Aesthetic Trends and Technologies™
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Boris M. Ackerman, M.D.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Newport Beach, CA

Dr. Boris Ackerman is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Newport Beach, CA. He notices a growing trend in patients requesting facelifts and body lifts. Dr. Ackerman’s specialization in facial rejuvenation with Endoscopy and Body Contouring includes three of the most requested procedures from his patients: Endoscopic Facial Rejuvenation, the Total Thigh Lift, and Micro Lipo.

California women are known to be obsessed with health and beauty, yet what happens when the reality of aging sets in and strict work-out regimens just won’t tighten loose skin on the buttocks and inner thighs? Enter the Total Thigh Lift. Dr. Ackerman has perfected this procedure, lifting loose skin on the butt and inner thighs which have been ravages by age, gravity, or pregnancy.

The Total Thigh Lift is done under general anesthesia on an outpatient basis. The lift improves and/ or removes excess, sagging buttock and thigh skin. The result is a more flattering and toned butt and thigh contour. A buttock lift may be beneficial for a patient whose thigh appearance improves significantly, simply from the manual lifting of sagging skin. Buttock/Thigh Lift results can be quite long lasting, often up to 10 years or more, but are subject to change as a result of weight gain and aging. Results are seen immediately, as there is only mild swelling. Dr. Ackerman advises that the Total Thigh Lift may be done as a combined butt/thigh lift; or patients can choose to have either a butt lift or a thigh lift, depending on their needs.

Getting your beach body ready in time for the official start of summer can often mean endless hours on the treadmill. Micro Lipo is perfect for those who work out regularly and eat right, but can’t seem to get rid of the stubborn fat. Micro Lipo is a technique designed specifically for women who are happy with their overall physique except for that one stubborn spot. Coincidentally, the areas which are most exposed during the skin-revealing summer months are also ones which benefit the most from Micro Lipo. These are the outer thighs (where the bulges are commonly referred to as saddlebags), inner thighs, and under arms. Dr. Ackerman even has many patients who come to him after they have given birth. Even though they have returned to their previous weight, many of these women have some resistant areas (most commonly the outer hips) as a result of the pregnancy. Unlike traditional liposuction, Micro Lipo delivers results very quickly and with a short recovery period. According to Dr. Ackerman, “when suctioning fat from a small area, less swelling and bruising results because there is less trauma to the site.”

Endoscopy entails the use of small incisions through which specialized surgical instruments, including a maintenance camera, are inserted. Magnified images of internal facial structures are then transmitted from the camera to a viewing screen, where the surgeon can clearly view the surgical site almost as if a larger incision had been made. Endoscopic facial surgery generally results in decreased bleeding, bruising, and swelling and may allow for a quicker recovery than does open surgery. Endoscopy has long been used in the orthopedic and gastrointestinal procedures. Improved technology now allows endoscopy to be used successfully by trained plastic surgeons. Although the use of endoscopic surgical techniques in plastic surgery has techniques in plastic surgery has significantly evolved over the last decade, endoscopy is still a relatively new technique. For this reason, it is extremely important to select a board certified plastic surgeon with ample training and experience in endoscopic surgery.