Body
Body Sculpting
For the right body procedures you need a doctor like Dr. Amiti Shah who keeps in mind your overall body shape and proportions for the best version of you. Be it liposuction, a tummy tuck or an entire mommy makeover, Dr. Shah helps you understand what would work best for you. She is fully committed to giving you the optimal results with minimal scarring.
Liposuction
“To lose confidence in one’s body is to lose confidence in oneself.” – Simone de Beauvoir
Liposuction is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures performed world over. It helps remove stubborn fat and bulges to give you a more toned and proportionate body shape. Dr. Amiti Shah makes sure that her patients understand that this is a body contouring procedure and should not be confused with weight loss procedures. Liposuction should not replace a healthy diet and exercise. Patients repeatedly opt for Liposuction particularly because once the fat cells have been removed from the body they do not redevelop. So the result post-procedure is permanent, provided the patient maintains a healthy lifestyle. You are in good hands with Dr. Shah as she has had extensive experience with Liposuction where patients are immensely satisfied with her technique.
Dr. Amiti uses MicroAire Power-Assisted Liposuction machine to achieve desired results of liposuction with less bruising, swelling, trauma and fast recovery. Power-Assisted Liposuction is a more effective and safer way to eliminate unwanted deposits of fat from large or small areas, and allows patients to achieve dramatically improved results with faster recovery.
Who typically qualifies for a Liposuction procedure?
Any healthy person of average body weight having stubborn fat deposits in certain parts of their body can opt for Liposuction. While Liposuction can be done at any age, best results are obtained in the younger patients due to good skin elasticity and recoil capacity after fat removal.
What exactly happens during a Liposuction procedure?
In Liposuction, fat is sucked out from particular areas of the body. The procedure is carried out in an operation theatre and can be done under local or general anesthesia depending on the area where Liposuction is to be performed. The common areas that can be treated with liposuction are tummy, love handles, back, buttocks, thighs, calves, chest, arms and neck. Small cuts are made in well-hidden parts of your body through which thin cannulas are inserted that are in turn connected to the suction machine. Fat is sucked through these cannulas and is collected in containers attached to the suction machine. It is a safe procedure provided you are operated by a qualified surgeon and at a good set up.
With every procedure Dr. Amiti Shah makes sure that the treatment complements her patient’s body shape and proportions. Similarly, with Liposuction, she recommends the right amount of fat removal to suit your overall body. Most importantly, Dr. Shah does this through minimal scarring and recovery time. Book your appointment with her today!
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
“After all, we make ourselves according to the ideas we have of our possibilities.” – V. S. Naipaul
Dr. Amiti Shah has had several patients who have been struggling with stubborn fat and loose skin for a while. Sometimes a healthy diet and exercise alone are just not enough. Dr. Shah nurtures her patients from the first consultation all the way to post-recovery. She works with you to understand all the issues involved and customizes the tummy tuck procedure to give you the beautiful flat and toned mid-section you have been looking for.
What is involved in the Procedure?
Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is a cosmetic surgery to remove the excess skin and fat from the lower part of the abdomen to give a slimmer and firmer appearance. The procedure also involves liposuction to the upper and lower abdomen and tightening of the abdominal muscles that may have lost their tone, both of which are done based on individual patient requirements.
Who are the typical candidates for an Abdominoplasty?
Dr. Shah thoroughly evaluates each patient’s condition before recommending a tummy tuck. Typically, patients who come in for an Abdominoplasty are:
- Those who have had massive weight loss and have loose sagging skin,
- Those who have had multiple pregnancies and have loose bulging lower abdomen with stretch marks,
- Those who are generally obese and have a fatty bulging abdomen.
Feel free to come in for a consultation even if you are unsure if the procedure is right for you. For more information about an Abdominoplasty call Dr. Amiti Shah today.
