Body Contouring

Liposuction is the extraction of bulging, lumpy, or disproportionate deposits of fat in the body. Liposuction is most commonly used to remove localized fat deposits from the belly, waist, hips, butt, thighs, knees, and chin. In men, the procedure may additionally be used to treat gynecomastia, a condition in which an abnormal amount of fat collects in the male breasts. Dr. Loeb performs liposuction in his private Manhattan surgical suite by inserting a reed-like metal tube through small incisions in the body, and then suctioning out unwanted fat cells. Because the body ceases to create new fat cells after puberty, fat will cease to collect in any area treated with liposuction, regardless of calorie consumption or overall weight gain.

Also known as a brachioplasty, an arm lift eliminates excess skin and fat from the upper arms, which can often take on the appearance of “bat wings.” Drooping or flabby skin on the arms can be due to the natural aging process, though often it is the result of massive weight loss.

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Depending on the severity of the problem, Dr. Loeb may perform a “short scar” brachioplasty with an incision limited to the armpit region, or one with a “T” or “Z”-shaped incision that traverses to mid-arm or the elbow.

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Dr. Loeb makes every attempt to place the incisions on the underside of the arm, so that scarring is as inconspicuous as possible. After brachioplasty, the patient’s arm looks sleeker, with a youthful tone and firmness.