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If you are considering liposuction, it is important to know the steps involved.

Do you have stubborn fat that you can’t get rid of? Do you find that exercising and eating a healthy diet are no longer enough? Then liposuction is for you!

Liposuction is the most common cosmetic and plastic surgery procedure. It is the simplest and most effective treatment for permanently removing excess fat and improving the contours of your figure.

What is liposuction?

Liposuction is the removal of unwanted fat from under your skin by breathing it in.

It can be performed on any area of the body that has excess fat, the most common being the stomach, thighs, buttocks and hips. These areas, especially in women, tend to store cellulite and fat, despite a good diet and regular exercise.

Over the years, new innovations in fat removal have emerged, making the procedure less invasive and sometimes even non-surgical. We detail them below

The different types of liposuction

LIPOSUCTION ASSISTED BY SUCTION, LIPOSUCTION OR SAL

This is the best-known liposuction procedure, which reshapes the figure by suctioning fatty deposits from certain parts of the body. Very fine cannulas are used to suck out the excess fat through very discreet incisions.

LASER LIPOSUCTION

The use of lasers has been a trend in the world of beauty and plastic surgery recently. This technique essentially uses the heat and energy of a laser to melt fat. In practice, if the fat is melted before it is removed, it is then removed in a gentler, less invasive way.

The laser option avoids the need for hospitalization and only requires local anesthesia.

VASER LIPOSCULPTURE OR ULTRASOUND ASSISTED LIPOSUCTION

Vaser liposculpture uses ultrasound energy to break down the fat, using a fairly large incision, and the ultrasound technology penetrates the body to make direct contact with the fat.

Surgeons say that this technique involves less swelling, bruising and blood loss, and is a gentler, less complex surgery. With this method, it is now possible to remove fat in areas that are known to be more difficult, such as the back and love handles.

However, the incision will need to be larger than a traditional liposuction incision to accommodate the ultrasound device, resulting in a larger scar.

POWER ASSISTED LIPOSUCTION

This technique uses a faster and more efficient machine to remove excess fat. It is the ideal choice if you have a large amount of fat to remove.

It works in the same way as traditional liposuction, except that the cannula is vibrating, which allows it to break down the fat more quickly.

HIGH DEFINITION LIPOSUCTION OR HDL

This is a much more extensive procedure that requires two steps. The goal of this surgery is to define and target the muscles in your body, primarily your torso and abdominal muscles, that are hidden beneath your fat.

This means that the fat must first be removed in the traditional way. The cannula is placed in very specific areas, where a significant loss of fat will promote the appearance of muscles.

Because it is a more stratified procedure, the operation and its recovery time is more important.

 

And after the procedure?

The treated area will be well wrapped with bandages to reduce swelling and minimize your pain. Results will not be visible immediately

It is important to buy your post-op lingerie beforehand, as it will help the healing process, limit swelling and effusions and promote fluid circulation: choosing quality lingerie is essential!

• The stomach / abdominal area: The bodysuit, or the reinforced bodysuit
• Hips: The bodysuit, the reinforced bodysuit or the mid-length panty
• Back: The bodysuit, or the reinforced bodysuit
• Thighs: The short panty or the mid-length panty
• Calves/knees: Long panty
• Arms : The wrap
• The buttocks: The lipofilling panty

 

The swelling may last for several days or even weeks. It will be important to visit your surgeon after the operation to check that the post-operative process is going well.

Recovery after liposuction

Post-operative recovery from liposuction takes a few weeks. Your surgeon will have done everything possible to ensure that the incision is minimal and that swelling is kept under control.

Once the post-operative period is over, you will no longer need to wear the compression garment. We advise you to apply vitamin E oil or other scar-minimising serums.

Dr. Pierre Bogaert is an aesthetic surgeon in Nantes at the Brétéché Clinic and the Carré Esthétique Lafayette. He answered some preconceived ideas about breast surgery in the form of True or False. You can also find the interview on YouTube or on our Instagram account.

> You have to be over 18 to have breast surgery 

P.B: False, especially in the case of patients with malformations, asymmetries that often reveal themselves quite early in adolescence. It can be useful to operate on the patient so that her development is in the right direction! Of course, in this situation, parental permission is required from both parents. In the case of cosmetic surgery, the question of waiting until the age of majority is inevitably posed, in order to finally reach a majority on paper and also a certain psychological maturity.

