Liposuction sculpts the body by removing undesirable fat that has not responded to diet and exercise from areas such as the abdomen, waist, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, chin, cheeks, neck and upper arms. There are several different methods surgeons use when performing liposuction, including ultrasound-assisted lipectomy (UAL) and suction-assisted lipectomy (SAL). During the procedure, a cannula (small tube) breaks up the fat layer and suctions it out for immediate results.
Abdominoplasty helps flatten and shape the abdomen and waist by removing excess fat and skin and tightening muscles. The best candidates have pockets of fat or loose skin that haven't responded well to diet and exercise. The procedure can also be useful for women with stretched skin and muscles from pregnancy. With a balanced diet and regular exercise, results are long-lasting. Abdominoplasty will likely leave a permanent scar stretching between the hips, although it should be low enough for even a bikini to conceal it.
A body lift is performed to remove loose, excess skin from the torso and upper legs. It offers an improvement in appearance for patients who have lost significant amounts of weight due to childbearing, diet, exercise or bariatric surgery. The procedure is often combined with others such as breast lifts and arm lifts to retain a proper body proportion.
After substantial weight loss, weight gain or simply from the effects of aging, skin on the upper arms can become inelastic, loose and flabby. Arm lifts, also known as brachioplasty, remove that excess skin and fat. Patients who have significant amounts of fat may want to consider combining the procedure with liposuction.
A thigh lift is performed to remove excess skin and fat from the upper legs. Candidates typically suffer from loose, inelastic skin after extreme weight loss due to diet, exercise or bariatric surgery. In a medial thigh lift (inner thigh lift), the surgical incision is made in the inner thigh along the line where the leg meets the groin. In a lateral thigh lift (outer thigh lift), the incision is made from the groin around the back of the body, so that the buttocks are lifted along with the thigh.
If you want to enlarge or re-shape your buttocks and have discovered that they do not respond to diet or exercise, buttock augmentation with implants may be the solution. Implants come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are made of soft silicone, which provide a firm, smooth yet natural feel. They are placed away from the bony area on which you sit. This procedure may be performed in conjunction with liposuction for a more dramatic change in contour.
Many men and women alike desire defined calf muscles in order to improve their appearance of their legs and complete the desired look for the whole body. Despite rigorous exercise routines, some people cannot develop the calf muscles they desire. Calf implants are ideal for patients with small, uneven or asymmetric calf muscles who desire a more shapely or athletic appearance. They can also help correct muscle imbalance caused by certain physical defects, and restore a sense of proportion to the body.
In addition to his comprehensive cosmetic procedures that can help enhance the appearance and self-confidence of his patients, Dr. Goshtasby also performs many reconstructive treatments to correct diseases, tumors, injuries, congenital deformities and other disfiguring or serious conditions. These procedures can provide medical treatment or can restore the appearance of a certain area after surgical treatment, and may include:
Chemical peels remove damaged outer layers of skin on the face to smooth texture, reduce scarring, and remove blemishes and pre-cancerous growths to produce healthy, glowing skin. Peel formulas and strengths are tailored to each patient. Peels can be combined with other procedures such as facelifts for a younger look. All peels require adequate sun protection for your new skin.
When you smile, laugh, frown, or look puzzled, you contract the muscles of your face. Over time, these contractions produce permanent furrows and deep wrinkles in the skin, especially around the eyes and mouth, between the eyebrows, and on the forehead. These lines can make you look older, sad, angry or tired. BOTOX® Cosmetic helps to relax facial muscles that can cause wrinkles. Dermal fillers, such as Restylane®, Juvéderm® Injectable Gel and Radiesse®, are composed of hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxyapatite and help rejuvenate lost facial volume, giving you a more refreshed look.
Microdermabrasion improves mild to moderate sun damage, scarring, wrinkles and other superficial skin problems. A gentle stream of tiny particles exfoliates the outer layer of skin and provides a fresh, glowing, younger appearance. Only a small amount of skin is removed, so sensitive areas such as the face, chest, neck, arms and hands can be treated. Results are comparable to a light chemical peel and should be immediately visible.
As we age, the skin on our hands can change just as much as the skin on our face, resulting in thinner, sagging skin and an increased visibility of the tendons and veins. Hand rejuvenation is a restorative treatment that combines fat grafting techniques with chemical peels to effectively replace lost volume and improve the overall appearance of the hand. Desired results can usually be achieved after a series of two to three treatments spaced six weeks apart.
