Following significant weight loss, the skin and soft tissues of the arm and inner thigh can become loose and sag. Many patients do not like the appearance of the excess, sagging skin and are self-conscious about their arms and inner thighs. The excess skin may also be problematic as the arm can rub on the side of the chest and the inner thighs can rub together. Arm lift (brachioplasty) and inner thigh lift can improve the appearance and reduce the rubbing of the arms and inner thighs by removing this excess skin and improving the contour.

Liposuction is a surgical procedure whereby fat is loosened from a body area and removed with suction. Dr. Martin performs liposuction on a number of different body areas including the abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, arms and back. Liposuction is a good technique that can remove fat from different body areas.

Mommy makeover refers to a combination of procedures that addresses the changes that occur in a woman’s body following pregnancy. Dr. Martin typically performs an abdominoplasty together with a breast procedure (breast augmentation or lift).