A lower body lift is a dramatic cosmetic surgery which combines a tummy tuck, a thigh lift and buttocks lift in one procedure that is also called a belt lipectomy. What is a Lower Body Lift? It is one of the most extensive changes that can be done with plastic surgery and can recontour the thighs, abdomen and buttocks. A lower body lift will remove excess fat and skin to restore the lower body to a more youthful appearance. It is most useful for patients who have lost a lot of weight and have a great deal of excess skin that is sagging and folding. Large pouches of sagging skin cannot be eliminated naturally and must be removed through plastic surgery. Excess amounts of skin can pose not only an aesthetic problem due to appearance but can sometimes pose a health risk including skin and fungal infections as well. Lower body lifts can also be performed on those who have simply lost the natural contour of the skin due to aging and gravity or due to pregnancy. Some patients may wish to have liposuction performed before the procedure but know that skin after weight or fat loss will not return to pre-fat levels as it has lost its elasticity. Excessive skin is a major complaint of people who have lost a great deal of weight and a lower body lift procedure can take care of that. Benefits Beyond Aesthetic Improvement In addition to its cosmetic benefits, a lower body lift can significantly improve physical comfort and mobility. Excess skin can cause painful chafing, skin irritation, and hygiene challenges that...
Face Lift Surgery A face lift is a cosmetic lift surgery that involves removing excess facial skin, making the face look younger. The aging face develops looser skin, loses skin elasticity, and loses muscle tone and fat. There are some other procedures which could be needed to achieve the best goals. These include: chin implants, cheek implants, a laser or chemical peel, brow lift, forehead lift, removal of the fat pad within the cheek, autologous fat injection, liposuction, eyelid surgery and a neck lift. Procedure The cosmetic lift surgery is started by making an incision in the temporal region. The incision is then extended downward in front of the ear, coming underneath the ear and extending upward behind the ear, and eventually ending in the hairline behind the ear. The fatty tissues and skin will be lifted from the underlying connective tissue as far as needed to improve the problem with loose skin. The underlying connective tissues may be tightened with stitches, if the plastic surgeon deems necessary. The next step of the cosmetic lift surgery involves pulling back the skin and removing the excess skin. Stitches and skin staples are used to close the treated area. Sterile bandages are then applied. Risks The complications of having a face lift are infrequent, yet some risks can include loss of skin from tissue death, unevenness between the two sides, hair loss surrounding the incision site, a widened scar, temporary loss of muscle function, infection, and bruising. Recovery A cosmetic surgery face lift usually achieves its goal of making the face appear more youthful. The results typically last up to ten years....
