Abdominoplasty

What is Tummy Tuck surgery?

Tummy tuck surgery (Abdominoplasty) removes excess fat and skin, and in most cases restores weakened or separated muscles creating an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer.

A flat and well-toned abdomen is something many of us strive for through exercise and weight control. Sometimes these methods cannot achieve our goals. Even individuals of otherwise normal body weight and proportion can develop an abdomen that protrudes or is loose and sagging. The most common causes of this include:

  • Pregnancy

  • Aging

  • Significant fluctuations in weight

  • Heredity

  • Prior surgery

Is a tummy tuck right for you?

Tummy tuck surgery is a highly individualized procedure and you should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else's desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image.

Abdominoplasty is a good option for you if:

  • You are physically healthy and at a stable weight

  • You have realistic expectations

  • You do not smoke

Where is it performed?

Tummy tuck surgery can be performed at a nearby fully accredited surgery center with an overnight stay for observation.

What to expect

A transverse scar is placed in an inconspicuous area, most often beneath the bikini or bathing suit line. Two small plastic drains are left in place for approximately 1 to 2 weeks, and are then removed easily in Dr. Glafkides' office during a post-op visit.

Anesthesia and Medication

A tummy tuck most commonly requires general anesthesia, especially if the procedure is combined with liposuction.

Recovery

Most patients recover well enough to return to work and most normal activities within 2 weeks.

Laser Liposuction

 What is laser- and ultrasound-assisted liposuction?

Laser- and ultrasound-assisted liposuction, like traditional liposuction, aren't a weight control method or a fix for obesity. They are used to help contour your body in those areas that are not responsive to diet and exercise such as saddlebags or a paunchy stomach. Also like traditional liposuction, laser-assisted liposuction is most often used to reduce fullness in your:

  • Abdomen

  • Ankles

  • Arms

  • Buttocks

  • Cheeks

  • Chin

  • Hips

  • Knees

  • Neck

  • Thighs

  • Upper arms

  • Waist

How Laser Lipo works

Laser assisted liposuction takes advantage of the power and technology associated with medical laser beams to liquefy the fat cells, which are then sucked out of the area.

Ultrasound-assisted liposuction uses a special cannula (plastic tube) that vibrates very rapidly and gives off ultrasound energy. As the cannula passes through the fat cells, that energy liquefies the fat cells, which are then suctioned out. The ultrasound can be administered either above the skin (with a special emitter) or below the surface of the skin (with an ultrasound cannula).

Medical devices are used for a variety of medical procedures, but only certain devices are FDA approved or cleared for liposuction. Before considering laser or ultrasound assisted liposuction, it is important to determine that the device being used is cleared by the FDA.

Where is laser-assisted liposuction performed?

Laser-assisted liposuction is performed on an out-patient basis, at a nearby fully accredited surgery center.

Recovery

Most patients recover well enough to return to the work and most normal activities, including vigorous exercise, in about 5 to 7 days.

Brazilian Butt Lift

BUTTOCKS & THIGH AUGMENTATION (WITH LIPOSUCTION OR FAT INJECTION)

What is Buttock/Thigh Liposculpture?

Buttock lipo sculpture is a surgical shaping of fat tissue in the gluteal or buttock region. Using a combination of liposuction and small skin excisions, a more youthful buttock appearance can be achieved.

Thigh liposculpture is the removal of fat tissue beneath the skin of the outer and inner thighs. Liposculpture of the thighs can reshape your leg and help you to fit into clothing more easily.

What is Buttocks Augmentation?

Buttocks augmentation surgery (also butt lift and Brazilian butt lift) is a combination of liposuction and fat transfer to the areas of the buttocks that require contouring to achieve the desired correction. Because the adipose fat tissue injected to the patient is her own (autologous), the risk of infection is low

Dr. Glafkides also offers the so-called Brazilian, which also is a fat-transfer procedure that combines liposuction around the buttocks and re-injection of fat to the buttocks. The fat is harvested from wherever the patient has an excess of adipose tissue, which is cleaned and then re-injected to achieve the desired degree of correction.

Where are these procedures performed?

Buttocks augmentation is typically performed at a nearby fully accredited surgery center, with an overnight stay for observation.

Anesthesia and Medication

Buttocks and thigh augmentation are typically performed under general anesthesia.

Recovery

Most patients recover well enough to return to the work and most normal activities, including moderate exercise, in about 2 to 3 weeks.