Benefits of Body Contouring Procedures

In the war against fat, losing weight is just half the battle. The scale may say you are slim, but the mirror keeps reminding you that your weight loss was uneven. There are lumps in places, perhaps folds of loose skin, and certain areas that seem to have changed little as overall weight declined.

That is when it may be time to weigh the benefits of a body contouring procedure performed by experienced San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Carlos Chacon. There are many effective options to consider, including:

Liposuction

Liposuction is perfect for those areas of the body that seem immune to lifestyle changes, such as excess fat in the hips and thighs that does not respond to diet and exercise. Using a thin, narrow surgical instrument, Dr. Chacon suctions away cells from fat pockets, sculpting a slimmer body shape.

Tummy Tuck

This proven procedure targets the loose skin that remains after substantial weight loss. Depending on your skin’s elasticity, it may be unable to shrink sufficiently to fit snugly over your smaller abdomen. Tummy tuck can also remove some fat and tighten abdominal muscles that have lost integrity.

Lipoabdominoplasty

For some patients who believe they are candidates for tummy tuck, accumulation of fat in the abdominal area is significant, and this is where Dr. Chacon may recommend lipoabdominoplasty. This procedure allows the removal of substantial volumes of fat, reconstruction of the abdominal wall, and tucking of the skin.   

Breast Lift

Breast lift, or mastopexy, may be performed with or without the insertion of implants. When women lose large amounts of weight, the breasts can change in shape, becoming flatter as they experience a degree of sagging. Breast lift restores a youthful, perkier profile.

Arm Lift

Brachioplasty, or arm lift, has become increasingly popular recently. Arm lift removes excess hanging skin and flab from the underarm and reshapes the under part of the upper arm, from the armpit area to the elbow.

Lower Body Lift

Known as a belt lipectomy, this procedure tightens and reshapes the hips, abdomen, back of the thighs, outer thighs, inner thighs and buttocks. It is a combination procedure that can be performed in a single operation.

Thigh Lift

Thighplasty sculpts the thighs by removing excess skin and sometimes pockets of fat, producing a more appealing shape for the upper leg. Dr. Chacon offers several varieties of thigh lift, each focused on a particular target area.

To learn more about body contouring options, schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Carlos Chacon at his San Diego-area office in Bonita by contacting Divino Plastic Surgery today.