Published with the inputs from Dr Krishna Kumar K S, Senior Consultant & Chief, Plastic, Aesthetic And Reconstructive Surgery, Baby Memorial Hospitals- Kozhikode
Body contouring procedures are surgical and non-surgical treatments designed to reshape and improve the appearance of the body after weight loss, pregnancy, or aging. They help remove excess skin, tighten tissue, and enhance natural body shape. Common areas for body contouring include the abdomen, arms, thighs, buttocks, and face.
Body contouring refers to treatments that reshape and tone the body by removing excess fat and skin or tightening underlying tissues. These procedures can be surgical, such as a tummy tuck or liposuction, or non-surgical, such as laser therapy, ultrasound, botox fillers or radiofrequency treatments.
Candidates are typically individuals who have lost significant weight, experienced changes after pregnancy, or want to target areas that don’t respond to diet and exercise. Good candidates should be in overall good health, at a stable weight, and have realistic expectations.
Surgical options include:
Benefits include improved body shape, removal of sagging skin, enhanced confidence, and better fit of clothing. Surgical results are more dramatic and long-lasting, while non-surgical options provide gradual improvement with little recovery time.
As with any procedure, risks include swelling, bruising, infection, scarring, or uneven results. Surgical procedures carry greater risks and longer recovery times than non-surgical methods. Choosing an experienced surgeon minimizes complications.
Recovery varies by procedure. Minor procedures may require only a few days, while more extensive surgeries like body lifts may take several weeks. Compression garments, limited activity, and follow-up visits help ensure proper healing. Non-surgical treatments usually have little to no downtime.
Results are generally long-lasting if patients maintain a stable weight and a healthy lifestyle. Surgical results are permanent in terms of skin and fat removal, while natural aging may still affect body shape over time. Non-surgical results may require maintenance sessions.
If you are considering body contouring procedures to achieve your desired shape after weight loss or lifestyle changes, our Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Team at Baby Memorial Hospitals can guide you through surgical and non-surgical options.
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