Other body procedures

We have already described the most usual surgical treatments of the body: breast implants, breast reduction or elevation, liposuction, tummy tuck, gluteal implants, etc.

In the following information we will review other body surgical treatments, not as popular as those previously mentioned, but very useful in selected cases.

Brachioplasty (Arm lipectomy or liposculpture)

Brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure to remove loose skin and excess fat deposits in the upper arm. With age, upper arm skin can become loose and flabby. Plastic surgeons will discuss brachioplasty with patients who want to tighten this skin and look as good as they feel. In some cases your plastic surgeon may suggest that liposuction be used alone or in conjunction with an arm lift to remove excess fat in the upper arms

Thighs lipectomy (Thighs lift)

Redundant thigh tissue can be corrected by the thigh lift. The thighs lipectomy follows similar principles of the abdominal lipectomy (tummy tuck). The goal of this intervention is to eliminate the fat and the redundant skin of the inner thighs.

Types of Anesthesia

The anesthesia for these procedures can be local or epidural with sedation so the patient will be totally relaxed and insensible to pain. This type of anesthesia is used all around the world, is safe and provides a comfortable recovery for the patient.

However, whenever the complexity of the intervention requires it, general anesthesia will be recommended.

Your First Consultation

Each patient request is individually different and has to be evaluated in order to arrive at the best treatment plan. A thorough preliminary evaluation is therefore essential.

You can discuss all expectations and have your questions answered during the initial consultation with one of our doctors. In consult with the doctor it will become clear which operation you will be eligible for and what you can expect.

Postoperative care

Strict norms of postoperative care will be followed, so the patient will feel safe and accompanied. The follow-up consists in a series of control consultations, in which it is verified that the process follows an uncomplicated course.

The first postoperative consultation is usually made on the following day and then the recovery process is followed in detail.

Expectations

Xetica Argentina is a medical organization of aesthetic Procedures and its reason of being is to obtain that their patients feel better with their body. When somebody is comfortable with his/her body, feels safer and more confident with him/her and their environment.

However, is fundamental that the expectations are reasonable and the indications of an experienced surgeon are followed.

The doctor must consider the necessities of the patient, always in the context of his physical characteristics, the patient must agree with the surgeon's advice tending to achieve the best result possible.

Note: The information offered in this Web site is directed to support and not to replace the relation between you and your doctor .

Last Update: 12/02/2007