Body Contouring
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Body contouring is a form of an aesthetic procedure that aims to improve the shape and definition of one or multiple parts of a patient’s body through a variety of surgical and nonsurgical methods. Excess skin, body fat, and an overall loss of body tone are a common occurrence for certain people. Whether it is due to significant weight loss, pregnancy, or the natural aging process, it is completely normal to have parts of your body that you wish to improve. If you are struggling with any of these issues, you can rest assured that there are treatment options available.
At Plastic Surgeons of Lexington, we specialize in body contouring procedures and can help you achieve the body aesthetic you are looking for. Every single one of our surgeons is board-certified, meaning you will always be in good hands when you turn to Plastic Surgeons of Lexington for your body sculpting needs. Plastic Surgeons of Lexington is one of the most trusted names in the country when it comes to plastic surgery, frequently serving not just the Lexington area but Cincinnati, Knoxville, and people all across Kentucky. To schedule a personal consultation, contact our office by calling (859) 276-3883.
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About Body Contouring Procedures
Body contouring includes several procedures that reshape and tone the body.
Lower Body Lift
A lower body lift addresses skin laxity and excess fat in the lower half of the body. Common treatment areas are the abdomen, waist, hips, and thighs. This comprehensive procedure combines elements of a tummy tuck, thigh lift, and buttock lift to improve body contours, especially after significant weight loss. The surgery involves making incisions to remove excess skin and fat, followed by tightening the underlying tissues.
Surgery After Massive Weight Loss
Significant weight loss can result in excess skin and fat that affects your proportions. Post-weight loss surgery can include arm lifts, breast lifts, tummy tucks, and lower body lifts to remove excess skin and improve body shape. These surgeries not only enhance appearance but also alleviate physical discomfort. A personalized surgical plan is created for this type of procedure, as weight loss surgeries will look different for every individual.
Brazilian Butt Lift
The Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) enhances the size and shape of the buttocks using the patient’s own fat. We can remove fat from the abdomen or thighs with liposuction and administer it beneath the skin to increase the volume of the buttocks. This method reduces the risk of complications by using the patient’s own fat instead of fillers and offers the dual benefit of body contouring through liposuction.
Daddy Do-Over
Considered the male version of a mommy makeover, the daddy do-over is a personalized set of procedures aimed at rejuvenating a man’s physique. Common procedures include liposuction to remove stubborn fat, tummy tucks to tighten the abdominal area, and gynecomastia surgery to address enlarged male breasts. These procedures help restore a more youthful and toned appearance, boosting confidence.
Thigh Lift
A thigh lift removes excess skin and fat on the thighs, resulting in smoother and more toned legs. Your surgeon will make incisions along the groin area and/or inner thigh to remove excess skin. This procedure is particularly beneficial for individuals who have droopy pockets of skin, and we can combine your procedure with liposuction to remove excess fat as well, depending on your aesthetic goals.
Arm Lift
An arm lift, or brachioplasty, is similar to a thigh lift but works to reshape the upper arms by removing excess skin. This procedure addresses droopy pockets of skin, colloquially known as “bat wings,” that can result from aging or weight loss. Your surgeon will make incisions along the underside of the arms to remove the excess skin.
Liposuction
Liposuction is a very common procedure that removes pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. Your surgeon will make a thin incision and remove excess fat with gentle suction with a cannula. Although liposuction is not a weight-loss solution, it can address exercise-resistant pockets of fat affecting your proportions. This procedure is the second most common cosmetic procedure in the United States and is often combined with other body contouring treatments, such as a tummy tuck procedure. (1)
Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen while tightening the underlying muscles. This procedure is ideal for individuals with loose or sagging abdominal skin and is typically sought after by people following childbirth or noticeable weight loss. The surgery involves an incision that is easy to conceal beneath your clothing. Your surgeon will remove excess skin and tighten the underlying muscles.
Mommy Makeover
A mommy makeover is a personalized combination of cosmetic procedures designed to address the variety of side effects that pregnancy can have on a woman’s body aesthetic. Common procedures include tummy tuck, breast lifts, and liposuction. The goal is to address changes such as sagging breasts, excess abdominal skin, and stubborn fat deposits resulting from pregnancy and childbirth.
Benefits
Body contouring procedures can provide several benefits to patients who seek them. These benefits can be both mental and physical, as body contouring procedures are associated with long-term satisfaction with appearance and health-related quality of life. (2) Patients who seek body contouring procedures can enjoy the following benefits:
- Improvements in body tone and definition
- Enhanced body image
- Increases in mobility
- Better quality of life
Body contouring procedures can also help patients achieve the body aesthetic they desire, often in the form of a more toned and defined figure due to the removal of excess skin and body fat. Having a body tone that you are confident with can potentially help improve your body image, ultimately leading to an overall better quality of life. Furthermore, by removing excess skin and fat, which many body contouring procedures do, patients might notice an increase in mobility, which makes it easier for them to adopt healthy exercise habits.
Ideal Candidates
Several factors will determine whether or not you are an ideal candidate for body contouring procedures. Your surgeon will determine the best treatment plan during your consultation with a member of the Plastic Surgeons of Lexington staff. In general, patients are individuals experiencing excess skin or body fat following a period of significant weight loss, childbirth, or due to the natural aging process, although body contouring procedures can appeal to any individual looking to improve their appearance. Patients should be in overall good health, have realistic expectations about what they can achieve through body contouring procedures, and ideally, be non-smokers.
To see if you are an ideal candidate for body contouring procedures, schedule a personal consultation by contacting Plastic Surgeons of Lexington by calling (859) 276-3883.
Personal Consultation
If you are interested in getting started with the process of exploring body contouring, the best place to begin is by scheduling a consultation with the staff at Plastic Surgeons of Lexington. This consultation will allow our staff to get to know you, your medical history, and what your goals are when it comes to aesthetic procedures. During this personal consultation, our staff will gather the information necessary to determine which procedures you might be eligible for and ultimately create a personalized treatment plan that includes recommendations for which procedure, or perhaps a combination of procedures, they feel will help you best achieve your goals.
Preparation
The preparation process for body contouring procedures will look different depending on what type of procedure you are receiving as well as your background. Any necessary preparation steps will be outlined by our surgeons at Plastic Surgeons of Lexington.
Procedure
The details of each body contouring procedure, as well as procedure times, will differ for each individual. Typically, body contouring procedures are surgical procedures performed under general anesthesia and last several hours.
Recovery and Results
Because most body contouring procedures are surgical operations, the recovery process will likely be gradual and will require adherence to postoperative instructions given to you by the Plastic Surgeons of Lexington Staff. Results can never be guaranteed and will vary with every procedure, with some procedures having patients see results immediately, while other procedures entail patients not seeing the full extent of results until well into the recovery phase as their body fully heals.
Cost of Body Contouring Procedures in Kentucky
Body contouring procedures vary in price, and a detailed cost estimate will be provided during your consultation. Plastic Surgeons of Lexington also offers financing options to help make your treatment more accessible. Contact our office or call (859) 276-3883 to learn more.
References
- Wu S, Coombs DM, Gurunian R. Liposuction: Concepts, safety, and techniques in body-contouring surgery. Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. 2020;87(6):367-375. doi:https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.87a.19097
- Poulsen L, Rae C, Simonsen N, et al. Body contouring surgery improves long-term satisfaction with appearance and health-related quality of life after bariatric surgery: BODY-Q results from a Danish cohort study. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 2023; Publish Ahead of Print. doi:https://doi.org/10.1097/prs.0000000000010165