Body contouring surgeries are designed to reshape and refine areas of the body by removing excess skin and stubborn fat, often after weight loss, pregnancy, or ageing. Procedures such as abdominoplasty, liposuction, and post-weight loss surgery can help restore comfort, confidence, and a more balanced body shape. Dr Yez offers personalised care on the Gold Coast with a focus on safe, natural-looking results tailored to your goals.
Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen while tightening the underlying muscles to create a smoother, firmer, more aesthetic abdominal contour. It’s often chosen by individuals who have loose or sagging skin after pregnancy, significant weight loss, or ageing. The procedure can improve both the appearance and strength of the abdomen, enhancing body contour and boosting confidence. Different types of procedures used based on each patient’s assessment and individual needs:
- A mini abdominoplasty focuses on the lower abdomen below the belly button, involving a smaller incision and sometimes shorter recovery time, ideal for patients with mild skin laxity and minimal muscle separation.
- A full abdominoplasty addresses the entire abdominal area, both above and below the belly button, providing comprehensive contouring and muscle repair.
- The fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty combines a vertical and horizontal incision, designed for patients with significant excess skin both horizontally and vertically, often after major weight loss. This approach allows removal of excess skin in two directions, achieving dramatic contour improvements.
Thigh Lift
Thigh lift surgery is a procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the thighs to improve their contour and firmness. It is often sought by patients who have loose or sagging skin due to significant weight loss, ageing, or genetics. Different types of thigh lifts can be used, often combined with liposuction, depending on the area and amount of correction needed:
- Transverse thigh lift targets the upper-inner part of the thighs, typically involving an incision along the groin crease to tighten loose skin.
- Vertical thigh lift involves a longer incision running down the inner thigh to address more extensive skin laxity.
- A belt thigh lift extends around the circumference of the upper thighs and buttocks for patients needing more comprehensive contouring, commonly after massive weight loss.
Each technique is customised to the patient’s anatomy and goals, aiming to restore a smoother, more toned appearance.
Arm Lift
Arm lift surgery, also known as brachioplasty, is a procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the upper arms to create a firmer, more toned appearance. This surgery is commonly chosen by patients who have sagging skin due to significant weight loss, ageing, or genetics. Depending on the amount and location of excess skin, there are different approaches:
- A limited incision arm lift targets only the area near the armpit with a shorter scar, ideal for mild to moderate skin laxity.
- A traditional arm lift involves a longer incision along the inner arm from the armpit to the elbow, allowing removal of more skin and fat for more significant contouring.
- Liposuction may be combined with the arm lifts to improve overall arm shape.
The procedure is tailored to the individual’s needs, helping restore confidence and comfort in clothing.
Liposuction
Liposuction is a surgical procedure designed to remove stubborn fat deposits from specific areas of the body that are resistant to diet and exercise. Common treatment areas include the abdomen, back, thighs, arms and neck. During the procedure, a thin tube called a cannula is inserted under the skin to suction out excess fat, resulting in improved body contour and shape. Liposuction is not a weight-loss method but a body sculpting technique to enhance proportions and definition. It is combined with other procedures, such as abdominoplasties, arm or thigh lifts, for more comprehensive results.
Fat Graft
Fat transfer, also known as autologous fat grafting, is a body contouring technique that uses a patient’s own fat to enhance or restore volume in specific areas. Fat is carefully harvested via liposuction from donor sites such as the abdomen, flanks, or thighs, then purified and strategically injected into target areas to improve shape and contour. This natural approach is commonly used to enhance curves, fill in depressions, or restore volume lost due to ageing or previous surgery. Fat grafting offers the dual benefit of sculpting donor areas while refining the recipient site, providing natural-looking and long-lasting results.
Post Weight Loss Surgery
A circumferential body lift, also known as a belt lipectomy or 360-degree body lift, is a comprehensive surgical procedure designed to remove excess skin and fat around the entire midsection of the body—including the abdomen, waist, hips, and lower back. This surgery is often recommended for patients who have experienced significant weight loss resulting in loose, sagging skin around the torso. By lifting and tightening skin in a continuous band around the body, the procedure improves overall body contour and symmetry. The circumferential body lift can be combined with other body contouring surgeries (arm lift, thigh lift, liposuction) to achieve more balanced, natural results.
Locations
The Lotus Institute
L2/2 Short Street
Southport, QLD, 4215
QLD Breast Care Centre
147 Smith Street
Southport, QLD, 4215
Pindara Private Hospital
Allchurch Ave
Benowa, QLD, 4217
Miami Private Hospital
Hillcrest Parade
Miami, QLD, 4220
Pacific Private Hospital
L2/123 Nerang Street
Southport, QLD, 4215
