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Body Procedures - Vero Beach, Florida, Cosmetic Surgeon

• Body Contouring
• Liposculpture / Liposelection

Body Contouring

Body contouring is the broad area of cosmetic plastic surgery that involves surgical techniques that are used to alter the contours of a person’s body. The continued increase in the number of obese Americans has led to a growing number of morbidly obese people choosing to undergo gastric bypass surgery. After the massive weight loss has occurred, many patients are finding body-contouring procedures are necessary to remove the excess skin that is leftover after the fat has been shed off.

According to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 52,049 people had some type of body contouring procedure after massive weight loss in 2003. This is the first year the association has tracked statistics in that particular category, though plastic surgeons agree a significant increase in demand for body contouring exists. Body contouring after major weight loss is not just for cosmetic reasons, but for medical reasons as well.

After a gastrointestinal surgery, most patients will lose 60 to 70 percent of their excess weight, and morbidly obese people can have massive weight loss exceeding 100 pounds. The skin hanging off their now trimmer bodies can prevent patients from exercise, normal activities and put them at risk for skin infections and skin breakdown, making body contouring essential to maintaining a healthy, more active life.

Body contouring methods used to be more associated with breast augmentations, tummy tucks and liposuction, but as plastic surgery trends continue to shift, body contouring demands will naturally follow. For more information on body contouring procedures, please click here to contact us for a consultation with Dr. Sarbak.

Liposuction

Liposuction has recently become the most commonly requested cosmetic surgical procedure. With the implementation of recent surgical techniques and improved technology the contour benefits of this procedure can be dramatic.

One technological advance in recent years involves the utilization of internal ultrasound. This modality was designed to make the process of fatty tissue removal more efficient. The vibrations created from an internal ultrasound device actually cause the fat cells to rupture. That allows for easier fat removal than with standard vacuuming techniques. This method is inherently less traumatic and can often lead to decreased recovery times. It is also very proficient at treating more fibrous areas such as the lower back and in patients with scar tissue from previous surgeries. Ultrasonic energy also provides more of a stimulus for the overlying skin to shrink back into place than with conventional techniques.

Dr. Sarbak was involved in the development and testing of the “Vaser,” which is a second generation ultrasonic liposuction device. It focuses the energy better allowing for more accurate tissue sculpting and quicker recovery times. In liposuction sculpting is a vital concept because the contour and thickness of the tissue left behind is what determines your final result.

For more information on liposuction, please contact us to consult with Dr. Sarbak.

 

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