Body procedures
Abdominoplasty
An abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is a restorative procedure that allows removal of excess fat and skin of the lower belly and repair of the rectus abdominal (‘six pack’) muscles, tissues which may have weakened after pregnancy or weight loss. The aim is to enhance and redefine the shape and tone of the abdomen.
Dr Chopra uses a combination of liposuction and surgery - techniques he has adapted from working in major centres overseas.
Body Contouring
Body Contouring is a term which refers to a range of different procedures on the body to restore shape and remove excess skin and fat. It usually encompasses the chest, back, abdomen, buttocks, arms and thighs.
It may be achieved through liposuction, surgery or a combination of both. Body contouring is particularly effective after weight loss, but may be required in other cases where the shape of the body can be improved.
Lower Body Lift or Circumferential Lipectomy are common procedures which improve the contour of the body in 360 degrees - lifting the buttock and improving the abdomen.
Liposuction
Liposuction is often used to remove fat and enhance the contour of a part of the body, such as the hips, thighs and under the chin. Although it does remove fat permanently, it is not a method of weight loss. Liposuction alone is most effective when the overlying skin has retained its elastic qualities and can retract to adjust to the new size and shape.
Labiaplasty
The labia are the folds at the entrance to the vagina may be excessively large and cause problems with exercising or sexual function. In these cases, a labial reduction or reshaping may be appropriate.
Revision labiaplasty or labial reconstruction may be required if this surgery is performed excessively or when not really required.
Brachioplasty
The arms are commonly a troublesome spot for people who have lost weight. Excess skin can be unsightly, and hard to conceal. Arm lift surgery, otherwise known as brachioplasty, is a procedure that reshapes the upper arms by reducing excess skin, and in some cases fat, resulting in smoother skin and better-proportioned contours of the upper arms. Dr Chopra uses a combination of liposuction and direct excision, with a scar placed as inconspicuously as possible.
