Combining Brachioplasty and Other Procedures
Combining Brachioplasty and Other Procedures You’ve decided to go ahead with brachioplasty, a surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the upper arms. Since you will already be in the operating theatre, you may wonder whether other body contouring procedures can be performed at the same time. This…
Revision Brachioplasty Surgery
Revision Brachioplasty Surgery If you are reading this article, you may fall into one of two groups. Either you have already undergone brachioplasty (arm reduction surgery) and are unhappy with the results, or you are preparing for your first operation and want to know what options exist if revision surgery…
Brachioplasty vs Suction-Assisted Lipectomy (Liposuction) for Arm Contouring
Brachioplasty vs Suction-Assisted Lipectomy for Arms Suction-assisted lipectomy and brachioplasty are two very different surgical procedures. They are sometimes performed together, but they address different concerns. Choosing between them depends on whether your primary concern is loose skin, excess fat, or both. In this article, Dr Bernard Beldholm, FRACS, explains…
Brachioplasty Techniques: Which One is Right for You?
Brachioplasty Techniques: Which One is Right for You? Brachioplasty (arm lift surgery) is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess skin and fat from the upper arms. This operation can help improve the appearance of the arms in people who have loose skin due to ageing, weight loss, or genetics….
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…
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…