 

> Healing is long and painful

P.B.: False. Healing is a natural physiological process that lasts on average between 12 and 18 months. On the painful side, normal wound healing is not painful. There may be an itchy, scratchy feeling around the scar which is completely natural. This is simply the inflammatory process which generally takes place between 3 and 6 months after the operation. On the other hand, sometimes these scars can actually be painful, in the context of a pathological context that is outside the natural process.

> It is no longer possible to breastfeed after a breast augmentation

P.B.: False. After a breast augmentation it is perfectly possible to breastfeed.

However, there are different approaches, different areas through which the breast can be operated. The approach at the areola is an approach where we will be more easily exposed to the milk ducts that lead the milk from the mammary gland to the nipple. In certain situations these milk ducts can be damaged and therefore responsible for a difficulty in breastfeeding in the context of the placement of breast implants.

In the case of submammary or axillary approaches at a distance from these ducts, the possibility of breastfeeding is of course maintained. In the case of breast reduction surgery, which will reduce the breast and in particular the gland, in this situation the ducts are often damaged. The possibility of breastfeeding is therefore greatly reduced or even impossible!

> The operation can leave different types of scars

P.B: True. Most of the time the scar is normal, i.e. fine, it is red for the first few months and eventually turns white. In certain cases, particularly on white, very white or black skin, we can encounter pathological scars of two kinds: a hypertrophic scar. It is a scar that will be thick, red, painful and evolving, which ends up involuting a little, which can be responsible for pain and a real aesthetic discomfort and of course all types of scarring is evoked in the pre-operative consultation.

> You have to change your prostheses after a certain time

P.B: True. Breast implants are implantable medical devices and therefore foreign bodies. They may have the best qualities close to the texture of a breast, but when they are inserted at a given moment, the patient’s breast will change.

With weight gain, weight loss, shocks in the intimate life, during sports and therefore the prostheses will be subjected to mechanical constraints. At present, prostheses that have a life span of 10 years will not be systematically changed, but the patient will be offered an imaging scan every two years to monitor the state of the prosthesis, to check for a shell, i.e. a rigid capsule around the implant. Of course, there may be cases where the prostheses will have to be changed before 10 years. For all these reasons, the lifespan can be variable and therefore in these cases the change can be earlier.

Apart from all that, beyond 10 years, we can estimate that a prosthesis can sometimes have a lifespan of 15 or even 20 years. We will not wait until there is a major problem such as a broken prosthesis. It is always easier to change implants that have few problems than implants that are completely ruptured.

> Post-operative lingerie is part of the healing process

P.B: True. Somehow the support of a comfortable and technically supportive lingerie allows to decrease the shearing force on the scars, allows to decrease the weight of the implant on the scar and thus to participate in the healing process being relatively soft and going on in a correct way, without mechanical constraints.

> In France there is a lot of emphasis on lingerie

P.B: True, this may not have been the case immediately, but with the lingerie that has developed in the technical field of different types of fabric, and particularly at Embody, beyond the technical aspect of refinement, this importance has taken on greater importance. It is important to consider that patients need postoperative lingerie that is comfortable and their image for their breasts is just as important dressed as undressed.

> Lipofilling gives the same result as breast implants

P.B: I would say true and false! The aim of lipofilling, like breast augmentation by prostheses, is to increase the volume of the breast. On the other hand, the wish of some patients is to be able to live in the neckline, which is sometimes called the social breast; the prosthesis will be able to provide this thanks to its power to push forward, which lipofilling could provide a little less.

It is possible to have a very natural result with prostheses as with lipofilling. The difference is that there is a foreign body with a predefined prosthetic volume, which is not necessarily possible with Lipomodelling.

> The surgeon can refuse a patient’s request

P.B: True, there may be requests that are unfounded. Requests from a fragile patient or within the framework of certain dysmorphophobia where the image of the patient’s body is not at all the reality, and therefore this is something that we must try to identify during the consultation in order to be able to detect all patients who could be a bad candidate for breast surgery. A patient who might be dissatisfied or simply not accept the surgery and experience things even worse afterwards. Hence the importance of knowing how to say no if enough elements are present to lead to a failed surgery.

