Body contouring surgeries and non-surgical body contouring methods are used to prevent or correct tissue sagging and shape distortion in situations such as post-pregnancy changes, rapid and significant weight loss due to diet or obesity. Here are the details of these methods:
Body Contouring Surgeries:
- Liposuction: One of the most popular surgical procedures for addressing localized fat accumulation issues. Also known as fat removal, liposuction is performed under general anesthesia. In addition to the traditional liposuction method, there are current techniques such as laser liposuction and vaser liposuction.
- Total Body Contouring: Performed to correct sagging skin, especially after intensive weight loss following bariatric surgery. This surgery typically combines multiple procedures and can be performed alongside breast lift, augmentation, or reduction surgeries.
- Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck): A surgical procedure performed to tighten sagging abdominal tissue after pregnancy or rapid weight loss. Excess fat and sagging skin are removed, and the muscles and tissues of the abdominal wall are tightened to achieve a firmer appearance.
- Brachioplasty (Arm Lift): Performed to correct sagging arm tissue resulting from weight loss or aging. Arm lift surgery involves removing excess skin, resulting in tighter and more aesthetic-looking arms.
- Thigh Lift: Performed to correct sagging skin and tissues on the upper thighs. Inner thigh lift is the most commonly performed method, which involves tightening the sagging skin on the inner thighs with an incision extending from the groin to the knee.
- Butt and Hip Contouring Surgery: A surgical operation performed to achieve a fuller and more shaped appearance of the buttocks and hips. In this procedure, known as Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), fat harvested from the body is injected into the buttocks and hips.
Non-Surgical Body Contouring Methods:
- CoolSculpting: An FDA-approved method, CoolSculpting provides a non-surgical solution to localized fat accumulation issues. Fat cells are frozen to a specific temperature using a special device and then eliminated from the body. It can be used on the abdomen, thighs, hips, back, arms, and chin areas.
- SculpSure: Using laser technology, this method breaks down fat cells by alternating between cooling and heating with a vacuum-assisted device. The broken-down fat cells are eliminated from the body without damaging other tissues. It can be applied to the abdomen, waist, legs, arms, and back areas.
Post-Body Contouring Care:
Body contouring surgeries are generally performed under general anesthesia, and an overnight hospital stay is recommended post-surgery. Drains may be inserted to remove accumulated fluids in the surgical area, and wearing a compression garment may be necessary during the recovery process. Non-surgical body contouring procedures typically allow for a return to daily activities immediately afterward. The full recovery process may take several months.