Body Procedures Bismarck

• Abdominoplasty

• Arm Lift/Brachioplasty

• External Genital Rejuvenation

• Liposuction

• Thigh Lift

Abdominoplasty:

Diagnosis

An abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is designed to firm and smooth the abdomen. You may be a good candidate for this procedure if you:

• Have excess or loose sagging abdominal skin.
• Your abdomen protrudes and is out of proportion to the rest of your body.
• Abdominal muscles have weakened by pregnancy or aging.

Treatment

The tummy tuck incision is a horizontal incision which extends outward toward the hip bones. The more loose skin removed, the longer the incision.

Dr. Honeycutt keeps the incisions within swim suit lines whenever possible. She may tighten the underlying muscles by pulling them together and stitching them in place. Any excess skin from the lower abdomen will be trimmed away.

Liposuction is almost always performed all along the lower back, flanks and hips. This treats the whole aesthetic unit of the torso and contributes to the dramatic changes you see here.

Results

The results are a flatter, firmer abdomen. The hips and flanks are also reduced and contoured.

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Arm Lift/Brachioplasty:

Diagnosis

An arm lift, or brachioplasty, is designed to reduce excess, sagging upper arm skin that droops downward.

Treatment

The procedure involves trimming excess skin from the upper arm. The incision runs from the upper, inside arm above the elbow to near the armpit.

Liposuction of the upper arm is performed as well to help with contour.

Results

Tightens and smooths the underlying tissue that defines the shape of the upper arm.

Scars are visible but fade with time. Most people are satisfied and feel the improved shape justifies the scars.

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External Genital Rejuvenation:

Diagnosis

The external genital structures can change with puberty, pregnancy, and aging. There are multiple procedures that can be done to improve these areas.

Treatment

The labia majora can appear deflated and can be filled with fat. The labia minora can be shortened so they don’t protrude or hang down. The mons can be liposuctioned or lifted if needed.

Results

Improvement of external genital structures.

Please come into our office to view pictures.

Liposuction:

Diagnosis

Liposuction is ideal for those who have dieted and exercised but still have that pouch or bulge that won’t budge. The removal of fat by liposuction can be used to contour many areas of the body: cheeks, jowls, and neck; upper arms; breast and chest; back; abdomen and waist; hips, thighs and buttocks; knees, calves, and ankles.

Treatment

Fat is removed though multiple small incisions that are usually in a crease or fold. A small hollow tube or cannula is inserted through one-quarter inch incisions and connected to a suction machine. The cannula, guided by the surgeon, vacuums away unwanted fat.

Results

A smoother, more contoured shape.

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Thigh Lift:

Diagnosis

A thigh lift is designed to reduce excess, sagging skin and fat on the thighs.

Treatment

The procedure involves removing excess skin from either the medial (inner) or lateral (outer) thigh.

For a medial thigh lift, the incisions are placed in the groin that extend downward and wrap around the back of the thigh. It tightens the inner thigh skin to about halfway to the knee.

For a lateral thigh lift or posterior body lift, the incisions are placed at the low abdomen extending around the hips and meet in the back. It lifts loose skin and fat of the buttock and lateral thighs.

Liposuction of the thigh and knee is performed as well to help get rid of excess fat and help with contour.

Results

Reshapes the thighs resulting in smoother and better-proportioned contours of the thighs.