4-Step Arm Lift for Bat Wings– Part 2

September 2, 2025January 13, 2014

This is Part 2 of our post on treating bat wings. You can read Part 1 here. Brachioplasty is the medical term for an arm lift, a surgical procedure that addresses extremely loose skin on the lower inner arm near the armpit. Also called a “hidden lift” because scarring can be easily hidden in the crease of the underarm, Brachioplasty is less invasive than other lift procedures because there is less fatty tissues to remove. Step 1 – Either intravenous sedation …

Resolution 2014: Banish Bat Wings

August 29, 2023December 30, 2013

Unfortunately, Bat wings aren’t just for Batman. As women age, loose skin, tissue and excess fat develop along the upper arm, wiggling and undulating like a bat wing. Not only is this upper arm thickness aesthetically displeasing, it makes it difficult to find clothing with sleeves that accommodate your wings. By the way, you’re not to blame for your bat wings. Although overeating and obesity may contribute to their development, bat wings are frequently a hereditary condition. I’d like to …

Liposuction…Not Just for Thighs Anymore – Part 2

June 7, 2023December 16, 2013

In my most recent post, I introduced you to the benefits of liposuction and showed you how they can work on the ABC’s of your body. That post was just the tip of the iceberg regarding the many faces of liposuction. Today, we’re going to work our way down the human body and discover what else this established cosmetic enhancement procedure can do for you. Liposuction from Head (Almost) to Toe Neck – Excess neck fat is a hallmark of …

Liposuction…Not Just for Thighs Anymore – Part 1

June 7, 2023December 2, 2013

Liposuction was created to help men and women achieve proportionate, healthy bodies, with curves in all of the right places.It has been with us since the early 20th Century, but came into its own when Dr. Yves-Gerard Illouz pioneered SAL— Suction Assisted Liposuction—in 1974. The procedure has continued to evolve and improve. Once used primarily on the inner and outer thighs, liposuction today is used for contouring all over the body, including the back fat that can be so troublesome …

When to Consider Post-Pregnancy Surgery

March 27, 2024November 18, 2013

There are many things to celebrate about welcoming a child into your life, but this also comes along with changes to the body during and after pregnancy. The body may never go back to its pre-pregnancy appearance. However, it’s becoming more and more common for post-pregnancy mothers to seek surgical ways to change their breasts or abdominal region. These procedures are collectively called “postpartum surgery” or post-pregnancy surgery. Liposuction Hormonal changes that accompany pregnancy and lactation cause women’s bodies to …