Body contouring is a range of cosmetic procedures to reshape the body, thighs, and arms. Liposuction is the most popular of these procedures. For liposuction, I use a combination of ultrasonic and traditional liposuction using the tumescent technique. Other procedures are tummy tucks, both full abdominoplasty and a “miniabdominoplasty,” arm lifts, and thigh lifts. Many patients require a combination of these procedures for an optimal result. Pregnancy and major weight loss after bariatric surgery are common reasons to need this surgery.
I am referred patients from all over the Bay Area, as this is an area of specialty in my practice. I have written a chapter for a plastic surgery textbook about liposuction of the lower extremity. The surgery is performed in an outpatient facility near my office in Palo Alto or a surgicenter in Menlo Park.
Liposuction is a great way to remove fat. Unlike losing weight where your fat cell shrinks but is still there, when doing liposuction we remove the fat cell. It is a great way to contour and help reshape. Dr. Greenberg wrote a chapter in a plastic surgery textbook on liposuction. She strongly recommends you get an evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon to see what pockets of fat should be addressed, if you have any issues with skin tone, and if the fat should be used for fat transfer to another area of the body (such as face, breast, or buttock). She will review all the terminology- ultrasonic, laser, tumescent, fat grafting, coolsculpt – so you can understand the best approach for you.
Learn MoreWeight loss and babies both can hurt the abdomen. Abdominoplasty reconstructs the abdomen in two layers. The first layer repairs the diastasis (separation of the muscles) and if there is a hernia (frequently at the belly button). The second layer tightens the skin. Tummy tucks flatten the abdomen, return curve to the waist, and help contour the belly. There are variations of what is needed: mini abdominoplasty, hybrid, liposuction, or full abdominoplasty. Dr. Greenberg strongly recommends you see a plastic surgeon to evaluate the best approach. This can be combined with breast surgery for the mommy makeover.
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