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It is a corrective surgery that may be carried out after major weight loss. Body contouring improves the shape and tone of underlying tissue while removing sagging skin and extra fat. It results in a body with smoother contours. Body contouring may be carried out following major weight loss, when the skin may not shrink back fully.
Body contouring is often performed in stages and may take months or even years to complete. Areas that are often affected by loose, unsupported skin include the upper arms, breasts, abdomen, buttocks, groin
and thighs.
It is preferable to have this procedure done by a surgeon who is specially trained to perform body
contouring surgery and has a lot of experience in carrying out this operation.
Body contouring surgery should be considered once your weight is stable and is not reducing any further.
Considerations to decide for body contouring surgery:
Here the excess skin is taken from the abdomen, hips, buttocks and outer thighs like a belt at the hips. This procedure can also improve a dimpled, irregular skin surface, commonly known as cellulite. In some cases, the lower body lift can be performed during a single operation. In other cases, two or more operations must be planned.
depending on the extent of the operation the surgeon cuts across the top of the buttock and, sometimes along the sides as well. Upper body lift
the surgeon makes a cut on the inner surface of the upper arm from the armpit to the elbow cutting away the extra skin. Immediately after the body contouring operation expect some pain and discomfort, bruising, swelling and possible numbness. It would be highly beneficial to wear compression garments to help reduce swelling. Self care tips after body contouring surgery
Avoid strenuous activities or exercise for at least four weeks.
Wear compression garments for several weeks as advised by your doctor. You need to understand that your silhouette in clothes is changed immediately.
The surgery removes sagging skin and extra fat and improves the shape and tone of underlying tissue.
Body contouring will maintain your skin from sagging as long as you don’t gain and loose a large amount of weight in the future.
Extra skin and fat are removed from the inner thigh. The surgeon makes a cut in the groin that runs down to the knee.
The surgeon cuts around the areola of the nipple and makes a vertical cut from the areola to the underside of the breast. A breast implant can be included during this procedure to increase the size of the breast.
Rest as much as possible. Only gentle walking is recommended for the first seven to 10 days.
Make sure that your stitches are not placed under stress. For example, don’t wear tight clothing that may rub at your wounds.
Body contouring is a type of corrective surgery that may be carried out after major weight loss.
Body contouring is often performed in stages and may take months or even years to complete.
Talk with your surgeon about the risks and benefits of body contouring and what results you can expect.
