Body Procedures
Abdominoplasty
Tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a common term for the surgical procedure to correct a protruding or loose, sagging abdomen. The goal of the tummy tuck is to create an hourglass figure with a narrow waistline and flat profile. Good candidates for abdominoplasty are in good physical condition with minimal fluctuation in weight. Often, these are women who are through with childbearing but are left with weakened or spread abdominal muscles and amounts of weight and have redundant, flaccid skin. Unfortunately, all the sit-ups in the world will not get this type of tissue to shrink. In these instances, resection of the excess abdominal tissue and surgical tightening of the abdominal muscles is the way to correct the problem.
A mini-abdominoplasty with liposuction, or liposuction alone are less extensive procedures, but may be all that is required. A consultation with Dr. Rumley with special attention to your goals and expectation will determine the appropriate procedures.
Abdominoplasty is not a substitute for a healthy diet and a conscientious excercise program. But for those who have tried their best at everything else to no avail, it can be a welcome opportunity for not only an attractive new figure but also the improved attitude and self esteem that go with it.
During your consultation, your goals will be discussed. The scars will be from hip bone to hip bone as well as another small incision around the belly button. The incisions are designed to be hidden entirely in a bikini.
Abdominoplasty is an outpatient procedure and is performed under general anesthesia.
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Liposuction
Liposuction, also called lipoplasty or suction lipectomy, is the surgical removal of localized or regional excess fatty tissue.
Many of us carry pockets of fat around with us that we will never get rid of through diet and exercise. We are "genetically predisposed" to these saddlebags, love handles, and abdominal pooches that will not go away no matter what we do.
Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity or a substitute for proper diet and exercise. It is not an effective treatment for cellulite, the dimpled skin that typically appears on the thighs, hips, and buttocks.
Liposuction can permanently reshape body contours where excess fat deposits create areas that are disproportionately large in an otherwise balanced figure.
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Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
Arm Lift, or Brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure that is used to help remove the excess skin and fatty tissue from the axilla and upper arm. Brachioplasty is not a surgical treatment for being overweight. Obese individuals who intend to lose weight should postpone all forms of body contouring surgery until they have reached a stable weight.
There are a variety of different techniques used for brachioplasty. The exact technique is individualized for each patient.
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Thigh Lift
A medial thigh lift is a surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fatty tissue from the medial thighs. A medial thigh lift is not a surgical procedure for being overweight. There are a variety of different techniques used for a medial thigh lift. The exact technique is individualized for each patient.