ARROYO PLASTIC SURGERY
Body Lift & Excess Skin Removal Houston TX
Houston, TX plastic surgeon Dr. Christian Arroyo offers body lift surgery to patients in his Houston and West Houston backyard, as well as surrounding Texas cities of River Oaks, Bellaire, Katy, Memorial, Briarforest, Sugarland, Pearland, Kingwood, Jacinto City, Galena Park, Pasadena, Cloverleaf, Aldine, Spring, the Woodlands, and more. Dr. Arroyo has extensive experience and a one of a kind aesthetic eye for body contouring procedures. He enjoys performing this procedure with the goal of eliminating accumulated loose and stretched tissue in order to restore taut, youthful contours, and give the patient a natural, shapely silhouette. The surgeon understands that the needs of different people are unique and goes out of his way to create an individualized treatment plan for each patient. More so, the surgeon utilizes the most advanced surgical techniques to achieve the desired body lift goals while minimizing the risk of scarring and other side effects.
Body Lift in Houston, Texas: Who is a Candidate
Body lift, sometimes referred to as belt-lipectomy, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that aims to remove excess loose tissue and stubborn fat that may have accumulated due to weight fluctuations, normal aging, or poor tissue elasticity. You may be a good candidate for body lift surgery if:
- You are in good physical and emotional health
- You are frustrated with excess skin after losing significant weight or undergoing bariatric surgery
- You experience frequent rashes, chafing, or infections due to overhanging skin
- You are near your ideal weight goals
- You have realistic expectations about the outcome of your body lift treatment
During your first body lift consultation at Arroyo Plastic Surgery in West Houston, the surgeon will listen to your concerns, examine your problem areas, and let you know whether this procedure is right for you. Dr. Arroyo undertakes this process using a state of the art virtual consultation tool in which he will be able to show you (in real-time) what the procedure would entail, where the scars would be located and what you can expect using your own pictorial anatomy. The surgeon requires his body lift patients to quit smoking and adhere to other pre-op instructions in the weeks before the surgery. It is also important you ensure you are undergoing this cosmetic treatment strictly for themselves, not because someone else asked you to.
Benefits of a Body Lift
Many patients who undergo a body lift cosmetic treatment experience unique and life-improving benefits such as:
- Improved sagging of the abdominal skin
- Lifted and a smoother lower back
- Shapelier, better-contoured buttocks
- Tightened inner and outer thighs
- Improved contour around the groin
Since Dr. Arroyo customizes each procedure to suit your distinct needs and goals, the specific benefits obtained from this procedure will vary from one patient to another.
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Body Lift Procedure Options
Breast lift
Also referred to as mastopexy – is a cosmetic surgery treatment for women who are bothered by the appearance of elongated, sagging breasts. During a breast lift, the surgeon will focus on removing excess skin and reshaping tissue in order to achieve an elevated, perkier breast appearance.
Arm lift
This treatment is also referred to as a Brachioplasty and is an excellent option for addressing excess loose skin in the upper arms region. The plastic surgeon will aim to get rid of hanging skin and tighten the underlying tissue in order to achieve a well-toned, smoother, upper arm appearance.
Tummy tuck
lso referred to as abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck aims to address loose skin, stretched/weakened muscles, and stubborn fat in the abdominal region. Many patients who undergo this treatment achieve a slimmer and tighter midsection with improved core muscle functionality.
Thigh Lift
Men and women who have excess skin or stubborn fat in their thigh region can benefit from thigh lift surgery. This procedure aims to resolve aesthetic concerns in the inner and outer thighs in order to achieve a tightened, better-toned upper leg appearance.
Brazilian Butt Lift
Also referred to as fat grafting butt augmentation, a Brazilian butt lift is designed for women who wish to improve the appearance of their buttocks. The surgeon will use fat from other areas of your body to achieve a fuller, shapelier and more attractive buttock appearance.
Liposuction
This is a must-have procedure for patients who wish to eliminate stubborn pockets of fat in virtually any part of the body. Dr. Arroyo can perform liposuction alone or in conjunction with other body sculpting procedures in order to achieve the desired body contouring result.
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Body Lift FAQ
How long will results last?
While a body lift gets rid of excess skin and stubborn fat in various parts of the body, it does not prevent new fat and skin from forming. Dr. Arroyo advises his patients to take good care of their bodies – through a controlled diet and plenty of exercise – in order to have long-lasting results from this treatment.
Will I have scarring?
Scarring is inevitable following a surgical procedure. However, Dr. Arroyo uses the most advanced surgical techniques to make sure your scar is as thin as possible and makes sure to conceal those scars along fold lines or in areas of the body where they are properly hidden. More so, the surgeon will let you know how to care for your incisions and scar sites in order to ensure that there are improvements over time.