Body Contouring
“Beauty has so many forms, and I think the most beautiful thing is confidence and loving yourself.” – Kiesza
Dr. Amiti Shah has had several patients who have worked hard to lose tremendous amounts of weight but continue to struggle with their self-image. This is because extreme loss of weight causes loss of fat from various areas in the body leading to loose, sagging, inelastic skin, which continues to make one look overweight. Massive weight loss (in excess of 50 pounds or 22 kilograms) is a life-changing event where patients take years to achieve their target weight and undergo a lot of change in their physical appearance. Dr. Shah has helped these patients feel natural, beautiful and confident once again through a variety of body contouring procedures.
She recommends patients who wish to undergo body contouring surgeries to be at or around their target weight and be weight stable for at least three months before any procedure is performed. After examining her patients, Dr. Shah may suggest either one or more of the following procedures for the best overall body shape results.
Abdomen Contouring
The abdomen or tummy area is the most common area of surgery after massive weight loss. The hanging abdominal skin is not only of cosmetic concern, but is also prone to recurrent infections in skin folds and makes daily activities difficult by hindering movement. Following an abdominal contouring procedure or an Abdominoplasty, patients regain confidence and are motivated to keep fit and active.
Lower Body Lift
Most post weight loss patients have excess skin and soft tissue around their waists, with flat buttocks and loose skin on the outer parts of their thighs. Such patients need a Belt Lipectomy or lower body lift for a more aesthetically proportionate lower body shape.
Thigh Lift
Sagging skin around the thighs is a common problem in massive weight loss patients. While a lower body lift helps in correcting this skin laxity on the outer thighs, the medial thighs need to be corrected with a vertical Thighplasty. These procedures are usually done together for optimal results.
Upper body Lift
This procedure includes an arm lift, breast lift and chest contouring (lateral Thoracoplasty). All these areas are aesthetically connected to each other and any one individual area cannot be contoured alone without affecting the other areas.
Dr. Amiti Shah conducts a thorough examination of her patients before recommending procedures that will provide the most natural look and feel for their bodies. She nurtures every patient relationship from the first consultation all the way to post-recovery, ensuring expectations are managed and the best results are obtained. Book an appointment with her today to find out more and receive the best treatment for you.
Mommy Makeover
“We cannot become what we want by remaining what we are.” – Max Depree
Motherhood brings endless joy, but the effects of pregnancy on the body can sometimes be long-lasting and difficult to reverse even after prolonged efforts. Dr. Amiti Shah has had patients who are mothers struggling with self-confidence because of loose skin, stretch marks, sagging breasts, stubborn fat deposits and even genital embarrassment. For them she offers a special Mommy Makeover to help restore pre-baby bodies and self-love. Dr. Shah has a thorough discussion with her patients to understand their concerns and discomforts. She proposes procedures to enhance their overall appearance to look natural and proportionate. Every woman has a different desire for how her body should look and so she may consider one or more of the following procedures to boost her self-confidence.
Breast Augmentation
After pregnancy and breast-feeding, breasts may sag and even lose their volume. This can be corrected through breast augmentation surgery, which involves increasing the size of the breasts by placing silicone gel implants under the breast tissue or by fat transfer. Dr. Amiti Shah’s forte is in breast augmentation surgery, having performed it on numerous patients. In cases where there is considerable sagging of the breasts, a breast lift procedure may be performed in addition to the augmentation procedure. This surgery should ideally be done three months after the mother has stopped breast-feeding.
Breast Reduction
A woman may develop uncomfortably large breasts post-pregnancy and breast-feeding. The weight of the breasts on the chest as well as the disproportionate size of the breasts compared to the rest of her body may cause health problems. In these situations, she can opt for a breast reduction, which is a surgery to remove excess skin, fat and glandular tissue to achieve smaller, more proportionate and symmetrical breasts. This surgery achieves dramatic results both in terms of comfort and aesthetic appearance.
Breast Lift
Sometimes women may be satisfied with their breast volume but may want a lift for a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. A breast lift or Mastopexy is a surgery done to raise the sagging breasts. It removes the excess skin and re-drapes it over the tightened breast tissue. Where women also want to add breast volume, a breast augmentation surgery is done alongside a breast lift (as mentioned above).
