Menopause Makeover

A menopause makeover is a collection of cosmetic procedures that can be performed to address the physical changes women often experience during menopause. Menopause typically occurs near the end of a woman’s reproductive years, and it is characterized by a lack of menstruation for a consecutive 12 months. ⁽¹⁾ During this time, many physical and emotional changes can occur, prompting many women to seek effective treatments.

Dr. Elie Levine and Dr. Jody Levine are excited to offer menopause makeovers at NYC Lipo. With over 25 years of experience, our practice is established as one of the leading aesthetic destinations in New York City. Dr. Elie Levine has both functional and cosmetic training, as well as fellowship training—his diverse background makes him an expert in creating beautiful results that completely transform lives.

He has pioneered several proprietary techniques that give patients confidence in and out of clothing. If your menopause makeover involves a tummy tuck, you can rest assured that your final look will be one with a completely natural-looking, stunning belly button and an extremely low tummy tuck scar. All of Dr. Elie Levine’s incisions are placed inside the belly button–there is absolutely no visible external scarring!

To learn more about Dr. Elie Levine’s expert techniques, we invite you to read on.

If you are interested in a menopause makeover, we encourage you to reach out and schedule a personal consultation. To reach us, please contact us online or call (800) 683-5476.

For those who reside out of state or internationally, please let us know, and our team can help you arrange accommodations.

Insurance may offset a small portion of the costs in a menopause makeover. We can help you navigate your policy during your consultation.

About Menopause Makeovers

A menopause makeover consists of various procedures to effectively address multiple areas of the body at once. In the United States, approximately 1.3 million women become menopausal each year, typically beginning between the ages of 45 and 56. ⁽¹⁾ However, many women experience menopause earlier in life.

A menopause makeover procedure is designed to address the various physical changes often associated with menopause, which can include worsened wrinkles, increased weight, fat redistribution along the midline, skin laxity, and changes in skin and hair. ⁽²⁾ Dr. Elie Levine and Dr. Jody Levine can effectively address each of these concerns, restoring the patient’s figure and confidence.

Benefits

Undergoing a menopause makeover provides each patient with multiple benefits, including:

Candidates

All candidates interested in a menopause makeover should be in good overall health and free from any underlying medical conditions that may impair healing. Patients seeking a menopause makeover typically include older women interested in addressing physical changes that occur with aging and menopause. However, anyone interested in addressing various areas of their body may also make a suitable candidate for a menopause makeover!

Dr. Elie Levine will determine each patient’s candidacy for a menopause makeover during their personal consultation.

Personal Consultation

During the personal consultation, Dr. Elie Levine will meet with the patient to get to know them and better understand how he and Dr. Jody Levine can help them achieve their goals. He will ask each patient about their medical history, medications, concerns, and desired results before performing a medical evaluation. Using this information, he will determine each patient’s candidacy and recommend the best combination of procedures to address their needs. Patients will receive a cost estimate for their treatment plan. Depending on the details of their plan, insurance may be used to help offset a small portion of the costs associated with their procedure.

We accept patients from all over the world at NYC Lipo. If you do not live in New York City, our team can accommodate you.

To schedule your personal consultation online, please fill out our contact form. To schedule your consultation over the phone, please call our office at (800) 683-5476.

Preparation

When preparing for a menopause makeover, patients should follow each guideline they receive. These instructions may vary depending on the combination of procedures being performed, but each one should be followed to ensure a smooth recovery and the best possible outcome. Generally speaking, patients who smoke will need to quit several weeks in advance, abstaining from use until fully healed. The use of medications and supplements with blood-thinning properties should also be avoided.

Procedures

As a comprehensive treatment, the menopause makeover can include multiple procedures. Dr. Elie Levine’s menopause makeovers frequently involve:

Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to strengthen and tighten the abdominal muscles, as well as remove redundant skin and fat from around the waist. This helps create a flatter, smoother stomach and a more defined waist.

Liposuction

Liposuction, formally known as suction-assisted lipectomy, is a body contouring procedure that allows each patient to achieve the silhouette they desire. This procedure involves the use of gentle suction to help eliminate stubborn deposits of fat from various areas of the body. Dr. Elie Levine can perform multiple variations of liposuction to help each patient achieve their goals.

BodyTite is an innovative body sculpting treatment that combines radiofrequency energy with liposuction techniques to address stubborn fat and loose skin simultaneously. Unlike traditional liposuction, BodyTite heats the underlying layers of tissue to melt fat, making it easier to remove. This also stimulates the production of collagen within the skin to tighten it.

Skin Tightening

QuantumRF is an advanced treatment that utilizes radiofrequency energy to tighten the skin, enhancing its texture, tone, and elasticity. This minimally invasive treatment emits radiofrequency waves into the skin to gently heat the underlying layers of skin, stimulating collagen and elastin production to restore a more youthful-looking appearance. This treatment can be used on various areas of the body, including the face, neck, abdomen, arms, knees, and thighs.

Morpheus8 is a non-surgical skin tightening treatment that combines both microneedling and radiofrequency energy to help reduce the appearance of aging, such as fine lines, wrinkles, creases, and skin laxity. This treatment utilizes a handheld device that uses fine needles to help create micro-punctures in the skin while simultaneously heating the underlying layers of tissue. This helps stimulate the production of collagen, which can improve the firmness and elasticity of the skin.

Breast Reduction

Dr. Elie Levine specializes in breast reduction techniques that provide patients with absolutely stunning results. By removing excess tissue from the breasts and lateral breasts, patients can achieve a youthful, fully rejuvenated breast shape and near-immediate relief from the chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain associated with overly large breasts. Because breast reduction is often considered medically necessary, these procedures can often be covered by insurance. We can help patients navigate this process.

