Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation with Implants - Body Contouring

If you have lost a lot of weight or have had children, you may notice that the shape of your body is different than it was before the weight gain or the childbirth. For one, you may have stretch marks. You may also have excess or stretched skin that does not bounce back into position. There may even be some stubborn pockets of fat that remain even after you’ve changed your diet and started exercising more. It’s in these cases that body contouring surgeries come into play.

Body contouring surgeries refer to a number of different surgical procedures that can be performed to help improve the overall appearance of a person’s figure. These surgeries may target the arms, legs, buttocks, thighs, abdomen, or chest of a given individual. Below are some of the most commonly used body contouring surgeries with a brief explanation of what each of them can achieve.

Liposuction

One of the most popular and versatile body contouring surgeries performed is liposuction. The surgery is performed to extract pesky pockets of fat that evade exercise and other healthy lifestyle changes. The surgery can be performed anywhere on the body (even the face) and is a major part of many body contouring strategies employed by plastic surgeons.

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Another major body contouring surgery, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is performed to remove excess skin and fat that hangs over or sags around a person’s mid-section. This surgery is particularly important for people who have lost a lot of weight. There are different types of tummy tuck surgeries that can be performed in order to address minor body contouring concerns or more major body contouring concerns.

Breast Augmentation and Other Breast Enhancement Surgeries

Breast augmentation surgery with breast implants is a great way to address any issues related to breast size or breast shape. If breasts are too small or they sage, or if a person has asymmetrical breasts, this surgery may be an ideal solution to address this issue. Other breast enhancement surgeries may also be used to address sagging, drooping, or uneven breasts, such as breast lift surgery and breast reduction surgery.

To learn more about various body contouring options available as well as facelift and BOTOX® injections and chemical peels, we encourage you to visit our cosmetic surgery office near Sacramento.