Procedures - Body
This page contains descriptions on the different body contouring options we offer. If you have any further questions regarding any of these procedures, or if you want to set up a consultation with dr. A. Edriss , feel free to give us a call.
Our services include :
Liposuction .
Full Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) .
Mini Tummy Tuck .
Arm Lift .
Thigh Lift .
Lower Body Lift .
Buttock Lift .
Body Contouring After Major Weight Loss .
Body Contouring Implants .
Labiaplasty .
Pectoral implants for Men .
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Liposuction
The most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the U.S., liposuction sculpts the body by removing undesirable fat that has not responded to diet and exercise from areas such as the abdomen, waist, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, chin, cheeks, neck and upper arms. Local anesthesia or general anesthesia may be used, and the procedure can last anywhere from one to five hours depending on the amount of fat being removed.
There are several different methods surgeons use when performing liposuction, the procedure we perform is ultrasound-assisted lipectomy (UAL). In a UAL procedure, fluid is injected into the area to be treated. Then a tiny incision is made in as inconspicuous a place as possible, and a cannula (small tube) breaks up the fat layer and suctions it out.
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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Abdominoplasty helps to flatten and shape the abdomen and waist by removing excess fat and skin and tightening muscles. The best candidates have pockets of fat or loose skin that haven’t responded well to diet and exercise. The procedure can also be useful for women with stretched skin and muscles from pregnancy.The procedure takes approximately two to five hours and can be performed with general anesthesia or local anesthesia with a sedative. Recovery time ranges from two weeks to a few months. With a balanced diet and regular exercise, results are long-lasting. Abdominoplasty will likely leave a scar above the pubic area which will fade with time, although it should be low enough for even a bikini to conceal it.
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Mini Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
In addition to liposuction, another popular cosmetic surgery procedure known as a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is offered at our Alabama practice. Abdominoplasty is a body contouring procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the midriff and tightens the abdominal muscles. If you've got a protruding pouch on your lower abdomen that just won't go away, mini tummy tuck might just do the trick.During the abdominoplasty procedure at our Alabama practice, unnecessary fat and tissue are removed from just the lower part of the abdomen, and the underlying muscles and remaining skin and tissue are gently tightened. To learn more about the mini tummy tuck and other abdominoplasty procedures, Click here.
Arm Lift
Flabby upper arms are a common complaint for many men and women after significant weight loss or just from the effects of aging. An arm lift (also called brachioplasty) at our Birmingham, Alabama practice can dramatically lift and reshape the upper arm to provide an improved contour and a more youthful appearance. During an arm lift, the sagging skin and excess fat are removed and the remaining skin is tightened and stitched into place. Any excess deposits of fat that are present are usually removed with liposuction.Click here for more information on Arm Lift.
Thigh Lift
Heavy or flabby thighs are a problem for many women and squats, exercise and dieting can't always get rid of them. However, thigh lift has proven to be very effective in helping patients obtain thinner, more toned upper legs. Through a combination of cosmetic surgery procedures including liposuction and the surgical removal of fat and unnecessary tissue, Dr. A. Edriss can sculpt for you beautiful, shapely thighs. You will see an immediate difference in the contour of the thighs and will probably be more comfortable wearing shorts, swimwear and other items of clothing that expose the legs.Click here for more information on Thigh Lift.
Lower Body Lift
People who have lost a significant amount of weight — such as those who have undergone bariatric surgery — are often left with excessive amounts of loose, sagging skin that doesn't tighten on its own. Such skin can detract from the aesthetic appearance of weight loss. Lower body lift at Hedden Plastic Surgery is a cosmetic surgery procedure that allows for the removal of this skin. The skin is trimmed away and the remaining tissue is stretched neatly over underlying tissue and muscles. Results can be life-changing! To learn more about lower body lifts, please Click here for more information on Lower body LiftButtock Lift
Weight gain or loss, gravity and especially age can cause the buttocks to droop, losing shape and aesthetic appeal. A cosmetic surgery procedure called a buttock lift can restore your rear end's youthful shape, giving you a taut, toned rear view and a more streamlined figure. This cosmetic surgery procedure is performed using a combination of liposuction and surgical removal of excess skin and tissue, producing long-lasting, natural-looking results. Removing sagging skin and excess fat from the buttocks and outer thighs can dramatically improve the shape of your body and provide a boost to your self-esteem.Click here for more information on Buttock lift.
Body Contouring After Major Weight Loss
People who have lost a large amount of weight after bariatric surgery, after pregnancy or from diet and exercise can also experience excess skin on different parts of the body. Skin that is stretched due to weight gain often lacks the elasticity to adapt to the body's new contours after the weight is gone. Body contouring after major weight loss improves the shape and tone of the underlying tissue that supports fat and skin, and removes excess, sagging fat and skin to reveal a smoother body contour. The procedures necessary to achieve your goals — such as lower body lift, breast lift, arm lift and thigh lift — will be defined along with the help of our Alabama board-certified plastic surgeon. To learn more about body contouring after weight loss, pleaseClick here for more information on Body Contouring After Major Weight Loss
Body Contouring Implants
Shapely buttocks, calves and chests not only look great, but they can also increase one's self-esteem. Body contouring implants can help you achieve smooth contours in areas that are not symmetrical, not well developed or have lost volume as part of the natural aging process. Results are permanent and extremely natural-looking. To learn more about body contouring implants, please Click here for more information on Body Contouring ImplantsLabiaplasty
Labiaplasty is a plastic surgery procedure to reduce and/or balance the size of the labia minora, or the inner lips of the vulva, or external female genitals. The medical term for enlarged labia minora is labial hypertrophy. After labiaplasty, the vulva has a more youthful look as the labia minora no longer protrude outside the outer vaginal lips.In cases where there is too much fat padding over the mons pubis, or pubic mound, Dr. A. Edriss can perform liposuction to reduce the fatty fullness in this area.
Dr. A. Edriss performs labiaplasty as an outpatient procedure under twilight or general anesthesia. He removes the excess tissue from the labia minora and uses self-dissolving sutures which absorb within a week. Patients are up and moving the next day, can normally return to work in three to five days, and may resume sexual relations in four to six weeks, depending on the extent of the surgery.
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Medial and Lateral Thigh Lift
A thigh lift is performed to remove excess skin and fat from the upper legs. Candidates typically suffer from loose, inelastic skin on the thighs after extreme weight loss due to childbirth, diet, exercise or bariatric surgery.In a medial thigh lift (inner thigh lift), the surgical incision is made in the inner thigh along the line where the leg meets the groin. In a lateral thigh lift (outer thigh lift), the incision is made from the groin around the back of the body, so that the buttocks are lifted along with the thigh.
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Liposuction
One of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures, liposuction sculpts the body by removing undesirable fat from areas such as the abdomen, waist, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, chin, cheeks, neck and upper arms that have not responded to diet and exercise.Click here for more information on Liposuction .
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Abdominoplasty helps to flatten and shape the abdomen and waist by removing excess fat and skin and tightening muscles. Read in-depth about abdominoplasty and related procedures at Dr. Afridi's New York City office:
