Plastic Surgery Procedures of the Body

Liposuction (Tumescent Technique)
The tumescent technique is a relatively new liposuction method that can reduce post operative bruising, swelling and pain. Because blood loss is minimized during tumescent liposuction, use of the technique reduces the chance that a blood transfusion will be needed.

In the tumescent technique, areas of excess fat are injected with a large amount of anesthetic liquid before liposuction is per-formed. The liquid causes the compartments of fat to become swollen and firm or “tumesced.” The expanded fat compartments allow the liposuction cannula to travel smoothly beneath the skin as the fat is removed

Post Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery for the treatment of obesity is becoming increasingly common and popular. Procedures such as gastric bypass and laparascopic gastric band (lap band) can shed a dramatic loss of weight, and promote a state of physical and emotional health. Unfortunately, excessive hanging skin and fatty deposits of the abdomen, thighs, breasts and arms are a consequence for those successfully achieving their goals in weight loss. After the weight loss has been reached, plastic surgery is performed both to improve aesthetics and to alleviate symptoms. Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), lower body lift (belt lipectomy), mastopexy (breast lift), augmentation mastopexy (breast enlargement and lift), brachioplasty (arm lift), upper body lift (a combination of arm lift and breast lift that also removes the excess tissues of the sides of the ribcage), thigh lift or facelift may be performed: all involve the removal and tightening of excess skin with sculptural tissue contouring, leading to a smoother, more youthful, and more natural appearance. The needs of patients who have experienced significant weight loss are extremely unique; every individual’s story, hopes, concerns, and goals are quite different. Dr. John Anastasatos and all of his highly experienced staff members are sensitive not only to the medical and technical requirements of the procedures, but also to the emotional changes for every individual.

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Abdominoplasty, known more commonly as a “tummy tuck,” is a major surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. The procedure can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen. But bear in mind, it does produce a permanent scar, which, depending on the extent of the original problem and the surgery required to correct it, can extend from hip to hip.

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