Body Contouring of the Abdomen, Buttocks, and Thighs

Dramatic weight loss has many benefits. But after any substantial amount of weight loss due to weight loss surgery and/or lifestyle changes, the skin and tissues often lack the elasticity to conform to the reduced body size.

Surgical body contouring following major weight loss removes excess sagging skin and fat while improving the shape of the underlying support tissue. The result is a better-proportioned appearance with smoother contours.

DVD 1

Lipoabdominoplasty

Al S. Aly, MD

Lipoabdominoplasty combines two traditional techniques – liposuction and abdominoplasty. In this video, Dr. Al Aly demonstrates the markings and step-by-step surgical technique for performing this procedure. Lipoabdominoplasty is essential viewing for plastic surgeons who wish to improve their abdominioplasty outcomes.

DVD 2

Gluteal Augmentation

Constantino G. Mendieta, MD

Gluteal sculpting procedures have become increasingly popular today as patients requesting body contouring improvements recognize that a nicely shaped buttock provides balance and proportion to the total body aesthetic. In Gluteal Augmentation, Dr. Constantino G. Mendieta, an acknowledged expert in this area, presents his approach for sculpting the gluteal region using fat grafting techniques. He discusses the evaluation system as well as his step-by-step technique of liposuction, fat harvesting, and fat grafting.

Medial Thigh Lift

Al S. Aly, MD

Massive-weight-loss patients often present with a myriad of deformities requiring contouring. Depending on the surgeon’s philosophy, the thighs may be dealt with early in the treatment plan or left as the last area to be treated. The presenting thigh deformities most often encountered have vertical and horizontal excess that cannot be dealt with using limited horizontal incisions. Vertical excision is used for almost all thigh contouring in patients. In this video Dr. Aly takes the viewer through the steps of performing a medial thigh lift, from markings through surgical technique.