The appearance of the body can be refined and contoured using surgical procedures.
Surgery of the Abdomen (Abdominoplasty or "Tummy Tuck")
 Generally referred to as a "tummy tuck", abdominoplasty removes excess fat and skin from the abdomen. The procedure also helps to flatten the abdomen by tightening the surrounding muscles. Women with stretched abdominal areas due to previous pregnancies can benefit considerably from abdominoplasty, although they should have completed their childbearing. Older individuals whose skin has lost some of its elasticity and are slightly obese can experience an improvement in their abdominal area.
 If you are in generally good physical shape but are concerned about abdominal fat deposits or loose skin that does not respond to diet and exercise, the procedure can often reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen. Abdominoplasty produces a permanent scar which can extend to both sides of your hips, although the scar will be located near or below the bikini line and will fade over time.
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Liposuction (Lipoplasty / Suction Lipectomy)
 Now among the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures, liposuction (also known as "lipoplasty" or "suction lipectomy") sculpts the body by removing undesirable fat from areas around the thighs, knees, buttocks, waist, hips, abdomen, chin, cheeks, neck and upper arms. Dr. Carter uses tumescent and external ultrasound-assisted liposuction (XUAL) techniques to provide precise results. Liposuction is not a substitute for a healthy diet and exercise, but the procedure can eliminate areas of fat that are unresponsive to typical weight-loss methods.
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Body Lift
 Some patients are plagued with loose skin that cannot be corrected with liposuction. Aging, weight loss, and heredity patterns can all lead to this undesirable sagging of the skin that is best addressed by skin removal. Skin lifts require longer scars to reshape an area while trimming off the excess tissue. Scars are hidden within the body's natural contours but none-the-less can be visible. With time and special care after surgery, the scars will often fade nicely.
Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) - An arm lift tightens and recontours the loose skin of the upper arms. The area may be addressed with liposuction initially and then the excess skin is removed. For most patients, the incision extends from the underarm down to the inner elbow. A modified arm lift, with a shorter incision, may be an option if the sagging skin is located higher up the arm. This modified procedure is more popular, but may not meet the needs of some patients.
Medial Thigh Lift - Liposuction of the inner thighs is often requested, but is not always the best choice. This area tends to become more lax as we age or lose weight leading to loose, saggy skin. To tighten and recontour the area a medial thigh lift may be recommended. The incisions are placed in the creases of the groin area. To promote the best healing of the incisions, it may be recommended that you take 2-4 weeks off work.
Buttock / Thigh Lift - This lift tightens loose, saggy skin of the outer thighs and buttocks. The incision for this lift is near the crease of the buttocks and requires a 24 hour stay in the hospital to ensure the incisions are not disturbed in the initial stages of healing. You will be laying flat on you stomach during your hospital stay and for a time during your home recovery.
Labiaplasty - Labiaplasty is becoming a more frequently performed operation as better surgical and aesthetic techniques have developed. The procedure involves the reduction of excess labial tissue which corrects asymmetry and distortion. The operation is done for both medical and aesthetic reasons and is done privately in our own Certified and State Licensed Operating Facility.
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