Breast Lift

A breast lift, also known as a mastopexy, is a cosmetic procedure designed to elevate the position of the breasts to restore a lifted, revitalized appearance. Over time, factors such as weight fluctuations, aging, pregnancy, genetics, hormonal shifts, and more can cause the breasts to “deflate,” or sag. A breast lift with Dr. Elie Levine can provide a powerful lift, restoring a perky and uplifted appearance while simultaneously improving symmetry.

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation enhances the size, shape, and fullness of the breasts. Dr. Elie Levine can perform this procedure using either fat transfer or synthetic implants for both reconstructive and cosmetic reasons. Patients choosing implants have the option between saline and silicone-filled implants; Dr. Elie Levine will discuss the patient’s options with them during their consultation.

Breast Augmentation Mastopexy

A breast augmentation mastopexy, or breast augmentation and lift, lifts the breasts and adds volume. Dr. Elie Levine can perform this procedure to address drooping breast tissue and malpositioned nipples, leaving you with more symmetrical, fuller, and more youthful-looking breasts.

Fat Transfer

A fat transfer is a procedure that can restore volume to areas like the face, hands, and buttocks. Dr. Elie Levine will use liposuction techniques to harvest fat cells from other areas of the body, such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks. Once harvested, the fat is purified and then reinjected into the designated area to restore a plumper, more youthful-looking appearance.

A BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) is a type of fat transfer procedure designed to enhance and restore volume in the buttocks.

Neck lift

A neck lift is a procedure that aims to address loose skin, loose muscles, and excess fat around the neck. The skin in the neck is generally thinner compared to other areas of the body, making this area more prone to wrinkling or sagging. ⁽³⁾ Dr. Elie Levine can help individuals attain a more slender and graceful neck by removing excess skin and fat and tightening the underlying tissues.

Facelift

During a facelift, Dr. Elie Levine can tighten your facial muscles, reposition and redrape underlying tissue and fascia, and remove excess skin, leaving you with improved definition and a stunning, revitalized look.

Back Lift

A back lift is a procedure designed to excise fat or skin from one’s back. Commonly referred to as “back rolls,” the appearance and development of loose skin is most effectively addressed through surgical intervention. When performing a back lift, Dr. Elie Levine targets the entire back, including the flanks, love handles, and shoulders, for a more comprehensive result.

Arm Lift

An arm lift, also known as a brachioplasty, is a procedure designed to eliminate loose or sagging skin from the arms to create a more slender appearance.

Body Lift

A body lift can transform one’s mid and lower body by lifting the abdomen, outer thighs, and buttocks to create a more defined and balanced silhouette. Significant weight loss or hormonal fluctuations can leave excess or hanging skin around the body, resulting in a disproportionate appearance. Dr. Elie Levine can tighten weakened or stretched muscles and eliminate drooping skin using precise surgical techniques, creating a more contoured figure.

Nonsurgical Treatments

Sclerotherapy is a procedure that addresses the appearance of varicose veins, or enlarged and prominent veins that often develop in the legs and feet. This treatment consists of injecting the varicose veins with a chemical solution known as a sclerosing agent. This solution causes the affected veins to collapse, after which they are gradually absorbed by the body. ⁽⁴⁾

The PicoSure laser is a laser treatment that can address a variety of different skin concerns, including sun damage, melasma, age spots, stretch marks, and acne scars. The PicoSure laser administers short bursts of energy to help break down pigmentation irregularities and stimulate the production of collagen, leading to improvements in skin texture, tone, and elasticity.

BroadBand Light, or BBL, is a type of intense pulsed light treatment that delivers beams of focused light energy to improve the appearance of the skin. The heat from broadband light additionally improves the production of collagen, which can improve the texture, tone, and overall appearance of the skin. This treatment can be performed to reduce the appearance of several different skin concerns, including sun damage, discoloration, broken capillaries, and more!

Recovery

Following a menopause makeover, it is normal for patients to feel sensitive or swollen in their treated areas. However, Dr. Elie Levine uses a long-acting pain reliever that makes the initial phases of recovery more pleasant. These effects will gradually subside on their own, but may also be managed using medications under the guidance of Dr. Elie Levine. Patients may be asked to wear a compression garment throughout their recovery. This garment is designed to help reduce swelling and maintain each patient’s new figure. Many patients can typically return to work within two weeks; however, any intense physical activities should be avoided for several more weeks. Dr. Elie Levine will provide further post-operative instructions during each patient’s consultation.

Our team can arrange accommodations for our international and out-of-state patients, ensuring a comfortable recovery before their travels. To learn more about the arrangements our team can provide, please schedule a consultation.

Results

Once recovered, patients will be able to enjoy the full results of their menopause makeover. Each individual can enjoy a more youthful-looking appearance, tighter, smoother skin, and a more defined silhouette. Other patients may notice a flatter torso, restored volume, or more sculpted breasts. Each procedure is fully tailored to the individual, meaning each result will look unique according to their goals and desired aesthetic. The effects of each menopause makeover are long-lasting, but fluctuations in weight can alter the appearance of the results.

Cost of a Menopause Makeover in New York City

The cost of each patient’s menopause makeover will vary, as each procedure is tailored to address their specific concerns and anatomy. Each patient will undergo a different combination of procedures and surgical techniques, which can make it difficult to provide a cost estimate before they attend their consultation. Dr. Elie Levine will discuss and provide a total cost estimate once each patient’s treatment plan has been established. Depending on the details of your treatment plan, insurance may also be accepted to help offset a small portion of the costs.

To schedule your personal consultation and learn more about the cost of your personalized menopause makeover, please contact us online or call (800) 683-5476.

FAQ

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