Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas

Procedures and techniques named

• Tummy tuck: standard, near ideal weight, excess skinA standard tummy tuck is designed for patients who are at or near their ideal weight but who have excess skin around their abdomen.
• Abdominoplasty: commonly with liposuctionIn addition to liposuction, which is commonly performed in conjunction with abdominoplasty
• Abdominoplasty: alongside breast augmentation or mastopexyabdominoplasty can also be performed alongside breast enhancement procedures like breast augmentation or mastopexy
• Liposuction: small incision at treatment siteLiposuction is performed using only a small incision at the treatment site.
• Liposuction: return to work after one weekMost liposuction patients return to work or their normal daily activities after one week.
• Liposuction: combined with tummy tuck surgeryIn addition to the many advantages that liposuction can bring as a stand-alone procedure, the treatment can be combined with tummy tuck surgery and other cosmetic surgery options
• Facelift: candidacy by needs, not ageGood candidates for facelift surgery are determined based on an individual’s unique needs and desires as opposed to what age is considered
• Rhinoplasty: one to three hoursThe average length of rhinoplasty surgery is one to three hours.
• Rhinoplasty: with cheek implants, chin augmentationTo maximize the results of the surgery, rhinoplasty is sometimes performed in conjunction with other procedures, including cheek implants or chin augmentation
• Rhinoplasty: opens airflow, improves breathing problemsGenerally, rhinoplasty may be able to help open up the airflow to improve breathing problems.