Body contouring, or body sculpting, refers to surgical procedures that improve the appearance of skin and tissue. This is generally after major weight loss or for patients who are unhappy with stubborn fat pockets. There are several different procedures that can be classed as body contouring, discover more about them.
MUMMY MAKEOVER
A mummy makeover is a procedure that combines several other surgical procedures to combat the effects on the body after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Many mothers can be left with loose skin and muscles (diastasis recti), as well as sagging breasts. In turn, this can lead to a loss of confidence, which this procedure hopes to reverse.
ABDOMINOPLASTY (TUMMY TUCK)
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck), is a surgical procedure to remove excess fat and skin from the middle and lower abdomen and from the waist. A Mini Tummy Tuck can be considered if patients have been exercising and their postpartum pooch persist even with minimal fatty tissue excess.
MINI ABDOMINOPLASTY
Some patients have a small amount of excess skin but noticeable muscle divarication. This can still require excision and repair but is insufficient for a full abdominoplasty.
THIGH LIFT
If you have ever experienced a loss of skin elasticity of the thigh, hip, or buttock areas which requires tightening, then you may be a good candidate for Thigh Lift Surgery.
LIPOSUCTION
If you have ever despaired about those areas of fat that never seem to respond to dieting or exercise, then Liposuction surgery may be the solution for you. The principle of liposuction involves the injection of a fluid containing local anesthetic for pain relief and ease of aspiration to ensure you are comfortable.
BRACHIOPLASTY (ARM REDUCTION)
Arm Lift Surgery or Arm Reduction, removes excess tissue and in combination with Liposuction it will reduce the circumference of the upper arm.
CIRCUMFERENTIAL BODY LIFT & ABDOMINOPLASTY
For a massive weight loss patient, there is a large amount of excess skin around the abdominal area and a circumferential body lift and abdominoplasty is normally required.
MASS WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
MWLS helps people who have not been successful with standard dietary and exercise regimes. Encompassing different operations to lose a significant amount of weight.