Abdominoplasty,
known more commonly as a "tummy tuck," is a surgical
procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower
abdominal and in selected patients, to tighten the muscles of the abdomen wall. The procedure
can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen or a sad looking belly button.
The best candidates for abdominoplasty are men or women who are
in relatively good shape but are bothered by loose abdominal skin that won't respond to diet or exercise.
The surgery is particularly helpful to women who, through multiple
pregnancies, have stretched their abdominal muscles and skin beyond
the point where the skin can return to normal. Redundant skin
following successful weight loss can also be improved by the surgery.
Liposuction,
also called lipoplasty or suction lipectomy, is a procedure that
can help sculpt the body by removing unwanted fat from specific
areas, including the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper
arms, chin, cheeks and neck. Liposuction can remove stubborn areas
of fat that don't respond to traditional weight-loss methods. Liposuction
is often used in conjunction with face lift, neck lift, and tummy
tuck surgery. Liposuction is also an important adjuvant treatment for massive weight loss patients.
Gynecomastia is a developmental condition that results in male breast enlargement. It is common in teenagers, sometimes just being transient and, in up to half of older men. The enlargement can usually be effectively treated in all age groups with a liposuction technique without the need for significant scars.
Other procedures include: Dr. Salomon also performs body contouring surgery after massive weight loss on the abdomen, trunk, breast, arms, and legs. |