Common plastic surgery procedures
Popular treatments used to fix some of the issues listed above include:
Liposuction
This procedure is used to get rid of fat from areas that tend to be vulnerable to fat accumulation like the arms, face, belly, thighs, buttocks, back or hips. At times, exercising and dieting are not always enough to
get rid of the fat in these places. The plastic surgeon uses a thin tube – called a cannula – that is connected to a vacuum to extract fat from the patient's body.
Liposuction can be combined with other plastic surgery procedures like tummy tucks and breast augmentation. It is worth noting that liposuction does not eliminate cellulite, it only removes fat. It is quite common for
people to confuse the two things.
To be a good candidate for liposuction, the patient needs to be in good health. They should also:
Be close to their ideal weight. People who are severely overweight generally are not eligible for liposuctionHave healthy, elastic skinAbstain from tobacco productsThose with blood circulation issues, heart disease, a weakened immune system or diabetes are typically not eligible for this procedure.
The different types of liposuction patients get to choose from include:
Tumescent liposuction: This is the most common way to perform the procedure. The fat being extracted is loosened up with a sterile solution that contains epinephrine and lidocaine. It also makes the procedure less painful and reduces blood lossUltrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL): This technique uses sound waves to liquefy fat cells before they are extractedLaser-assisted liposuction (LAL): A laser is used to liquefy the fat before extracting it with a cannulaBrazilian butt lift
A Brazilian butt lift is a plastic surgery treatment that is used to improve the way the patient's backside looks. It does not make the person's buttocks bigger, it only improves the contours. During a Brazilian
butt lift, excess fat and skin are extracted from the patient's buttocks. The person's skin is then repositioned to improve the tone of their buttocks.
Augmentation procedures can be used to alter the size or shape of the patient's buttocks by using fat extracted from other parts of their body or implants. A Brazilian butt lift can be combined with other cosmetic
procedures like a lower body lift or a tummy tuck.
Skin becomes looser as a person gets older. Other factors like exposure to sunlight and drastic weight loss can also lead to loose skin. This leads to parts of the body, like the buttocks, sagging. Brazilian butt lifts
are typically performed on those:
Who have just lost a lot of weight and have been able to maintain their new weight for over a yearWho have a healthy weight but want to improve the way their buttocks looksWith loose skin who have undergone procedures like liposuction