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Cosmetic Procedures to Put the Finishing Touches on Your Post-Weight Loss Achievement

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Often times there is seldom anything more gratifying than achieving a personal goal you set for yourself.  For many of my patients, achieving dramatic weight loss goals is quite a feat that should be celebrated but instead, it is put on hiatus due to excessive skin left over from significant weight drops.  As a board certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience specializing in cosmetic breast and body procedures, helping my patients reach the pinnacle of their weight-loss journey is invaluable to me.

The biggest challenge after dramatic weight loss/gain is excess skin and tissue that can be difficult to manage with proper exercise and nutrition and can be embarrassing for a patient.  There are a number of procedures that are designed to eliminate any cause for concern, to create their desired sleek, toned silhouette.  Below are some of the most popular cosmetic plastic surgery treatments for men and women following weight loss:

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For more information about body contouring procedures like tummy tuck, breast, arm or thigh lift, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, today. Be sure to also stay updated on the latest plastic and reconstructive news by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

3 Body Contouring Procedures that Help with Excess Skin

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Congratulations! Through your hard work and dedication, you’ve reached your goal weight. Once the pounds are shed, you deserve to celebrate the new you without any hang ups. A common frustration seen by board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Franklyn Elliott is excess skin after significant weight loss. In many cases, excess skin cannot be removed by even the most diligent of diet and exercise plans. Because of this, it’s often best to seek the help of an experienced surgeon. Below, find three popular procedures that post-weight loss patients often seek to achieve the toned, tightened results they desire.

  1. weight-loss-plastic-surgeryTummy Tuck: Tummy tuck surgery removes fat and excess skin in the lower abdominal region to provide a smoother, leaner physique. Also known as abdominoplasty, Dr. Elliott performs this procedure with a small incision across the lower abdomen, easily hidden by a bathing suit or underwear.  If necessary, the abdominal muscles can be tightened. “Mini” tummy-tuck procedures are suitable for individuals who have minimal fat and excess skin, but do not address weakened or separated abdominal muscles. Tummy tucks provide notable long-term results in post-weight loss patients.
  1. Arm Lift: Excess arm skin left after weight loss can be difficult to conceal, leaving you self-conscious about wearing clothing and bathing suits. With arm lift surgery, Dr. Elliott carefully makes an incision towards the back of the arm to minimize scarring. The size of the scar is dependent on the area that needs to be removed. Dr. Elliott will discuss how much improvement you can expect with each option and where the scar will be located. Results after arm lift surgery, also known as brachioplasty, are long-lasting but continuing the healthy lifestyle maintained during your weight loss lifestyle change is encouraged to maintain optimal results.
  1. Thigh Lift: Another place that excess skin lingers is the thighs. The best candidates for thigh lifts, which removes excess skin and tissue from the inner and/or outer thighs to create tightened proportions, are those who are at a stabilized weight. When you reach your weight loss goals, thigh lifts are a great method of body contouring to bring overall balance to your body.

For more information on body contouring procedures, please contact us today. Be sure to stay updated on the latest plastic and reconstructive news by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google +.

Arm Lift Surgery 101

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Signs of aging such as wrinkles and droopy skin are common complaints among board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Franklyn Elliott’s patients before surgery. With over 25 years of surgical experience, Dr. Elliott understands that his patients desire a more youthful appearance and uses advanced techniques to provide subtle, natural results.Atlanta-Arm-Lift-Surgery

Although not as common as facelift or tummy tuck surgery, arm lift surgery can address signs of aging and/or excess skin after dramatic weight loss. Technically known as brachioplasty, arm lift surgery eliminates fat and excess skin under the arm and between the arm pit and elbow to re-contour the arm for a smoother, more toned appearance.  Patients with upper arm fat and no excess skin are usually best treated with liposuction alone.

There are 2 different procedures for reducing the skin depending on how much excess skin there is, how tight of a result a patient desires and how long of a scar a patient can tolerate. The lesser procedure is limited to a scar in the armpit. This will tighten the skin somewhat but not as much as the procedure that involves an incision on the inner surface of the arm from the armpit to the elbow. Thus each patient will be advised how much improvement they can get with each operation and where the scar will be located.

It’s important for patients to maintain an active lifestyle to strengthen arms and maintain good overallhealth. However, exercise alone cannot address sagging skin that has lost elasticity. Patients who have noticeable sagging arm skin and are in overall good health may be a good candidate for arm lift surgery.  Results are long lasting, but dramatic weight fluctuation can affect results.

If you are interested in learning more about arm lift surgery or other cosmetic procedures Dr. Elliott offers, please call our office to schedule a consultation. Be sure to connect with Dr. Elliott on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for the latest cosmetic and reconstructive news and information.

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