> You recommend Embody products to your patients

P.B: I prescribe Embody products in my breast surgery range, it is a very technical lingerie with a comfortable fabric. I have excellent feedback from my patients, also on the design of the different models that are offered. It’s a lingerie that is both post-operative and can be worn in the daily life of the patient, and even in sports. So this versatility is something that is very satisfying for patients at the moment.

> The final word? 

P.B: For the final word, I think that postoperative lingerie has its place in the overall care of a patient in the context of breast surgery and is an integral part of the care, the course and the patient experience, for a surgery that can sometimes be stressful.  Therefore, successful surgery also requires lingerie that is perfectly adapted to the patient.

Why do you need to wear a post-surgery bra after breast surgery?

Breast augmentations vary depending on the shape, size and style of breast you want. The majority of people who undergo surgery do so for cosmetic rather than medical reasons.

But your breasts can be damaged if you wear the wrong bras, so don’t switch to regular lingerie immediately after your operation, as it may be too tight and underwired, which can put pressure on your implants and cause them to move or slip.

For this reason, your surgeon will advise you against wearing your usual bras and will instead direct you to Embody Lingerie post-op.

After breast surgery, your breasts are usually tender and swollen until you are fully recovered. A comfortable Embody post-surgical undergarment will help you heal quickly and easily.

In addition, they are designed to be worn day and night, allowing you to sleep without worrying about movement as the support is optimal.

When can you start wearing conventional bras again after breast surgery?

Once your swelling has gone down, you can return to your regular bras. Swelling usually lasts for 6 weeks after surgery, but this period can vary for each individual as the body reacts differently to the healing process.

Embody Lingerie has drawn on its medical expertise to bring you a new line for your everyday life. Combining comfort and style, this line is designed to enhance the cleavage of all women, with or without implants!

How to choose the right bra size after surgery?

Many women think they are wearing the right bra size, but many make a mistake after breast surgery. In order to know your correct size, it is necessary to have your breasts measured by professionals. You can go to the Embody Lingerie boutiques in Paris 76, Avenue Paul Doumer or Nantes 20, rue Mercoeur. Our consultants will be delighted to advise you in our cosy spaces.

Your bra must be comfortable and stay in place when you stretch your arm, if you notice that it lifts quite easily it is not the right size. Your breasts have changed, you need to change your lingerie.

Tips for choosing your post-operative bra:

 

• Ask your surgeon for advice, as he or she may have trial bras. Do not hesitate to try a breast prosthesis with the medical bra, the surgeon will be able to advise you on your future cup size.
• Check your current size, measure your bust size, wrap the tape around your bust, passing it under the cups, this is your bust size. Then do the same for the widest part of your bust, where the ribbon will pass your nipples. This is called a cup size.
• Choose real medical bras, they have several levels of adjustment, which allow you to modulate the compression of the breast, like those from Embody Lingerie. Our bras are made of very specific high-tech materials, prevent breast mobility, facilitate healing and reduce pain. The effective support also reduces swelling and fluid retention around the implant and chest wall. They maintain correct positioning of the implants. After breast surgery (reduction, augmentation, lift) or mastectomy, support bras with a front closure are highly recommended for convenient donning. Embody has patented a very easy to fasten front closure system. This makes it easier to move around and ensures your comfort after surgery. Embody also offers bra holders that can be positioned over the bra to adjust the support.
• Choosing a breast bra is useful for positioning the implants after surgery. It is highly recommended after a breast augmentation. You can choose between simple and back contenders. The bra holder is the perfect ally for your post-operative bra during the healing phase! Our Embody Lingerie breast support allows you to apply support to the top of your breasts in order to maintain the correct positioning of your prostheses. It is an independent elastic band that is placed over the bra, on the top of the breasts and closed at the front with the easy-clip fasteners.
• A support bra that will make you happy, it’s possible! Embody’s designer chooses and works with exceptional French materials with the aim of comfort and refinement. She combines Calais lace, silk and embroidery with innovative technical fabrics, creating a unique style that gives an unequalled sensation when worn. This is underwear that you can still use after the post-operative period.
• Make sure that your post-operative bra is easily washable, as it will be put on directly after the operation or the next day after removing the compression bandage, in both cases lymphatic discharge or blood can stain your bra. The bra must be easily washable and quick drying. Embody bras can be washed by hand or machine without spinning at 30°.
• Consider buying two bras, as you will often have to wash them, which will be more convenient for you.
• Don’t wait until the last minute to buy a post-operative bra, so that you don’t run into stock problems!
• If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact customer service for more information. The Embody Lingerie advisors will be happy to answer you on: 02 28 43 10 65.

