Body Contouring
 Every year, millions of people resolve to lose weight. Some are successful, some are not. Even the most successful dieter has problems getting rid of as much fat as they would like. Some areas of their body do not respond to diet and exercise. It comes as no surprise then, that some of the most common cosmetic plastic surgery procedures involve a reshaping of the body through removal of excess skin and fat deposits. Arms, abdomen, hips, thighs and knees respond very well to treatment. If you're considering this type of procedure, read more about some of the procedures we perform.
Surgery of the Abdomen
Pregnancy can cause bulging of the belly, loose skin, stretch marks, and excess fat. Significant weight loss or aging can also result in a similar conditions. Whatever the cause, these problems may be impossible to correct with diet and exercise. A “Tummy Tuck” or abdominoplasty will solve these problems. This procedure removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen. It also involves tightening of the abdominal muscles to flatten the belly.
Dr. Sternschein uses a new procedure called a “progressive tension” tummy tuck. With this technique post operative drains are not necessary and recuperation is easier and quicker.
If you are concerned about abdominal fat deposits or loose skin that does not respond to diet and exercise, this procedure can potentially reduce or even eliminate excessive abdominal skin and fat, and flatten your abdomen.
Liposuction
Now among the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures, liposuction sculpts the body by removing undesirable fat from areas around the thighs, knees, buttocks, waist, hips, abdomen, chin, cheeks, neck and upper arms. Ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL), tumescent technique and the super-wet technique are among the various techniques used to provide precise results.
Liposuction is a simple outpatient procedure with minimal discomfort during recuperation. Often, a compression garment is worn for a short time after surgery. This helps to speed healing and insure smooth contours.
Liposuction is not a substitute for weight loss, but can eliminate those areas of fat accumulation that do not respond to diet and exercise. After years of frustration, patients are thrilled with the results of this procedure.
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