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Arm Lift Surgery 101

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Signs of aging such as wrinkles and droopy skin are common complaints among board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Franklyn Elliott’s patients before surgery. With over 25 years of surgical experience, Dr. Elliott understands that his patients desire a more youthful appearance and uses advanced techniques to provide subtle, natural results.Atlanta-Arm-Lift-Surgery

Although not as common as facelift or tummy tuck surgery, arm lift surgery can address signs of aging and/or excess skin after dramatic weight loss. Technically known as brachioplasty, arm lift surgery eliminates fat and excess skin under the arm and between the arm pit and elbow to re-contour the arm for a smoother, more toned appearance.  Patients with upper arm fat and no excess skin are usually best treated with liposuction alone.

There are 2 different procedures for reducing the skin depending on how much excess skin there is, how tight of a result a patient desires and how long of a scar a patient can tolerate. The lesser procedure is limited to a scar in the armpit. This will tighten the skin somewhat but not as much as the procedure that involves an incision on the inner surface of the arm from the armpit to the elbow. Thus each patient will be advised how much improvement they can get with each operation and where the scar will be located.

It’s important for patients to maintain an active lifestyle to strengthen arms and maintain good overallhealth. However, exercise alone cannot address sagging skin that has lost elasticity. Patients who have noticeable sagging arm skin and are in overall good health may be a good candidate for arm lift surgery.  Results are long lasting, but dramatic weight fluctuation can affect results.

If you are interested in learning more about arm lift surgery or other cosmetic procedures Dr. Elliott offers, please call our office to schedule a consultation. Be sure to connect with Dr. Elliott on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for the latest cosmetic and reconstructive news and information.

Body Contouring Procedures for Fat Removal

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Liposuction in AtlantaMany women often complain of stubborn fat around their abdomen.  As women age, especially after menopause, excess fat around the stomach can be difficult to eliminate solely through exercise and diet. For some patients, it seems that fat in this region does not respond well to even the healthiest lifestyle.  With age, muscle mass gradually decreases and fat accounts for a larger percentage of your overall weight.  For over 30 years, Dr. Franklyn Elliott has performed body contour procedures to help these patients eliminate stubborn fat and enhance their silhouette when diet and exercise won’t help.  He works with each of his patients to maximize their results.

Dr. Elliott performs abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck surgery, on patients looking to eliminate excess fat and skin around their abdomen. During a tummy tuck procedure, excess skin and fat is removed. This surgery can also tighten weak abdominal muscles that may have become separated during pregnancy or childbirth.

Some women combine tummy tuck with other procedures for a total mommy makeover. Combinations of cosmetic procedures are specific to each individual’s needs, but commonly include breast surgery, abdominoplasty and/or liposuction.  During a consultation, Dr. Elliott will thoroughly discuss with the patient their goals and options for surgery, as well as what they can expect pre- and post-surgery.

If you are interested in body contouring please contact our office to set up a consultation.  Be sure to also view Dr. Elliott’s before and after photos of abdominoplasty surgery and other procedures he performs.  Connect with him on Facebook, Twitter, and Google + for the latest cosmetic and reconstructive surgery news.

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