Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

This operation is ideal for patients with:

  • Excess skin and fat above and below the belly button (umbilicus)
  • Changes related to pregnancy and the post-partum period
  • Substantial weight changes through life, including after substantial weight loss

Abdominoplasty is an operation that is used to create a flat upper and lower abdomen, establish a narrower waist line, correct a rectus diastasis and remove excess skin and fat from the abdominal wall. Typically there is a scar that rests very low on the abdominal wall so that it is hidden when wearing most types of bathing suits or under garments. There is also a scar centrally where the belly button is re-established. Most commonly liposuction is also performed during the procedure to the flanks. Surgical drains are typically used during this operation. Some patients will have same-day surgery, meaning they will be discharged home the same day as the operation. Other patients, such as those patients who combine abdominoplasty with another operation, may be required to have an overnight stay in the hospital. Dr. Platt will discuss the recovery process and establish a follow-up schedule with you.

Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)

This operation is ideal for patients with:

  • Drooping excess skin and fat of the upper inner arm
  • Changes related to aging and after fluctuations in weight including substantial weight loss

Brachioplasty is an operation that addresses excess skin and fat along the upper inner arms. Typically this operation combines liposuction and surgery to remove excess skin and fat. Most patients require a scar from the elbow into the armpit, but modifications are made on a case-by-case basis. The scar tends to be well hidden with arms at the sides and when walking at a usual pace. Surgical drains are typically used during this operation. Most patients will have same-day surgery, meaning they will be discharged home the same day as the operation. Dr. Platt will discuss the recovery process and establish a follow-up schedule with you.

Thigh Lift

This operation is ideal for patients with:

  • Excess skin and fat of the upper inner thigh spanning from the groin to the knee
  • Substantial weight changes through life, including after substantial weight loss or pregnancy

Inner thigh lift is an operation that addresses the excess skin and fat of the inner thighs. This operation typically involves liposuction and surgery. The severity of the condition typically ranges from isolated to the groin area, or involving the entire upper inner thigh from groin to knee. Patients will decide with Dr. Platt the length and location of the scar based on their goals. Surgical drains are typically used during this operation. Most patients will have same-day surgery, meaning they will be discharged home the same day as the operation. Dr. Platt will discuss the recovery process and establish a follow-up schedule with you.

Brazilian Buttock Lift

This operation is ideal for patients with:

  • Desire a fuller and rounder buttock region
  • Deflation of the buttock region over time or with weight loss

Brazilian Buttock Lift is an operating that enhances the size and shape of the buttock. It uses large volume liposuction (potentially from the abdomen, flank, inner thigh, back, or arms) to generate the donor fat. The fat is processed and cleaned outside the body. It is then transferred back to the buttock region using instruments similar to those used during liposuction. Some patients will have same-day surgery, meaning they will be discharged home the same day as the operation. Other patients, such as those patients who have a very large volume of fat removed during liposuction, may be required to have an overnight stay in the hospital. Dr. Platt will discuss the recovery process and establish a follow-up schedule with you.

Mommy Makeover

This combined set of tailored operations is ideal for:

  • Women who have experienced changes to their breasts after pregnancy and / or breastfeeding
  • Women who have experienced changes to their abdomen and flanks
  • Other changes include deflated buttocks, excess skin and fat to the upper thighs

A “mommy makeover” is designed to address the changes that occur to the female body (and in particular the breasts and abdomen) during pregnancy and the post-pregnancy period. Each “mommy makeover” is designed to address each patient’s specific concerns and usually involves a breast procedure (either breast augmentation, breast lift or a combination) and a tummy tuck, with or without liposuction. Most patients that have combined operations will be required to have an overnight stay in the hospital. Dr. Platt will discuss the recovery process and establish a follow-up schedule with you.

Body Contouring After Significant Weight Loss

This combined set of operations is ideal for patients with:

  • Substantial weight loss and resulting excess skin
  • Trouble areas not responding to weight loss maneuvers

Body contouring after significant weight loss is a series of surgical procedures designed to address the changes to the body after losing a significant amount of weight. For patients who have lost a significant amount of weight through diet, exercise, medications or surgical procedures, having excess hanging skin or trouble fatty spots can be especially discouraging. Each surgical plan is designed to address each patient’s specific concerns, and can range from a single operation to a series of combined operations in separate stages. Dr. Platt designs a surgical plan tailored to a patient’s specific needs and concerns, with safety being the paramount priority. Most patients that have combined operations will be required to have an overnight stay in the hospital. Dr. Platt will discuss the recovery process and establish a follow-up schedule with you.

Liposuction

This operation is ideal for patients with:

  • Excess fatty trouble areas to the arms, legs, abdomen, flanks, back, breast
  • Patients with good to moderate skin elasticity

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that uses a suction canula placed surgically into the subcutaneous fat to permanently remove fatty tissue with some skin tightening. There are minimal scars associated with this procedure. Patients have liposuction to one or several body areas alone, or in combination with other surgical procedures. Most patients that have liposuction alone will have same-day surgery, meaning they will be discharged home the same day as the operation. Dr. Platt will discuss the recovery process and establish a follow-up schedule with you.

Labiaplasty

This operation is ideal for female patients with:

  • Labia minora that hangs below the level of the labia majora
  • Excess labia minora that experience discomfort

Labiaplasty is an operation that surgically excises excess skin of the labia minora. This can help address discomfort during sexual intercourse, exercise, with certain types of clothing; it can also establish a more classical appearance of the vulva where the labia minora rests within the outer hood of the labia majora. Dissolving stitches are used, and scars are usually well hidden. This typically occurs as a day-surgery procedure, meaning patients will be discharged home the same day as the operation. Dr. Platt will discuss the recovery process and establish a follow-up schedule with you.

Non-Surgical Body Contouring (truSculpt iD)

This treatment is ideal for patients with:

  • Desire subcutaneous fat reduction and skin tightening but wish to avoid surgery
  • Body mass index below 30
  • Trouble fatty areas but who do not have sufficient excess skin and fat for surgical excision

Dr. Platt offers truSculpt iD, a non-surgical technique for subcutaneous fat reduction and skin tightening with little to no downtime. Patients lose on average 20-25% of their subcutaneous fat with this type of treatment, but it takes 3 months to see the final result. Some patients will choose to have multiple treatments. A single body area typically takes 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes treatment time. Common treatment areas include: submentum (under the chin), arms, legs, abdomen and flanks.

Insured Services

As an expert and comprehensive plastic surgeon, I manage a wide variety of plastic surgery problems:

  • Cosmetic Surgery
  • Breast Reduction and Reconstruction
  • Hand, wrist and peripheral nerve surgery
  • Skin cancer
  • Lumps and Bumps

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