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arm,
thigh, and buttock lift overview |
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introduction |
an
arm, thigh, or buttock lift removes excess loose skin
and fat to slim and contour the area |
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often
combined with... |
liposuction,
tummy tuck, breast
augmentation, breast
lift |
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incision
placement & surgery details |
incisions
are extensive; location depends on body part but they
are placed as inconspicuously as possible |
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anesthesia |
general,
or local with IV sedation |
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surgical
facility |
usually
outpatient surgery center |
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length
of surgery |
1
to 5 hours |
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discomfort
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moderate |
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what
to expect after surgery |
discomfort,
tightness, swelling, activity restrictions; back to work
in 2 to 3 weeks |
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risks |
scarring,
wound healing problems, infection, blood or fluid collection,
loss of sensation |
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variations
and techniques |
circumferential
body lift, lower body lift |
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cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$2000
to $8000 (implant may be additional) |
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duration
of results |
results
may last 5 to 10 years or more, without large volume weight
gain or pregnancy |
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insurance |
arm,
buttock, and thigh lifts are considered cosmetic surgery;
insurance does not apply |
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