Dr. Klein discusses common body procedures

Sometimes, our bodies just do not respond to diet and exercise the way we want them to. Cosmetic plastic surgery procedures can reshape many areas by removing excess fat and skin and toning muscle. Below are some of the procedures we perform for body contouring.

As thousands of men and women choose liposuction to remove fat in areas that just don't respond to diet and exercise, liposuction has become the number one cosmetic procedure in the United States. Liposuction also referred to as lipoplasty, is a surgical technique that improves the body's contour by removing unwanted fat from areas between the skin and muscle. continue...

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The tumescent technique is a relatively new liposuction method that can reduce post operative bruising, swelling and pain. The word tumescent means swollen and firm. The tumescent fluid is a precise mixture of intravenous fluid containing lidocaine (for numbing), epinephrine (for less blood loss). The warmed tumescent liquid is injected into the treatment area using a small instrument with tiny holes to allow the tumescent fluid to slowly infiltrate the area. Liposuction is then performed on the tumesced areas. continue...

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VASER® assisted Liposuction, also referred to as VASER LipoSelection®, is a new way to precisely and effectively remove unwanted fat. An alternative to traditional liposuction, LipoSelection uses state-of-the-art ultrasound VASER technology to reshape your body.

VASER LipoSelection® is a new technique that dissolves the fat with its ultrasound, thermal energy. VASER LipoSelection is tissue selective, meaning it targets fat cells, leaving the vascular, nervous and connective tissues unharmed making the results remarkably smooth. continue...

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A tummy tuck, or an abdominoplasty, can significantly enhance your appearance and self-confidence. The procedure involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tightening the muscles of the abdominal wall.

This procedure tightens the skin, as well as the muscles of the abdomen to restore the tight and youthful appearance lost after pregnancy or weight loss. This procedure can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen, remove excess bulk, and recreate a waistline that has otherwise been stretched over time. continue...

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For better shape and a younger look. A thigh lift is a surgical procedure to remove skin and fat from the thighs to tighten the skin and improve the contour of the legs. The combined effects of aging, gravity, fluctuations in weight, and a loss of skin elasticity all contribute to loss of tone in the thighs as we age; thigh lift surgery can markedly improve the appearance of your legs. continue...

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For slim, supple arms, an arm lift, also known as brachioplasty or an upper arm lift, may be right for you. This surgical procedure removes loose skin and excess fat deposits in the upper arm, reducing its circumference. Loose, flabby upper arm skin results from a stretching of the anchoring system of the arm and loss of supporting fat that occurs with age. This results in an undesirable "loose hammock" appearance to the upper arms. continue...

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For some individuals, particularly those who have experienced large amounts of weight loss, a "lifting" of the entire trunk (abdomen, flanks and back) and sometimes of the buttocks and thighs is needed. Known as a body lift, this procedure removes excessive skin and loose tissues while also lifting and tightening in a circumferential fashion for improved contour. The body lift is typically an extensive procedure requiring general anesthesia, a brief hospital stay, and a lengthier and more involved recovery compared to other body contouring procedures.

For the right individual, the body lift can be a very rewarding experience, improving contour and completing the weight loss process.

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The drooping of skin is from a stretching of the anchoring system of the arm and loss of supporting fat. Patients are very unhappy with this "loose hammock" appearance.

Brachioplasty (arm reduction surgery) can remove excess tissue and reduce the circumference of the upper arm. Surgical correction depends on the amount of extra skin and how loose the supporting tissues have become. Extra skin is removed from incisions along the inner arm. The incision must be placed where the tissue can be best tightened but the incision must be well hidden as well.

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