his surgery is aimed at restoring the youthful appearance of the waist and abdominal area, whilst maintaining an aesthetic and natural appearance to the patient’s contour. It counteracts the effects of pregnancy, weight loss and aging on the abdomen, which frequently leads to excess fat deposits in the flanks and lower abdomen, as well as laxity of the skin and stretch marks. Most of the time, during the same procedure the muscles in the abdominal area can be tightened to improve posture and lumbar support, as well as flattening out the abdominal area. All excess skin and fat is removed, resulting in a low hidden scar and repositioning of the umbilicus.  This procedure can be combined with liposuction and/or variable scar lengths to obtain improved results in certain cases. It results in some of the most dramatic changes, especially in massive weight loss patients.

Anesthesia: Epidural block with intravenous Sedation

Length of the Procedure: 2 to 3 hours

Length of Stay: One day hospital stay

Discomfort: Usually well controlled with prescribed pain medication, sometimes mild to moderate first 7 to 10 days, most discomfort is associated with the rectus abdominis muscle closure in the mid abdomen.  Some numbness may persist in the lower abdominal area for weeks to months after surgery.

Rest Period: 3 to 4 weeks of rest from certain activities, depending on placement of the implant. Usually quick recovery for prompt return to work or daily chores.

Final Result: Seen after 2 to 3 months

Stubborn fat deposits can be unresponsive to traditional methods of diet and exercise, no matter how hard you try. Liposuction is a body contouring procedure that can address these isolated fat pockets and sculpt a smoother, slimmer physique. While liposuction is not an effective weight loss method, the procedure is an excellent solution for people at a stable weight who are struggling with stubborn “problem areas”. Different surgical techniques are available and can be tailored to the individual patient.

Anesthesia: Epidural block with intravenous Sedation, general anesthesia, local anesthesia with sedation

Length of the Procedure: 2 to 4 hours depending on the extension of the liposuction.

Length of Stay: Same day discharge, or  One day hospital stay

Discomfort: Usually well controlled with prescribed pain medication, sometimes mild to moderate first 7 to 10 days

Rest Period: 1 to 2 weeks of rest from certain activities, depending on placement of the implant. Usually quick recovery for prompt return to work or daily chores.

Final Result: Seen after 3 to 6 months

 The effects of weight loss and aging, combined with stubborn fat deposits in the arm area can lead to a flaccid and bulky appearance in the arm area, extending from the axillae to the elbow. This surgery is aimed at reducing the excess of skin and fat through a combination of liposuction and skin re-draping, leading to an enhanced appearance of the arm area, enhancing the aesthetic appearance. It is an excellent complement for contour surgeries, allowing the patient to feel more comfortable and improving self-esteem.

Anesthesia: Local anesthesia with intravenous sedation

Length of the Procedure: 2 to 3 hours

Length of Stay: Same day at home

Discomfort: Usually well controlled with prescribed pain medication, sometimes mild to moderate first 5 to 7 days.

Rest Period: 3 to 4 weeks of rest from certain activities.

Final Result: Seen almost immediately in most cases. In case of added liposuction up to 2 to 3 months in certain patients.

This is an incredible goal many patients reach after bariatric surgery or by sticking to a strict agenda of diet and exercise, but all too often the resulting effects lead to an excess of loose skin. This has a detrimental effect on the selection of adequate clothing, as well frequent skin irritation in crevasse and rashes, and bothersome difficulty to do certain sport activities. IT is through a series of staged surgical procedures, aimed at re-draping the excess skin that I aim to restore the youthful and aesthetic contour of the body, benefitting the breast, arms, waist, tummy, buttocks and thigh areas.

Often, patients wish to achieve an increase in volume and an improved appearance of the buttock area, and exercise is not enough to obtain this result. In these cases, the volume, shape and size of the buttocks can be improved with fat grafting, by taking fatty tissue from áreas in the body where it is naturally deposited, I use this to enhance the figure and contour and transfer this fatty tissue to the buttocks. This is a very popular procedure, and can also be complimented with the use of a silicone implant, placed at a muscular level to better enhance the size and shape of the buttocks. Without a doubt the result is one of the most aesthetically pleasing results one can obtain for an improvement in body contour.

The thighs are not exempt of the effects of time and weight loss on the body, resulting in a loosening of the skin in the medial and lateral area of the thigh. This makes it difficult for some patients to use flattering clothing and perform physical activities. For this reason, surgical procedures can be performed to re-firm and re-drape excess tissue, while removing the excess of fatty tissue which may be present.

Anesthesia: Epidural block with intravenous Sedation

Length of the Procedure: 2 to 3 hours

Length of Stay: One day hospital stay

Discomfort: Usually well controlled with prescribed pain medication, sometimes mild to moderate first 7 to 10 days.

Rest Period: 3 to 4 weeks of rest from certain activities.

Final Result: Seen after 2 to 3 months