Breast augmentation by lipofilling is a surgical procedure to remove fat cells from the patient and inject them into the breast to increase volume, correct asymmetry or perfect the result of breast augmentation with prostheses. It can also be prescribed for women who have had breast cancer. It is important to know that a breast is essentially made up of a gland and fat. Breast lipofilling is a technique of cosmetic surgery of the breasts which allows to obtain a durable and natural result with almost invisible scars.

Very often breast lipofilling is associated with liposculpture, which allows to take advantage of a general anaesthesia to reshape the figure and thus recover the fat necessary for the operation.

This technique makes it possible to gain a bra cup. It is possible to perform several operations at intervals of at least 3 to 6 months to obtain a larger breast. In addition to this, the patient benefits from liposuction of areas of excess fat such as the thighs, stomach or buttocks…

Unlike breast implants, this method gives more natural results without scars.

• Result: Natural after 1 month – Final result between 6 months and 1 year.
• Anesthesia: General anesthesia
• Pain: Between 2 and 3/10
• Scars: Small (3-4 mm in the groin fold and the buttock fold for liposuction, in the submammary fold for breast lipofilling).
• Recovery: About 5 days.
• Resumption of sports activities: Progressive 2-3 weeks depending on the type of sport.
• Duration of the operation: 90 minutes

 

Advantages of this technique

Breast augmentation using the lipofilling technique has three advantages:

• The result is long-lasting and natural since it is obtained by the patient’s own cells.
• The scars of this operation are almost invisible (2 mm under the breast or on the side of the breast).
• It allows the correction of moderate breast ptosis (sagging breasts), often caused by hypotrophy. If the latter is significant, breast rejuvenation surgery using another technique may be recommended, either alone or in combination.

 

Lipofilling as part of breast reconstruction

Lipofilling is recommended for breast reconstruction following a total mastectomy. An operation like this reconstructs the volume of the breast and improves the quality of the tissue.

As a recurrence is always possible, the surgeon must always carry out a pre-operative clinical examination (examination of the cellular tissue, ultrasound of the chest wall, sometimes biopsy).

In the case of partial breast reconstruction after lumpectomy and given the risk of recurrence, reconstruction by breast lipofilling can only be carried out at least 3 years after clinical and radiological monitoring.

How does it work?

 

• The collection of fat cells

Your surgeon will start the procedure by determining the locations where the fat will be collected and the sites for reinjection.

Then a sample of fat tissue is taken through a micro-incision with a fine suction cannula or during a conventional liposuction. The fat cells are extracted from a discrete area of the body where there is a reserve or even an excess of fat cells (usually in the abdomen, hips, knees, inner thighs, buttocks).

The fat cells collected are then subjected to sterile centrifugation for several minutes in order to separate the cells that will be injected (intact fat cells) from those that should not be injected (fat cells destroyed by the collection, non-fat cells such as blood cells).

 

• Reinjection of fat cells into the breast

This is carried out using micro-cannulas allowing incisions of around 1-2 mm.

The duration of breast lipofilling can vary depending on the quantity of fat to be injected and the number of areas concerned. The duration of the procedure is generally between 30 minutes and two hours.

 

• Follow-up after breast lipofilling

The operation is normally carried out with a day hospitalization.

Post-operative pain is mild in most cases.

It is normal that an oedema appears in the 48 hours following the operation. It will disappear completely within 5 to 15 days after the operation.

Bruising may occur in the fat collection and reinjection areas but this will disappear within 5 to 21 days. The procedure is less extensive than a breast augmentation with implants. It is possible to resume normal activity 2 to 4 days after the procedure.

 

• How are the scars after lipofilling?

Compared to breast augmentation with implants, breast lipofilling will cause little risk of visible scars. Why is this? Because the cannula used to remove and transplant the fat cells is extremely fine.

The result is very natural since the reinjected fat corresponds to the normal tissues of the body and the breast.

However, smoking increases the risk of surgical complications in any operation. Quitting smoking 6 to 8 weeks before the operation eliminates this additional risk. If you smoke, don’t forget to tell your doctor, surgeon and anaesthetist.

