Body Contouring Dallas
Are you considering body contouring after massive weight loss? In the Dallas area, body contouring performed by our plastic surgeon can lead to a complete body transformation! At his facility, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center of Texas can help you to attain your aesthetic goals.
Total Body Contouring
Total Body Lift - A Complete Body Transformation
The talent, skill and expertise offered at Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center of Texas offers patients a total body transformation in the form of a total body lift. The aging process combined with sun damage, pregnancy and fluctuations in weight, as well as genetic influence, may contribute to poor tissue elasticity. This can result in sagging of the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, groin and loose upper arms. (Loose upper arm skin is described in the brachioplasty section).
Patients whose goal is a firmer, younger-looking body contour may benefit from a total body lift. Depending on the degree of correction desired, as well as the patient's goals and the recommendations given, a variety of options are available in terms of specific body regions to be addressed. The procedure reduces excess fat and skin; the result is smoother skin and contours.
Body lifting is not meant to simply remove excess fat; liposuction is the procedure to accommodate this need. Instead, body contouring utilizes liposuction and lifting techniques in cases where skin and tissue elasticity is poor. The best candidates for body lifting are those who are at a stable weight that is in proportion to their height and body habitus. Also, women who may be planning future pregnancies should not consider this, or any abdominal tightening procedure, as pregnancy may interfere with results.
The Surgery
Our Frisco body contouring professional can perform one or more the following procedures to help you achieve a tighter, more contoured physique:
- Liposuction ("lipoplasty") removes fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise, while sculpting the body
- Tummy tuck surgery ("abdominoplasty") Tightens the muscles of the abdominal wall, which entails the removal of excess skin from the middle and lower abdomen
- Breast lift surgery ("mastopexy") Corrects the appearance and quality of sagging breast tissue by lifting the breasts to a higher position on the chest wall. For optimal results, patients may combine procedure with breast augmentation ("augmentation mammaplasty")
- Breast reduction ("reduction mammaplasty") removes excess skin, fat, and glandular tissue to create smaller, more proportionate breasts.
- Arm lift ("brachioplasty"): For a more toned appearance in your arms, excess skin and fatty tissue can be removed with arm lift surgery.
- Buttock Lift: Our surgeon can provide you with this procedure in Plano, which will smooth out contours and lift the buttocks by removing excess fat and skin and/or placing implants, providing your buttocks with better shape.
Depending on the areas to be treated, various incision patterns can be employed. Liposuction is usually performed first. Then the typical complete lower body lift uses incisions along the lines similar to a bikini bottom or panty line pattern. Circumferential incisions are performed around the body to remove an apron of excess skin and fat. The remaining skin and tissues are then lifted. Deep support sutures within the underlying tissues are utilized to maintain the newly shaped contours. A combination of sutures, skin clips and adhesives will be used to close the skin. Compressive garments will be applied to aid in the healing process.
A procedure of this extent will require two to three weeks before the patient may feel ready to return to normal daily activities. Initially, there will be swelling at the incision sites with associated discomfort; however, this will be controlled with medication. Patients should avoid bending, straining or lifting for several days as the incision sites will be tight.
The Risks
A procedure of this extent will require two to three weeks before the patient may feel ready to return to normal daily activities. Initially, there will be swelling at the incision sites with associated discomfort; however, this will be controlled with medication. Patients should avoid bending, straining or lifting for several days as the incision sites will be tight.
Our plastic surgeon will assess your particular areas of concern and discuss the various options, including tummy tuck surgery, for you during your personal consultation.
About Our Doctor
Our skilled plastic surgeon, who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), has extensive knowledge in various procedures. He spent years training in plastic surgery before entering into private practice.
Over the years, our physician has become a leading surgeon not only because of his talent, but also as a result of his personalized patient care. To get an idea of the service you can expect at Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center of Texas, please read our patient testimonials.
For more information on any of the above body contouring procedures, and/or any of the others we offer, view our procedure pages and before and after photos.
Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center of Texas can be contacted for more information on our body contouring procedures in Plano by either calling (972) 620-1700 or filling out our online contact form.
