Do you love your children but hate your abdomen?  Or are you ecstatic about your hard-earned weight loss only to find extra skin hanging around? The tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, operation involves removing excess skin and fat around the waist leaving a well-placed incision low on the abdomen. Abdominoplasty is not a substitute for weight loss. As the excess skin is pulled and removed altogether, a flatter abdomen will remain. Additional tightening of the abdominal muscles can provide even more dramatic contour improvement. A consultation will answer your questions regarding risks of surgery, aesthetic expectations and postoperative recovery.

Patients with mild fat and skin excess that is localized to the lower portion of the abdomen may be candidates for a limited or “mini” tummy tuck, that allows for a smaller incision and a shorter recovery time. This procedure can be done in combination with liposuction depending on the problem areas. A consultation with one of the plastic surgeons will determine if you are a candidate for this procedure.

Do you find yourself asking, “They never used to be like this…”  The breast lift procedure is appropriate for women who are happy with the size of their breasts but would like to regain a more youthful appearance. A breast lift, or mastopexy, involves redesigning the breast by removing excess skin and repositioning the breast to a higher, more attractive position with minimal change in the overall breast size. There are several techniques available, all of which allow wearing regular clothing without revealing surgical scars. For breasts that are small in size and still droopy, a combination of breast augmentation and lift can be performed. A consultation with one of the plastic surgeons will help determine which operation is right for you.