Dr. Henry A. Mentz, III, MD, PA, FACS, FICS - Before & After's

Liposuction, Arms, Ankles, Calves & Knees

The correction of the sagging, bat wing arm is technically referred to as Brachioplasty. In the past, large incisions were required to remove excess skin and fat. But to day, advances in liposuction have allowed us to provide excellent contouring for most patients - without the traditional long scars. Small incisions are made in the armpit and the elbow. The cannula suctions the fat from the selected areas, allowing the surgeon to sculpt the desired contour. As a result of this technique, skin quality is unchanged. Some swelling and bruising may occur, but will diminish in about 3 to 5 weeks. The knees, calves and ankles are highly visible and important to us aesthetically. Hips and thighs can frequently be camouflaged by dresses, but only pants can hide the calves and ankles. Attractive legs are characterized by a gradual tapering from strong thighs to delicate ankles.

The basic shape of this part of the leg is determined by the muscles and bone, making this an extremely difficult area to change. However, the latest liposuction is the removal of unwanted fat from the body. A small incision is made in the skin just large enough to accommodate a small hollow tube called a cannula. The cannula suctions the fat from selected areas of the body to create the desired contour. Removal of fat in ankles calves and knees requires tiny incisions on each side of the Achilles tendon and knee. Fortunately the surgeons at The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery have performed thousands of liposuction procedures using the latest techniques.

Before	After	Description
		LIPOSUCTION THIGHS, KNEES, CALF This 25 year old had full body liposuction which included her knees and calves. Lower leg liposuction extends the recovery but can be very gratifying. Her legs, knees and calves all look slimmer.
		LIPOSUCTION THIGHS, KNEES, CALF This 35 year old had liposuction of the inner and outer thighs, knees, calves and ankles. The overall appearance of her legs and hips is more sleek and slender.
		LIPOSUCTION This 45 year old had liposuction of the thighs, knees, calves and ankles. She had a very nice improvement in the shape of her legs.
		ARM LIPOSUCTION Liposuction of the arm and axilla (armpit) can improve contour and youthfulness. Specialized techniques have been utilized to improve skin tightness without scars.
		ARM LIPOSUCTION Liposuction of the arms and axilla can improve an area that is otherwise impossible to lose.