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GLP-1 Medications and Plastic Surgery: What Patients Need to Know
Medications like Ozempic® and Wegovy®—known as GLP-1s—have changed the landscape of weight loss. Many patients are finding success with these treatments and achieving significant weight reduction after struggling with diet and exercise alone. But while the health benefits of losing weight can be life-changing, there are also new considerations: the possibility of loose skin, changes in body shape, and a growing desire for plastic surgery to complete the transformation. Understanding how plastic surgery fits in after GLP-1 use is an important step in feeling confident in your new body.
More »Emotional Recovery After a Body Lift: Embracing the Transformation
Undergoing a body lift following significant weight loss is a monumental achievement — not just physically, but emotionally as well. This transformative procedure addresses the excess skin that often remains after substantial weight loss, giving individuals the chance to more fully embrace their new figures. But equally important as the physical recovery from body contouring is the emotional journey that patients must navigate.
More »Design Your Personal Mommy Makeover
The incredible journey of becoming a mother can lead to changes in your body that might affect your confidence and self-image. If you’re looking to restore your pre-pregnancy shape, Mommy Makeover surgery can give you a personalized transformation. Dr. Mouchantat can help you design the perfect Mommy Makeover procedure for your needs, and then perform this life-changing procedure to help you reclaim your figure.
More »Who Qualifies for an Arm Lift?
If you are considering arm lift surgery, then you likely have some excess skin and fat on your upper arms. This can be an extremely frustrating problem to deal with, especially if you have worked hard to lose weight and tone your arms. In this blog, we will discuss who qualifies for arm lift surgery and whether this procedure could benefit you.
More »Is Coolsculpting® Better than Liposuction?
There are a lot of choices when it comes to fat removal treatments. Coolsculpting® and liposuction are two of the most popular options, but many people wonder: is Coolsculpting® the better choice? In this blog post, we will compare Coolsculpting® and liposuction to help you decide which of these two fat removal treatments may be better for you.
More »Liposuction for Men
If you are bothered by excess fat anywhere on your body, you may be a good candidate for liposuction. Hundreds of thousands of Americans get liposuction every year, including many men: in fact, liposuction is one of the top 5 male plastic surgery procedures in the United States. Liposuction for men can be a great way to trim away excess fat and restore a masculine physique.
More »How to Get the Most from CoolSculpting
At Mouchantat Plastic Surgery, we love CoolSculpting! A non-invasive treatment, CoolSculpting has proven itself an effective treatment for targeting and destroying stubborn pockets of fat. Already a great treatment—with a little effort, CoolSculpting can be even better.
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Lift Your Spirits with an Arm Lift
Be it sagging skin, excess fat, or both—many men and women struggle to love their arms. A common problem, many notice that as they age, the skin on the upper arms can start to loose or saggy. Self-conscious of your upper arms? Brachioplasty may be the solution. More commonly known as an arm lift, the goal of brachioplasty is to remove excess skin and underlying fat from the upper arm—reshaping the entire underside of the upper arm. An increasingly popular procedure, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the upper arm lift has seen an astounding increase of 4694% in the past 15 years.
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