. It most often affects the forearm, with common signs including pain, swelling, and tightness in the affected muscles. This condition requires urgent medical assessment and, if confirmed, is typically managed with surgical intervention. Brachioplasty is a surgical
Indications: Post-pregnancy loose skin, abdominal muscle separation, and femoral hernia with functional issues Approach: Extended VASER Lipo-abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) with Diastasis Recti and Femoral Hernia Repair Introduction A 44 year-old female who experienced significant weight loss presented with a moderate amount of post-pregnancy loose abdominal skin that extended beyond the lower