Buttock augmentation is a very popular cosmetic surgery procedure. But why?

The buttocks are an essential part of the body. They constitute the harmony of the silhouette. No two buttocks are alike, they can be flat, round, bulging, large or small, and in the course of a lifetime they can change their appearance. The appearance of the buttocks can be altered after weight loss or gain or because of sagging or ageing skin. So why not have a buttock lipofilling?

 

What is buttock lipofilling?

It is a 100% natural cosmetic surgery technique without implants! During this procedure, your surgeon takes fat from an area where it is not desired and places it in the buttocks. The goal is to reshape this area of your body, while rebalancing the volumes. The aim is not only to increase the volume of the buttocks, but above all to obtain shapely buttocks and to rework the silhouette: at the level of the waist, the abdomen or the thighs. The fat will be removed from one or more areas with excess fat cells, such as the abdomen, the knees or the thighs, and then reinjected into the buttocks.

By removing fat from certain areas such as the abdomen and placing it in the buttocks, the surgeon restores the harmony of the patient’s body; the operation accentuates the shape of the waist and redraws the contour of the figure.

This operation combines two operations in one: lipofilling and liposuction.

As Dr. Sacha Obaid, board-certified plastic surgeon and member of ASPS, says, “We’re seeing American culture finally broadening its concept of beauty. Twenty years ago, there was only one way to be beautiful in America, and that was to be as skinny as possible. Today, we are finally beginning to understand that there are many ways to stand out, and one of the fastest growing ways is to have a fuller, rounder butt!”

 

How does it work?

First of all, you will have an interview with your surgeon to explain your project. He will ask you various questions about your motivations and your medical history, in order to rule out any contraindications.

A clinical examination will be carried out in order to know how much fat will be removed and in which area. He will evaluate the morphology of the buttocks, the silhouette as well as the amount of skin and the flexibility of the tissues.

Buttock lipofilling is a plastic surgery procedure performed under general anaesthesia and lasts about 2 to 3 hours. It is performed on an outpatient basis and may require a 24-hour hospital stay.

First of all, your surgeon will perform liposuction, he will remove fat from the areas that you have previously targeted with him. This is done with a very fine cannula and, depending on the quantity of fat to be removed, one or more micro incisions may be necessary, leaving invisible scars.

The fat will then be purified by centrifugation, decantation or simple washing. The aim of these manoeuvres is to separate the good quality fat cells from the impurities (blood, serum, cellular debris).

Then this purified fat will be reinjected into the buttocks, at the level of the gluteus maximus muscle: this muscle has many blood vessels, which favours the chances of the graft taking. To do this, the surgeon makes very small incisions into which fine cannulas are inserted to reinject the fat into the chosen areas.

This process is carried out gently, with a quantity of fat adapted to each case, in the appropriate areas to give the best possible morphology, both in terms of volume and contours.

At the end of the procedure, a support panty is put on for optimal maintenance of the grafted area.

 

Are there any risks?

Even if this procedure is 100% natural and biocompatible, as with any surgical procedure, there are associated risks.

For buttock lipofilling, you should pay attention to certain points:

• Blood clots, pulmonary embolisms: blood clots in the legs can travel to the heart or lungs and cause serious complications. Patients should be assessed for any pre-existing risk of blood clots.
• Infections: Surgical infections are always a risk, especially with large volume fat transfer. It is important to use a meticulous sterile technique, and all patients receive appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis.
• Changes in sensation: any area operated on will swell and the swelling may cause nerves to stop or malfunction. Sometimes the nerves have to be cut during the operation. You may experience numbness, which is usually temporary, but in some cases it may be permanent. In this case, there will be no way to regain sensation if the nerve function does not return.
• Poor healing: during the operation the wounds are well closed, but if your stitches pop out, the scar could widen or look bad. Fortunately, the incisions for this procedure are very small, but there is always a risk of scarring.
• Contour irregularities: When fat is moved from one area to another, there may be some asymmetry. Your surgeon will give you very specific instructions on activity levels, sleeping positions and compression garments. You will need to follow these instructions to get the best results!
• Fat embolism: It is possible that the injected fat can enter the bloodstream and reach other organs (lungs, brain, etc.). This risk is higher if the fat is injected into a muscle, if it is injected at abnormally high pressures or if very small cannulas are used. Talk to your surgeon about the technique he or she uses.

