How Having Twins Can Affect Your Abdominal Muscles
How Having Twins Can Affect Your Abdominal Muscles Every pregnancy is unique. They all share one thing in common: significant changes in a woman’s body. When carrying twins, those changes can be magnified. A twin pregnancy places extra strain on the abdominal wall and pelvic floor muscles compared with a…
Thighplasty Surgery Guide
Male Upper Torsoplasty Surgery Guide After significant weight loss, particularly following bariatric surgery, some men are left with excess skin across the chest, back, and sides. An upper torsoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to remove this redundant skin and improve the upper torso shape. When the surgery is extended…
Fleur-de-lis Abdominoplasty Guide
Fleur-de-lis Abdominoplasty Guide After massive weight loss, many individuals are left with loose abdominal skin. In some cases, a traditional abdominoplasty may not provide enough tightening. Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty is designed for significant abdominal skin excess, achieving tightening in both vertical and horizontal directions. It is one of several types of…
Male Upper Thoracic Lift Surgery Guide
Male Upper Thoracic Lift Surgery Guide After massive weight loss from bariatric surgery, some males develop lax skin in the upper back and chest areas. An upper thoracic lift most often refers to an upper back lift or bra line lift, but may also include a male chest lift. During…
Auto Augmentation Breast Lift Surgery Guide
Auto Augmentation Mastopexy Surgery Guide Mastopexy is a surgical procedure performed to correct breast ptosis. A standard mastopexy raises the breasts off the abdominal wall, but this often reduces breast volume and may result in a smaller cup size. Auto augmentation mastopexy is a specialised technique that repositions existing breast…
Gluteoplasty Surgery Guide
Gluteoplasty (Buttock Lift) Surgery Guide Many people who have lost a significant amount of weight are left with lax skin on the buttocks and thighs. Skin that has been stretched during weight gain often does not contract adequately after weight loss, leaving a deflated appearance. Even with diet, exercise, and…
Abdominoplasty with Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction (VASER) Surgery Guide
Abdominoplasty with Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction (VASER) Surgery Guide Excess abdominal skin and fat can remain after pregnancy or significant weight loss. For some people, diet and exercise are not enough to restore a firmer abdominal wall. Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is designed to remove loose skin and repair muscle separation. When combined…
Belt Lipectomy Surgery Guide
Belt Lipectomy Surgery Guide After significant weight loss, many people develop loose, excess skin. A belt lipectomy is a surgical option that removes redundant skin around the entire waistline, including the front, back, and sides. This procedure may be considered when skin laxity is circumferential, affecting the abdomen, flanks, lower…
Brachioplasty (Arm Lift) Surgery Guide
Brachioplasty Surgery Guide Excess skin on the upper arms is a common concern, particularly after significant weight loss or with ageing. As fat in the arms reduces, the skin can appear loose and deflated. Over time, the natural decline in collagen and elastin production contributes further to this issue. The…
Is Abdominoplasty Major Surgery?
Is Abdominoplasty Major Surgery? After pregnancy or weight loss, some people consider an abdominoplasty to address loose abdominal skin and excess fat. Understandably, one of the most common questions is whether this type of operation is considered major surgery. The answer is not straightforward. Technically, abdominoplasty does not fall under…