Skin Removal - Mehta Institute for Post-Weight-Loss Reconstruction

Procedures and techniques named

• Abdominoplasty: opt-in after insurance panniculectomyGenerally patients whose panniculectomy is covered by insurance, can opt-in for the additional abdominoplasty portion, or the lower body lift, for optimal refinement and aesthetic results.
• Mini-arm lift: shorter incision, natural creaseA mini-arm lift treats mild to moderate laxity close to the armpit using a shorter incision hidden in the natural crease.
• Arm lift: removes excess skin, bat wingsAn arm lift, also called brachioplasty, removes excess skin (and, when needed, fat) from the upper arms to reduce “bat wings” and create a smoother contour.
• Lower body lift: after major weight lossA lower body lift reshapes the midsection after major weight loss to improve comfort, mobility, and body contour.
• Panniculectomy: lower abdomen apron onlyA panniculectomy is a medically necessary procedure designed to remove the hanging “apron” of skin and fatty tissue from the lower abdomen only.
• Panniculectomy: insurance, self pay tummy tuckMany patients use insurance to cover the medically necessary panniculectomy, and self pay for the cosmetic components of a tummy tuck
• Abdominoplasty: performed with panniculectomyUsually, Dr. Mehta performs panniculectomy with abdominoplasty for optimal results.
• Hi Definition Tummy Tuck
• Lower body lift: tummy tuck, thigh lift, buttock liftA lower body lift includes a tummy tuck, thigh lift, and buttock lift.
• Fleur-de-Lis lower body liftWhat is a Fleur-de-Lis lower body lift?