 

And after the buttock lipofilling?

Generally, the aftermath of this operation is not very serious. Classic painkillers can help you to bear the slight pain you may feel. Bruises and swelling may appear in the donor areas, but will disappear fairly quickly. You will be advised to sleep on your back and to sit on the lower part of your buttocks for 3 weeks. A week’s leave from work will probably be necessary if your activity can damage your scarring. Sports activities can only be resumed after 6 weeks.

When are the results definitive?

The final result will be visible between 3 and 6 months after the operation. In the first few months you will see a loss of fat that varies between 30 and 50%. However, it is recommended that you keep your weight stable. The results are permanent, but as it is fat, as for all parts of the body, if you lose weight you will also lose volume and vice versa!

Following one or more pregnancies some parts of the silhouette may have undergone modifications such as breasts or abdomen. The “mommy makeover” is a plastic surgery that aims to redraw the figure, in a single operation.

 

What exactly is the mommy makeover?

The ‘mommy makeover’ is a surgical procedure that aims to touch up parts of the body that have been damaged, so that they regain their original appearance, before the pregnancy or pregnancies, in a single operation. Depending on the needs, these different operations can be carried out:

– breast surgery: breast augmentation, breast lift

– abdominal belt surgery: liposuction, abdominoplasty

– gluteal volume restoration surgery

– intimate surgery to rejuvenate loose lips or vagina distended by pregnancies

 

An increasingly common request

Consultations for the mommy makeover are increasingly in demand. Women often want to regain their pre-pregnancy breasts or a flatter stomach, without stretch marks or excess skin. Abdominal muscle relaxation, due to excessive stretching of the abdominal muscles, is also a frequent reason for consultation.

Conditions :

– It is necessary to wait at least 4 months after delivery or end of breastfeeding, if the mother is breastfeeding

– It is recommended to wait for stable weight recovery

– And finally, there must obviously be a total absence of contraindication to the intervention that would constitute a risk

 

This is a procedure that can be potentially dangerous if safety and surgical common sense are not followed:

– Operation time should not exceed 4-5 hours

– Risk of bleeding must be properly assessed by surgeon

– Good health of the patient

– Overweight is a contraindication because it increases the risk of phlebitis, bleeding and infections

– It is important not to suffer from psychological disorders including dysmorphophobia

– No pathology that could put the patient at risk: diabetes, kidney failure, heart or respiratory failure, history of pulmonary embolism or phlebitis…

– Normal blood tests

– Normal clotting balances

– Patient expectations should be reasonable

 

An intervention practised, but little known in France

In France, we are in a safe medical logic where we prefer to avoid associating too many acts during the same intervention. It is therefore necessary to carefully select patients who are healthy with a stable weight. It is also important to ensure that the surgical gestures will not be too long, otherwise the interventions will have to be separated into several stages, spaced 3 months apart on average.

→ The most important point is to ensure that the preoperative haematology assessment (which also includes the analysis of the patient’s clotting abilities), is perfectly normal.

Anaesthesia, price and healing

This procedure is performed under general anaesthesia because it is long and multi-zone, not allowing to perform extensive local anaesthesia.

After a mommy makeover it takes 14 days of convalescence minimum, but this may vary depending on the number of operations performed.

In terms of price, everything will again depend on the number of related acts but it can range from €6,000 to €20,000.

Men’s expectations of cosmetic surgery are very different from those of women.

Today’s society attaches great importance to appearance: it is imperative to look young and fit. As a result, more and more men are using plastic surgery.

Men’s goals are varied: to have a more harmonious nose, a rejuvenated face or a thinner waist. The operations performed to achieve these objectives must take into account the peculiarities of men’s bodies such as the thickness of the skin, the growth of the beard or the morphology.

 

Cosmetic surgery most in demand by men

Liposuction

Liposuction is one of the most practiced cosmetic procedures in the world. It is therefore not surprising that it is also at the top of the list for men. This does not mean that men and women undergo the same type of liposuction or seek the same results. They do not want to be thin, they seek to get a well-defined body, increase and strengthen their muscle mass.

To meet the desires of the male clientele, many surgeons use body remodeling techniques with liposuction. We call this technique lipo-sculpting, we don’t just remove fat, we do it in order to improve or create muscle contours.

