Surgical Treatments to Tighten, Lift & Enhance Your Natural Beauty AT DERMACARE MEDICAL AESTHETICS

Published: January 15, 2025
Category: Skin Tightening

Surgical aesthetic procedures have surged in popularity by 3.4 percent in the last year, with skin tightening being among the most popular requests. Men and women may need this procedure for various reasons, from reversing the signs of aging to removing excess skin after weight loss. 

Choosing the right treatment (or combination) can help bring you closer to your aesthetic goals. In this blog, you will learn more about the different procedures to tighten and lift your skin, enhancing your natural beauty.

Why Opt for Surgical Beauty Treatments?

Non-surgical treatments are an effective way to “tweak” your features, but they have two potential downsides, depending on the result you desire. First, the effect is temporary, and second, the results are rather subtle. The surgical approach is often better for those seeking more dramatic results that potentially last a lifetime. 

Plus, some results can only be obtained if you go the plastic surgery route. While you can get a more elegant-looking neck with fillers or tighter arm skin with microneedling, it won’t help much if there’s a lot of excess fat. Surgical treatments are the only way for you to reach your ideal appearance without waiting for months, perhaps years, for the results. 

Top Surgical Procedures to Consider

Different surgical procedures can address specific areas of your body. Whether you want to tighten the skin or reduce stubborn fat pockets, Dr. Mark Schoemann can help you with the following procedures: 

1. Facelift (Rhytidectomy)

A facelift is an effective surgical procedure that aims to reduce the signs of aging around the face and neck area. The procedure keeps the skin from sagging and forming wrinkles by creating an incision along the hairline and removing excess skin, pulling the remainder in a higher position. 

Patients can expect a more defined jawline, with results that can last for years and the results being visible right after the recovery is completed. 

2. Neck Lift (Platysmaplasty)

When doing your skincare, you may pay a lot of attention to your face but ignore your neck. This might lead to a smooth complexion but with neck wrinkles that betray your age. Since you don’t have sebaceous glands in the neck, this area tends to age much faster than the rest of your body, causing it to lose elegance. 

A neck lift can help both women and men with visible skin sagging along the neckline. The incision places depend on the level of sagging, but they are often placed under the skin and behind the ears to reduce the visibility of scarring. 

3. Brow Lift (Forehead Lift)

Droopy eyebrows can happen as your body loses its ability to produce collagen and elastin, causing you to look tired and angry. Frown lines can appear between your brows, and your crow’s feet can become deeper. When gravity no longer keeps the excess skin in place, a good alternative is to remove it with a brow lift. 

Brow lifts are performed by creating incisions along the hairline, removing the excess skin, and pulling the rest into a better position. The positioning of the incision also smooths the skin on your forehead, reducing the wrinkles in the area. If the sagging is minimal, the incision can also be made along the brow line, removing some of the excess skin above it. 

4. Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Droopy eyes can make you look constantly tired and older, sometimes even impairing your vision. This can affect both the upper and the lower eyelid, and no amount of makeup can usually conceal that. 

Dr. Schoemann can perform eyelid surgery to reduce sagging and puffiness. The procedure is done by removing the excess by creating an incision in the eyelid crease (for the upper eyelid) or the lash line (for the lower eyelid). Excess fat may also be removed during this procedure, which helps you look more youthful and alert. 

5. Mini Facelift

Sometimes, you may not need a full facelift, but moderate skin laxity can still cause some jowls to form. A mini facelift can be effective if you only want to target one area of your face. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, and recovery is short.

While a mini facelift cannot completely stop the clock on aging, it can still offer results lasting up to 10 years. If you have excess chin fat, Dr. Schoemann can combine this procedure with liposuction to create an elegant lower face area.

6. Body Lift

After massive weight loss, excess skin is a common side effect. This is especially the case in individuals older than 30 or 40, whose collagen and elastin production is no longer how it used to be.

The procedure involves creating a couple of careful incisions along the waist and other parts of the body that have been marked by Dr. Schoemann, which offers access to different target areas. The excess skin is removed, and the rest is repositioned to create a smoother contour. Dr. Schoemann often recommends this procedure to those with moderate to severe sagging, with tighter skin complimenting your body structure. 

7. Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)

During exercising and dieting, you may not pay as much attention to the arms as you do to your abdomen and buttocks. This causes the body to look smooth overall, but the arms develop something we call “bat wings.”

An arm lift is done by creating an incision along the back or underside of the arm, its length depending on how much skin needs to be removed. Depending on your goals, excess fat may also be eliminated. Since there’s a possibility of a scar, Dr. Schoeman may suggest laser resurfacing after it heals to reduce its intensity.

8. Thigh Lift

Sagging skin on your thighs might make it awkward to wear a short skirt or your favorite shorts, which is where a thigh lift comes in to help. This procedure can remove excess inner and outer thigh skin, creating a smoother and better-contoured area. 

The incision is made in parts that are easy to conceal, such as the groin, and if necessary, it can be extended down. Liposuction can also be added to the mix if you have stubborn pockets of fat.

9. Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Many of us think that we still struggle with belly fat after weight loss when, in fact, it’s just excess skin. This is also common after childbearing, where the skin is pulled beyond its limits. This is why Dr. Schoemann can create incisions between the hip bones (and perhaps the navel) to reshape your contour.

A tummy tuck can reduce the excess skin and fat around the midsection, creating a flatter profile. Weakened and damaged abdominal muscles can be fixed, with liposuction potentially removing excess fat.

10. Buttock Lift

Some people want bigger buttocks, whereas others simply want it to look firmer and perkier. If you are dealing with sagging skin in the buttocks area, a buttock lift can remove the excess skin and tighten the rest without having to resort to implants. 

A buttock lift is often recommended for those who are already happy with their rear area size, but it can also be combined with liposuction. The procedure is particularly convenient for those experiencing weight fluctuations or developing loose skin with time. 

Get Your Surgical Treatment Today!

When you are ready to elevate your body to the next level, the proper surgical procedure can offer outstanding long-term effects. You just need to determine which treatment (or combination) can bring you closer to your goals. Schedule a consultation with Dermacare Medical Aesthetics, and Dr. Schoemann will advise you on the right surgical approach.

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