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ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO BODY LIFTSALAN N LARSEN, MDELITE DOUBLE BOARD-CERTIFIED ATLANTA PLASTIC SURGEONBODY LIFT

2MEET DR. ALAN N LARSEN..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Buckhead Plastic Surgery is home to Dr. Alan Larsen, a double board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in Atlanta, Georgia. After years of extensive education, training and surgical experience in prestigious programs around the country, Dr. Larsen founded Buckhead Plastic Surgery. The North Atlanta area of Buckhead is one of Atlanta’s most renowned regions. Dr. Larsen promotes his passion for whole-body health at Buckhead Plastic Surgery, LUX Med Spa and SLIM STUDIO BodySculpting ® and Chastain Surgery Center.Dr. Larsen is one of the leading plastic surgeons in the Southeastern United States. Make a confident and educated decision about your plastic surgery options andwork with the highly recommended and results-driven team at Buckhead PlasticSurgery led by Dr. Alan Larsen. “MY GREATESTSATISFACTION IS HELPING MY PATIENTS BRING OUT THEIR INNER BEAUTY.“2MEET DR. ALAN N LARSEN..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Buckhead Plastic Surgery is home to Dr. Alan Larsen, a double board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in Atlanta, Georgia. After years of extensive education, training and surgical experience in prestigious programs around the country, Dr. Larsen founded Buckhead Plastic Surgery. The North Atlanta area of Buckhead is one of Atlanta’s most renowned regions. Dr. Larsen promotes his passion for whole-body health at Buckhead Plastic Surgery, LUX Med Spa and SLIM STUDIO BodySculpting ® and Chastain Surgery Center.Dr. Larsen is one of the leading plastic surgeons in the Southeastern United States. Make a confident and educated decision about your plastic surgery options andwork with the highly recommended and results-driven team at Buckhead PlasticSurgery led by Dr. Alan Larsen. “MY GREATESTSATISFACTION IS HELPING MY PATIENTS BRING OUT THEIR INNER BEAUTY.“INTRO TO DR. LARSENChoosing a plastic surgeon is a big decision. Dr. Alan Larsen is a double board-certied surgeon with years of experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Then moved across the country and began his 5-year general surgery residency at the University of Florida, Jacksonville campus. After just 4 years as a general surgery resident, he advanced to the chief resident during his 5th year. Soon after he was granted admission to the plastic surgery fellowship at Wake Forest University’s Baptist Hospital. Which happens to be one of the country’s most demanding plastic surgery programs. After his plastic surgery fellowship, Dr. Larsen traveled throughout the country and trained with some of the most renowned cosmetic surgeons in the country. Eventually, he settled in Atlanta where he established his cosmetic surgery practice in the prestigious Buckhead district of north Atlanta. Today Buckhead Plastic Surgery houses 3 distinct options in a single building to better serve its growing patient base. Buckhead Plastic Surgery, LUX med Spa, and SLIM STUDIO CoolSculpting. All of these work together to fulll Dr. Larsen’s vision of personalized whole-body care in a beautiful and comfortable environment. We’d like to invite you to book your free consultation to see what a difference Dr. Larsen and his incredible team can make for your life.2

LETTER FROM DR. LARSENWelcome!Buckhead Plastic Surgery is the result of years of hard work and training. I approach each of my patients with a desire to serve and create the result you want through plastic surgery.Our team at Buckhead Plastic Surgery is dedicated to results-driven service fueled by advanced surgical procedures we’re proud to stand behind. We believe in compassion and empathy for our patients while knowing you expect precision and expertise.Whether you want to enhance your body after childbirth, desire reconstruction after cancer or want to increase your bra cup size, we are dedicated to giving you the shape you want. We understand that plastic surgery is more than just making a change to your body. It’s about restoring self-esteem and increasing condence.I hope your experience with us will bring lasting satisfaction. Thank you for your interest in Buckhead Plastic Surgery. I look forward to serving you.Dr. Alan Larsen

THE BODY LIFT SURGERYA body lift is a category of cosmetic surgery that is used to lift sagging skin and restore an overall more youthful body contour. The need for this surgery can be a result of the natural aging process or because of skin sagging after extreme weight loss. This is aprocedure that is commonly requested by both male and female patients because of its impressive results. 4

WHAT IS A BODY LIFT?A body lift (often called a lipectomy) can address the issues of sagging skin and a loss of youthful body contours. Conditions such as extreme weight loss either after pregnancy or by improving your health can often result in sagging skin, stretch marks, and even separated abdominal muscles. This procedure has helped many patients to address these issues and restore a more youthful contour to your body as well as boost your condence.Most patients interested in a body lift procedure are either women who have had one or more pregnancies, or patients who have lost a massive amount of weight. Whatever the case is for you, Buckhead Plastic Surgery is the solution. We’ve helped many patients just like you with these conditions or even hereditary issues like loose skin or a bulging abdomen. With a single operation, a body lift has the greatest ability to rejuvenate your entire abdomen and waistline. 5

