Body Contouring Surgery Perth

Abdominoplasty removes selected excess abdominal skin and fat, with abdominal wall tightening when clinically appropriate. It is not a weight-loss treatment. The extent of skin excess, previous surgery, possible hernia, weight stability, nutrition and health affect the plan. A standard operation may not address excess skin in every direction; FDL or circumferential surgery may be discussed for selected patients.

Risks include bleeding, infection, fluid collections, wound breakdown, tissue loss, permanent scars, altered sensation, blood clots, anaesthetic complications and further surgery. Recovery and return to work, driving, lifting and exercise are individual. Medicare and insurance eligibility require assessment against current criteria and should not be assumed.

A belt lipectomy, or circumferential lower body lift, removes selected excess skin and tissue around the lower trunk. It may be considered after substantial weight loss when skin excess extends beyond the front of the abdomen. The long permanent scar extends around the trunk. Inner thighs, arms or breasts may require separate treatment.

This extensive operation may be staged according to health and recovery needs. Risks include bleeding, infection, fluid collection, delayed healing, tissue loss, prominent scars, altered sensation, asymmetry, blood clots, anaesthetic complications and further surgery. Results and symptom improvement cannot be guaranteed. Recovery requires individual planning, and Medicare or insurance eligibility depends on current criteria.

Fleur-de-lis (FDL) abdominoplasty uses both horizontal and vertical incisions for selected patterns of excess abdominal skin. It may be considered after substantial weight loss when a standard abdominoplasty would leave significant excess skin. The additional vertical scar is permanent. The choice depends on skin distribution, previous surgery, nutrition, weight stability, health and your preferences.

Risks include bleeding, infection, fluid collections, wound separation, tissue loss, prominent scars, altered sensation, blood clots, anaesthetic complications and further surgery. Healing problems can occur where the wounds meet. Recovery varies and may require prolonged wound care. No particular contour or symptom improvement is guaranteed; Medicare and insurance eligibility must be assessed individually.

Brachioplasty, or an arm lift, removes selected excess upper arm skin and tissue. Liposuction may be considered when fat deposits are the main concern and skin elasticity is suitable, but it does not remove substantial loose skin. An arm lift usually leaves a permanent scar along the upper arm; the extent depends on the skin being treated.

Risks include bleeding, infection, fluid collection, wound breakdown, prominent scars, altered sensation, injury to deeper structures, persistent pain, anaesthetic complications and further surgery. Results and symmetry cannot be guaranteed. Activity and recovery are guided by healing, and Medicare or insurance eligibility is assessed against current criteria.

A thigh lift removes selected excess skin and sometimes fat. Depending on the distribution of excess skin, scars may be placed in the groin or extend along the thigh. A limited scar is not suitable for every pattern of skin excess. Surgery is not a weight-loss treatment and does not guarantee a particular leg shape.

Risks include bleeding, infection, fluid collections, delayed healing, wound separation, prominent scars, altered sensation, persistent swelling, contour differences, blood clots, anaesthetic complications and further surgery. Wounds may need prolonged care if complications occur. Recovery, activity progression and Medicare or insurance eligibility require an individual assessment.

Mastopexy, or a breast lift, removes excess skin and reshapes the breast, including nipple position. It primarily changes shape and position rather than adding volume. A reduction or an implant is a different decision with additional considerations. The scar pattern depends on the degree of reshaping.

Scars are permanent. Risks include bleeding, infection, wound breakdown, asymmetry, altered sensation, nipple or skin tissue loss, effects on breastfeeding, anaesthetic complications and further surgery. Pregnancy, weight change and ageing can alter breast shape. Recovery is individual, and no specific appearance or symptom improvement is guaranteed. Medicare and insurance eligibility are limited by current criteria and should not be assumed.