Body Procedures
Abdominoplasty “tummy tuck”
Have you lost a significant amount of weight, but now have loose and sagging skin in your abdomen? have you noticed your abdomen sag as you’ve aged, and no amount of sit-ups or planks seem to tighten it back up?
Have you had all the children you intended on having, and want your pre-pregnancy abdomen back? Or, If you are in generally good physical condition but are concerned about abdominal fat deposits and loose skin that do not respond to diet and exercise, an abdominoplasty can potentially reduce your protruding abdomen. You will look slimmer, fitter, and be altogether healthier.
What is an abdominoplasty?
Commonly referred to as a “tummy tuck,” abdominoplasty surgically removes excess fat and skin from the lower abdomen. The procedure also helps to flatten the abdomen by tightening the abdominal muscles, which can become stretched or separated and cause a “pooch” that just won’t go away. This is especially common for postpartum women, especially those who have had multiple pregnancies. Older patients whose abdominal skin has lost some of its elasticity and have stubborn belly fat can also benefit from a tummy tuck.
Am I a candidate for abdominoplasty?
To achieve the best results of a tummy tuck, Men and women need to meet the following criteria:
• Be at or near your ideal goal weight, as a tummy tuck is Not a weight loss surgery.
• Having realistic expectations for your tummy tuck.
• Be a non-smoker, as smoking can complicate both the abdominoplasty procedure and your recovery time.
• Be in good physical and psychological health.
Who is a good candidate for abdominoplasty?
Good candidate with loose skin:
Not a candidate- Large round abdomen with minimal loose skin:
Recovering from a Tummy Tuck
Most tummy tuck patients take between three to four weeks off work or school to recover. Pain is usually quite easily managed with prescription pain medications or even over-the-counter medications. Heavy lifting should be avoided during the first few weeks after a tummy tuck. It’s essential that you have a plan in place for someone to take care of the day to day chores around the house. Activities such as cooking, vacuuming and doing the laundry cannot be performed while you are recuperating from surgery. If you have young children, someone will have to care for their needs too so your body can heal properly.
Dr. Menesi will discuss the risks and benefits of a tummy tuck procedure at your consultation to confirm that this is the best course of action for your particular needs.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Menesi, contact our office today at (506) 455-1188.
Body contouring post massive weight loss
Once you achieve massive weight loss following diet and exercise or bariatric surgery, you are often left with sagging skin and tissues that prevent you from looking as good as you feel and showing off your new, slimmer figure. Body contouring improves the shape of your body while reducing excess fat and skin. This final step of the weight-loss process can give you a body that adequately reflects what you have worked so hard to achieve.
Body contouring after massive weight loss or bariatric surgery may include a combination of some or all of the following procedures:
• Lower Body Lift: After major weight loss, sagging skin and fat settle around the midsection. This creates an “apron” overhang in the lower abdomen and waist. The buttocks may be flat or unevenly shaped, and the groin may sag into the inner thigh area. The lower body lift procedure corrects sagging in the abdomen, waist, hips, and buttocks.
• Thigh Lift (THIGHPLASTY): An Inner Thigh Lift or Thighplasty treats lose skin of the inner thigh. A thighplasty can be accomplished through incisions along the inside of the thigh from groin to knee. Liposuction reduces any diet-resistant fat to improve leg contours.
• Arm Lift (BRACHIOPLASTY): Excess skin and loose tissues in the upper arms can be corrected through incisions extending from the armpits to the elbows along the back or the inside of the arms. Liposuction is performed as needed to remove fat from the arms for a more contoured appearance.
• Breast Lift: Following major weight loss, the breasts may sag or have lost volume and shape. The nipples may fall below the breast crease. A breast lift, or “mastopexy,” procedure reduces excess skin and tightens the tissues of the breasts. Breast lift can also correct large areolas and sagging nipples.
Dr. Menesi may perform these procedures in stages. He will develop a surgical plan based on your individual circumstances to best suit your needs.
Dr. Menesi will discuss the risks and benefits of a Body Contouring procedure at your consultation to confirm that this is the best course of action for your particular needs.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Menesi, contact our office today at (506) 455-1188.
Mommy Makeover
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and childbearing can cause significant changes to a woman’s body. The changes include loose abdominal skin from the postpartum shrinking of a pregnant woman and breast volume loss and sagging from pregnancy and breastfeeding. Women may also have stubborn fatty deposits from pregnancy and weight gain that just won’t go away despite the practice of a strict diet and exercise regimen. Many postpartum women feel self-conscious and unhappy with the appearance of their new bodies.
Mommy makeover surgery may include a combination of some or all of the following procedures:
• Tummy tuck: to reduce sagging and loose abdominal skin and repair separated abdominal muscles, medically referred to as diastasis recti, which is a common result of pregnancy.
• Breast Augmentation: to enhance volume of deflated breasts after breastfeeding.
• Breast lift: to reposition sagging breasts and remove excess breast skin as a result of pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Liposuction: to remove fat deposits gained during pregnancy that won’t go away despite diet and exercise.