WHAT AREAS CAN A BODY LIFT TREAT?The most common areas for Body Lift treatments are the abdominal area. Specically, the abdomen and waistline but also extending around the sides and into the lower back area. It can also be used to treat the buttocks and thighs. Including the inner, and outer posterior thigh, or the thighs circumference. Body lifts are not intended strictly for the removal of excess fatty tissue. Liposuction alone can remove excess fat deposits if the area needing treatment has good skin elasticity and is able to naturally conform to new body contours. Body Lift techniques are specialized for those areas that have poorer elasticity and may be performed along with liposuction for optimal results.6

WHO ARE THE BEST CANDIDATES?Before considering any cosmetic procedure it’s important to nd out if you would be agood candidate. The best candidates for a Body Lift procedure are individuals who have soft tissue looseness in one or multiple areas of the body. They are otherwise in good general health, and are non-smokers who are free of any medical conditions that could impair healing. Good candidates have a positive outlook and understand realistic goals for what a Body Lift Surgery can accomplish. Patients who have the greatest results over time are also committed to leading a healthy lifestyle with a focus on nutrition and tness. 7

WHAT IS THE COST OF A BODY LIFT?At Buckhead Plastic Surgery, the price of your body lift will be around $17,500. It’s important to remember that you’ll receive a specic price quote for your procedure after the consultation.We know that a body lift can be a life-changing procedure, and we want to help qualied patients attain their cosmetic goals. That’s why we work with several nancing companies who specialize in providing loans for healthcare services.A body lift is typically considered a cosmetic procedure and the costs are rarely covered by health insurance. There are exceptions, however, and we can help provide documentation for your insurer if necessary.8

THE PROCEDURES STEPS WITH DR. LARSENThe Body Lift procedure begins with anesthesia. Dr. Larsen will recommend the best choice for you between intravenous sedation and general anesthesia.Following anesthesia, Dr. Larsen will start by making a ne incision across the top of the pubic area, along each side from hip to hip, and then around the top of the buttocks resembling a belt-like line. Many patients who choose to receive this surgery have a condition called rectus diastasis meaning separated abdominal muscles, an abdominal bulge, or sagging that continues around the hips thighs or buttocks. These problems are corrected by removing the excess skin and fatty tissue. Dr. Larsen will also repair the underlying abdominal muscles, giving you an internal corset. Dr. Larsen is talented in the use of advanced surgical techniques and can place incisions in strategic locations to minimize scarring.Once the repairs have been made the incisions will be closed. Deep sutures within underlying tissues can help to form the newly shaped contours. Similarly, skin sutures and tapes may be used on the surface of the skin. The results of a body lift are visible almost immediately following surgery although it may take as long as one to two years for the nal results to fully develop.9

HOW DOES RECOVERY WORK AFTER A BODY LIFT?It’s common to awaken from surgery with dressings and bandages in place. In some cases, small thin tubes may be temporarily placed under the skin to drain excess uids to minimize swelling as your body heals. Because of the extent of a body lift surgery, we insist that you spend your rst night recovering in our facility. Let us provide you with pain management and round the clock care to make you as comfortable as possible as you begin to heal. The recovery for a Body Lift procedure is gradual because of the large area of the body that receives treatment. After you return home, healing time will vary patient to patient based on your specic procedure and your body’s ability to heal. However, most patients nd the majority of discomfort rapidly decreases after the rst 3-4 days post-surgery. After the rst 2 weeks, most patients are able to return to work. Patients are able to resume light exercise with the exception of abdominal exercises and heavy lifting after 3 weeks. Within 8 weeks most patients can return to all their normal activities even strenuous exercise.10

BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS11

REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS OF BODY LIFT PATIENTS“I am amazed at how much this one procedure has transformed my appearance. I had lost a lot of weight and had loose skin, knew about this procedure, but wasn’t expecting it to work so well. Dr. Larsen explained how it would work and what I expect, but the results were still a surprise.”“The ofce staff are friendly and attentive. The nurses were attentive and knowledgable. Dr.Larsen has a great bedside manner, he is easy to talk to. He gives realistic explanations of what to expect from your procedure. I love my new at abdomen. The scar line is very well hidden.”“The entire experience was amazing! Love my new tummy, my butt and belly button! . Myincisions from day one looked amazing. Myhusband and I were both amazed at how clean and smooth my scar was. I expected a lot different from the beginning. Dr Larsen is an artist and he is amazing at what he does. I couldn’t be happier with my results and I LOVE MY BELLY BUTTON!! For the rst time in 6 years after losing 130 lbs I feel good about myself and love my body! Thanks to Dr Larsen! :)”12

SCHEDULE YOUR BODY LIFT APPOINTMENT WITH BUCKHEAD PLASTIC SURGERYDr. Larsen is a double board-certied plastic surgeon. Throughout a long and decorated career, he has consistently provided excellent service for his patients. He goes above and beyond to work with the best people in his industry to provide the best care possible for his patients. You will not nd someone more capable to perform these services than the professionals at Buckhead Plastic Surgery. Call us to set up your free consultation. Dr. Larsen will answer all of your questions and lay out the best possible treatment plan for your optimal results. CALL US TODAY AND SEE WHAT A DIFFERENCE WE CAN MAKE IN YOUR LIFE.13

buckheadplasticsurgery.comContact us today toschedule a consultation.(404) 367-9005GET THE BODYYOU WANTStart today on your journey to get the body you want.At Buckhead Plastic Surgery, the highly regarded, Dr. Alan Larsen delivers results with precision and expert technique.