Liposculpture or fat grafting to increase muscle mass, are techniques that become the norm in male liposuction. After liposuction even in men, it is mandatory to wear a restraining underwear during recovery.

Liposuction can also be performed on:

Thighs, Hips and buttocks, Abdomen and height, The arms, The back, Inside the knee, The chest, Cheeks, chin and neck, Calves and ankles.

 

Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia or reduction of the male chest is one of the most common aesthetic procedures in men. Gynecomastia is the medical term for an enlarged or feminized breast in men. Surgery usually involves removing the tissue in combination with liposuction to redraw the area. After this, it is necessary to wear a restraint vest.

Blepharoplasty

Some men consult a plastic surgeon with the following problem: «I look tired and I look old», but do not want a facelift. The solution is to do an eye lift. Most men first notice signs of aging around the eyes and usually complain of puffiness or excess skin around the eyelids that age their features.

Eye lifts are performed on the upper or lower eyelids (often both) and remove excess skin to reduce wrinkles and give the eye contour a smoother, younger appearance. These interventions are popular with men because they are relatively simple and offer great results. Another interesting point for men, the work stoppage following these operations is short.

The popularity of this operation is also explained by the fact that its result is subtle.

 

Hair grafts

Hair transplants are increasingly popular with the male public. About two-thirds of men lose their hair before the age of 35. That number rises to 85% when they turn 50. The main culprit is androgenic alopecia (commonly known as male baldness). This problem can sometimes generate large complexes.

Technological advances have increased the number of procedures. Grafts work better and leave fewer scars than before.

The extraction of follicular unit is a technique that involves taking the fundamental unit of the hair (the follicle) from a dense area of the head, and then transplanting them into another area. Although the procedure takes time (on average six to eight hours), the success rate is high because the transplant comes from the patient’s body, so the risks of rejection are extremely low.

These new techniques are also very effective for facial and eyebrow hair.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is a popular and common surgery among men who resort to cosmetic surgery. Change can sometimes be dramatic in a single intervention.

Men do not have the same expectations as their female counterparts when it comes to rhinoplasty. In general, they want a more masculine and straight nose.

Many events and parameters can affect your confidence in yourself. You know that you can very easily change your dress, hairstyle or makeup… However, you may be happy to know that some parts of your body can also be changed if you are not satisfied with their shape or size.

These include the breast. There are many reasons why a woman decides to use a breast augmentation! Some want to restore their breasts to the shape and volume they had before pregnancy and others want to correct a natural «deformity». Some just want a bigger chest! Nevertheless, the common point to all these women is the desire to feel more beautiful and to find a more harmonious body.

Whatever the reason, we often find that it is not only their physical appearance that changes with breast augmentation, but also their confidence!

 

Confidence and curve enhancement

Many Hollywood stars admit to having used plastic surgery to accentuate their curves. Breast augmentation is no longer considered a plastic surgery procedure that must be “kept secret”. On the contrary, many women feel ready, and need to change their appearance. By the way, according to Dr Kristi Hustak Breast implants are incredibly powerful, they can change your life, and I’m not being cavalier! I say that very strongly.”

Dr. Kristi Hustak is a plastic surgeon with degrees in Houston, Texas, where a large portion of her clientele is female. This surgeon directly sees the impact that breast augmentation can have on the self-esteem and confidence of her various patients. She says feeling better starts with fitting the fit of the clothes. “I think how you adjust your clothes has a big impact on how you feel.”

Hustak argues that for many of her patients, wanting a big chest is not the primary motivator, “It’s not about everyone wanting stripper breasts,” she says. “It’s about fitting your body to the clothes, just a little better.”

Improved body image

Researchers want to understand why there seems to be a link between breast implants and confidence. At the University of Florida, researchers interviewed 84 women before and after breast implants. The results showed a strong improvement in self-esteem after surgery. Indeed, 80% of women reported feeling more confident and attractive after undergoing breast augmentation surgery. Hustak was not surprised by the results.

“Your breasts are part of your femininity,” she shares. “I think it’s up to you, as a woman, to decide if it’s important to you.” It’s a very personal decision to have a breast augmentation, and not all women are the same.