Who is an ideal Candidate for a Mommy Makeover?
To achieve the best results of a Mommy Makeover, women need to meet the following criteria:
• Be at or near your ideal goal weight.
• Having realistic expectations.
• Be a non-smoker, as smoking can complicate both the procedure and your recovery time.
• Be in good physical and psychological health.
Dr. Menesi will discuss the risks and benefits of a Mommy Makeover procedure at your consultation to confirm that this is the best course of action for your particular needs.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Menesi, contact our office today at (506) 455-1188.
Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
Arm skin relaxes and descends with aging, gravity, and weight loss. Especially after significant weight loss, most people are left with stretched and excess skin that no amount of exercise will improve. The majority of patients complain that their arms feel and look like “bat wings”. Arm Lift is a procedure to remove the excess skin and fat from the upper arms, leaving them with a more pleasing and youthful contour. Liposuction may be used alone or in conjunction with an arm lift to remove excess fat in the arms.
Who is an ideal candidate for Arm Lift?
To achieve the best results of an Arm Lift, Men and women need to meet the following criteria:
• Be at or near your ideal goal weight.
• Having realistic expectations.
• Be a non-smoker, as smoking can complicate both the procedure and your recovery time.
• Be in good physical and psychological health.
Dr. Menesi will discuss the risks and benefits of an Arm lift procedure at your consultation to confirm that this is the best course of action for your particular needs.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Menesi, contact our office today at (506) 455-1188.
Thigh Lift
Men and women who have lost a significant amount of weight may be left with loose and sagging excess skin, especially on the upper legs. Thigh lift is a surgical procedure performed to eliminate this excess fat and skin around the inner thighs and can restore a slimmer, firmer look to the thighs. This can alleviate irritation and rashes that sometimes come from friction between redundant skin, and help you to gain self-confidence and feel more comfortable at the beach or gym. Thigh Lift sometime combined with Liposuction to remove excess of Fat.
Who is an ideal Candidate for a Thigh Lift?
To achieve the best results of a Thigh Lift, Men and women need to meet the following criteria:
• Be at or near your ideal goal weight.
• Having realistic expectations.
• Be a non-smoker, as smoking can complicate both the procedure and your recovery time.
• Be in good physical and psychological health.
Dr. Menesi will discuss the risks and benefits of a thigh lift procedure at your consultation to confirm that this is the best course of action for your particular needs.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Menesi, contact our office today at (506) 455-1188.
Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) / Fat Transfer to the Buttocks
With age, certain parts of our bodies begin to sag, including the buttocks. Also, some people are have less volume in the buttocks than others. Whether your butt is saggy due to age, or you feel it’s too flat, a Brazilian butt lift can enhance the volume of your buttock. The Brazilian butt lift with fat transfer is actually two procedures in one. Because it entails removing fat from one or more areas of the body including the abdomen, flanks, thighs, or back, and then transferring it to the buttocks. You’re actually slimming down a few stubborn fat bulges on your body while at the same time boosting your buttocks.
The Brazilian butt lift can also be used to reconstruct the buttocks after injury, or to correct defects. Certain deformities in that area can sometimes be addressed with the fat transfer procedure.
Who is an ideal Candidate for BBL?
To achieve the best results of BBL, Men and women need to meet the following criteria:
• Be at or near your ideal goal weight.
• Having realistic expectations.
• Be a non-smoker, as smoking can complicate both the procedure and your recovery time.
• Be in good physical and psychological health.
Dr. Menesi will discuss the risks and benefits of BBL procedure at your consultation to confirm that this is the best course of action for your particular needs.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Menesi, contact our office today at (506) 455-1188.
Liposuction
If you are bothered by stubborn pockets of fatty tissue that resist diet and exercise, liposuction may be able to help you achieve your cosmetic goals. Liposuction is not a method of weight loss, although it may allow you to reduce the size of bulging areas after you have reached your goal weight.
Liposuction is a body contouring procedure that is designed to remove fatty tissue from targeted areas like the hips, abdomen, back, Arms, male breasts, Neck or thighs. Liposuction removes the fat cells completely, making it impossible to regain weight in the treated areas.
Dr. Menesi’s clinic serves Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John, New Brunswick residents considering liposuction.
Who is an ideal Candidate for Liposuction?
To achieve the best results of Liposuction, Men and women need to meet the following criteria:
• Be at or near your ideal goal weight.
• Having realistic expectations.
• Be a non-smoker, as smoking can complicate both the procedure and your recovery time.
• Be in good physical and psychological health.
Dr. Menesi will discuss the risks and benefits of Liposuction procedure at your consultation to confirm that this is the best course of action for your particular needs.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Menesi, contact our office today at (506) 455-1188.
Cyst and Moles Removal
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Scar Revision
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Reconstructive Surgery
Following some traumatic injuries or cancer operations, reconstruction to reestablish normal soft tissue or bone may be required. Dr. Menesi performs different types of reconstruction for both traumatic and oncologic defects.
To see Dr. Menesi for a consultation, you need to get a referral from your family doctor or a walk in clinic physician.