Procedures at a glance
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
- Flattens abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and tightening muscles.
- Surgery takes between 2 – 5 hours and is done under a general anesthetic in a hospital or surgery center.
- Return to work in 2-4 weeks; restrictions for 4-6 weeks.
Breast Enlargement (Augmentation)
- Enhance the size of breasts using inflatable implants filled with saline.
- Surgery takes 1-2 hours, done under a general anesthetic in a hospital or surgery center.
- Return to work in 1-2 weeks; restrictions for 4-6 weeks.
Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
- Raise and reshape sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning nipples.
- Surgery takes 1 – 3 hours and is done under a general anesthetic as an outpatient. The procedure is done in a hospital or surgery center.
- Return to work: 1 – 2 weeks; restrictions: 4 – 6 weeks.
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
- Correct droopy upper eyelids and bags under the eyes.
- The surgery takes 1 to 3 hours and is done under a local or general anesthetic as an outpatient in a hospital or surgery center.
- Return to work in 4-7 days.
Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
- Improves sagging skin and jowls by removing fat and redraping skin.
- This surgery takes 4-6 hours and can be done under sedation or under a general anesthetic. The procedure can be done in a hospital or surgery center.
- Return to work in about 2 weeks; restrictions for 3 – 4 weeks.
Facial Implants
- Change the basic shape and balance of the face with implants.
- The procedure takes 1/2 to 2 hours and can be done under sedation or general anesthesia as an outpatient in a hospital or surgery center.
- Return to work in several days.