Liposuction
Weight gain is a problem that is hard to deal with post-pregnancy and the one experienced by most women. Dieting and exercise do help to a certain extent, but there are certain areas of the body that do not respond to any of these measures. Liposuction does not help the woman to lose weight, but it can definitely contour the areas that have resistant pockets of fat. The procedure can effectively remove excess fat from various areas of the body including tummy, thighs, hips, back, arms, calves and neck. For the best results Dr. Shah encourages her patients to maintain a healthy lifestyle with a good regimen of healthy diet and exercise.
Tummy Tuck
Post-pregnancy, despite efforts to lose significant amounts of weight, women may still retain stretch marks, excess loose skin and bulges around her abdomen. Dr. Shah skillfully performs a Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty for patients looking for a flat and well-toned tummy. This procedure removes the excess skin and fat, repairs the tone of the abdominal muscles and repositions the belly button to give the abdomen a slimmer and firmer appearance. The results of this surgery are permanent provided the woman does not regain excessive amounts of weight.
Genital Rejuvenation
Most women do not shy away from asking for the rejuvenation of their face, breasts, skin etc. However, talking about the intimate parts of their bodies is something that makes them uncomfortable and they are embarrassed to speak about it. There can be a variety of reasons why a woman seeks genital rejuvenation. Discomfort with sports and sexual activities, uneasiness with tight clothing and hygiene difficulties are some of the common problems. Such problems can be treated surgically and an aesthetic correction can be done for the same.
Dr. Amiti Shah treats Mommy Makeovers as a journey for mothers to regain self-confidence and feel young and beautiful again. Complemented with a healthy lifestyle, Mommy Makeover procedures have shown dramatic results for patients both physically and emotionally. Contact Dr. Shah to learn more today.
Genital Rejuvenation
“A lot of people would say ‘sexy’ is about the body. But to me, ‘sexy’ is a woman with confidence. I admire women who have very little fear.” – Allegra Versace
Most women do not shy away from asking for the rejuvenation of their face, breasts, skin etc. However, talking about the intimate parts of their bodies is something that makes them uncomfortable and they are embarrassed to speak about it. There can be a variety of reasons why a woman seeks genital rejuvenation. Discomfort with sports and sexual activities, uneasiness with tight clothing and hygiene difficulties are some of the most common problems. Dr. Amiti Shah understands how private this is for women and compassionately explains all options available to her patients for the best genital enhancements. The following are some of the procedures Dr. Shah offers to aesthetically correct genitalia related concerns for her female patients.
Labiaplasty
Enlarged, asymmetric and overhanging labia can be a constant source of irritation, discomfort and embarrassment for women. This can make exercising, swimming or even riding a bicycle very difficult because the labia becomes dry and keeps rubbing against your undergarment all the time. Even sexual intercourse could become a painful experience. In these cases, patients may want to opt for a Labiaplasty – a surgical procedure to reduce the size of the labia (mostly the labia minora and in selected cases even the labia majora). This procedure can relieve the symptoms a woman experiences due to the enlarged labia and improve the functional as well as the aesthetic appearance of the labia. The procedure can be performed under local or general anesthesia and as a day care procedure.
Hymenoplasty
The hymen is a thin membrane that can be found just inside the vagina, partially covering its opening. In several cultures it is seen as a symbol for virginity. However, other than sexual intercourse, physical exercises and injuries (among other reasons) can also cause the hymen to tear. A woman may wish to restore and repair her hymen via a Hymenoplasty procedure to enhance the sexual experience, to avoid social stigma and at times to overcome sexual assault or an affair. Dr. Shah fully understands this is a very private matter and proceeds with confidentiality and respect for her patients. She focuses on ensuring your expectations are met and that the procedure is carried out with the utmost care for you. A Hymenoplasty is a day care procedure usually performed with local anesthesia.
Being a woman herself, Dr. Amiti Shah is very aware of how personal genitalia related concerns are for women. She works hard to reassure her patients that amongst females there is a large variation of shape and size of female genitalia and it is nothing to be concerned about. You are not abnormal. Dr. Shah is very thorough and compassionate with all her patients and you will be in safe hands with her. Book an appointment today to learn more about genital enhancement procedures.