 

A bolder approach

Many women see plastic surgery as a springboard for making changes in their lives; their careers, their fitness and even their love lives. This operation makes women more beautiful, desirable and feminine, which therefore gives them more confidence to undertake. For Dr Bruce Van Natta, a plastic surgeon who graduated in Indianapolis, one of the best times of his week is when he sees patients at the post-breast augmentation consultation.

They talk about their confidence and the clothes they dare to wear when before it was out of the question,” he shares. “A woman said that her husband thinks she walks around much more naked!” According to Mr. Van Natta, some women who experience a radical change after breast augmentation are often those who try to regain their figure before giving birth.

In plastic surgery, “internal rewards” are often overlooked. Whether it’s eyelid surgery, abdominal plasty, or breast augmentation, patients and surgeons know it’s not just a physical change. The brain also benefits from a range of benefits, including self-esteem, self-confidence and a new desire to sit a little more upright and live more fully. “They say it’s the best thing they’ve ever done,” says Van Natta.

Breast reduction (or reduction mastoplasty), a cosmetic surgery operation, is a procedure used to remove excess fat, tissue and skin from the breasts.

Why perform this operation?

Breast reduction surgery is intended for women with large breasts who no longer wish to suffer from the back, neck or shoulders.

Too large a chest can also cause chronic skin rashes or skin irritation under the breasts, nerve pain, or interfere with good sport practice, and impair self-esteem. It should also be noted that it is very difficult to dress for women with too generous breasts.

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Breast reduction can be done at any age, so it is possible to use this procedure in adolescence. But if the breasts are not yet fully developed, a second operation may be necessary in adulthood.

However, this surgery is not recommended for people who smoke, have diabetes or heart problems or are prone to obesity problems.

For women who have not had children or are planning to have more, it is recommended to wait. Indeed breastfeeding can be complicated after breast reduction surgery. Although some surgical techniques can help preserve the ability to breastfeed.

On the other hand, if weight loss is desired, by changing the diet and practicing physical exercise, it is necessary to wait before proceeding with the intervention. Indeed, weight loss can often change the size of breasts.

 

What is the cost of a breast reduction ?

Depending on the surgeon, the procedure, or the complexity of the gesture, the price of a breast reduction can vary between 4000 and 6000€. However, it can be covered by social security if it is necessary to remove more than 300 grams per breast.

How to prepare for surgery ?

A first consultation appointment :

Before the procedure, a first consultation appointment with the surgeon is necessary. The goal is to detail the different stages of the intervention.

With the plastic surgeon :

The professional assesses the patient’s medical history and overall health. It takes into account the expectations regarding the desired size and appearance of the breasts after the operation. It then details the procedure, its risks and benefits, as well as the anaesthesia used for the procedure. Then he examines, measures and takes pictures of the initial breasts that will be placed in the medical record.

Take tests and follow recommendations :

Before a breast reduction operation, it is asked to do various laboratory tests, provide a reference mammogram, quit smoking a certain time before and after the operation, do not take aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements to control bleeding during surgery. It is also advisable not to drive when returning home from the operation.

Breast reduction is usually performed under general anaesthesia, either in the hospital or in an outpatient surgery facility. It can be done with incision surgery or liposuction to remove excess fat in the breasts. On average, this operation lasts 2 to 3 hours. Hospitalization of 2 to 3 days is expected.

 

And then ?

Immediately following the transaction :

On waking the breasts will be covered with a gauze dressing or bandages and a tube can also be placed under each arm to drain any excess blood or fluid. Pain medications and antibiotics are prescribed to reduce the risk of infection.

During the first few weeks following the operation :

The breasts will be very sensitized, swollen and weakened by the operation. Post-operative bras are prescribed and highly recommended by surgeons to protect the chest, improve comfort and healing. Wearing bras is prescribed for 4 to 6 weeks. Several models are available on embodyparis.com.

The following weeks and healing :

It is hoped to limit physical activity for 2 to 4 weeks, while the breasts heal, heal and are less painful. It is recommended to avoid bra frames for a few months after the operation. You can continue to wear the post-operative bras. Then the scars will gradually fade. The surgeon can then remove the stitches and check the healing and recovery of the chest. The recovery time for this operation is approximately 6 weeks.

 

The results

Although the results are immediate, it can take months for the swelling to completely decrease and the surgical scars to fade. The end result is usually permanent, and very natural – although the shape and size of breasts may change due to factors such as aging and weight gain or loss.