Body Contouring Surgery
The Next Step After Weight Loss
Body Contouring in Charlotte, NC
When you’ve lost substantial weight through diet, exercise, or surgery, you can be left with excess loose skin all over your body. During body contouring surgery at Charlotte Plastic Surgery, your plastic surgeon removes excess skin and fat, resulting in tighter-looking skin, more visible tone, and a drastically improved shape or silhouette.
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Body Contouring Before & Afters
An Artful Revelation
What is Body Contouring?
A body lift should be performed when the patient is as close to their desired goal weight as possible and has maintained a stable weight for at least six months. Since every patient has different needs and goals for their body type, a surgical plan would be mapped out during a free plastic surgery consultation. This plan may involve one stage of procedures or various procedures done months apart to allow adequate healing.
Charlotte Plastic Surgery offers strategic, bespoke body contouring surgery in Charlotte that often combines one or more body contouring (or “body lift”) procedures, and may include:
- Facelift for sagging skin on the mid-face, jowls, and neck
- Breast lift (Mastopexy) for sagging, flattened breasts
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) for the apron of excess skin and fat that hangs over the beltline
- Thigh Lift for the sagging skin of the inner and outer thighs
- Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) for the sagging skin of the upper arms known as “bat-wings”
- Liposuction for removing the pockets of excess fatty tissues
When it comes to contouring your body, there is no such thing as one size fits all. These procedures are all highly successful at helping people achieve the sleeker, more toned-looking physique they hoped for when they started their weight loss journey.
Why People Opt For Body Contouring Surgery
What are the benefits of Body Contouring?
Dramatic weight loss benefits both health and physical appearance. Some benefits of weight loss include increased mobility, a better quality of life, and improved self-esteem.
Sadly, people rarely discuss the permanent unfavorable changes to the appearance that many people experience after a large weight loss. After skin and tissues have been stretched out to accommodate a larger frame, they often lose elasticity and cannot “snap back” to where they were before the weight gain. Like a rubber band stretched too far, the skin and tissue cannot return to their former resistance and pliability. The result is hanging, loose skin that can feel uncomfortable and may even be difficult to conceal under clothing.
Your First Step To Sleeker Body Contours
Your Body Contouring Consultation
Your first step is a consultation where one of your plastic surgeons can help determine whether you are a good candidate for body contouring surgery and map out the procedures that best suit your goals.
As with any elective surgery, the best candidates are people who are generally healthy, close to their goal weight and nonsmokers. In addition, for body contouring, it is also essential that your weight is stable and has been for six months. If you lose significantly more weight quickly, you could return to having loose skin.
We are so privileged that Charlotte-area residents put their trust in the team at Charlotte Plastic Surgery. If you live in the area and are considering body contouring surgery, contact us to schedule a consultation.
“From my first consultation with my doctor, I knew I was in the best of hands. He was extremely knowledgeable, personable, and a very good listener. He heard my concerns and replied with his best, most sincere recommendation.”
Surgical Overview
Your Body Contouring Procedure
LENGTH: 1.5 – 6 hours (depending on the combination of procedures).
ANESTHESIA: General (asleep).
IN/OUTPATIENT: Depends on the type of cosmetic body procedure and length of time (usually outpatient).
DURATION OF RESULTS: Permanent with sensible diet and exercise.
Tailored to your unique needs, this surgical approach may incorporate various techniques like liposuction, arm lift, thigh lift, tummy tuck, breast lift, and facelift. The procedure begins with carefully evaluating the most effective combination of treatments to achieve your desired results.
Liposuction targets stubborn fat deposits, while arm and thigh lifts reshape and tighten sagging skin. A tummy tuck focuses on abdominal rejuvenation, and a breast lift enhances the contours of the chest. For facial harmony, a facelift may be included. With the expertise of our board-certified surgeons, experience an overall transformation that addresses multiple areas, unveiling a rejuvenated and harmonious silhouette.
The Ultimate Makeover
Body Contouring Results
Experience the remarkable transformation of your body with our comprehensive body contouring procedures. Enjoy the sculpted and harmonious silhouette you've always desired. Whether it's a slimmer waist, toned arms, or rejuvenated breasts, the results reflect a newfound confidence and body positivity.
Shaping Dreams
Body Contouring Recovery and Aftercare
Our team at Charlotte Plastic Surgery ensures a supportive recovery process. Expect personalized post-operative care instructions to optimize healing and minimize downtime. While initial discomfort and swelling are normal, our meticulous aftercare guidance ensures a smooth transition to your daily activities. Embrace the new you confidently, knowing our commitment to your well-being extends beyond the surgery room.
Body Contouring
Frequently asked Questions
With any surgery, risks such as infection and blood clots exist. Our surgeons will always talk with you about potential risks specific to your procedures in your consultation. Other risks may include asymmetry, skin irregularity, change in pigmentation of the skin, scarring, and fluid retention.
Your recovery may take two to six weeks, depending on the procedure(s).
Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness, burning sensation, asymmetry, puckering of skin.
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