What is Body Contouring?

Dramatic weight loss has many benefits. But after substantial weight loss due to surgery or lifestyle changes, the skin and tissues often lack the elasticity to conform to the reduced body size.

Surgical body contouring removes excess sagging skin and fat, improving the shape of the underlying tissue.

Body Contouring Procedures

• Arm lift: correct sagging of the upper arms
• Breast lift: correct sagging, flattened breasts
• Facelift: correct sagging of the mid-face, jowls, and neck
• Lower body lifts: correct sagging of the abdomen, buttocks, inner and outer thighs
• Medial thigh lift: correct sagging of the inner thigh
• Tummy tuck: correct apron of excess skin hanging over the abdomen

Who is a Good Candidate?

• Adults whose weight loss has stabilized
• Healthy individuals without medical conditions that impair healing or increase risk
• Nonsmokers
• Individuals with a positive outlook and realistic goals
• Individuals committed to a healthy lifestyle

Cost of Body Contouring

The cost can vary widely depending on factors such as the surgeon's experience, type of procedure, and geographic location. Costs may include:

• Anesthesia fees
• Hospital or facility costs
• Medical tests
• Post-surgery garments
• Surgeon's fee

Risks of Body Contouring

Risks include:

• Anesthesia risks
• Bleeding
• Blood clots
• Infection
• Excessive scarring
• Poor wound healing

Body Contouring Procedures

Various body contouring procedures such as arm lifts, breast lifts, lower body lifts, and thigh lifts involve incisions to remove excess skin. Advanced techniques are often used to place incisions in areas that can be hidden by clothing.

Recovery

Dressings or bandages will be applied, and you may need to avoid certain activities for a few weeks. Walking is important to minimize the risk of blood clots. Follow your surgeon’s instructions for the best recovery process.