Body

There are surgical procedures for body contouring, giving patients the trimmer, firmer body profile they cannot get with diet and exercise alone. From eliminating stubborn pockets of fat to trimming away loose, hanging skin, body modification procedures can make you more comfortable.

Dr Leana Teston offers a variety of options to help her patients achieve all of their cosmetic goals. Over the more than two decades she has been practising, she has seen the field of body contouring evolve into highly specialised procedures focused on very specific cosmetic concerns. From the very first visit, she works with each of her patients personally to help them define their issues and find the best solutions for their personal needs. No matter which body contouring surgery you choose, you can rest assured you will receive excellent care and results when you select Dr Teston as your plastic surgeon.

Lipoplasty (Liposuction)

Lipoplasty (Liposuction) is one of the less invasive methods of body contouring that can target excess fat in those problem areas of the body. This procedure can also replace surgical excision as a treatment for many large lipomas (fat lumps underneath the skin’s surface) to eliminate the bumps with minimal scarring afterward. The procedure completely removes fat cells from the treatment area, ensuring that the results of lipoplasty (liposuction) are permanent as long as you avoid gaining weight after surgery.

Dr Teston performs all of her lipoplasty (liposuction) procedures in an accredited hospital using local anaesthesia with sedation or general anaesthesia. She offers a number of different techniques for this treatment, including the wet method, dry method and power-assisted liposuction (or PAL). This allows her to treat many different areas of the body with equally positive results. Pressure garments are used after all lipoplasty (liposuction) procedures to minimise swelling and improve the overall results.

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Abdominoplasty

A tummy tuck, known by the medical term abdominoplasty, is a procedure often sought by women after pregnancy produces permanent changes to the midsection. It may also be performed after massive weight loss, such as what patients experience after bariatric surgery. This procedure addresses excess fat and tissue in the middle that does not respond to exercise, and removes loose skin that is often left behind after rapid weight loss. The procedure produces a smoother, firmer abdomen.

Dr Teston performs abdominoplasty in an accredited hospital under general anaesthesia. Patients usually spend two to three days in the hospital after surgery to ensure a safe start to the recovery process. It is generally a number of weeks before you are ready to return to your regular activities after abdominoplasty, and longer before you can resume more strenuous exercise. However, the results of abdominoplasty are long-lasting as long as you avoid significant weight gain after surgery.

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Brachioplasty (Arm Lift)

The underside of the upper arm may become loose over time, either due to accumulated fat and tissue or simply because of skin laxity issues. In most cases, women are not able to firm up this area with resistance training alone. Instead an arm lift or brachioplasty makes changes to the look of the upper arm that is permanent.

Dr Teston will perform your brachioplasty (arm lift) in an accredited surgical hospital, usually using general anaesthesia. A long incision is made on the underside of the arm, where Dr Teston will take special care to make the location as inconspicuous as possible when the arms are down. Patients are back to their regular activities about two weeks after their arm lift procedure.

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Thighplasty (Thigh Lift)

A thighplasty (thigh lift) is typically performed after massive weight loss leaves the upper thigh area loose. The procedure removes the excess skin and any stubborn areas of fat to create contour to the upper leg. This procedure provides that which cannot be found through exercise or topical solutions that claim to firm and tighten skin.

Dr Teston performs a thighplasty (thigh lift) in an accredited hospital using general anaesthesia. She will make incisions around the top of the thigh in the flank area, which are used to remove excess skin and produce a smoother transition between the leg and hip. Patients usually spend a couple of nights in the hospital after a thighplasty (thigh lift), and return to regular activities within one month.

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Labiaplasty

The vaginal lips or labia can be an area of concern if the inner labia are protruding beyond the outer labia or not symmetrical, as skin often extends beyond the genital area. This problem is more than cosmetic; it results in discomfort and irritation around the vaginal area which makes it uncomfortable playing sport, eg. bicycle riding and gymnastics and can cause pain during intercourse.

Labiaplasty is surgery that removes the excess tissue and skin from the labia to create a more even contour. Dr Teston usually performs it using local anaesthesia with sedation in an accredited day surgery centre, and patients are back to regular activities within approximately one week. Strenuous exercise and intercourse will be restricted for an additional few weeks after labiaplasty to ensure the vaginal lips have ample time to heal.

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No matter what your aesthetic goals for your body might be, whether you want to sculpt your curves or trim away loose skin, Dr Teston has a plastic surgery procedure that can help. To learn more about your options in body contouring and other body surgery, contact Dr Teston’s office today on (02) 9708 3511.