Dr. Carrau specializes in the following:

Liposuction consists of removing excess fat from an area of the body. It is a great solution for stubborn fat deposits, such as love handles, the lower abdomen, back, flanks, arms, and thighs. Although liposuction offers slimming results to improve the figure, it is not a weight loss alternative. Patients considering liposuction should be close to their ideal weight, as liposuction should be reserved for areas of the body that have failed to respond to diet and exercise.

An abdominoplasty tightens and sculpts the abdominal region. The surgery typically entails removing excess, sagging skin which often results from pregnancy, weight loss, or natural aging and also tightening the abdominal wall muscles to restore them to their natural position. It helps slim the waistline in addition to creating a more toned, sculpted appearance of the abdomen.

A mini-abdominoplasty is different from the full abdominoplasty as it only treats the area below the belly button. The incision is smaller and there is recovery time than a full tummy tuck. This produces remarkable contouring results in the appropriately selected patient

This is a frequently used term to describe a combination of procedures that address changes in the body
after pregnancy, though it is not exclusive to women who have experienced pregnancy and can be performed for anyone who desires rejuvenation in these areas of the body. With a combination of techniques, a mommy makeover can be customized to your exact needs. Procedures commonly performed as part of the mommy makeover include:
tummy tuck + breast lift
tummy tuck + breast augmentation
tummy tuck + breast augmentation with lift
tummy tuck + breast reduction

A labiaplasty procedure involves reduction of the inner labia minora. This is performed when the inner labia minora hang below the labia majora, causing discomfort and or irritation, especially when wearing tight undergarments. During this procedure the excess skin of the labia minora is carefully removed. This is an outpatient procedure that can be done under local anesthesia.

Sometimes scars can be deforming, uncomfortable and decrease patients’ self esteem. Some scars can be improved by re excision to restore the contour of the skin and improve the appearance of the scar or through other modalities including laser and microneedling.