Select MORE for details about when a procedure can help, how it's performed and what results you can expect so you can make a well-informed decision. For further information, ask our staff about brochures, video tapes and/or booklets on specific procedures. Since circumstances vary from person to person, feel free to discuss your concerns directly with our surgeons.

Tummy Tuck Surgery

Abdominoplasties are some of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures at Edina Plastic Surgery. While there are many types of body contouring procedures to choose from they are all useful to achieve an improved body shape. The important thing is to perform the correct procedure on the correct patient. » MORE

Liposuction Surgery

Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty or suction lipectomy, is a procedure that sculpts the body by removing unwanted fat from specific areas, including the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, chin, cheeks and neck. During the past decade, liposuction has benefited from several refinements. Today, a number of new techniques, including ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (UAL), the tumescent technique, and the super-wet technique, are helping many plastic surgeons provide selected patients with more precise results and quicker recovery times. Although liposuction is no substitute for dieting and exercise, it can remove stubborn areas of fat that don't respond to traditional weight-loss methods. » MORE

Body Lift Surgery

More than any other procedure, a body lift can truly be a life-changing event, and Edina Plastic Surgery is the place to come for expertise in body lifts. The person that is the best candidate for this procedure has skin laxity which extends around the body. This condition may be the result of massive weight loss, such as gastric plication, large pregnancies, or even genetically lax skin. Typically the goals of a body lift are to tighten the abdominal skin and muscle, and to lift the thigh and buttock areas. The body lift scars are customized to match the patient's needs and can be designed to lift different areas of the body, depending on the patient's own shape and goals. The body lift procedure leaves a significant scar, but that scar is necessary to obtain even more significant results. The body lift procedure is an extension of the classic abdominoplasty. In some cases it can be done in conjunction with minor shaping liposuction. It is usually done as on an outpatient basis, but for some patients hospital stays may be indicated. » MORE