Most men and women seek a fit and well-proportioned body. Dr. Mills sees patients everyday in consultations that complain that some areas of their body are just resistant to change, even with the strictest of diet and exercise programs. As an option to sculpt these areas and remove excess fat, Dr. Mills offers lipoplasty or liposuction. Liposuction is not a weight loss program; in fact, there is a maximum amount of fat (5000 cc) that can safely be removed in one procedure. However, liposuction is an ideal solution to treat those “problem” areas that are disproportionate to the rest of the body. Liposuction is most effective for men and women of normal weight who simply want to improve their body contour. Dr. Mills can use liposuction to slim the hips and thighs, flatten the abdomen, sculpt the chin and shape the calves, lovehandles, back, ankles, knees and upper arms. Most patients who have this surgery feel more confident in the way that they look and how their newly-sculpted body fits into clothing.

Dr. Mills uses several different liposuction techniques or combinations thereof to achieve optimal results. Dr. Mills always uses the tumescent technique, in which the fat is pre-injected with a sterile salt-water solution containing small amounts of adrenaline and local anesthetic. In addition, he may recommend suction assisted lipectomy (SAL), ultrasonic-assisted lipectomy (UAL) or power-assisted lipectomy (PAL), depending on your specific needs and fibrousness of the area to be treated. SAL involves making a tiny incision or incisions near the treatment area. Wherever possible, Dr. Mills places the incisions within natural folds or contour lines to hide them. Dr. Mills places a slim, hollow tube called a cannula through the incision, so that its tip penetrates the underlying fat. By contouring with one or multiple cannulas, Dr. Mills vacuums the fat into a suction pump. He pays close attention to the measurements, the 3-D contours and fat removed to achieve optimal symmetry.

UAL has gained much popularity in recent years because it aids in skin contraction. This form of liposuction contracts from underneath the skin and works very much like a laser on the facial skin. This technique involves a two-step process that uses the energy from sound waves to liquefy the fat prior to suctioning. As such, Dr. Mills is able to more effectively extract the fatty tissue from an area. Dr. Mills uses PAL to treat very fibrous or scarred areas, such as the back, flanks and above the belly button. Dr. Mills is adept at using this new technology and has seen a more even result in fibrous areas.

 
 

Your tummy tuck will be individualized to your specific conditions that may include:
* Excess localized fat in the abdominal area
* Loose and sagging skin in the abdominal area
* Weakened or separated abdominal muscles due to pregnancy, weight loss or aging

One or all of these conditions may be present and can be surgically improved by a tummy tuck. A tummy tuck cannot correct stretch marks, although these may be removed or somewhat improved if they are primarily located on the areas of excess skin that will be excised, generally those treated areas are below the belly button.

Surgical removal of excess fat and skin may be combined with liposuction during a tummy tuck. There are variations to tummy tuck surgery; the technique selected is dependant on the degree of correction necessary to achieve a flatter profile and firmer abdomen. Incision length and pattern depend on the amount and location of excess skin to be removed, as well as personal preference and surgical judgment.

Liposuction may be used in conjunction with a tummy tuck or to recontour other areas of the body by removing localized excess fat deposits. Other body contouring procedures may be performed separately or in the same surgical session as a tummy tuck. However, not all patients are good candidates for combined procedures. Your case will be evaluated on an individual basis.

For a tummy tuck in Vancouver Washington contact these board certified plastic surgeons today.

 
 

An Arm Lift or Brachioplasty (arm reduction surgery) can remove excess tissue and reduce the circumference of the upper arm. Surgical correction depends on the amount of extra skin and how loose the supporting tissues have become. Extra skin is removed from incisions along the inner arm. The incision must be placed where the tissue can be best tightened but the incision must be well hidden as well.

Dr. Justin Jones in Oklahoma City can help you to achieve your goals. He specializes in procedures relating to arm lifts including procedures such as face lifts, breast augmentation, nose jobs, brow lift, liposuction, and tummy tucks. To schedule an appointment or to learn more about an arm lift, please contact us today.