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Body Contouring

Body Contouring refers to any cosmetic surgery procedure that reshapes the body. Body contouring procedures are also often performed after major weight loss to improve the shape and tone of underlying tissue that supports fat and skin and remove excess fat and skin. Surgical body contouring procedures result in a more normal body appearance and smoother contours.

Body Contouring Can Correct

• Sagging, loose or full upper arms
• Flat hanging breasts with downward pointing nipples
• Extended overhanging abdominal areas
• Sagging buttocks, groin and thighs

The Results are Long-Lasting
The results of a body contouring are visible almost immediately and the overall results are long lasting, provided that you maintain a stable weight and general fitness.

Body Contouring Procedures

Intravenous sedation and/or general anesthesia may be used depending upon the procedure.  Incision lengths and pattern depend on the amount and location of excess skin to be removed, as well as personal preference. Incisions are usually placed where they can be hidden by most types of clothing.

Lower Body Lift
A complete lower body lift treats sagging buttocks, abdomen, waist, hips and outer thighs in one procedure or in staged procedures. Incision patterns vary, and may include a circumferential incision around the body to remove the “belt” of excess skin and fat.

Breast Lift
The incision pattern for lifting sagging breasts is based on the amount of excess skin to remove. A breast implant can also help enhance breast shape and size.

Arm Lift
Sagging skin in the upper arms is treated with an incision from the underarm area extending along the inside or back of the upper arm. Additional incisions on the arms may be necessary anywhere excess skin has formed sagging pockets.
The smoother, tighter contours that result from upper arm contouring are apparent almost immediately. In addition, skin quality is dramatically improved in both appearance and texture.

Thigh Lift
Reshaping of the thighs is achieved through incisions in the groin that can extend downward to the knee along the inner portion of the thigh. Improving contours of the outer thigh may require an incision extending from the groin around the hip. Through these incisions your plastic surgeon will tighten tissues for a smoother, better toned thigh.