Rejuvenation
Body lift/Thigh lift /Buttock Lift in Loudoun
These types of cosmetic plastic surgery operations are not for the faint hearted. They are extensive plastic surgery operations leaving the patient with a circumferential trunk scar. Despite this body lift scar, patients flock to the plastic surgeon, Dr. Brown for this operation if they are candidates for it. Body lift surgery results can be very, very dramatic, and the scar is hidden in the underwear area. These cosmetic surgery patients are so happy with the improvement that they do not mind the scar at all. Candidates for body lift operations have considered less extensive procedures, or tried other alternatives and have not been able to achieve the results they are seeking. After full explanations of what is involved in the plastic surgery, they are eager patients. Drainage tubes are left in place and are removed ten to twenty days after body lift surgery. This operation typically has a long recovery period, because of the extent of the internal sewing.
If you are searching for body lift surgery in Northern Virginia, Maryland or Washington,DC, plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael J. Brown is an excellent choice to have this procedure from. His patients come from Loudoun, Fairfax, Reston, Herndon, Leesburg, Dulles, Ashburn, Middleburg, Great Falls, Potomac Falls, Alexandria, Vienna, Falls Church, Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Potomac, Richmond,Washington, DC to name a few areas.
CIRCUMFERENTIAL BODY LIFT SURGERY
INTRODUCTION
Circumferential body lift in Loudoun is a surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fatty tissue from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten muscles of the abdominal wall. Circumferential body lift is not a surgical treatment for being overweight. Obese individualsl who intend to lose weight should postpone all forms of body contouring surgery until they have been able to undergo their massive weight loss and have a stable weight for at least six months. They may still visit with a plastic surgeon to learn more about the bodylift surgery.
There are a variety of different plastic surgery techniques used by plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael J. Brown for circumferential body lift. Circumferential body lift can be combined with other forms of body-contouring surgery including liposuction or performed at the same time with other elective cosmetic surgeries.
ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS
Alternative forms of management consist of not treating the areas of loose skin and fatty deposits.
RISKS of CIRCUMFERENTIAL BODY LIFT SURGERY
Every surgical procedure involves a certain amount of risk and it is important that you understand the risks involved with circumferential body lift. An individual?s choice to undergo a cosmetic plastic surgical procedure is based on the comparison of the risk to potential benefit. Although the majority of patients do not experience the following complications, you should discuss each of them with your plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael J. Brown, to make sure you understand all possible consequences of circumferential body lift.
Bleeding- It is possible, though unusual, to experience a bleeding episode during or after cosmetic surgery. Should post-operative bleeding occur, it may require emergency treatment to drain accumulated blood or blood transfusion. Do not take any aspirin or anti-inflammatory medications for ten days before surgery, as this may increase the risk of bleeding.
Infection- Infection is unusual after this type of cosmetic surgery. Should an infection occur, treatment including antibiotics or additional surgery may be necessary.
Change in skin sensation- Diminished (or loss of) skin sensation in the lower abdominal area may not totally resolve after circumferential body lift.
Skin contour irregularities- Contour irregularities and depressions may occur after circumferential body lift. Visible and palpable wrinkling of skin can occur.
Skin scarring- Excessive scarring is uncommon. In rare cases, abnormal scars may result. Scars may be unattractive and of different color than surrounding skin. Additional treatments including surgery may be necessary to treat abnormal scarring.
Surgical anesthesia- Both local and general anesthesia involve risk. There is the possibility of complications, injury, and even death from all forms of surgical anesthesia or sedation.
Asymmetry- Symmetrical body appearance may not result from circumferential body lift. Factors such as skin tone, fatty deposits, bony prominence, and muscle tone may contribute to normal asymmetry in body features. It is common for the scar to be asymmetric.
Delayed healing- Wound disruption or delayed wound healing is possible. This is especially true of massive weight loss patients who have had gastric bypass or other weight loss surgery technique. Some areas of the abdomen may not heal normally and may take a long time to heal. Some areas of skin may die. This may require frequent dressing changes or further surgery to remove the non-healed tissue.
Smokers have a greater risk of skin loss and wound healing complications.
Allergic reactions- In rare cases, local allergies to tape, suture material, or topical preparations have been reported. Systemic reactions which are more serious may occur to drugs used during surgery and prescription medicines. Allergic reactions may require additional treatment.
Pulmonary complications- Pulmonary complications may occur secondarily to both blood clots (pulmonary emboli) or partial collapse of the lungs after general anesthesia. Should either of these complications occur, you may require hospitalization and additional treatment. Pulmonary emboli can be life-threatening or fatal in some circumstances. This is probably the greastest area of risk with circumferential body lifts or thigh lift procedures.
Seroma- Fluid accumulations infrequently occur in between the skin and the abdominal wall. Should this problem occur, it may require additional procedures for drainage of fluid. This probably the most common complication seen with body lift surgeries.
Umbilicus- Malposition, scarring, unacceptable appearance or loss of the umbilicus (navel) may occur.
Long term effects- Subsequent alterations in body contour may occur as the result of aging, weight loss or gain, pregnancy, or other circumstances not related to circumferential body lift.
Pain- Chronic pain may occur very infrequently from nerves becoming trapped in scar tissue after Circumferential body lift.
Other- You may be disappointed with the results of cosmetic surgery. Infrequently, it is necessary to perform additional cosmetic surgery to improve your results.
ADDITIONAL COSMETIC SURGERY NECESSARY
Should complications occur, additional surgery or other treatments may be necessary. Even though risks and complications occur infrequently, the risks cited are particularly associated with circumferential body lift. Other complications and risks can occur but are even more uncommon. The practice of medicine and surgery is not an exact science. Although good results are expected, there is no guarantee or warranty expressed or implied, on the results that may be obtained.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Most health insurance companies exclude coverage for cosmetic surgical operations such as circumferential body lift or any complications that might occur from surgery. Please carefully review your health insurance subscriber-information pamphlet.
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